Harper College to Cornell College

T R A N S F E R G U I D E

READY TO START THE NEXT STAGE OF YOUR EDUCATION

JOURNEY?

IT’S 231 MILES FROM HARPER COLLEGE TO CORNELL COLLEGE...AND A LIFE-CHANGING JOURNEY.

ARE YOU READY TO BECOME A CORNELLIAN AS WELL AS A HAWK?

COSTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Cornell College offers a range of scholarships and need-based assistance (grants, work

study, and loans) to transfer students. To be considered for a scholarship, you need a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and must fill out your FAFSA and your Cornell application by March 1.

Scholarships at Cornell are easy. Your application for admission serves as your application for

all merit-based scholarships. Fine Arts and STEM scholarships require additional materials, and your admission counselor can help you prepare those applications.

When you invest in your Cornell College education, we’ll invest in you.

To anticipate your financial aid package, try our net price calculator at cornellcollege.edu/npc

TUITION $40,655

RESIDENCE $4,200

DINING $4,910

FEES $225

TOTAL $49,990

2017-2018 COSTS

Transfer Scholarships

KING SCHOLARSHIP full tuition

ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP $25,000

TRUSTEE SCHOLARSHIP $20,000

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP $17,000

DEAN’S SCHOLARSHIP $15,000

FOUNDER’S SCHOLARSHIP $12,000

FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS up to $5,000

STEM SCHOLARSHIP up to $10,000

LEGACY AWARD $2,000

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“The transition from Harper to Cornell was an easy one but it did take some time to get used to the one class at a time rather than going to multiple classes a day. By going to one class at a time I feel that I am a better student. I focus all my attention on that class to ensure that I understand what is going on to get the best overall grades.”Nate Paprota ’19FROM PLAINFIELD, ILTransfer student from Harper College

Graduating from Harper with your AA means that you will enter Cornell with all of your general education requirements completed. Your solid understanding of fundamentals means that you can dive deep into your major coursework from your first Block at Cornell. The pace on the Block plan and our 18-day schedule will be new, but we know you’ve got the right background to succeed.

2 + 2The Harper and Cornell 2 + 2 program means that we anticipate you’ll graduate in two years from Cornell. To help you succeed and transition, we make a number of resources available to you as soon as you commit to transferring into Cornell.

ADVISORS A Cornell advisor experienced with transfer students will be assigned to you right away. You can start working with your Cornell advisor while you are still a student at Harper to assess whether your current courses are the best choice for your Cornell major, and start thinking about how you’ll transition your course of study from Harper into Cornell as soon as you arrive.

LIBRARY & CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING You will have immediate access to the Cole Library for research and resources from the four studios of the Center: Academic Technology, Quantitative Reasoning, Research, and Writing. Get to know campus and one of the students’ favorite study spots, meet with our staff to improve writing skills, learn software specific to a course you’re studying, get help with a research topic from a consulting librarian, or hone your quantitative reasoning skills.

BERRY CAREER INSTITUTE The counselors in our career institute can help you find resume-building internships and volunteer opportunities locally or with partners around the country. They can get you started with career exploration, mock interviews, networking, and grad school prep.

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TRANSFER FAQSHOW DO I TRANSFER MY CREDITS? Harper students who complete their AA will be credited for all of the general education requirements. Any courses that apply to your declared major in which you earned a “C” or higher will be evaluated for transfer credit. You will be expected to take a minimum of 16 credits at Cornell to complete your bachelor’s degree. Find out specifics by emailing your transcript to Sharon Grice, sgrice@cornellcollege.edu.

HOW EASY IS IT TO ACCESS CORNELL FACULTY?Your professor will be teaching one class—the one you’re enrolled in—and he or she will be accessible both in class and after class.

WHAT ROLE DOES AN ADVISOR HAVE WITH TRANSFER STUDENTS?You are immediately assigned an advisor who can walk through your current course plan with you and help you prepare to enter Cornell College. You and your advisor will look at the work you’ve completed and the major or majors you plan to pursue at Cornell and make a plan for a transition that makes the most of the work you’ve completed to date. Your advisor will be your mentor through your time at Cornell.

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One Course At A Time means you pick one course. Spend 18 days studying your subject. Get to know your classmates. Talk. Listen. Debate. Take 4 days off. Start over with a different course.

That means no slow intros into subjects, no far-off exams or papers, and no gaps between class sessions. This approach mirrors working environments in which employees work on a project-by-project basis, so you’ll be better prepared for life after college. KIPLINGER’S RANKS CORNELL AMONG

THE TOP 100 BEST VALUES IN PRIVATE COLLEGES

latest ranking: December 2015

U.S. NEWS RANKS CORNELL AMONG THE TOP 100 NATIONAL LIBERAL

ARTS COLLEGESlatest ranking: September 2016

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“After my first college experience at a bigger ‘semester style’ school, I felt lost. Cornell College not only provided a nurturing environment for a student like me to grow but also provided all the tools and connections for me to be successful in today’s world. In my first year, I earned a fellowship and was able to intern at an insurance agency in a metropolitan area.”Will Kauffman ’17FROM VILLAGE OF LAKEWOOD, ILLINOISTransfer student from McHenry County College

89.6% OF THE CLASS OF 2016 COMPLETED AN INTERNSHIP OR

CAPSTONE PROJECT

CORNELL’S HILLTOP CAFE RANKED IN THE TOP 20 DINING HALLS IN THE NATION BY BESTCOLLEGES.COM IN

2015 & 2016

55%OF GRADUATES GO ON

TO COMPLETEAN ADVANCED

DEGREE PER A 2013 ALUMNI SURVEY

50%OF THE CLASS OF 2016 GRADUATED WITH AMAJOR AND MINOR

OR A DOUBLE MAJOR

2016-2017 STUDENT BODY

93%OF STUDENTS

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FOREIGN COUNTRIES

“When I started considering transferring, I wanted a school that was invested in me, where professors would care about my passions and truly help me pursue them. Professors at Cornell College really do want you to succeed, and I can say for a fact that my easy transition was thanks to them. As for campus life, that transition was easy too. The best thing I did was get involved. I made so many friends in my first two weeks at Cornell by just exploring the clubs and activities on campus.”Madeline Ball ’16FROM DALLAS, TEXASTransfer student from Barnard College-Columbia University, New York, New York

NEXT STEPS AND CHECKLIST

CAMPUS VISIT• Participate in a class• Speak with a professor• Tour campus• Interview with your transfer

admission counselor• Eat at the Hilltop Café

FALL TRANSFERS—PRIORITY DECISIONIf you submit all required application materials by March 1, you will be given priority consideration for fall admission and transfer scholarships. If you are accepted for admittance to Cornell, you must submit a $300 deposit by May 1 to enroll.

FALL TRANSFERS—REGULAR DECISIONSince many transfer decisions occur near the end of the academic year, we accept transfer applications until June 1. After June 1, your application will be considered only if space allows.

SPRING TRANSFERSTo enroll for the spring semester, we encourage you to apply by Nov. 1.

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Fall Transfers—Priority Decisionmarch 1 april 1 may 1

Fall Transfers—Regular Decision june 1 july 1 aug. 1

Spring Transfers nov. 1 dec. 1 dec. 15

For more information, contact: SHARON GRICE Director of Admission Operations and Transfer Coordinator sgrice@cornellcollege.edu 800.747.1112

AGNES SZEMBORSKITransfer Information Specialistaszembor@harpercollege.eduPhone: 847-925-6914

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