Tulsa Higher Ed Consortium Introduces Programs To Help Students Manage Transfer Credits

For many students community college is a great way to adjust from high school to the responsibilities of college life.

But once community college is over that transfer to a four-year school can also be difficult. Dr. Sarah Wyatt joined News On 6 to explain how a new program from the Tulsa Higher Education Consortium, called Transfer Touchpoints, is helping students make that transition.

"Transferring can be difficult and confusing," explains Dr. Sarah Wyatt, a key figure behind the program. "We're hoping to match community college students with university mentors so we can answer their questions on the front end."

These questions can be wide-ranging - from understanding how credits will transfer to navigating the switch in majors. The Transfer Touch Points program aims to provide the guidance students need to complete their bachelor's degrees.

The program is open to students at the College of Muscogee Nation and Tulsa Community College who are looking to transfer to a university in the Tulsa area. Interested individuals can visit the Tulsa Higher Ed website to learn more and get connected.

The consortium is also actively recruiting mentors for the program including current university students, faculty, staff, and recent alumni.

"We don't expect them to have all the answers," says Wyatt, "but to be able to help the student find the answers and be an advocate for them."