Transferring to DU
Academic Programs of Study
Dillard University awards degrees in Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Transfer Admissions into Dillard University
In order to be considered for admissions into Dillard University, transfer applicants must have
a minimum 2.0 grade point average with 24 transferable hours, must submit official transcripts
from all accredited colleges/universities attended and an application fee of $35.
Students with less than 24 transferable credits are required to submit official high school
transcripts and ACT or SAT test scores.
Dillard University evaluates the transcripts of transfer applicants in accordance with its own
courses of study and requirements for graduation. Transfer evaluations will not be processed
until the $35 application fee has been paid. Applicants should note the university does not
accept more than 60 credit hours of transfer work and that applicants must complete at
least three-fourths of the courses required in their field of concentration at Dillard. Transfer
applicants must be in good academic standing from the previous institution.
Students who are under suspension from another institution are not eligible for admission.
Only those courses that a student has received a C or better will be considered for transfer
credit.
Developmental courses are not transferable.
Official transcripts from all institutions that the student has attended must be submitted to
the Office of Recruitment, Admissions and Programming prior to the start of the semester,
or the student will be administratively withdrawn from all courses in which they are enrolled.
College of Arts and Sciences
School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Biology
*Dual-Degree Programs with: Boston University School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College
School of Medicine, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, and Ohio College of Medicine
Minor: Environmental Science
Chemistry
Computer Science with Concentration in:
Scientific Technology
Mathematics and Actuarial Science
Physics with Concentration in:
Pre-Engineering
*Dual-Degree Programs with: University of New Orleans, Tulane University, Columbia University
and Georgia Institute of Technology
School of Humanities
English
Film Studies
Mass Communication with Concentrations in:
Multimedia Journalism
Public Relations
Music with Concentrations in:
Music Industry
Voice Performance
Musical Theatre
Theatre with Concentrations in:
Performance
Technology
Visual Arts
Find Out More:
*2013-2014 Annual Cost Estimate
Tuition
$14,600
Room
$5,976
Board
$3,338
Fees
$1,947
Books/Supplies
$1,200
*This is an estimate of both direct and indirect costs per year.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Scholarships and Grants are available for transfer students who have a minimum of 24
transferable hours with a minimum 2.0 GPA. The values of the scholarships and grants are
calculated and determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Applicants must be
admitted to Dillard University before scholarships can be determined or awarded.”
General information: www.dillard.edu
Financial aid: www.dillard.edu/financialaid
Online Application: www.dillard.edu/apply
School of Social Sciences
Criminal Justice
Political Science
Psychology
*Dual-Degree Programs with Western Michigan University
Psychology Weekend/Hybrid/Blended Program
Social Work
Urban Studies and Public Policy
*Dual-Degree Program with University of New Orleans
College of Business
School of Accounting and Financial Economics
Accounting
Financial Economics
School of Business Administration
Business Administration with Concentrations in:
International Business
Management
Marketing
College of Health Sciences
School of Nursing
Nursing
School of Public Health
Public Health with Concentrations in:
Community Health
Health Systems Management
Health Sciences
Office of Recruitment, Admissions and Programming
Division of Enrollment Management
2601 Gentilly Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70122
504.816.4670 (local) 800.216.6637 (toll free)
504.816.4895 (fax)
admissions@dillard.edu
Accreditation
Dillard University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to
award the bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of science in nursing degrees. Dillard University is also accredited by
the Louisiana Department of Education, the National League of Nursing, the Louisiana State Board of Nursing Education, and the
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATS).
Dillard University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, national origin, age disability, or veteran/Reserve/National Guard status and prohibits such discrimination by its
students, faculty and staff. Students, faculty and staff are assured of participation in University programs and use of facilities without
such discrimination.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
The University complies with the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Amendment Act of 2008 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973. Requests for accommodation or auxiliary services can be made by contacting: the Office of the Office of Disability
Services, New Orleans, LA, 70122, (504) 816-4714 (voice).
Transfer Admission to School of Nursing
In order to be eligible for admission into the Dillard University School of Nursing, you must first
be admitted into Dillard University. As a pre-nursing student, you will not be guaranteed admission
into the School of Nursing. Admission will be determined by the School of Nursing, which accepts
applications once a year for fall admission by March 1.
To be considered for admission into the School of Nursing, students must submit an official college
transcript reflecting a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5, an overall TEAS score
58.7with a minimum score of 69% in Reading and a minimum score of 63.3% in Math. No TEAS
scores older than 3 years will be accepted.*Reading and Math scores from separate tests will not be
combined.
For additional information on transferring to the School of Nursing, contact:
the Dillard University School of Nursing
504.816.4717 (phone)
nursing@dillard.edu
Student Engagement
Dillard has established a range of academic, social and religious societies on campus. From campus
ministries and student government, to honor societies and university organizations, with approximately
30 student organizations and 10 international student organizations on campus. Dillard University has
an organization to expand the campus experience of every student.
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Arts
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Music
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Fashion
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Professional
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Greek Life
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Religious
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Intramural Sports
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Service
Athletics
Dillard University is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics ( NAIA)
and competes in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC). The Dillard University athletics
department currently sponsors men’s basketball, women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, men’s cross
country/track & field and women’s cross country/track & field. Students also have the opportunity to
participate in both cheer and dance teams.
The commonly transferred courses are those most frequently seen for request of transfer credit.
These courses are also included in the Louisiana Board of Regents articulation matrix. In the
column listed DU CORE the check marks indicate which courses from the articulation matrix that
are included in the university’s core requirements. Below is a listing of courses, of which students
most frequently transfer into Dillard University. For more information, visit the Louisiana Board of
Regents website: http://regent.louisiana.gov.
COMMONLY TRANSFERRED
COURSES
ENGLISH COMP 1
ENGLISH COMP 2
WORLD LIT I
WORLD LIT II
ADVANCED LIT
COLLEGE ALGEBRA
PRE-CALCULUS
CALCULUS I
CALCULUS II
DU
EQUIVALENT
ENG 111
ENG 112
ENG 201
ENG 202
ENG 220
MAT 121
MAT 122
MAT 201
MAT 202
COMMONLY TRANSFERRED
COURSES
ELEMENTARY SPANISH I
ELEMENTARY SPANISH II
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II
WORLD CIVILIZATION I
WORLD CIVILIZATION II
AMERICAN HISTORY I
AMERICAN HISTORY II
LOUISIANA HISTORY
DU
EQUIVALENT
FSP 121
FSP 122
FSP 221
FSP 222
HIS 101
HIS 102
HIS 201
HIS 202
HIS 309
STATISTICS
GENERAL BIOLOGY
MAT 204
BIO 101
FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING
SPT 305
SPT 204
GENERAL BIOLOGY LAB
GENERAL BIOLOGY I
(SCIENCE MAJORS)
GENERAL BIOLOGY I LAB
(SCIENCE MAJORS)
GENERAL BIOLOGY II
(SCIENCE MAJORS)
GENERAL BIOLOGY II LAB
(SCIENCE MAJORS)
GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
BIO 101L
BIO 111
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
MUSIC APPRECIATION
PHI 200
MUS 130
INTRO TO THEATRE/THEATRE APPRECIATION
INTRODUCTION TO FINE ART
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS
PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS
SPT 102
ART 202
POL 201
POL 202
GEO 115
ECO 203
ECO 202
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II
BIO 201
BIO 202
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
(SCIENCE MAJORS)
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LAB
(SCIENCE MAJORS)
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
(SCIENCE MAJORS)
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LAB
(SCIENCE MAJORS)
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
(SCIENCE MAJORS)
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LAB
(SCIENCE MAJORS)
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
(SCIENCE MAJORS)
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LAB
(SCIENCE MAJORS)
PHYSICS I
PHYSICS II
PHYSICAL SCIENCE I
CHE 111
GENERAL/INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
GENERAL/INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
CURRENT SOCIAL PROBLEMS
PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I
PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II
MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
PSY 101
SOC 101
SOC 102
ACC 211
ACC 212
CS 101
BM 202
PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE
PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING
FIN 203
MKT 213
PHYSICAL SCIENCE II
PHY 102
BIO 111L
BIO 112
BIO 112L
BIO 203
CHE 111L
CHE 112
CHE 112L
CHE 211
CHE 211L
CHE 212
CHE 212L
PHY 111
PHY 112
PHY 101
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What Makes The Dillard Difference?
Enrollment 1307 | Average Class Size 19 | Student to Faculty Ratio 14:1 | 2/3
of faculty members have obtained Terminal Degrees | 41% of Students Live
on Campus | According to the 2012 U.S. News and World Reports: #9 of all
Historically Black Colleges and Universities | According to the Washington
Monthly: Top 25% of all national liberal arts schools (#59) | #10 United
Methodist Institution | #7 among all Historically Black Colleges and Universities
| According to the National Center for Science and Engineering: #50
producer of Black STEM doctorates amongst all universities in the nation | #21
HBCU producer of Black STEM doctorates | #2 in producing the most African
American’s with Bachelor’s degrees in physics | According to the White House
Initiative on HBCUs: #10 in the nation for producing Peace Corp Volunteers
| Dillard has been ranked as one of the most affordable small private 4-year
colleges in the nation according to Affordable Colleges Online | The only
HBCU in the state of Louisiana with a Film program | Oldest accredited Nursing
program in the state of Louisiana | Oldest HBCU Theater Arts program in the
nation.2013 Best HBCU Nursing program award winner at the Third Annual
HBCU Digest Media Awards | Dillard is also one of 13 schools in Louisiana
recently ranked by Affordable Colleges for its Return On Investment (ROI).
So, anyway you look at it, Dillard is a “best buy” for a quality college education.
Experience New Orleans
While you’re experiencing the difference in a Dillard education, you can explore one
of the most fascinating destination cities in the world. New Orleans is a city which boasts
a plethora of historical treasures dating back nearly 300 years to its first inhabitants,
Native Americans, who sustain a strong presence in today’s cultural foundation of the city.
New Orleans is a city known for its gourmet food,art,history,literature,and music.French,German,
Spanish, and African Americans offered to the world new forms of music, most notably, original jazz
and blues. Dubbed historically as one of the most unique cities in America, its diversity gave birth to
rich and creative cultural arts. Of course,the fabulous cuisine was influenced by this diversity as well.
Dillard University is an integral part of the culture of New Orleans. Located in the Gentilly
neighborhood, the campus is just ten minutes from downtown and in close proximity to the worldfamous historic French Quarter and less than two miles from City Park, a 1,300 acre park that is
home to the city’s New Orleans Museum ofArt,Bestoff Sculpture Garden and the Botanical Gardens.
New Orleans with its architecture, festivals, museums and art galleries, Audubon Zoo, river
boats, street cars, Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, and a host of other festivals and historic landmarks,
is one of the most unique places to live and learn. There’s plenty to do and explore in New
Orleans for students of all ages, 365 days a year.