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!
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