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Transfer to success, join the club!

WCC student talks about transferring options with Kelley Holcomb, Transfer Coordinator, and Heba Kedir, WCC graduate at Welcome Back Day, Sept. 15. James Cason | The Washtenaw Voice

If you’re even thinking about transferring to a four-year institution, TTS is for you!

by JAMES CASON
Deputy Editor

Transfer to success club, called TTS, opens its doors to any WCC student interested in transferring to a four-year institution and who wants to connect with other students on similar paths.

“It’s a club geared toward students who are interested in transferring,” said Kelley Holcomb, WCC transfer and articulation coordinator and TTS advisor. “It’s a network. It’s totally up to where you want to go. It’s open to anybody who wants to come and maybe meet other students who want to transfer.”

The student-led TTS Club began in 2017, bringing WCC students together from various academic disciplines with one common goal – preparing to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Regardless of where students may want to transfer, their uncertainties or questions, or the number of classes they are enrolled in, this club welcomes every student.

“No matter if you want to go in-state, out-of-state, EMU, U of M, CMU, somewhere in California – it’s open to anybody, no matter what state you’re in,” said Holcomb. “Even if you’re like, ‘Hey, this is my first semester, and I’m only taking two classes, don’t know what I want to major in, don’t know where I want to transfer,’ it’s just about supporting each other.”

TTS dedicates its time covering various topics related to transferring or just being a WCC student. Based on the group members’ questions, organized activities and conversations are held. In 2020, TTS had a WCC advisor speak to the group, refreshing students on the use of DegreeWorks and how to check their status. The Learning Center spent time with the group chatting about essay writing for scholarships and college applications.

“We’ve had a few university representatives come and talk about transferring to their school,” said Holcomb. “We also had someone from The U of M Credit Union come and talk about financial fitness. Everyone can always learn to become more financially savvy.”

Last year, TTS club meetings took place bi-monthly on Thursdays, but this year’s meeting times are to be announced.

How can I join TTS? Contact Kelly Holcomb.

How will my WCC courses transfer to my school of choice? Check out Mi Transfer Network.

What if I have general questions about university transfers? Contact the WCC Transfer Center.