•Why Appalachian?

•Admissions Process

•Transferring Credit

•Advising Tips

•Resources

•Transfer Student Panel

TODAY’S PRESENTATION

WHY CHOOSE APPALACHIAN?Breathtaking Location

• Elevation: 3,333 ft

• Named one of “The Best Small Towns” in America by Outdoor magazine

Get out there!

• Paddle, hike, bike, backpack, ski/snowboard, rock climb, drive the Blue Ridge Parkway…

Outdoor Laboratory for Learning

• Deep and lasting relationships in the community

GLOBAL LEARNING

A top ranked university for the number of study-abroad students (Institute of International Education)

Faculty-led, short-term programs52 countries

Semester, summer and year-long programs27 countries

Alternative Spring Break9 countries

SUSTAINABILITY

• Apply after having 12 hours on a transcript for review

• Rolling Admission

• 2-4 Week Notification Period

TrTRANSFER ADMISSION CRITERIA

• 30 Transferable hours

• SAT/ACT scores required with less than 30 hours

• Minimum GPA 2.25

• Earn a C or better in all transferable courseworkApplications open in August for next year’s term

A Complete Application Includes:

HOW TO APPLY

Online Application $55 Application Fee Official College Transcripts Official High School Transcripts (if under 21) SAT/ACT Scores Required with less than 30

hours

TuTUITION, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID

• Transfer Merit Based Scholarships

scholarships.appstate.edu

• Financial Aid• Award Letter• Checking for updates

OFFICE OF TRANSFER SERVICES

Dedicated services and resources for transfer students

• Provide accurate and timely information regarding the transferability of credit, pre-advising and admissions.

• Continuous support of transfer students.

www.transfer.appstate.edu

Meeting General Education Requirements

NC Community College

• Associate in Arts, Associate in Science

• Transfer Core Diploma (if in progress by

fall 2014)

• C or better in all core coursework

• Individual articulated credits/UGETC courses

• Petition Process (after acceptance)

TRANFERRING CREDITS

TRANSFERRING CREDITS

In State Public Four Year

• Gen Ed requirements completed at any UNC sister institution are reviewed on individual basis

Out of State

• Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees are reviewed on an individual basis

JUMP START APPALACHIAN

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•A transfer student support program

•Meet current ASU transfer students

•Meet faculty

•Tour campus

T-POP (Transfer Pre-Orientation Program)

• Preparation for Orientation

• Students are still required to attend Orientation session

• Academics & Professional

• Club Sport• Fraternity & Sorority• Governing• Honorary• Leadership• Multicultural &

International

GET INVOLVED!What do you like to do???

Over 300 clubs and organizations!

• Transfer Specific• Tau Sigma Honor

Society• Transfer Student

Organization• College of Business

Transfer Student Association

• Political• Recreation• Religious &

Spiritual• Residence Life• Service• Performing Arts• Special Interest

RESOURCES

• Transfer Residential Learning Communities

• Transfer Specific Library Resources

• Learning Assistance Program

• University Writing Center

• Disability Services

• Career Services

• Counseling Center

• Health Services

• Advising

Transfer Student

Mentor Panel

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