Frequently Asked Questions
Questions New Transfer Students Ask About Edgewood
College
1. How will my transfer courses fulfill Edgewood’s requirements?
2. What are my options for completing the college’s F5 Foundation science requirement?
3. How long will it take me to graduate?
4. How do I get started on the Human Issues requirement?
5. How do I register for classes each semester?
6. How can I stay informed about campus events and resources at Edgewood College?
7. How do I sign up for placement testing and learn more about proficiency testing?
8. How do I apply for financial aid?
9. How do I get approval to take courses elsewhere and transfer them back to Edgewood?
10. What’s the availability of campus housing?
11. I still have other questions!
1. How will my transfer courses fulfill Edgewood’s requirements?
a. The general rule is that the Registrar will review students’ transcripts to see which ones fulfill
the college’s general education Foundations requirement. A students’ advisor will then review
your Transfer Credit Evaluation to determine what courses may be used to fulfill the
requirements for your major.
b. Major requirements vs. college requirements: Students must complete all the Foundation of
Communications and Foundations of Human Learning requirements AND the specific courses
required by their major in order to earn their degree. Therefore, for example, even if you have
completed your F4 Social Science requirement with transfer credit, you may still need to take
another F4 Social Science because it is required by your major. So, if you have met the F4
Social Science requirement through a psychology course, you may still need to take economics
(another social science) to fulfill the requirements for the business major.
For more information . . .If you have questions about courses that did not transfer or
courses that did not fulfill Foundations requirements, contact Cindy Chriest in the Office
of the Registrar at cchriest@edgewood.edu and be prepared to bring in a course
description from your previous college’s catalogue or a syllabus for the course. If you
have questions about how transfer courses fulfill major requirements, contact your
academic advisor.
2. What are my options for completing the college’s F5 Foundation science
requirement?
All students must fulfill the F5 Foundations science requirement in one of two ways:
1. By completing an F5 science sequence (i.e. BIO 151F5 and BIO 152F5). No minimum
credit requirement.
2. Two science classes with labs (i.e. BIO 151 and CHEM 120) and one additional
science (i.e. GEOS 301). The additional science does not require a lab or a credit
minimum.
3. How long will it take me to graduate?
Planning is the key to graduating “on time.” First, be sure to get a copy of your Degree
Requirement checklist and meet with your advisor to review your Foundations and transfer
equivalencies in the major, so you know what requirements you have yet to fulfill. You are also
encouraged to meet with your academic advisor(s) to do an individualized Major Academic Plan
(MAP), so you can map out how many credits you will need to take each semester and in what
order you should take courses. This will give you a good picture of how long it will take to
complete your degree.
For more information: Sample MAPS, blank MAP worksheets, degree checklists and
other academic planning tools are available online at the Virtual Advising
Center. College requirements and policies are also explained in the College Catalog.
4. How do I get started on the Human Issues requirement?
Human Issues is a college requirement for all students beyond the Foundation course
requirements. Students who’ve earn 60 credits need to start planning for their Human Issues
Study. The Human Issues requirement cannot be fulfilled with transfer credit because it is
unique to Edgewood College, relates to a student’s own sense of values and priorities, and often
involves experiential, off-campus learning. This requirement can be fulfilled by taking a Human
Issues Seminar on a specific topic (HI 404 or HI 305 and 405), or through independent study. In
order to fulfill the requirement, you will need to earn at least three credits. The Human Issues
Office can help you determine how best to fulfill the requirement in a way that meets your
interests. The office also holds general information sessions each semester.
For more information....contact the Human Issues Office staff at
humanissues@edgewood.edu or visit the HI website
5. How do I register for classes each semester?
curriculum
Edgewood College has two registration periods: one in April for Fall and Winterim and one in
November for Spring and Summer. Each semester, in March and October, you will receive a
letter from the Registrar’s Office notifying you of your date and time to register during the
upcoming Priority Registration period. These are sent to your campus mailbox or local address
or parents’ address, depending on what you’ve designated as your mailing address. Once you
receive your priority registration notification, you must make an appointment to see your
academic advisor to review your progress toward their degree. Once you’ve met with your
advisor, he or she will release your advising “hold,” enabling you to use EdgeReg at your
priority registration date and time.
For more information . . .See the “Using EdgeReg” and “General Information” sections
on EdgeReg.
6. How can I stay informed about campus events and resources at Edgewood
College?
If you are a new student, attend Transfer Orientation before classes start. It’s the best way to
become familiar with Edgewood’s services and resources.
Visit the Technology Assistance Center located in the library to get a student ID card, Edgewood
computer access information and an Edgewood e-mail address. Check your e-mail regularly, as
instructors often send students messages. Also, when you log onto My.Edgewood, you will find
important campus information, including campus-wide announcements, events, activities and
resources.
7. How do I sign up for placement testing and learn more about proficiency
testing?
First, take a look at your Transfer Course Evaluation to see what placement testing you
need. The Math and English placement tests are offered numerous times throughout the
year. The dates are listed in the “General Information” section on EdgeReg.
Because our placement tests are keyed to our courses, we can’t use other schools’ placement test
results.
Some students want to “test out” of certain requirements. Edgewood offers proficiency tests for
the following courses: ENG 110 College Writing, PHIL 101 Logic: the Practice of Critical
Thinking, COMMS 101 Speech , MATH 101 Problem Solving and MATH 114A.
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 Registration for the English placement and math placement tests can be found on EdgeReg.
 The College Writing, Logic, Math 111 and Speech proficiency tests are scheduled through the
Academic Dean’s Office. Call 663-2200 for guidelines sheets and to register.
 For the Math 101 proficiency test, contact the Chair of the math department for more
information.
8. How do I apply for financial aid?
Transfer students are eligible for some of Edgewood’s scholarships, as well as outside
loans. These are described on the Edgewood Financial Aid webpage. Students should first
complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form, available in paper copy at
the Office of Financial Aid, 210 DeRicci Hall, or online at the Financial Aid webpage or at the
U.S. Department of Education.
9. How do I get approval to take courses elsewhere and transfer them back to
Edgewood?
Students who plan to take courses at other institutions must have those course pre-approved for
transfer by Edgewood’s Office of the Registrar. This is important if you want to take a course
elsewhere to fulfill an Edgewood Foundations or major requirement. A Request for Transfer
form is available at the Office or on the Registrar’s Office website under the “Forms” section.
For more information . . .contact Cindy Chriest in the Office of the Registrar at
cchriest@edgewood.edu
10. What’s the availability of campus housing?
Housing on campus is tight, so the key is to get your application in as soon as possible. In
addition to residence halls, there is an on-campus apartment building (Weber Hall).
For more information....contact Claire Mand in the Dean of Students Office at
cmand@edgewood.edu or the Edgewood Housing website.
11. I still have other questions!
Your best bet when you have questions is to contact your academic advisor. If he or she cannot
answer your question, that person will be able to refer you to the appropriate office. Be
advised: Getting to know your academic advisor will enable him or her to help you achieve your
academic goals.