Your Future Forward!
Roxbury Community College students have many options when transferring for a bachelor's degree and beyond. The main goal of RCC's Transfer Services is to assist students with learning about the transfer process and understanding the value of obtaining a degree after RCC.
To learn more about transferring to a four-year college/university, use the Transfer Services website as your guide and click the + buttons below for detailed information!
Transfer Appointment
Make a virtual (Teams) or on-campus (Building 3, Fifth Floor, South Wing, 533-H) appointment with Evan Desatnick, Coordinator of Transfer Affairs & Articulation Services via Bookings at: Transfer Services Student Appointments (office365.com) Wednesdays I work remotely.
Transfer Events at RCC
UMASS Boston Virtual Nursing Information Sessions for RCC Students
Join RCC Transfer Coordinator and UMass Transfer Admissions for an in-depth review of UMB's Nursing Selective Admissions process
Tuesday September 29th at 6:00pm
https://umassboston.zoom.us/j/97106108206Monday, October 26th at 12:00pm
https://umassboston.zoom.us/j/96903533641
Building Bridges LLC. HBCU College Fair (external event)
Thursday, October 15th:
Reggie Lewis Center 8:30am-2:30pm
Building 3, Student Commons
All visits 11am-2pm unless otherwise noted
Monday, September 21st: UMass Transfer Mini Fair 11am-2pm
(Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell)
Tuesday, September 29th: Bridgewater State University 10am-1pm
Thursday, October 1st: Salem State University
Tuesday, Ocober 6th: UMass Amherst
Tuesday, October 6th: UMass Boston
Thursday, October 15th: Regis College
Thursday, October 15th: Bridgewater State University
Monday, October 19th: RCC Transfer Services Meet & Greet: 12pm-1:30pm
(Join Evan Desatnick, RCC Transfer Coordinator for Coffee/Donuts & Transfer Chat)
Wednesday, October 21st: William James College, 10am-12pm
Thursday, October 22nd, Wentworth Institute of Technology, 1pm-3pm
Tuesday, October 27th: UMass Lowell
Thursday, October 29th: UMass Amherst
Tuesday, November 3rd: Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
Wednesday, November 4th: UMass Lowell
Thursday November 5th: Colleges of the Fenway Transfer Mini Fair 12:30pm-3:30pm
(Emmanuel, MCPHS, Simmons, Wentworth, Mass. College of Art)
Tuesday, November 10th: State Universities Mini-Fair 11am-2pm
(Bridgewater State, Salem State, Framingham State)
Thursday, November 12th: Regis College
Tuesday, November 17th: UMass Amherst
Tuesday, November 17th: Boston College Woods College
Thursday, November 19th: UMass Boston
Tuesday, December 1st: UMass Boston
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.
- 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:
- 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.
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?
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.
Learn about careers in Allied Health, Culinary, Law Enforcement, and more! Build workplace skills and prepare for industry-specific exams.
This link provides a list of healthcare professions with the level of education needed, description of career and salary information.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
If you are applying to a four-year state college/university you will most likely be applying as a MassTransfer student.
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.
Send RCC Transcripts
*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.
Apply for Financial Aid at the four-year college/university
MassTransfer
What is MassTransfer?
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)
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. |
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
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:
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.
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
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 |
Area Colleges/Universities Participating in the Massachusetts Guarantee
Visit the Massachusetts Guarantee Website for a full list of participating four-year private colleges/univeristies.
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 scholarships when they receive their college/university financial adi 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
| LGBTQ Students-Point Foundation Transfer Scholarship |
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
Northeastern University College of Professional Studies (CPS)
The Associate-to-Master’s (A2M) Pathway allows RCC graduates with an Early Childhood Education Associate degree to:
Significant financial support makes the pathway even more accessible: eligible RCC transfers receive an annual $25,000 Emmanuel scholarship during their undergraduate studies and a 10% tuition reduction for their graduate degree. Students also benefit from guaranteed admission, no application fee or essay, and junior status upon enrollment through the Massachusetts Transfer Guarantee.
Make an appointment with RCC Transfer Coordinator Evan Desatnick for specific information and details!Wentworth Institute of Technology
Delaware State University (HBCU)
Southern New Hampshire University (Online)
Johnson C Smith University (HBCU)
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.
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 credit evauation 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
Massachusetts private college/university Course Equivalency Databases
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.
UMASS University Without Walls (Online)
Boston University Metropolitan College
Boston University Undergraduate Transfer Admissions
Contact: Jamie Hipsman
E-Mail: Jamie.Hipsman@mcphs.edu
Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
RCC to NU CPS Associate to Masters Workforce Accelerator Program
Northeastern University Undergraduate Transfer Admissions
Contact: Abigail Saint Cyr
Contact: Samantha Kreutzer
Contact: Sheelove Estime
E-Mail: sestime@salemstate.edu
*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 ONE: Apply
Applying to college/university as a transfer student will have its own deadlines and requirements. Once you have decided on what colleges/universities you are applying to, consider the following:
MassTransfer(applying to state colleges and universities)
If you are applying to a four-year state college/university you will most likely be applying as a MassTransfer student.
Common Application (generally for private colleges/universities)
If you are applying to multiple selective four-year private college/university, review their full admissions application deadlines and requirements. Many schools will most likely be using the Common Application.
STEP TWO: Send RCC Transcripts
*Note: Check with the Roxbury CC Registrar’s Office at RCC Connect(first floor, building 3) to ensure that your graduation status is recorded on your transcript before you request a final transcript.
STEP THREE: Apply for Financial Aid
Congratulations! You’re graduating from RCC and about to start a new phase of life — whether that includes attending the transfer college/university of your dreams, a college that wasn’t your top choice, or taking time off to work or explore your options. No matter what your plans may be, you’ll want to take care of these important details.
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. Don’t let your grades slip in your final semester. _______________
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.
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.
