Welcome To

OPEN HOUSE

TOP REASONS ASU

LOVES TRANSFER STUDENTS

• Knowing the ropes• Diverse population• Value education• Appreciate learning• Desire to be a

Mountaineer

• Work ethic• Interesting/life stories• More mature• Ask great questions• Valuable experiences

TEN

Why Appalachian ?

In addition to an exceptional education in a beautiful setting, Appalachian State University….

• Makes your transition as smooth as possible• Dedicates an entire department to the evaluation of

transfer credit• Provides abundant opportunities for student involvement

and leadership• Provides ongoing support throughout your academic

career with MAP-Works, Jump Start and transfer student mentors

Agenda

Prospective StudentsAccepted StudentsResourcesStudent InvolvementRemaining ActivitiesSurvey

Prospective Students

Requirements Students that meet high school minimum course requirements

At least 30 transferable credit hours Students that do not meet high school minimum course requirements

In state – 30 hour block, 44 Hour Core, Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Out of State—30 hour block

A minimum cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0 A “C” or better is required for all transfer coursework

“C-” and below will not transfer

Admissions Apply early

Must have 12 semester hours of completed college coursework at point of application Application is currently open for all 2014 terms

Completed applications Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the class is filled Current class data

Transfer Track Fridays Campus visit designed specifically for prospective transfer students. Similar to the Open House set-up but in a smaller setting, hear details about admission,

credit evaluation and advising from our staff and ask our transfer student panel questions about life on campus.

www.admissions.appstate.edu/transfer-students

Accepted StudentsMeeting ASU’s General Education Requirements

• Associate in Arts, Associate in Science or Transfer Core Diploma (44 Hour Core) from a North Carolina Community College with a “C” or better in all core coursework Noted on Transfer Coursework Evaluation as “GEP MET” or “CCC CORE”

• Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees from out of state are reviewed on an individual basis

• General Education requirements completed at one of the UNC sister institutions prior to transfer are reviewed on an individual basis

• Individual articulated credits

Elective Credit Petition Process – www.ota.appstate.edu

myApp-Transfer Credit Evaluation

Don’t forget to submit final transcripts after each semester!

Students who have paid deposit can access on Appalnet account

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Resources

www.ota.appstate.eduTo assist students with the articulation of transfer

credit

www.advising.appstate.eduTo assist students with General Education and/or

major requirements

www.era.appstate.edu Early Registration Advising

ResourcesJUMP START APPALACHIAN • jumpstart.appstate.edu

Helps students from Caldwell, Central Piedmont & Wilkes Community Colleges with the transition to the main Appalachian campus

T-POP (Transfer Pre-Orientation Program) The aim of the day is to help you prepare for Orientation so that everything goes smoothly on that day. Students

attending T-POP will still be required to attend an on-campus Orientation session.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT• lap.appstate.edu

CAREER CENTERS• careers.appstate.edu• peercareer.appstate.edu

DISABILITY SERVICES• ods.appstate.edu

UNIVERSITY WRITING CENTER• writingcenter.appstate.edu

ResourcesAPPALCART/PARKING• Free public transportation, on campus parking is limited

COUNSELING CENTER• Involved in multiple aspects of student life

FOOD SERVICES• Express account

HEALTH SERVICES• See a clinician at no charge-most prescriptions are available at a nominal charge

HOUSING• Two transfer Residential Learning Communities (RLC)-One is for teacher education majors and the other is for transfer

students in general• Two transfer themed floors• Pay your deposit early in order to apply for an RLC-limited space is available-Have a back up!

www.transfer.appstate.edu

Student Involvement

TAU SIGMA National Honor Society for Transfer Students, 3.5 GPA required

CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONSFind your fit! Over 200 to choose from or start your own

www.transfer.appstate.edu

Q & A

Panel Discussion Transfer Student Mentors

Remaining Activities

• Academic Department Visit Floor of Holmes CC– Ends at 12pm

• Student Support Services Concourse of Holmes CC– Ends at 12pm

• Financial Aid Mini Session Holmes CC Room 013ABC– 12-12:30pm

• Departmental Open Houses See Schedule‒ Ends at 2pm

• Student Clubs/Organizations Plemmons Student Union– Ends at 2pm

• Campus Tours Durham Park– Last tour will go out at 1:30pm

Please note: OTA representatives will be available after the Financial Aid session located at 013ABC Holmes Convocation

Center for additional questions.

Survey and

Surprises!