Don't sink your own battleship Make the first move

Declare a Major- The admissions office holds the records of your official major and if you wish to change that you can do so by completing a Change of Major form and return it to the admissions office. Some majors have additional admissions requirements so make sure to check those out.

Apply to Transfer Colleges- The earlier the better! IWCC holds a transfer fair each Fall and Spring semester to bring some of those schools to you.

Apply to Graduate- Stay on track for graduation by reviewing your program evaluation in SOS and by meeting with your Academic Advisor before you register each semester.

Develop “Transferable Skills” through IWCC extra-curricular activities or clubs, internships, volunteer service, as well as through your courses. Transferable skills are those that employers value, no matter the job or career field.

Build a Resume- Even if you plan to transfer and not enter the workplace immediately, it is important to build and maintain an accurate resume. It’s a great place to record and showcase your accomplishments and activities throughout your college years. Check out the resume builder available at Choices Planner.

Did you know that over 30 four year institutions visit IWCC each year… check out when!

You can build and save a resume and cover letter under the My Profile tab.

Re-evaluate and Start Over!

Many different circumstances can send students back to the starting line, thus forcing you to feel like you have lost ground and have to begin all over again. This kind of frustration can be hard to handle but it is an important part of the process that many students go through. It’s a matter of trial and error and learning how to be open and prepared for change and not feel defeated.

Some students may need to start over from the very beginning with more self-assessment while others might just need to do more research. Wherever you start over just know you aren’t alone and career planning is a continual process of growth and change.