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by Doug Peacock – Academic Services Officer, Wayne State University It’s not referred to as a stamp. Thank You 2-year advisors for correcting me. It’s an endorsement or designation, or certification. I wanted to remind students that their is a big difference between having the courses complete for the MTA and getting endorsed for theContinue reading “Don’t forget your MTA Endorsement!”

by Doug Peacock, Wayne State University CRM and the New Algorithm for Recruitment Students who plan to transfer from one institution to another will start the admissions process the usual way. They fill out either an application or an inquiry form. In the past, students simply would be informed of the transfer institutions’ decision andContinue reading “Enrollment Specialists: Beware Transfer Institutions’ Use of High-Pressured Enrollment Tactics”

Doug Peacock – University Advising Center at Wayne State University The Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) is a great transfer option for community college students in Michigan. It covers the general education requirements at many Universities in the State of Michigan. 9 out of 10 times I am going to recommend the MTA. OK. 8 outContinue reading “When NOT to follow the MTA”

by Doug Peacock, University Advising Center at Wayne State University For a few weeks we have been meeting virtually with students. I am amazed at the overwhelming confusion students have with transferring.  Let’s breathe and make this as simple as possible. Most students I speak to have already applied prior to speaking to someone atContinue reading “I am transferring. I don’t know what I am doing!”

Congratulations to the Wayne State University Transfer Student Success Center for being named to the 2020 Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll. Click Here for the full article. It’s great that Wayne State has an office like this. Congrats to all of the staff and student workers. Your hard work for transfer students is appreciated!Continue reading “Congratulations to the WSU Transfer Student Success Center!”

By Doug Peacock Academic Services Officer II Wayne State University Because of the Covid 19 Pandemic, we have quickly moved to online advising.  For current WSU students, most advisors are using Zoom and Microsoft Teams.  Appointments are still through the advisingworks website. What about prospective students? We still want to talk to you! During theContinue reading “We’re still here….Virtual Transfer Advising”

by Amanda Horwitz, M.Ed., Academic Advisor, Pre-Med and Health Science Center Wayne State University is a popular destination for undergraduate students who want to eventually become doctors.  As it should be; the university offers a plethora of connections to opportunities in research, the surrounding community AND a stellar pre-med advising office that offers comprehensive andContinue reading “I want to transfer to WSU for pre-med…what should I do?”

by Doug Peacock – Academic Services Officer II at Wayne State University Working with transfer students I get a lot of common questions.  I enjoy the common questions because it means you are coming to the source over getting advice from another transfer student.  Ask lots of questions!  In this blog I will address someContinue reading “Transfer 101”

by Doug Peacock – Academic Services Officer II -Wayne State University Welcome back! Some call it spring, some call it winter. Whatever your season.  Most Universities will accept transfers after fall.  I wanted to go over a few last items as you prepare for your winter transfer.  Here are some quick tips. Make sure youContinue reading “The Winter Transfer Student”