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Resources for Advisors and Counselors

With the right information, a few important tools and your assistance as a DCCCD academic advisor, transferring credit can be a smooth and seamless process for the student. Here are some links to information and tools you may find useful.

DCCCD Resources
  • Academic Advisors-Counselors at Your DCCCD Colleges
    A student can find advisors at every DCCCD campus to aid in the transfer process.
  • Articulation Process Guide
    Find resources for DCCCD faculty and staff or other universities or colleges wishing to initiate an Articulation Agreement.
  • Articulation Signings
    Find out about specific details from articulation signings at DCCCD.  
  • Assessment Practice Tests (THEA, ACCUPLACER, ACT, SAT)
    Direct students to practice tests which can help them prepare for the real thing.
  • Associate of College/University Transfer Degree
    Find an individually negotiated degree plan for students who plan to transfer to a private or out-of-state college or university.
  • Bridging the Gap
    A quarterly newsletter with information for students, advisors and faculty published by the Transfer Services/Articulation and University Relations office.  
  • DCCCD College Codes
    Fill out financial aid applications, admission and test score information using the DCCCD codes found at this site.
  • DCCCD Core Curriculum
    The DCCCD core curriculum is a course of study that all DCCCD students are required to complete before receiving an associate degree.
  • Credit by CLEP, AP, and DANTES
    Learn how to receive credit for college courses by examination.
  • How to Request a Transcript
    Find out how to transfer credit to another college or university by submitting a request for a transcript.
  • Grade Point Average Computer
    A student can calculate their GPA by going to this site.
  • Inverted Degree Plans (Associate of Applied Sciences Degree)
    Traditionally, college students take basic courses during their first two years and then specialize in a subject area the last two years. Inverted plans reverse that order, letting you specialize in a certain technical/occupational field in your first two years, then complete your basic academic courses.
  • Professional Organizations
    Access the Web sites of Texas and national professional organizations.
  • Transfer Guarantee
    DCCCD guarantees the transferability of courses under certain conditions.
State of Texas Resources
Resources for International Students
National Resources 
  • College and University Sites
    A listing of all U.S. and Texas universities and colleges as well as more specific listing of medical and dental schools and universities serving specific ethnic populations can be found at this site.
  • U.S. Department of Education
    This government site promotes educational excellence for all Americans.