Transfer Advising
Planning your move to a four-year college or university doesn’t have to be overwhelming. GHC is here to assist you with the transfer process. We’ll help you identify four-year colleges and universities that line up with your goals. And, we’ll work with you to help you choose courses that meet your GHC degree and transfer school’s requirements.
Popular Transfer Colleges
If you are planning to transfer after you complete your associate’s degree, you’ll need to do some research, and we have made it a little easier for you! Below you will find the most popular transfer four-year colleges and universities that our students transition to after graduation. Be sure to click on the school and find the contact information for their current transfer admissions counselor.
Berry College- Tessa Howard
- 706.368.6909
Dalton State College
Website: https://www.daltonstate.edu
- 706.272.4436
Georgia State University
Website: https://www.gsu.edu
- Ta’Keyah Holder
- 404.413.2328
Jacksonville State University
Website: http://www.jsu.edu
- Roxanne Bailey
- 256.600.9146 (call or text)
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw/Marietta Campuses
Website: http://www.kennesaw.edu/
- Nichole Bryant
- 470.578.3005
Paulding (Dallas) Campus
Website: http://paulding.kennesaw.edu/
- Dalton Lemelle
- 678.946.1044
Reinhardt University
Website: https://www.reinhardt.edu/
- Christopher Bryan
- 770.720.5903
Shorter University
Website: http://www.shorter.edu/
- Alesa Constien
- 706.233.7225
University of Georgia
Website: http://www.uga.edu/
- Heather Elisabeth
- 706.542.2112
University of West Georgia
Website: https://www.westga.edu/
- Logan Taulien
- 678.839.5616
Colleges visit GHC – for You!
Many college and university reps visit GHC to speak with students who are interested in four-year degrees. Find out which colleges are coming to GHC by checking below. Or check with your campus academic advisor.
UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS
Georgia Southern University
- September 24th – Paulding Campus – Second Floor
- October 23rd – Rome Campus – Student Center
- October 30th – Douglasville Campus – Student Center
- November 13th – Marietta Campus – Norton Hall
Jacksonville State University
- September 26th – Rome Campus – Student Center
- October 7th – Cartersville Campus – Library Stairs
- November 4th – Rome Campus – Student Center
Kennesaw State University
- September 25th – Rome Campus – Student Center
- September 26th – Cartersville Campus – Library Stairs
- October 29th – Rome Campus – Student Center
- October 30th – Cartersville Campus – Library Stairs
University of West Georgia
- September 25th – Cartersville Campus – Library Stairs
- October 8th – Marietta Campus – Norton Hall
- October 9th – Paulding Campus – Second Floor
2+2 Programs
Students complete their Associate’s Degree requirements from GHC (that’s the first “2”), and then will complete the Bachelor’s Degree (the junior & senior level courses) at one of the institutions below. Click below for more information on your desired program.
Early Childhood Education with Kennesaw State University (Paulding)
- Begin with a transferable Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education here at GHC, then continue for 2 years at Kennesaw State University – Paulding to equal a 4-year degree in Early Childhood Education.
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Integrative Studies with Kennesaw State University (Paulding)
- Begin with a transferable Associate’s Degree in General Studies here at GHC, then continue for 2 years at Kennesaw State University – Paulding to equal a 4-year degree in Integrative Studies, which consists of a unique combination of courses from various academic areas, such as of Leadership, Criminal Justice, and Psychology. Along with these courses, if qualified, you will have the opportunity to obtain a Leadership Studies academic certificate, with an emphasis in Psychology, or Criminology, or both.
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Psychology with Kennesaw State University (Paulding)
- Begin with a transferable Associate’s Degree in Psychology here at GHC, then continue for 2 years at Kennesaw State University – Paulding to equal a 4-year degree in Psychology.
- More Information
Public Relations with University of West Georgia
- Earn your Associate’s Degree in Communication here at GHC, and then easily transition to complete your Bachelor’s Degree at University of West Georgia enrolling in their Mass Communication program with a specialization in Public Relations.
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Special Education (Online) with University of Georgia
- GHC students completing an Associate’s Degree in Special Education who are looking into an online degree program to finish their Bachelor’s degree have an opportunity with University of Georgia’s Online Bachelor of Science in Special Education. The B.S.Ed. at UGA is the only online Special Education program in the Southeast, and both successful online bachelor’s programs are ranked #5 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
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Next Step Fair
Not sure where to finish your four-year degree? Be sure to also attend our annual Next Step (Transfer) Fair in February.