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(Archive December 2018) Looking to Transfer? ComCom’s the Answer

By editorialteam on April 1, 2025

By Gabriela Villa | Observer Contributor

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Transfer Advisor Sarah Pingeton urged students to relax about the transferring process and to consider transfer programs such as Commonwealth Commitment and Mass Transfer.

The most common challenge students face in the transferring process is not knowing where to start, said Pingeton. 

“Once someone gets going it’s not that difficult of a process, and I’m happy to help,” she said. “It’s simpler than you think it is. And yes, even you can do it. You can get your Bachelor’s degree. We’ll get you there.” read more

(Archive March 2018) Campus Transfer Counselor Sails the Caribbean

By editorialteam on February 4, 2025

By Christine Nelson | Observer Contributor

Todd Bennett, transfer counselor for the TRiO program
Photo by Brianna Stevens

Would you take a year off and sail to the Caribbean? What about adding your spouse and three young children to life on a small sailboat? Transfer Counselor Todd Bennett, did just that.      It was a dream trip complete with beauty, people, and adventure. 

Bennett and his family set sail from Virginia in September 2016, then headed to the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, and the Dominican Republic. They spent about three months in each location, with one month in the Turks and Caicos. Bennett described the trip as not “touristy.” Since their small sailboat could navigate areas with few tourists, such as beautiful coves, he felt they had more authentic experiences.  read more

(Archive November 1, 2011) Institute Students Seek to Transfer to FSU

By editorialteam on August 10, 2024

By Allison Griffin | Observer Contributor

A tute is a student who applied regular admission to Fitchburg State University and was denied. A tute is also one who read the entire rejection letter, finding the opportunity live on campus at FSU, and take classes at The Mount. The goal for these students is to transfer to FSU.

To transfer to FSU, the students must have obtained a 2.5 GPA and 12 transferable credits; this entails four classes, three credits each. Once the student has completed this, The Mount ensures a smooth matriculation between schools. Coming into FSU, each student already has an academic advisor, experience with the layout of the campus, and hopefully, a few friends. read more

(Archive October 18, 2011) Transfer Fair Held in South Café

By editorialteam on August 6, 2024

By Tiffanie LeBlanc | Observer Contributor

Students looking to transfer to four-year colleges.
Photo by Tiffanie LeBlanc

On October 6th, 2011 the South Café was filled with 40 colleges from all over New England for the annual Transfer Fair. They gathered from different areas if Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and other states to show the students here at the Mount what they have to offer if students are planning on transferring for their bachelors’ degrees.

Some of the colleges that attended the event include Becker College, Keene State, Fitchburg State University, St. Joseph’s, Westfield State, UMass Lowell, UMass Boston, and UMass Amherst, Worcester State and Nichols College (which is part of the 3+1, transfer program.) read more