This valuable resource and quick-reference guide provides the tools and information that transfer students need to avoid "transfer shock." The Transfer Student Companion explains the responsibilities of transfer students in a user-friendly format that helps them to understand academic systems. Engaging exercises direct students to seek out specific information, questions prompt them to record their discoveries in the text, and strategies and tips help them get ahead--students will learn how to interact more with their professors, join educationally enriching activities, and participate in class.