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Welcome to the SUNY Transfer Liaisons Guidebook — a resource created to guide and empower the dedicated professionals who serve as the bridge between transfer students and their academic futures. As a Transfer Liaison, you play a vital role in shaping the experiences of students navigating one of the most complex transitions in higher education. Whether you're advising students directly, coordinating projects, or communicating about important transfer information and projects, your work ensures that transfer policy and pathways are visible, clear, equitable, and student-centered.
Transfer students bring diverse backgrounds, goals, and strengths to our campuses. They may be returning adults, community college graduates, military veterans, or students seeking a better academic fit. Each journey is unique, and each student deserves a seamless, respectful, and informed transition. This handbook is designed to support you in that mission.
Within this guide, you'll find practical guidance, strategies, policy overviews, and other tools to help you advocate and communicate effectively. This handbook is meant to be a living resource — one that grows with your expertise and adapts to the evolving landscape of transfer and articulation.
Together, we can ensure that transfer students are not just welcomed — they are understood, supported, and empowered to thrive.