Transfer Events and Mini Fairs at RCC

State Universities Mini-Fair

Tuesday, November 10th: 11am-2pm

(Bridgewater State, Salem State, Framingham State)

Transfer Table Visits & Transfer Mini Fairs Schedule

Building 3, Student Commons

All visits 11am-2pm unless otherwise noted

Thursday, November 12th: Regis College 

Monday, November 16th: UMass Amherst

Wednesday, November 18th: Boston College Woods College

Thursday, November 19th: UMass Boston

Thursday, November 19th: Lesley University

Monday, November 30th: Bridgewater State University

Tuesday, December 1st: Emmanuel College

Tuesday, December 1st: UMass Boston

Thursday, December 3rd: Mass Colege of Pharmacy & Health Science

Tuesday, December 8th: Salem State University 

RCC's Transfer Student Journey is designed to guide your transfer exploration by the number of credits earned at RCC. The goal is to assist your planning, academic preparation and meet achievement milestones as you proceed through Roxbury Community College.  

0-12 RCC Credits

- Meet with an RCC Academic Advisor at RCC Connect or at the Center for Student SUCCESS, Advising & Retention to plan your RCC coursework and review your academic goals and to ensure you are in a transfer-focused program of study. 

- Begin basic research on four-year college/universities both private and public. Consider who, what, where, when and why in your plan search/plan. These may include desired features such as cost, location, size, student services, and availability of online learning.

Ask yourself these questions:

• What is important to me in a four-year college?
• Where do I want the college to be located? How far away is the college from my home?
• Does the college offer my program of study/major?
• What size institution is good for my learning style?
• Do I want to attend a public or private institution?
• What is the cost? What financial aid is available? Are there merit scholarships available for me?
• What is the campus setting? Is it rural, city, or suburban?  

- For transfer to a Massachusetts state college/university, visit the MassTransfer website for Associate to Bachelor (A2B) Program Mapped Pathways that will lay out specific course work for your program of choice and have financial advantages based on your graduation at RCC and final GPA.

- For transfer to a four-year private college in Massachusetts, visit the Mass Guarantee website for information on transfer benefits for RCC graduates to many partner private colleges in Boston and beyond.

Career Explorer Tools

If you are not sure what you want to study and are interested in learning more about career options and how college will help support you, click the following website and answer questions about your interests and passions to learn about possible career paths to consider.

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Take Your First Step…many people use “job” and “career” interchangeably. A career is a commitment; a career is hard work; a career is your passion. Are you ready to find yours?

College Grad Career Profiles

CollegeGrad’s career profiles include job descriptions, salary statistics, education and training information, and more. This is a great resource for you to learn more about your current or potential program of study to learn what you can do within that program and what opportunities are out there for you.

Career Preparation with PrepSTEP

Learn about careers in Allied Health, Culinary, Law Enforcement, and more! Build workplace skills and prepare for industry-specific exams.

Healthcare Professions Guide

This link provides a list of healthcare professions with the level of education needed, description of career and salary information.

 

HBCU Exploration

As a PBI (Predomintaley Black Institution), RCC is the only PBI in New England. This is something we are very proud to be designated! RCC has partnered directly with HBCU's (Historically Black Colleges/Universities) to prmote transferability to these prestigious institutions. If you are interested in explosring HBCU's, one tool to consider using is DR.HBCU which is the Leading AI Agent for HBCU Discovery, College Access, and Student Success. DR. HBCU helps students, families, and educators discover HBCUs, navigate admissions, and unlock opportunities!

 

13-30 RCC Credits

- Make an appointment with RCC's Transfer Coordinator to begin a review of your transfer plans.

- Attend college/university virtual or in-person open houses, admissions events, program specific information sessions. This is a great way to begin your engagement with a potential college/university on your list.

- Attend RCC's transfer events, mini fairs and transfer tables during the academic year. List of these events can be found in the above section of RCC's Transfer Services website.  

- Use transfer equivalency guides for schools you are interested in to see how credits transfer. Some popular tools include the Massachusetts state transfer database called MAST and the databse used by many colleges called Transferology

- Review transfer scholarship opportunties. 

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- Work with your RCC Academic Advisor and be sure you are on track with the required RCC coursework. Make sure you ask about what electives are best for transfer for your major.

- Check in with RCC's Transfer Coordinator to continue to confirm your transfer plans. Also review elective options to see if there are any courses that would fit your transfer plans.

- Contact the Transfer Admissions Counselors of schools you are interested in. Many contacts can be found on the RCC Transfer Website and they may be people you have met at the RCC transfer table visits.

- Begin general review of colleges/universities application materials and become familiar with transfer deadlines (remember transcripts, letters of recommendation, deadlines, school specific requirements).

- Research Transfer Scholarship opportunities and ensure you meet the criteria to apply and have the correct deadlines of each scholarship.

Visit the college/university before you apply.

This is a good chance to see the college and get a feel for how the experience will be when/if you attend. 

• Meet people on campus and ask your tour guide questions.
• Visit a class in your major if possible. 
• Visit the cafeteria. Do you like the food? Does the food meet your dietary requirements? Consider the meal plan options and cost associated with each plan.
• On the campus tour, review the residence halls if you plan to live on campus. Are they co-ed by floor or room? What is the atmosphere like? Can you imagine yourself living there?
• Follow the college/universities social media channels.
• Talk to students (even beyond your tour guide.) What do they like and dislike about their experience?
• Go to the library and other resource offices. Do they have the materials you will need to be successful?
• If you plan on commuting, how are the overall student services/supports and campus engagement for commuters? Do offices have hours that are convenient for you?

46-61 RCC Credits

- Review your degree audit with your RCC academic advisor and make sure you are on track to graduate! Complete the RCC Petition to Graduate form with your advisor.

- Finalize all Transfer Scholarship applications.

- Follow the general transfer application steps below!

Step One: APPLY!

If you are applying to a four-year state college/university you will most likely be applying as a MassTransfer student.

• Click the following link for the steps to apply: https://www.mass.edu/masstransfer/a2b/application.asp

If you are applying to a selective four-year private college/university, review their full applications deadlines and requirements. You will most likely be using the college/universities general application or the Transfer Common Application.

• Click the following link for a step-by-step tutorial on how to apply via the Common Application for transfer students: https://www.commonapp.org/apply/transfer-students  

Step Two: Request Official RCC Transcripts 

• Step One: Send an official Roxbury CC transcript to the College/University you are applying to by requesting an official college transcript. 
• Step Two: Send a final Roxbury CC transcript after you have received your final grades from the academic semester. This includes any summer courses.

*Note: Check with the Roxbury CC Registrar’s Office to ensure that your graduation status is recorded on your transcript before you request a final transcript.

Step Three: Apply for Financial Aid at the four-year college/university

• If you are receiving financial aid at RCC, make sure you find out the CEEB school code(s) of the colleges/universities you are applying to when you transfer and add this code to your new FAFSA. Visit FAFSA.gov, Log-In and select colleges/universities you plan on applying to. 
• Some colleges require you to complete the CSS Profile as well to potentially unlock additional aid.

MassTransfer

What is MassTransfer?

• MassTransfer is a collaboration between the Commonwealth’s community colleges, state universities and the University of Massachusetts system. The goal of MassTransfer is for students to be able to transfer seamlessly from their community college to a State University/Umass campus.
• MassTransfer consists of terms such as the General Education Foundation which is a set of 34 RCC general education courses that will transfer as a pcakge so you do not have to take them when you transfer. There is also a Gen Ed STEM Block for certain RCC majors.
• MassTransfer has A2B(associate to bachelors) Mapped Pathways for you to see how your associates degree credits fit into your bachelor degree in the major/program, you are considering. These maps are a great way to see how your program will transfer beyond RCC!

State Universities and UMass Campuses Participating in MassTransfer

UMass Amherst	UMass Boston
UMass Dartmouth	UMass Lowell
Bridgewater State University	Fitchburg State University
Framingham State University	Mass. College of Liberal Arts
Mass. Maritime Academy	Mass. College of Art & Design (Special MIsson Institution Mapped Pathway)
Salem State University	Mass. Maritime Academy (Special Mission Institution Mapped Pathway)
Worcester State University	Westfield State University

 

Roxbury Community College MassTransfer Programs

(pathway eligibility based on program)

Arts & Humanities (General Education Foundation & Linked Pathway Eligible)	Business Administration (General Education Foundation & A2B Mapped Pathway Eligible)
Biological Sciences (General Education Foundation & A2B Mapped Pathway Eligible)	Broadcast Media Technology (General Education Foundation & Linked Pathway Eligible)
English (General Education Foundation & A2B Mapped Pathway Eligible)	Criminal Justice (General Education Foundation & A2B Mapped Pathway Eligible)
Health Careers (General Education Foundation & Linked Pathway Eligible)	Liberal Arts (General Education Foundation & Liberal Arts Pathway Eligible)
Mathematics (STEM General Education Foundation & A2B STEM Pathway Eligible)	Musical Arts (General Education Foundation & Linked Pathway Eligible)
Physical Science (General Education Foundation & A2B Mapped Pathway Eligible)	Social Science (General Education Foundation & A2B Mapped Pathway Eligible)
Theatre Arts (General Education Foundation & Linked Pathway Eligible)	Visual Arts (General Education Foundation & Linked Pathway Eligible)

 

MassTransfer General Education Foundation (MassTransfer Block)

Complete 34 credits of general education foundation and save an average of 11% on your bachelor’s degree!

The first MassTransfer benefit for students is known as the MassTransfer General Education Foundation (also called the MassTransfer Block). This is a set of 34 general requirement courses for most undergraduate degrees at a two and four-year higher ediucation institution. 

When a student completes the MassTransfer General Education Foundation, the receiving institution may add no more than two additional general education courses at the four-year institution (up to 8 credits).

* Please note that students who just complete the MassTransfer General Education Foundation will have this noted on their RCC transcript but it will not guarantee admission to the four-year institution or provide any MassTransfer financial benefits. 

MassTransfer General Education Foundation & RCC Courses 

Subject Areas	Credits	Roxbury Community College Courses
English Composition/Writing	6 Credits	ENG 101, ENG 102
Behavioral/Social Sciences	9 Credits	ECE 100, ECE 101, SSI Courses
Humanities/Fine Arts	9 Credits	ENG 110, ENG 220, ENG 221, ENG 225, ENG 226, ENG 232, HUM courses, LAN courses
Natural/Physical Science	7 Credits	SCI courses
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning	3 Credits	MAT courses (MAT 103, 120,201,203,204,205,225,244)
Total	34 Credits	• A grade of D or higher is required in all general education foundation courses for the block to be stamped on an RCC transcript.

 

STEM General Education Foundation

A student completing the STEM General Education Foundation(below) for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs will have earned the following 28 credit hours outlined below, exclusive of developmental coursework. 

The following RCC programs have the following 28 credits embedded in their program to meet this STEM Block requirement (Biotechnology, Engineering and Mathematics). Students who complete these programs will have the STEM GenEd Foundation stamped on their transcript.

* The MassTransfer STEM General Education Foundation must be completed with the associate degree and will not transfer as a block of courses by itself. Student will recieve the STEM Block by completing RCC associate degrees in Biotechnology, Engineering and Mathematics

MassTransfer STEM General Education Foundation & RCC Courses 

Subject Areas	Credits	Roxbury Community College Courses
English Composition/Writing	6 Credits	ENG 101, ENG 102
Behavioral/Social Sciences	6 Credits	ECE 100, ECE 101, SSI Courses
Humanities/Fine Arts	6 Credits	ENG 110, ENG 220, ENG 221, ENG 225, ENG 226, ENG 232, HUM courses, LAN courses
Natural/Physical Science	7 Credits	SCI courses
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning	3 Credits	MAT courses (MAT 103, 120,201,203,204,205,225,244)
Total	28 Credits	• A grade of D or higher is required in all general education foundation courses for the block to be stamped on an RCC transcript.

How Can The MassTransfer General Educational Foundation Work For Your RCC Associate Degree?

RCC's AA Degrees: Roxbury Community Colleges Associate in Arts degrees(plus Criminal Justice) have the above MassTransfer General Education Foundation courses embedded in their programs. In other words, if you complete your RCC associate in arts, you will have completed the MassTransfer General Education Foundation courses. 

STEM Block Degrees:  RCC associate degrees that meet the MassTransfer STEM Block are: Biotechnology, Engineering and Mathematics.  

Search the following website for A2B Linked Pathways for each STEM programs to see what college/university has a pathway.

Other Consideration: Some Associate in Science degrees will not meet either the MT General Education Foundation or the STEM Foundation and may require more courses to be completed. Visit RCC's Academic Advising Office to make sure you are taking the correct additional courses to meet either the 34 credit or 28 credit foundational courses for MassTransfer.

 

MassTransfer Associates to Bachelors (A2B) Pathways

Complete your RCC Associate Degree and save an average of 28% on your Bachelor’s Degree!

MassTransfer seeks to reward community college students who complete associate degrees at Massachusetts community colleges before they enroll in a bachelor’s program at state universities or UMass campus.

MassTransfer students who have graduated RCC with a completed A2B Mapped Pathway will receive the following benefits:

• GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • Guaranteed full transfer of a minimum of 60 credits.
  • No application fee, essay, or letters of recommendation required.
• GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Above benefits plus
  • Guaranteed Admission (admission is not guaranteed if the student's target major requires a higher GPA, additional application elements (auditions or portfolios, etc.), or if the proposed major is restricted based on available space)
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Eligible for the MassTransfer 100% Tuition Waiver/Credit at state universities and UMass Campuses (this does not include college fees)
  • To qualify for this benefit you must:
    • physically reside in Massachusetts, with in-state residency, for at least one year, as of the start of the enrolled term, with an intent to remain in Massachusetts consistent with Board of Higher Education (BHE) policy;
    • be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or non-citizen eligible under Title IV regulations; or have an approved eligibility status designated by the BHE pursuant to the Massachusetts Tuition Equity Law or otherwise;
    • complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Massachusetts Application for State Financial Aid (MASFA) as applicable for eligible students under the Massachusetts Tuition Equity Law annually. Click https://www.mass.edu/masstransfer/tools/tuitioncredit.asp

 

What Are MassTransfer A2B Pathways?

A2B Mapped Pathways are transfer maps that show course requirements for your associate degree program and how it will transfer to the mapped program requirements for a bachelor degree. There are three kinds of A2B Pathways.

Search MassTransfer A2B Pathways 

1) A2B System-Wide Pathway maps are comprised of the MassTransfer GenEd Foundation and a selection of courses in your major field of study. These Major Foundational Courses are guaranteed to be accepted in transfer by each state university and UMass campus. They also represent the minimum number of major courses you would need to complete at your community college in order to still complete your bachelor's degree within two years after your transfer. A2B System-Wide Pathways are most beneficial if you know your intended major but are not sure to which state university or UMass campus you want to transfer.

2) If you know your intended major and the institution to which you want to transfer A2B Campus-to-Campus Pathway maps list all of the major-specific courses that resident students would complete within their first 60 credits of study at the baccalaureate institution. Completing all of the courses is recommended, but not required. As long as you complete your associate degree, you will receive all the benefits of an A2B transfer. A2B Campus-to-Campus Pathways are your best choice if you know your intended major and to which state university or UMass campus you want to transfer.

3) A2B Linked Pathways do not feature curriculum maps. Although these agreements guarantee 60 credits will transfer, whether the credits are applied in your major, as general education, or as electives is at the discretion of the receiving institution. A2B Linked Pathways are best for students in non-traditional or highly specialized fields of study.

 

The MassTransfer Application Process

• If you are an RCC student planning to apply to a Massachusetts State University or Umass, you most likely will be applying as a MassTransfer student. Click the following link for the steps to apply: https://www.mass.edu/masstransfer/a2b/application.asp
• It is encouraged that you apply using the college/university application. You will be asked to indicate what type of student you are applying as. For this answer select "Transfer Student" and then select "MassTransfer" when asked in the application.
• Request an official transcript from the RCC Registrar's Office to be sent dierctly to the institution you are applying to

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The Massachusetts Guarantee

For students looking at four-year private independent colleges/universities, the Massachusetts Guarantee offers similar benefits to MassTransfer in certain degree programs.

What is the Massachusetts Guarantee?

The Massachusetts Guarantee is a partnership agreement between the state’s community colleges and many state private independent colleges and universities. Based on MassTransfer, the goal of this program is for seamless transfer to many private colleges in Massachusetts with the following benefits:

*	Guaranteed transfer of associate degree credits
*	No application fee or admission essay
*	Guaranteed admission Given the student has met all eligibility criteria for the selected Massachusetts Guarantee institution and the institution has available capacity within the intended major.
*	Junior status upon enrollment
*	Scholarship and financial incentives Varying by institution based on each individual cost, merit scholarship, etc

Area Colleges/Universities Participating in the Massachusetts Guarantee

Emmanuel College	Curry College	Suffolk University
Fisher College	Mass College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences	Lasell University
Merrimack College	Lesley University	Regis College
Mass General Brigham University

Visit the Massachusetts Guarantee Website for a full list of participating four-year private colleges/univeristies.

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Transfer Scholarships are opportunities for students to fund their education. There are two categories of scholarships for students to consider.

Merit Scholarships:

A merit scholarship is a financial award given by the college/university to students based on their achievements, talents, or skills, such as academic performance (GPA), rather than financial need. Upon acceptance, students may automatically be considered for a merit scholarship when they receive their college/university financial aid award letter. 

Non-Profit Organization Scholarships:

Manynonprofit organizations and charitable foundations offer college scholarships to help students fund their education. These opportunities are available nationally and locally, often based on specific criteria such as field of study, financial need, academic merit, or organizational affiliation.

Area College/University Merit Scholarships

*check school of interest for merit scholarship opportunities 

UMass Boston	Framingham State University	Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
UMass Amherst	Salem State University	Simmons University
UMass Dartmouth	Bridgewater State University	Emerson College
UMass Lowell	Boston University	Wentworth Institute of Technology

 

Non-Profit Organization Scholarship Websites

Scholarship360	Edvisors	Big Future/College Board	Obama Foundation: Voyager Scholarship for Public Service	Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarships	Scholarships.com
New England Transfer Association Scholarship	UMass Community College Advantage Scholarship | UMass System	Scholarships by Major	International Student Scholarship Search	Cappex	Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Jack Kent Cook Transfer Scholarship	LGBTQ Students-Point Foundation Transfer Scholarship	Scholarship America	HBCU Endowment Fund	Great Value Colleges	Early Childhood Educators Scholarship Program

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 Roxbury Community College has a variety of transfer agreements, also known as articulation agreements, with both private and public colleges/universities. A transfer agreement is designed to maximize courses from Roxbury to the partner institution.

Below is a list of various associate to bachelor transfer agreements designed for students looking to transfer in a variety of fields of study. Each agreement may have a variety of benefits for students so make sure to inquire with the transfer representative at the four-year college about agreement specifics.

Associate to Bachelor Degree Transfer Articulation Agreements

UMass Boston

• • RCC and UMass Boston have a guaranteed admissions agreement for RCC students who graduate their RN Nursing degree! Click the following link: RCC's Nursing (RN) to Umass Boston (BSN) Transfer Agreement 
  • RCC's Social Science-Urban Sustainability and Advocacy Concentration to UMB's Community Development B.A. Click here for more information.  
  • UMASS Boston Future Beacon Option
    • If you've applied to UMass Boston but were not admissible, the Future Beacon Option at Roxbury Community College makes it easy to enroll at Roxbury Community College and then transfer to UMass Boston in a future semester.  UMass Boston and Roxbury Community College have established a partnership that will make this transition very easy.

Northeastern University College of Professional Studies (CPS)

• • RCC and Northeastern University College of Professional Studies have articulated mapped agreements for the following RCC to NU programs. These mapped programs maximize transfer of credit for RCC courses to the articulated NU programs. Students can also choose other programs at NU CPS not mapped and still recieve a full TCA(Transfer Credit Analysis)
    • RCC Biotechnology to NU Biotechnology
    • RCC Accounting to NU Finance & Accounting Management
    • RCC Business Administration to NU Management and Project Management majors
    • RCC Health Careers to NU Health Services
    • RCC Social Sciences to NU's Psychology and Interdisciplionary Studies majors
    • RCC Information Systems Technology to NU Information Technology
  • Please contact Adonica Williams regarding admission to NU CPS at: ad.williams@northeastern.edu  
  • The agreement between RCC and NU CPS known as the A2M Program will be funding current students that were admitted and are currently at Northeastern in the A2M program but unfortunately not be able to recruit new students based on the Department of Education funding hold for this program. Please contact Earlene Avalon from Northeastern CPS for more details at: e.avalon@northeastern.edu  

Emmanuel College

• RCC and Emmanuel College A2M Pathway Agreement
  • • RCC and Emmanuel have signed a transfer agreement for RCC's Early Childhood Education students to transfer seamlessly to Emmanuel's Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Educational Studies and then onto a Master Degree in Education with initial licensure in Elementary Education (grades 1 – 6) to teach in Massachusetts.

• Through A2M students can:

  • Transfer to Emmanuel and complete a Bachelor’s in Educational Studies in just two years
  • Enter Emmanuel’s Graduate School Early Entry Program, taking two graduate-level courses at no additional cost while still undergraduates
  • Finish their M.Ed. and pursue elementary licensure within just one year of completing their bachelor’s degree.

  Financial Benefits

  • Undergraduate scholarship: $25,000 annually for eligible students
  • Graduate scholarship: 10% tuition reduction for Emmanuel’s M.Ed. program
  • Savings in time and cost through Emmanuel’s Graduate School Early Entry program, which allows Seniors to take two graduate-level courses that count toward their undergraduate and graduate programs.   

  Eligibility & Support

  • Open to Early Childhood Education Associate degree graduates from a partner community college with a minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Enhanced advising and transfer coordination between schools to ensure a smooth transition
  • Participation in the Massachusetts Transfer Guarantee: guaranteed admission, junior status upon enrollment, and full transfer of eligible credits
  • For more information about the A2M Pathway, please contact the Emmanuel College Office of Admissions at 617 735-9715 or admissions@emmanuel.edu.
• RN-BSN Transfer Agreement
  • • • Emmanuel has a renewed transfer articulation agreement for RCC's RN students to transer to Emmanuel College's BSN program. Please see the Graduate and Professional Programs page for specific information: Online RN to BSN | Emmanuel College School of Nursing, Boston

William James College 

• • Complete any RCC Associate Degree and transfer to William James College's Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services program.

Emerson College

• • • RCC Health Careers majors transfer to Emersons B.S in Communication Sciences and Disorders 

Wentworth Institute of Technology

• • RCC students who complete their Engineering associate degree have seamless transfer to Wentworths bachelor of science in Civil and Mechanical Engineering degrees.
  • RCC students who complete their Information Systems Technology associate degree have seamless transfer to Wentworths Information Technology Bachelor of science degree. 

Delaware State University (HBCU)

• • RCC and Delaware State University have partnered for RCC's Liberal Arts students to earn an online bachelors degree in Public Health at DSU. Contact DSU Transfer Admissions for more Information.

Southern New Hampshire University (Online)

• • RCC has transfer pathways for student to go to SNHU in a variety of online programs
    • A.A. Health Careers to B.S. Business Administration with concentration in Healthcare Administration - Online
    • A.A. Social Science to B.A. Psychology - Online
    • A.S. Criminal Justice to B.S. Criminal Justice - Online
    • A.S. Nursing to B.S. Nursing - Online
    • A.S. Radiologic Tech to B.S. Health Sciences - Online

UMass Dartmouth

• • RCC and UMass Dartmouth have established a transfer agreement for RCC RN students to transfer to UMass Dartmouth's Online BSN program. Click the following ink for more information: RN-BSN Transfer Agreement

Regis College

• • RCC and Regis College have signed a joint admissions transfer admissions agreement for many programs. Visit the following Regis College Transfer Page  

Johnson C Smith University (HBCU) 

• • RCC and Johnson C Smith University(North Carolina) have signed a MOU(Memorandum of Understanding) effective spring 2026. This guaranteed admissions agreement with the JCSU Connect Scholarship money available based on final RCC GPA. To learn more abou this agreement, contact RCC Transfer Coordinator, Evan Desatnick 

Quincy College

• • RCC Information System Technology graduates transfer to QCC's B.S in Computer Science.
  • RCC Business Administration and Business Management to QCC's B.S in Business Management.

You can also see additional transfer agreement information on each Associate of Arts and Associate of Science program page. Please note, some of these agreements are in review for updates.

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Course Equivalency Databases

To determine whether courses transfer from RCC to four-year colleges/universities, it is important to understand a few key factors:

* One, if a course is transferrable, it may transfer as either as a course to course (i.e English Comp to English Comp) or course to elective. Keep in mind, if the course transfer as an elective, it still is counting towards the 120 credits for your bachelor degree.

* Two, if you are looking at course transferability to colleges/universities beyond the New England region, you will want to contact each college and meet with their transfer admissions rep to guage the college transfer credit policy and procedure.   

* Three, colleges/universities will do pre-admission Transfer Credit Evauation(TCE) for you so it is important to ask them about this possibility. 

* RCC credit internship courses may or may not transfer to four-year colleges/universities. The awarding of this credit is on a case by case basis.

 

Massachusetts State College/University Course Equivalencies Database (MAST)

Massachusetts Course Equivalency Database (MAST)

 

Individual Massachusetts State College/University Course Equivalency Databases

• • • Bridgewater State University
    • Framingham State University
    • Westfield State University
    • UMass Boston

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    • UMass Dartmouth
    • UMass Lowell
    • UMass Amherst

Massachusetts private college/university Course Equivalency Databases

Bentley University	Emmanuel College	Lasell University
Boston University	Suffolk University	Lesley University
Curry College	Regis College	Wentworth Institute of Technology

Disclaimer: While Roxbury Community College will make every effort to provide accurate information, it is the responsibility of the student to confirm with the four-year college or university as to the validity and accuracy of the information provided.

HBCU Exploration

As a PBI (Predomintaley Black Institution), Roxbury Community College is the only PBI in New England. This is something we are very proud to be designated! RCC has partnered directly with HBCU's (Historically Black Colleges/Universities) to prmote transferability to these prestigious institutions.

If you are interested in explosring HBCU's, one tool to consider using is DR.HBCU which is the Leading AI Agent for HBCU Discovery, College Access, and Student Success. DR. HBCU helps students, families, and educators discover HBCUs, navigate admissions, and unlock opportunities!

RCC & HBCU Partnerships

Delaware State University

• • RCC and Delaware State University have partnered for RCC's Liberal Arts students to earn an online bachelors degree in Public Health at DSU. Contact DSU Transfer Admissions for more Information.
    • Contact: Joy Gordy-Stith
    • E-Mail: bgstith@desu.edu
    • Transfer Admissions Website: https://www.desu.edu/admissions/other-admissions-types/transfer-student-admissions 
    • Events Page: https://www.desu.edu/admissions/visit-dsu/admissions-events/transfer-wednesdays 

Johnson C Smith University 

• • RCC and Johnson C Smith University(North Carolina) have signed a MOU(Memorandum of Understanding) effective spring 2026. This guaranteed admissions agreement with the JCSU Connect Scholarship money available based on final RCC GPA.
    • Contact: Gia Wright
    • Email: gwight@jcsu.edu
    • Transfer Admissions Website: https://www.jcsu.edu/admissions/transfer-students 

Transfer Application Steps

Step One: Apply

If you are applying to a four-year state college/university you will most likely be applying as a MassTransfer student.

• Click the following link for the steps to apply: https://www.mass.edu/masstransfer/a2b/application.asp

If you are applying to a selective four-year private college/university, review their full applications deadlines and requirements. You will most likely be using the college/universities general application or the Transfer Common Application.

• Click the following link for a step-by-step tutorial on how to apply via the Common Application for transfer students: https://www.commonapp.org/apply/transfer-students  

Step Two: Send Official RCC Transcripts to Four-Year Colleges/Universities

• Step One: Send an official Roxbury CC transcript to the College/University you are applying to by requesting an official college transcript. 
• Step Two: Send a final Roxbury CC transcript after you have received your final grades from the academic semester. This includes any summer courses.

*Note: Check with the Roxbury CC Registrar’s Office to ensure that your graduation status is recorded on your transcript before you request a final transcript.

Step Three: Apply for Financial Aid at the four-year college/university

• If you are receiving financial aid at RCC, make sure you find out the CEEB school code(s) of the colleges/universities you are applying to when you transfer and add this code to your new FAFSA. Visit FAFSA.gov, Log-In and select colleges/universities you plan on applying to. 
• Some colleges require you to complete the CSS Profile as well to potentially unlock additional aid.

• Step One: Send an official Roxbury CC transcript to the University you are applying to by requesting an official college transcript. 
• Step Two: Send a final Roxbury CC transcript after you have received your final grades from the academic semester. 

*Note: Check with the Roxbury CC Registrar’s Office to ensure that your graduation status is recorded on your transcript before you request a final transcript.

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Accepted? Now What

Congratulations! You’re graduating from RCC and about to start a new phase of college life as a transfer student! The following list will guide you as to next steps upon being accepted to your new college/university.

After you've celebrated with friends and family, there's more work ahead.

1. Carefully review your admissions and financial aid offers. Make sure the information in the admission offer is correct. For example, have you been accepted to the term (fall, spring, or summer), campus, and academic department or program you expected? If you received financial aid, make sure you understand the terms of any loan or scholarship you are accepting and that you understand how much you and your family will be paying out of your own pockets. See these tips for evaluating a financial aid offer and negotiating for more financial aid.

2. Formally accept your admissions offer. Follow the instructions on your acceptance letter, email, or admissions portal.

3. Decline other offers of admission. Colleges want to know if you won’t be attending so they can offer your spot to another student. This can be as easy as clicking a box on the admissions website or emailing the admissions office.

4. Set up your college email account. Once set up, use it for all your college communications.

5. Follow your college on social media. Join the social media groups for transfer students. Also follow the social media accounts of the admissions office and relevant academic departments and clubs so you don’t miss important announcements or events.         

6. Request RCC to send your final transcript to the college. This is an important step because any courses you were taking at the time of your application were not evaulated until grades have been posted. Therefore, sending a final college transcript ensures all your courses will be evaulated and that you will have an RCC graduation stamp showing completion of associate degree.  

7. Sign up for transfer orientation. You might have the option of attending orientation virtually or in person, but in either case, you should check to see if you need to sign up to reserve a spot. 

8. Look for important documents from your college. Carefully read every email, text, or letter you receive from your college, and check your admission and financial aid portals frequently for updates. Here’s some of the information you can expect to receive. 

• Confirmation of your final financial aid award. Indicate which awards you'll accept and return the signed form to the financial aid office.
• Housing and meal-plan forms. If you plan on living on campus and selecting a meal plan, look for a housing application and contract, and instructions for selecting a roommate and paying your housing deposit. You'll also get instructions for selecting a meal plan.
• Medical records and coverage. Your college may want to see your immunization record or require a physical exam. It may also offer you medical insurance.
• Bills for room and board, tuition, and other fees. Colleges normally expect you and your family to pay what you owe by the beginning of each semester or quarter.

10. Find and get in touch with your roommate(s). If you’ve been assigned a roommate or roommates by your college, connect with them by text, email, video conference, or in person -- whatever is most comfortable. At some point, you will want to discuss any shared items each of you will bring to the dorm room, such as a refrigerator, a coffee maker, or a microwave. If you’re looking for off-campus housing, check with your college’s housing office for information about finding roommates and rentals in the area. Or consult a roommate finder service, such as RoomieMatch, or Diggz.

Reading Your Financial Aid Award Letter

• Reading your financial aid award letter to schools you have been admitted to may be confusing. Please see the following video from Framingham State University that does a great job of explaining the general aspects of a student financial aid award letter. HOW TO READ A FINANCIAL AID AWARD LETTER

• Check renewal rules: Find out if your scholarships or grants require a specific GPA to continue into your next year.

• Email: transfercenter@rcc.mass.edu 
• Via Bookings at: Transfer Services Student Appointments (office365.com)
• RCC Transfer Services is located in Building 3, South Wing, Fifth Floor, Room 533-H

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