Plan to Transfer with

Strategic Transfer Engagement Plan (STEP) allows you to start at CT State Community College, and seamlessly transfer to any CSCU 4-yr institution while receiving personalized support and resources

Get Started with 3 Easy Steps

Signing up for STEP is easy! Complete the CSCU STEP Transfer Intent Form and indicate that you want to attend any of the following 4-year CSCU Institutions.

Step 1

Select a CSCU Destination

Select a CSCU institution you'd like to attend

Step 2

Complete the STEP Transfer Intent Form

You can access the STEP Transfer Intent Form by logging into the myCTstate portal and completing the link on the “Do you Plan to Transfer?” tile. The form should take 1-2 minutes to complete.

myCTState Portal

Step 3

We Will Contact You

A transfer representative from your transfer institution will contact you to answer questions about your planned area of study and anything else you want to know.

FAQs

What is STEP?

STEP stands for the Strategic Transfer Engagement Plan and the purpose of STEP is to help reduce transfer barriers and increase opportunities for CT State students to engage with their chosen 4-year transfer destination within the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system. We want to help you transfer from CT State to CSCU as easily as possible, so we have created STEP to streamline the process.

Why should I participate in STEP?

By enrolling in the STEP program, you will receive personalized support and connect with resources to keep you on track to transfer to your preferred CSCU institution without needing to resubmit all your transcripts or immunization records. Starting early on your transfer plan means that you will minimize earning any credits that won’t transfer, build a relationship with your intended transfer school and even be invited to events at your future institution.

How do I enroll in STEP?

Signing up for STEP is easy! Complete the STEP Transfer Intent Form and indicate that you want to attend any of the following 4-year CSCU Institutions:

Central Connecticut State University
Charter Oak State College
Eastern Connecticut State University
Southern Connecticut State University
Western Connecticut State University

What benefits do I receive by participating in STEP?

Transcripts are sent to your primary transfer destination
Immunization records are sent to your primary transfer destination (upon application)
Receive personalized communication from your primary transfer destination, including invitations to virtual or on-campus events (example: open house)

How do I access the STEP Transfer Intent Form?

You can access the STEP Transfer Intent Form by logging into the myCTstate portal and completing the link on the “CSCU Plan to Transfer” tile. The form should take you no more than a minute or two to complete.

myCTState Portal

Is there a credit limit for when I can enroll in STEP?

Ideally, students will be completing the STEP Transfer Intent Form prior to earning 30 credits, because we want to connect you with your transfer institution early in the transfer process.

Now You Are Ready To Take the Next STEPs

Complete the STEP Transfer Intent Form and let us know where you plan to transfer.
Speak with a representative from your transfer institution and have your questions answered about your planned area of study and anything else you want to know.
Meet with you Guided Pathways Advisor to verify you are in the best program for your goals, confirm you are taking the right classes, and work out a schedule that complements your work and family obligations.
Stay in touch with your transfer institution and your GPA as you work toward your CT State degree.
Ask for assistance and let us know if you have to adjust your plan.
Graduate with an associate degree and transfer to the CSCU institution of your choice knowing you are on track for your bachelor’s degree.

Contact Us

For any questions about the STEP program, please contact us at step@ct.edu