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Transferring from a two-year university to a four-year institution is a viable strategy for students like Raisel who wish to pursue a specific major, such as biochemistry. Completing General Education Requirements (GERs) at a two-year college can facilitate a smoother transition to a more prestigious university. It is advisable to consult with the prospective four-year institution to understand their transfer policies and major declaration processes. Additionally, considering a dual major in biology and mathematics may provide broader academic opportunities.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of General Education Requirements (GERs)
  • Familiarity with transfer policies of four-year universities
  • Knowledge of major declaration processes
  • Awareness of academic advising resources
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  • Research transfer policies at specific four-year universities
  • Learn about General Education Requirements (GERs) at your chosen two-year college
  • Explore the process of declaring a major at a four-year institution
  • Investigate the benefits of a dual major in biology and mathematics
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Prospective college students, academic advisors, and individuals navigating the transfer process between two-year and four-year universities.

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I was wondering if I could go to a 4 year university for 2 years instead of 4. Can I do all my GER's at that 2 year university, then transfer to a more prestigious school and declare a major there? Will that be a good idea? Because the university I'm planning on attending for 2 years doesn't offer the major that I want (biochem).

Or do you guys think it will be better if I declare my major as bio at the 2 year and then switch majors when I transfer?

No one in my family has gone to college before so I'm pretty much going into this blindly, and I'm in need of some help because I don't know how all of this works.

Thank you,

Raisel
 
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Your best bet is to talk to the school you plan on transferring to. They will know more specifically what your best course of action would be.
 
Ok, thank you very much! I'm also thinking about bio/math major...do you have any perspective on that?
 

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