Blog Category: Transfer Students

  • Behind the Curtains: Prepare for the Performing Arts with a Theatre Degree from Athens State University

    Behind the Curtains: Prepare for the Performing Arts with a Theatre Degree from Athens State University

    Theatre is more than just bright lights and big crowds—it’s a playground for creativity, collaboration, and storytelling. If you’re ready to turn your love for the performing arts into a rewarding career, a theatre degree from Athens State University will set the stage for your future. Why choose a theatre degree at Athens State?  Our…

  • Athens State’s Elementary Education Program: The Perfect Partner for Your 2-Year Degree

    Athens State’s Elementary Education Program: The Perfect Partner for Your 2-Year Degree

    Congratulations, you’ve completed your associate degree! Now what? As you contemplate your next move, Athens State University’s education program may be the natural next step for your academic journey as a transfer student. Seamlessly aligning with your two-year degree, our education program offers a cost-effective and efficient pathway to realizing your dream of becoming an…

  • Bridging the Gap: Athens State University’s RN to BSN Program for Working Nurses

    Bridging the Gap: Athens State University’s RN to BSN Program for Working Nurses

    Working nurses have several options when it comes to advancing their careers. However, it can be overwhelming deciding where to start or what program is best for you. A common pathway is an RN to BSN program, taking working registered nurses to the next level of understanding and experience for their career. At Athens State…

  • “Are My College Credits Transferable?”: Your Guide to Transfer Credits in Alabama

    “Are My College Credits Transferable?”: Your Guide to Transfer Credits in Alabama

    For many years, higher ed students in Alabama had few resources (and even fewer advocates) to help them navigate the transition from a two-year college to a four-year institution. In 1994, state legislators took action and created the Articulation and General Studies Committee (AGSC) to unify articulation agreements across the state and equip students to…

  • A Modern Approach to Transferring Colleges

    A Modern Approach to Transferring Colleges

    Transferring colleges is a big decision with multiple factors to consider: Where will you go? What is the process like? What will you major in? And, maybe most importantly, is it worth it? As an upper-division university, Athens State University specializes in helping transfer students find the academic pathway that works best for their situation. Our…

  • 5 Transfer Student Questions to Ask Before You Start Your Application

    5 Transfer Student Questions to Ask Before You Start Your Application

    There is a large number of transfer students in the US each year — more than 1.2 million in 2020 (the last year for which official data is available.) So if you’re thinking about transferring, you’re not alone. Deciding to transfer is one thing, however; choosing which college or university to transfer to is another. How should…

  • Earning Your Nursing Degree: 5 Tips for Balancing School, Work, and Life

    Earning Your Nursing Degree: 5 Tips for Balancing School, Work, and Life

    There’s a lot to balance for adult learners who are working full- or part-time while pursuing their degree in nursing. Between classes, assignments, work schedules, and social obligations, it can be a lot to juggle. At Athens State University, we recognize the struggle that most adult learners face when trying to manage it all while…

  • Do Community College Students Need an SAT or ACT score to Transfer?

    Do Community College Students Need an SAT or ACT score to Transfer?

    Preparing to transfer to a new college or university can seem daunting. You’ve got transcripts to gather, credits to validate, and scholarships to apply for. In the midst of all that, it’s natural to be wondering… Do I also have to worry about taking the SAT or ACT again?  The answer is: it depends. This…

  • Three Essential Tips on Transferring from Community College to University

    Three Essential Tips on Transferring from Community College to University

    Make sure you get the hard-earned credits due to you You’ve made a great choice in starting your education at a community college. You’re saving money on tuition. You’re building a strong academic foundation and a strong transcript. And you’re making it all happen while juggling work, family life, or both.  Now comes the big…