Transfer Programs

DMACC Transfer Programs

If you are planning to transfer from DMACC to a four-year college, it is important to begin preparing for your transfer as early as possible to ensure a smooth transition. The links below provide helpful transfer information. Advisors are also available to assist you with your transfer plan. However, it is your responsibility as a student to seek help when needed and to notify any advisor who assists you that you plan to transfer to a four-year college.

Students who need information on transferring to DMACC should refer to our Admission Policies & Transfer Credit Policies. Please contact an advisor for additional assistance.

Transfer Planning Worksheets

Tips for a Successful Transfer

Start planning your transfer to a four-year college as early as possible while you are a student at DMACC. Planning well in advance will increase your preparation and success in transferring your credits.
Consider what your major will be at the four-year college. Choosing a major early is beneficial because many majors have prerequisite courses or specific admission criteria. This will help you plan your DMACC courses. If you are undecided about your major, you should begin the planning process now. Career counseling services are available to help you with the career planning process.
If you are uncertain where you will transfer after DMACC, start researching four-year colleges now. No two colleges are the same. Requirements, majors, and practices will vary. A good place to start is by using the Internet to look at different college websites. Attend a DMACC college fair to visit with representatives from different four-year colleges. At the Ankeny Campus, you may also use the information resources in the Career & Transfer Resource Center in Building 1 to learn about different four-year colleges and majors.
Meet with a DMACC advisor. Discuss your transfer plans with each advisor who assists you with your academic planning. Talk to your advisor about transfer agreements or special programs that may be available with the four-year colleges you are considering, such as course articulation, cross enrollment, admission partnership programs, etc.
Request a college catalog, an admission application, financial aid, scholarship, and housing information from the four-year colleges you are considering. Request information that may be specific to transfer students.
To help you finalize your decision as to where you will transfer after DMACC, set up a campus visit to colleges you are interested in attending. Campus visits are important because they provide first-hand information that you simply won't get by talking to friends, looking at a website or in a catalog.
When you schedule your visit, ask for an appointment with an advisor. Be prepared. Take a list of questions with you about admission, major requirements, transfer credits or anything else you are unsure about. Take a student copy of your DMACC transcript with you. You can login and print a student copy of your transcript from the DMACC Web Information System. Take notes and document the names of the people you talk with during your visit in case you have questions in the future.
Keep important assignments and research papers from your DMACC classes, and your DMACC catalog. Some four-year colleges may require a portfolio of your college coursework or may need additional course information to award transfer credit.
Complete an application for admission to the college of your choice. Some colleges have admission deadlines and application fees. Know what they are. Also, scholarship and housing opportunities may be limited and can be dependent upon an offer for admission. Apply early!
Request to have your official college transcript sent to your transfer college. You will need to request a transcript from each college you have attended. The DMACC Transcript Request Form is available online or in the Student Services Office at all DMACC campuses.
Complete financial aid, scholarship, and housing applications. Be aware of deadlines and complete all materials as early as possible.
Stay in touch with your transfer school. Attend an orientation/registration day. Some colleges hold early registration sessions for transfer students.
You are ready to start classes. Good luck!

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DMACC has articulation agreements with the following institutions:

Ashford University	Clinton, Iowa 866-711-1700
Bellevue University	1000 Galvin Road South Bellevue, Nebraska 68005 402-293-2000 800-756-7920
Buena Vista University	Main Campus Storm Lake, Iowa 800-383-2821 BVU Newton Center at DMACC Newton, Iowa 641-791-1750
Central College	Pella, Iowa 877-264-3687
Clarke College	Dubuque, Iowa 888-825-2753
Creighton University	Omaha, Nebraska 402-280-2700
Des Moines University	Des Moines, Iowa 515-271-1400
Drake University	Des Moines, Iowa 515-271-2011 800-44-DRAKE
Graceland University	Lamoni, Iowa 641-784-5000
Grand View College	Des Moines, Iowa 515-263-2810 800-444-6083
Iowa Law Enforcement Academy	Johnston, Iowa 515-242-5357
Iowa Methodist Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology	Des Moines, Iowa 515-241-6883
Iowa State University	Ames, Iowa 515-294-4111 800-262-3810
Mercy College of Health Sciences	Des Moines, Iowa 515-643-6715
Morningside College	Sioux City, Iowa 712-274-5000 800-831-0806
Northwest Missouri State University	Maryville, Missouri 660-562-1212 800-633-1175
Palmer College of Chiropractic	Davenport, Iowa 563-884-5656 800-722-3648
Simpson College	Transfer Student Information Main Campus Indianola, Iowa 515-961-6251 800-362-2454 Ankeny Center 515-965-9355 West Des Moines Center 515-223-8842
University of Iowa	Iowa City, Iowa 319-335-3500 800-553-IOWA
University of Northern Iowa	Cedar Falls, Iowa 319-273-2281 800-772-2037
University of Phoenix	Des Moines Campus (Online Programs) 6600 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA Phone: 515-273-1850 or 866-229-5743, ext 21850
Upper Iowa University	Main Campus Fayette, Iowa 800-553-4150 Ankeny Center 515-965-6050 West Des Moines Center 515-225-1800
William Penn University	Main Campus Oskaloosa, Iowa 800-779-7366 College for Working Adults West Des Moines, Iowa 515-225-4144

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Search for a College or University

The following websites are excellent resources to help locate a specific college or to search for a college that is right for you:

College Board - Find the right college for you.
Iowa Department of Education - Locate information on Iowa's colleges & universities
U.S. Department of Education - Locate information on college accreditation
U.S. News & World Report - Rankings & guides for America's Best Colleges

Special Programs with Four-Year Colleges and Universities

Transfer Programs

DMACC Transfer Programs

Tips for a Successful Transfer

DMACC has articulation agreements with the following institutions:

Campus Websites: