Tips and Testimonials

Start off on the right foot

Attend Transfer Assemblies, doing this allows you to meet the transfer team, campus resources, and network with other students who will be in your major.

Lean on the Transfer Center

We encourage our transfer students to utilize our team and lean on us for support (Joining the Silver Liners can help tremendously too). We're all transfer students here and know it comes with unique challenges, but we're here to help.

Get out there

Put yourself out there; there’s a common narrative amongst our students that they are "just here for classes" or that they “wont fit in” - it’s simply not the truth - we have an big adult learner demographic, full time workers, stay at home parents, and student parents juggling it all. You add important insight to our student body and your experiences are valued here. Get involved and embrace the experience!

Take advantage of campus resources

Utilize A&M-SA‘s wide variety of campus resources, you pay for them so we want you to take advantage of them!

Meet with your Academic Advisor

Make plans to meet with your academic advisor twice an academic year to map out your degree plan, ensure you’re on the right path and discuss your future goals. This keeps you progressing forward effectively and can save you money ensuring you're only taking the courses you need.

Stay awhile

We understand you have competing priorities, but stay on campus as often as you can. A lot of learning happens outside of the classroom; find leadership opportunities, networking connections, and make memories on campus with new friends by staying an extra hour when and where you can. College is about expanding your horizons.

As a JagMom and transfer student, the Silver Liner Transfer Program provided the support and community I needed to succeed. It empowered me not only to thrive academically, but also to mentor and uplift other transfer students. Being able to pay it forward to other parents has been one of the most meaningful parts of my college experience.”

Sabrina Sword

Senior

Student Parent and Transfer Student

At A&M–San Antonio, I found a true sense of community and purpose. As a former transfer student, I had the opportunity to work with Jaguar Student Media through El Espejo and The Mesquite. Those experiences not only strengthened my skills in journalism and mass communication, but also helped me grow as an individual and discover my voice."

Kevin Castro

Double Alumni '19 & '24

Alamo Colleges Transfer Student

My experience as an out-of-state Transfer student has been met with various triumphs and failures. However, the Transfer Center and Transfer Community at A&M-SA has provided me with a consistent support system throughout my past two years. The opportunities, resources, and staff have helped me navigate a plethora of obstacles and excel both in and outside the classroom. I’ve grown a lot during my short two years here at TAMUSA, and I attribute my growth and success to the Transfer Community!"

Mackenzie Kozina

Senior

Student Athlete and Out-of-State Transfer Student