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Welcome To OPEN HOUSE

Welcome To OPEN HOUSE. TOP REASONS ASU LOVES TRANSFER STUDENTS. TEN. Knowin g 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.

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Welcome To OPEN HOUSE

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  1. Welcome ToOPEN HOUSE

  2. TOP REASONS ASULOVES TRANSFER STUDENTS TEN • 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

  3. 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

  4. Agenda Prospective Students Accepted Students Resources Student Involvement Remaining Activities Survey

  5. 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

  6. Accepted Students Meeting 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

  7. myApp-Transfer Credit Evaluation Don’t forget to submit final transcripts after each semester! Students who have paid deposit can access on Appalnet account d

  8. Resources www.ota.appstate.edu To assist students with the articulation of transfer credit www.advising.appstate.edu To assist students with General Education and/or major requirements www.era.appstate.edu Early Registration Advising

  9. Resources JUMP 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

  10. Resources APPALCART/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

  11. Student Involvement TAU SIGMA National Honor Society for Transfer Students, 3.5 GPA required CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS Find your fit! Over 200 to choose from or start your own www.transfer.appstate.edu

  12. Q & A Panel Discussion Transfer Student Mentors

  13. 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

  14. Please note: OTA representatives will be available after the Financial Aid session located at 013ABC Holmes Convocation Center for additional questions.

  15. Survey and Surprises!

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