Create a College Transition Plan

Congratulations! You’re going to college! Now it’s time to make sure you have everything in order before your first day on campus. To prepare for your transition, you will want to make a transition plan and practice self-advocacy. Check out the resources below to prepare for a smooth transition to college:

Suggested Deadline

June 1, 2026

How to complete this milestone

  1. Download and read the College Transition checklist.
  2. Complete all of the applicable checklist tasks.
  3. Celebrate!
Resources
  1. College Transition checklist: Use this checklist to ensure you are staying on track with financial aid, registration, housing, and other miscellaneous tasks over the summer.
  2. Advocate for yourself: Tips on how to speak up and for yourself and ask what you need from your school as you prepare for your transition to college.