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Welcome to Lincoln, Nebraska!

• Capital of Nebraska and 2nd largest city

• Population: over 250,000 people (and several cows)

• 6 public and 5 private high schools

• 7 four-year institutions in Lincoln

• 1 Community College

Getting to know…

• Undergraduate students: 17,371• Out-of-State Students: 26%• Transfers Starting annually: 28%• Academic Majors: 150• Tommy Lee sightings: numerous

Transfer Students at UNL• Approximately 442 students transferred from SCC to UNL in

the 2007-08 academic year• Students transferred into these colleges at UNL:

SA look at… Serves a 15 county area in the state of Nebraska. 4 major campuses:

• Beatrice – about 1,000 students, has an Academic Transfer program and several vocational programs

• Milford – about 1,000 students, all programs are vocational .• Lincoln – over 7,000 students. Approximately 1 in 4 students

are in the Academic Transfer program. Other programs are vocational.

• Energy Square – an extension of the Lincoln campus, located about 3 blocks away from the University of Nebraska.

Classes are taught during the day, in the evenings, on weekends and online.

Oh, the Places You’ll Go:

A little bit of SCC history:

• Southeast Community College was first organized in 1973.

• Today, it has an overall enrollment of approximately 9,000 students. There are 50 different programs of study with several additional areas of focus available within a program.

• The Academic Transfer program began at the Lincoln campus in 1994 . Prior to that, it was offered only in Beatrice.

The Birth of aTransfer Program…

• The Academic Transfer program at SCC started out very small, with the Dean of Academic Education serving as the only advisor.

• As the program grew, full-time faculty members were required to assume advising duties as well, following the model of all other programs on campus.

• Eventually, one faculty member was given release time from instructional duties to coordinate all advising duties.

FTE

Growing Up Fast!• As the program grew in numbers and complexity, full-

time Academic Advisors were hired to work specifically with transfer students.

• An Academic Advising Center was formed in 2002 and staffed with 3 professional advisors. The Advising Center is housed in the same location as faculty offices.

• In 2003 all campuses at SCC adopted the 10-week quarter system. There are 4 10-week quarters in the academic year.

Why are Students Coming to SCC?

SCC transfer students are attending our school because:• Planning to transfer directly to a 4-year school• Not successful at a 4-year school and need a fresh start• Clearing up admissions deficiencies• Full time students at a 4-year school picking up some extra

classes• Taking prerequisite courses for a vocational two-year degree• Class schedule is accommodating • Students can earn an Associate of Arts or Science degree

Credits from SCC transfer very well throughout the state and nation.

Colleges that students transfer to in the state

Omaha

Lincoln

What Advisors do

SCC Transfer Advisors are responsible for:• Advising students• Registration• Maintaining/updating transfer information• Training Faculty advisors• Arranging college transfer day events• Making suggestions on curriculum• Collaborating with transfer schools• Developing “A-to-B” agreements with other schools• Attending Articulation conferences

The Big ThreeThere are three types of registration atSoutheast Community College:

• Continuing Declared Student registration• Newly Declared Student Registration• General Registration

Four-year institutions are invited to attendregistration events and meet with SCC students.

Going to UNL? Watch out for:

• When to apply for admission – early deadlines• GPA requirements• Admissions to UNL vs. admission to your major• High school deficiencies• Appropriate course selection for your major• Math sequence – “B” or better• Foreign language requirement• Financial aid for dual enrollment

Bridging the GapThere are a number of ways that SCC and the 4 year institutions facilitate contact with our students. Among them are:

• Transfer fairs• NACRAO statewide coordination• All-College Transfer fair

And one of our most successful events….

UNL TRANSFER DAY!• Average about 150 students per event• Biannual program• All colleges at UNL are represented by UNL advisors• Lunch provided by SCC• Use technology to get students most up-to-date information• Other University departments are represented: Admissions,

Housing, Financial Aid, Libraries, Computer store, PTK, Student Ambassadors from various majors

Other Valuable Resources

“A to B” Agreements with various colleges at UNL:• Early Childhood• College of Business Administration• Agricultural Sciences• STEP• Family and Consumer Sciences• Education

UNL Transfer guides

Take a Look!

UNL Transfer GuidesInformation on specific general education courses for each major

are available in print at SCC and can be found online at UNL’s website

Take a Look! (Part 2)

If a Student is Interested in The University of Nebraska…

• Inquire to UNL – get on mailing list• Utilize UNL Transfer Guides• Contact Advisors in their major• Visit campus –

– Campus Visit – How to Transfer Day

• Apply in a timely manner – take advantage of priority registration

Once Admitted:• Students will receive “Transfer Connection” newsletter via email• Utilize the “Resources for Transfer Students” webpage to insure a smooth

transfer process

• Students can also utilize the “Transition to UNL” page and the “Transfer Connection” Newsletter

Working TogetherThe relationship between UNL and SCC holds significant

benefits for everyone involved• Allows advisors to provide clear direction to students• Comforts students to have recognition and familiarity with their transfer

institution• Helps students to feel sought after and valued• Open communication between schools insures students receive the most

up-to-date information• Enhances enrollment at both institutions• UNL’s data has shown that SCC transfer students succeed at a rate

comparable to incoming freshman• And finally….

There’s Always Football!!

Brought to you today by:Mary Bartels, Academic AdvisorSoutheast Community College1-800-642-4075 ext. 2802 / 1 (402) 437-2802mbartels@southeast.edu

Cindy Cammack, Associate Director of AdmissionsUniversity of Nebraska - Lincoln1-800-742-8800 / 1 (402) 472-5153ccammack1@unl.edu

JoAnn Moseman, Academic Transfer CoordinatorUniversity of Nebraska – Lincoln1 (402) 475-9455jmoseman2@unl.edu

Mike Pegram, Academic AdvisorSoutheast Community College1-800-642-4075 ext. 2788 / 1 (402) 437-2788cpegram@southeast.edu

Helpful linksUNL Admissions and transfer guides:

http://admissions.unl.edu/http://ucommxsrv1.unl.edu/dgs/step2.php?sscode=SECCUNL Transfer student resources:

http://www.unl.edu/ous/student_programs/transfer.shtmlhttp://transition.unl.edu/http://www.unl.edu/ous/student_programs/connection.shtml

SCC Homepage and transfer program information

www.southeast.edu http://www.southeast.edu/academics/program_academic.asp http://www.southeast.edu/academics/transfer.asp