At NISTS, we champion both transfer students and the individuals who support them. Last fall, we conducted a survey of transfer professionals (322) to identify future professional development needs. The responses were so powerful, especially related to the challenges transfer professionals face, that we wanted to share them with you. 

To address the full transfer journey, we've identified five pillars that form the foundation of a successful transfer student experience. The transfer experience should be Prioritized, Equitable and Inclusive, Comprehensive, Collaborative, and Student-Centered. By focusing on these five pillars, we can lay the groundwork for student success and create a more welcoming and supportive environment for all students.

NISTS award winner Ivan Valdovinos reveals how families crucially support Latina/o/x community college students' transfer journeys. His research with students and their family members shows how cultural identity, family obligations, and systemic barriers shape transfer decisions. Learn three family-centered strategies to improve transfer equity and create more inclusive pathways for Latina/o/x students navigating the community college to university transition.

Written by NISTS Transfer students bring an invaluable perspective to higher education through their experiences navigating multiple...

Written by Lauren Prepose-Forsen, EdD Mānoa Transfer Coordination Center University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa It was another hectic morning...

Discover the impact of a pre-transfer seminar course on community college students' post-transfer experience.

We were thrilled to recognize nine outstanding winners in three different categories at NISTS 2024 in St. Louis. Congratulations, winners!

Learn about National Transfer Student Ambassador Sam Haines' transfer journey.

Learn about National Transfer Student Ambassador Emily Hernandez Alzamora's transfer journey.

Learn about National Transfer Student Ambassador Crystal Ramos's transfer journey.

Learn about NISTS 2024 National Transfer Student Ambassador Ashton Husband's transfer journey.

Each year during National Transfer Student Week, we are honored to introduce our newest National Transfer Student Ambassadors.

Aligning and Setting Your Goals provides guidelines for mapping your ideas to the institution's strategic plan and framing them in a way...

Building Your Vision Through SOAR explores how to collaborate with key stakeholders to set a potential direction for your future transfer...

Understanding Your Institution's Strategic Plan describes the common elements of a strategic plan and sets the stage for...

Each year, NISTS recognizes exemplary transfer advocates who are influencing policies, practices, and programs to benefit transfer students.

Read about National Transfer Student Ambassador Emily Armlin's transfer story.

Read about National Transfer Student Ambassador Oso Bran-Gudiel's transfer story.

Read about National Transfer Student Ambassador Jolynna Dang's transfer story.

Read about National Transfer Student Ambassador Atziri C. Regalado Juarez's transfer story.