TODAY’S PRESENTATION
• Why Appalachian?
• Admissions Process
• Transferring Credit
• Advising Tips
• Resources
• Transfer Student Panel
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
Faculty-led, short-term
programs
52 countries
A top ranked university for the number of
study-abroad students (Institute of
International Education)
Semester, summer and yearlong programs
27 countries
Alternative Spring Break
9 countries
SUSTAINABILITY
TrTRANSFER ADMISSION CRITERIA
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30 Transferable hours
• SAT/ACT scores
required with less
than 30 hours
Minimum GPA 2.25
Earn a C or better in all
transferable
coursework
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Apply after having 12 hours
on a transcript for review
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Rolling Admission
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2-4 Week Notification
Period
Applications open in August for next year’s term
HOW TO APPLY
A Complete Application Includes:
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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
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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
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Provide accurate and timely
information regarding the
transferability of credit, pre-advising
and admissions.
Continuous support of transfer
students.
www.transfer.appstate.edu
TRANFERRING CREDITS
Meeting General Education Requirements
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NC Community College
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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)
In State Public Four Year
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Gen Ed requirements completed at any UNC sister institution
are reviewed on individual basis
Out of State
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Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees are
reviewed on an individual basis
JUMP START APPALACHIAN
• A transfer student support program
• Meet current ASU transfer students
• Meet faculty
• Tour campus
Friend “Jump Start Appalachian” on Facebook
T-POP (Transfer Pre-Orientation Program)
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Preparation for Orientation
Students are still required to attend Orientation session
GET INVOLVED!
What do you like to do???
Over 300 clubs and organizations!
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Academics & Professional •
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Club Sport
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Fraternity & Sorority
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Governing
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Honorary
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Leadership
Multicultural & International •
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Political
Recreation
Religious & Spiritual
Residence Life
Service
Performing Arts
Special Interest
Transfer Specific
• Tau Sigma Honor
Society
• Transfer Student
Organization
• College of Business
Transfer Student
Association
RESOURCES
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Transfer Residential Learning
Communities
Transfer Specific Library
Resources
Learning Assistance Program
University Writing Center
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Disability Services
Career Services
Counseling Center
Health Services
Advising
Transfer Student
Mentor Panel
Questions?
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