Transfer Articulation Agreements Used as a Recruitment Tool at Texas A&M University by the Office of Admissions. David A. De Sousa, Jr.

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1 Transfer Articulation Agreements Used as a Recruitment Tool at Texas A&M University by the Office of Admissions David A. De Sousa, Jr. Luis Rodriguez

2 Why starting at a community college can be a good choice for many students? Money Family reasons Explore career interest - (technical vs academic) Transferrable credits Acceptance

3 Facts about community colleges in the United States Total ,132 Public Independent Tribal Source AACC - Dec Facts

4 Headcount Enrollment in the U.S. Fall 2011 total million Enrolled full time % Enrolled part time % Source AACC - Dec Facts

5 Other Significant Demographics (U.S.) First Generation to Attend College 40% Single Parents 16% Non U.S. Citizens 7% Veterans 3% Students with Disabilities 12%

6 Other Significant Demographics (U.S.) Average Annual Tuition and Fees (U.S.) Community colleges (public) $3,130 4-year colleges (public) $8,660 Source AACC - Dec Facts

7 Community College Demographics (Texas)

8 What are some issues that community college students are facing today before transferring? Transferring courses (Advising) Choosing a major Studying Depression Partying Jobs Money

9 Texas A&M Video

10 Facts about TAMU Established in 1876 as the state s first public university A flagship institution providing the diverse population of Texas and the world with access to a world-class education (Tier 1) Fourth largest university in the country with more than 53,000 students Land, Space, and Sea Grant University 120 different undergraduate degree options through 9 academic colleges as well as a maritime campus in Galveston, TX Professional programs in Medicine, Public Health, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, and Law

11 Transfer Data YEAR TOTAL APPS COMPLETED APPS ADMITTED ENROLLED Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Grand Total

12 Transfer Admission Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and at least 24 graded semester hours of transferable course work completed by the application deadline. Decisions are made departmentally and students are admitted to a specific academic major. Applicants cannot use General Studies as a major option unless currently. The GPA necessary to be competitive will generally vary by college and major.

13 Articulation Agreements TAP (Transfer Articulation Program) Community Colleges participated All colleges participated except Business PTA (Program for Transfer Admission) 2013-Present All community college in Texas All colleges participate except Engineering, Business and Biomedical Sciences

14 PTA vs. TAP PTA At least 30 hours completed past high school graduation 3.2 overall GPA plus a grade of B or better on required courses Locked into your choice of major (only allowed to sign up once) Repeat of a required course not acceptable Spring Grades are considered TAP At least 24 hours completed past high school graduation 3.0 overall GPA plus all required courses completed Repeat of a required course acceptable Spring grades not considered (courses must be done at time of application)

15 Who Participates College of Education and Human Development (all majors) College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (all except ANSC) College of Geosciences (all majors) College of Liberal Arts (all majors) College of Science (all majors) College of Architecture (all except VIZL and ENDS)

16 Program Requirements Complete all required paperwork for the program and attend a mandatory academic meeting with a Texas A&M University admissions counselor. Choose and complete all program-specific coursework requirements from one of the PTA degree plans for the proposed major choice. Complete at least 30 transferable hours after high school graduation at any Texas community college within three years from the date on which participation begins. Maintain a minimum 3.2 cumulative grade point ratio (including dual credit). Earn a grade of a "B" or better in all bold, italicized coursework specified in the degree plan. Submit all other required documents (application fee, transcripts, essay, etc.) by the appropriate deadline for admission to Texas A&M University.

17 Program Requirements Participants are "grandfathered" into PTA under the degree plan which was in place at the time of signature on the participation form. Participants may only sign up for PTA once. The most recent consecutive 30 transferable hours must be done in residence at any Texas community college or combination of Texas community colleges. Participants may mix and match coursework from different Texas community colleges. Bold, italicized graded coursework in the degree plan may only be attempted once (excluding grades of W and WP).

18 Guidelines If a participant earns a grade of a "C" or lower in the bold italicized coursework (including dual credit), the participant will not be admitted via PTA but is still eligible for traditional transfer admission. Participants are allowed a maximum of three withdrawals (W's) throughout their college career. There are no coursework substitutions. Participants applying for fall admission may submit final spring grades by June 1, for consideration. AP Credit cannot be used to satisfy a required course (bold, italicized) for PTA.

19 PTA Program for Transfer Admissions

20 Guidelines for Completion If a student is completing the requirements for fall admission, we WILL consider spring grades. Students can indicate this on the completion form If they are applying for a spring semester, then all coursework, grades, and GPA s must be met at time of application

21 Prospective Student Centers

22 Transfer Center At a community college Blinn College: The University Transfer Center serves as a resource center to students preparing for transfer to baccalaureate granting institutions and as a focal point for information concerning programs, resources, and services to ensure a smooth transition to four-year colleges and universities. At a four-year Institution UNT - The Transfer Center is organized to help transfer students transition to college life at UNT. The Transfer Center is designed to provide students with assistance in connecting to campus resources to better ensure a successful transition to campus.

23 What we are doing at Texas A&M University? T-Camp New Student Transfer Conferences International Student Conference Howdy Camp Learning Communities Student Success Center ATMentors Student Organizations

24 Tips for a Successful Transfer Applicant Get Advising - Know which courses and programs are designed to transfer Contact four-year university advisors Make a transfer plan See about special articulation agreements Get involved in student organizations Make good grades Shop around Apply for admission & financial Aid Reverse transfer

25 Resources TCCNS College For All Texans Transfer 101 College Board Texas Association of Community Colleges American Association of Community Colleges

26 Questions? David De Sousa, Jr. Luis Rodriguez