Study and research the online colleges of your choice. It is important to check that the college is accredited. Also, be sure the online colleges offers a full course load in the degree you would like to study in. Check their website to find out what you need to do to apply as a transfer student.
Request an application from the college via their website or over the phone. Sometimes you can apply on the website. Make sure that the application is for transferring students and not for high school students looking to start college. Fill the application out completely. You will also need a copy of your college transcripts. Call or write your current college and request your transcripts. Once you have a copy of your transcripts, then attach them to your application.
Talk to advisers from the online college that you chose. Let them know that your transcripts and your transfer application are on their way and ask them about the requirements for attending their college. The college advisers can also tell you how long it takes to transfer and how long it will take before you hear about your admission status.
Continue your current college course load. Do not drop out of your current classes before you switch schools. It may take six to eight weeks before you hear from the school you want to transfer to. If you are not in school, you can use this time to prepare for your future college courses. Save up money for books and supplies you might need at your new online school.
Let your current college know that you are planning on transferring. Request that they send all your information to your new online college. Talk to your advisers and let them know your plans. If you have already signed up for courses for the next semester, make sure you drop the courses before you leave. That way you will not get any unnecessary fees.
Meet with your new advisers when you are accepted into the online school. You may be able to do this online or over the phone. Find out what classes can transfer and what classes you will now need in order to complete your course load. Sign up for your classes and buy the books that you will need. Ask your adviser which web browsers are best suited for the online classroom environment.