For those of you who go to Penn State, you know of the 2+2 plan. This means you spend two years at one campus and two years on another one to finish your degree.

Other schools might have this same program under a different name. When you are in the process of switching campuses, there are a lot of loose ends to tie up. Where are you boarding, do you need a meal plan, are there any clubs you can join, etc.

Here are 11 ways to help prepare you:

1. Contact your adviser

Get in touch with your future adviser and current adviser. Make sure all correct paperwork is filled out and you aren't left scrambling to get everything in. Transcripts, entrance to major, scheduling request, etc. You do not want to be left without an adviser just in case you have a question about your major, you want to add a minor, or even if you want to study abroad.

2. Request a housing contract

If you are housing on campus or off campus, make sure you have all your ducks in a row. Contact the housing manager or landlord and get a copy of your contract. Having a copy of your contract will allow you to have the rules and the agreements you made to make sure you will not be kicked out and left without a roof over your head.

3. Find out if you need a meal plan

A lot of housing on campus requires you to purchase a meal plan. Make sure to find out if you need one or not to budget correctly. If you are off campus, find all the close grocery stores so you won't be wandering around or getting lost trying to look for one. If you are off campus, but still want a meal plan, check how much extra it will be and compare costs with the different levels.

4. Check the bursar

Switching campuses may involve a change in your tuition bill. Hint: SOMETIMES. It doesn't hurt to check if there will be a change in tuition whether it will be cheaper or more expensive.

5. Do personal research

When tying up loose ends, you want to find out all you can about the new campus. Sometimes, you have no choice but to switch because of your degree, but other times it is a choice. Find out about the clubs on campus, the events, and the surrounding area. No one knows what they are getting into so limit the element of surprise.

6. Finish anything left unfinished

Do not leave your own campus with things left unfinished. You have everything set out for the next campus, but for your current campus finish everything you have left. Any goodbyes, any unfinished research, turn in anything you want in. Every semester counts so finish strong. If you are in charge of a club, make sure the next person is prepared to take out.