Students transferring into an undergraduate engineering program do so after completing two years of academics at another institution. Each campus has different requirements for transfer .Check the admission requirements for lateral, or "transfer" students, at the engineering program you hope to attend. For example, students applying to the University of California, Berkeley, Engineering School must complete 60 semester units, or 90 quarter units, in order to receive "advanced" standing.
Engineering colleges feature a series of majors for students. One disadvantage of transferring to an engineering program is the general requirement that you select a major when applying. Students who started the four-year program on the same campus have had two years in which to consider their major options.
Besides completing two years at a four-year or community college institution before transferring into another program, you need to make sure that you have enough transferable credits. Consult your current institution's guidance counselor as early as possible. Many of your credits are likely to transfer because the first two years generally consist of general education courses, along with coursework in your major area. However, you must take rigorous, relevant coursework in math and science to boost your application and admission potential.
Like other students, transfer students can receive financial aid to help defray the cost of attendance. Some schools, such as the University of Iowa, offer scholarship programs for transfer students. Additionally, students can obtain federal loans and apply for third-party scholarships and grants.