MCC to Host Transfer Fairs to Help Students Explore Next Steps

Whether transferring to a four-year institution or entering the workforce, Middlesex Community College offers a strong starting point for individuals of all ages and stages in their lives. To introduce students to different four-year colleges and universities, Middlesex is hosting transfer fairs on both the Lowell and Bedford campuses in October.

“Every Fall and Spring semester, we host transfer events to help MCC students understand the options available to them for their next steps,” said Jane Fain, MCC’s Coordinator of Transfer Affairs. “Transfer Fairs are terrific opportunities to collect admissions information on potential schools and start developing a plan. Beginning these conversations early is so helpful and important in avoiding unwanted surprises once students are ready to transfer.”

During each fair, students have the opportunity to meet with admissions representatives from a number of institutions. They can learn about varying four-year school’s offerings and requirements for transferring after they graduate from MCC. This year’s fairs will welcome more than 40 colleges and universities.

Admissions representatives are experts on their school’s information and a resource to MCC students as they explore their options, according to Fain. Meeting with the representatives helps students get a better sense of how selective and competitive institutions are, as well as know important deadlines and scholarship information.

MCC helps students transfer to four-year colleges and universities across New England and nationwide each year. With a number of articulation agreements and MassTransfer, MCC makes the transfer process as easy as possible.

“There are many benefits of MassTransfer and the Commonwealth Commitment,” Fain said. “Students who earn an associate degree from MCC can transfer seamlessly to Massachusetts state universities, including throughout the UMass system to stay on track and minimize the time it takes to earn a bachelor’s degree.”

By starting at Middlesex, students can save thousands on tuition costs and complete their general education requirements before attending a four-year school. At MCC, students get early exposure to their field of interest, with courses, hands-on experiences, and networking opportunities in just the first two years of their academic journey.

The Lowell Transfer Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Cowan Center Cafeteria on Wednesday, October 25. Students can attend the Bedford Transfer Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Campus Center on Thursday, October 26. For more information, contact Fain at FainJ@middlesex.mass.edu.

“At MCC, our students are set up for success from day one, including creating a pathway to transfer,” Fain said. “We look forward to this year’s transfer fairs and helping our students meet with different colleges and explore their options.”