2. Why Appalachian? Admissions Process Transferring Credit Advising Tips Resources Transfer Student Panel TODAY’S PRESENTATION

3. 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

5. GLOBAL LEARNING A top ranked university for the number of study-abroad students (Institute of International Education) Faculty-led, short-term programs 52 countries Semester, summer and year- long programs 27 countries Alternative Spring Break 9 countries

6. SUSTAINABILITY

8. Apply after having 12 hours on a transcript for review Rolling Admission 2-4 Week Notification Period Tr TRANSFER 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 coursework Applications open in August for next year’s term

9. 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

10. Tu TUITION, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID Transfer Merit Based Scholarships scholarships.appstate.edu Financial Aid Award Letter Checking for updates

11. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. JUMP START APPALACHIAN Friend “Jump Start Appalachian” on Facebook A transfer student support program Meet current ASU transfer students Meet faculty Tour campus

16. T-POP (Transfer Pre-Orientation Program) Preparation for Orientation Students are still required to attend Orientation session

17. 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

18. RESOURCES Transfer Residential Learning Communities Transfer Specific Library Resources Learning Assistance Program University Writing Center Disability Services Career Services Counseling Center Health Services Advising

19. Transfer Student Mentor Panel Questions?

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