TRANSFER MANUAL. Information about Transfer into New York s Independent Colleges and Universities 2014

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1 MAP-2- TRANSFER MANUAL Information about Transfer into New York s Independent Colleges and Universities 2014 Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cicu) New York s 100+ private not-for-profit colleges and universities or

2 Map-2-Transfer Manual The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cicu) cicu is a statewide association representing the public policy interests of the chief executives of more than 100 independent colleges and universities in New York State, the largest private sector of higher education in the world. Although not a government agency, cicu is an educational corporation formed under the New York State Regents. Its mission is to develop consensus among a diverse membership and to advance higher education public policy as the formal organizational liaison with the New York State Board of Regents, the State Commissioner of Education, and the chancellors of the State University (SUNY) and City University (CUNY); and with the proprietary sector. Since 1978, cicu s Outreach Programs have produced helpful resources and publications for students, parents, and schools about cicu s 100+ member private, not-for-profit colleges and universities, college admissions, and financial aid. Available free of charge, annual publications include: Your College Search and Affording College. These publications are distributed to New York State high school guidance/college counseling and principals offices, to school superintendents, to public libraries and to selected high schools in surrounding states. An extensive admissions and financial aid website, contains a growing library of downloadable college awareness resources as well as databases of information about New York's private, not-forprofit colleges and universities and degree offerings. Background on the Map2Transfer Manual The National Student Research Center s recent report, Transfer and Mobility: A National Student Movement in Postsecondary Institutions (2012), highlighted the scope of the movement of students from one institution to another over the course of their academic career. They found that a third of all students transfer before earning a degree (p. 5). 1 The size of the shifts is significant. The number of students who transfer in the fall, at the start of the academic year, has been estimated at more than one million with another smaller wave of students transferring at the start of the spring semester. 2 A recent study, The Community College Route to the Bachelor s Degree (2014), identifies three barriers to community college students quest for a bachelor s degree: Failure to transfer to a four-year college after earning 60 credits or an associate degree Loss of credits when transferring to a four-year college Demands of work and/or family interrupt college enrollment. 3 This Map-2-Transfer project was conceived to provide counselors and students with information to help them navigate the transfer process to an independent college or university. The project was funded with a federal College Access Challenge Grant (CACG) awarded to the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cicu) by the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC), the state agency designated to administer the State s CACG program since The goals and objectives of CACG include providing students and their families with information about college access to increase their participation in postsecondary education. This Map-2-Transfer Manual was made possible with support from cicu member colleges and universities, which provided the data that figure in this resource. The Tips-2-Transfer section was written in collaboration with transfer experts from the New York State Transfer and Articulation Association (NYSTAA), a consortium of advisors and other professionals from public, independent and proprietary colleges and universities involved and interested in improving the college transfer process ( The cicu Outreach staff wishes to extend a special thank you to the members of NYSTAA Ad Hoc Committee who contributed their time, expertise, and talents to assist in the development of this project s Tips-2-Transfer brochure series: Alex Ott Aubrey Rakoski Bart Grachan Cathy Anderson Kandi Geibel Rebecca Mack and her colleagues at Monroe Community College Robin Graff Thomas D. Iwankow For additional information, contact the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cicu), 17 Elk St., PO Box 7289, Albany, NY (518) outreach@cicu.org. or Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this Manual; however, always check with each institution directly by the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cicu). If you wish to reproduce any portion of this publication, please contact outreach@cicu.org. 1 National Student Clearinghouse Research Center & Project on Academic Success at Indiana University (2012). Transfer and Mobility: A National View of Pre-Degree Student Movement in Postsecondary Institutions. Retrieved from 2 U.S. Department of State, Educational Information and Resources Branch (no date). If You Want to Study in the United States. Booklet 1, Undergraduate Study. Retrieved from 3 Monahan, D.B. & Atwell, P. (2014). The Community College Route to the Bachelor s Degree. Sage. Retrieved from

3 Contents Map-2-Transfer Manual Overview... ii Tips-2-Transfer for Students Considering Transfer... Transfer Checklist For Community College or 2-Year College Students For Adult/Returning-to-College Transfers For Veterans and Active Duty Service Members ii-vii ii iii iv v Resources... vii Glossary of Transfer Terms... viii-x Campus Transfer Profiles Independent Colleges and Universities Profiled Adelphi University Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Boricua College Canisius College Cazenovia College Clarkson University Colgate University College of Mount Saint Vincent The College of New Rochelle The College of Saint Rose Concordia College Cooper Union Cornell University The Culinary Institute of America Daemen College Dominican College D Youville College Excelsior College Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing Fordham University Hartwick College Helene Fuld College of Nursing Hilbert College Hobart and William Smith Colleges Hofstra University Houghton College Institute of Design and Construction Iona College Ithaca College Keuka College Le Moyne College LIU Brooklyn Manhattan College Manhattanville College Marist College Marymount Manhattan College Medaille College Mercy College Metropolitan College of New York Molloy College Montefiore School of Nursing Mount Saint Mary College Nazareth College The New School New York Institute of Technology New York School of Interior Design Niagara University Nyack College NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development Pace University Paul Smith s College Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Roberts Wesleyan College Rochester Institute of Technology The Sage Colleges Sarah Lawrence College Siena College Skidmore College St. Bonaventure University St. Elizabeth College of Nursing St. John Fisher College St. John's University St. Joseph's College Long Island Campus St. Lawrence University St. Thomas Aquinas College Syracuse University Touro College Trocaire College Union College University of Rochester Utica College Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Villa Maria College Webb Institute i

4 Map-2-Transfer Manual Overview According to an April 2010 special report on transfer admission by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), approximately one-third of students beginning at either a two- or four-year institution transfers during the course of their college career. Certainly, students paths to transfer vary widely. A student who attends a community college may transfer after finishing an associate degree. Or, a student may start college, but stop for personal reasons and decide to return to complete the degree at a different college after several years. Other students may decide to complete their degree at a college or university other than the one where they began their studies. The purpose of this Manual, Map-2-Transfer, is to provide students from these different backgrounds guidance to help them navigate the transfer process and continue with their postsecondary education plans. The information in this Map-2-Transfer Manual is available online at For more information about college transfer, visit or When Researching Prospective Colleges or Universities: Questions to Ask Check with your Transfer Counselor at the college or university to which you are applying to be sure you meet all admissions requirements and deadlines. Questions to ask the counselor: 1. What is the minimum cumulative college GPA required for acceptance? This varies widely! 2. How many semesters/quarter hours and credits will be required to complete a degree in my stated major field of study? 3. What core/general education classes are required? te that universities/colleges have different requirements for the courses they accept as transfer credits. Often it s more difficult to transfer credits from your third and fourth year of college. 4. Is there a maximum number of credits that can be transferred? 5. What courses and credits will be accepted for transfer credit and what are their course equivalencies? 6. How will the transferred courses and requirements help me to earn the degree I am seeking? 7. What scholarship opportunities are available for transfer students? Be sure to ask this early to ensure that you meet all application deadlines. Funds may be limited for transfer students. 8. What type of living space is available? Every college has unique policies related to housing be sure to ask what options are available to you as a transfer student. 9. When is the best time to meet with an advisor and register for classes? 10. Are there transfer orientation sessions or transfer student seminars offered to help connect with other transfer students? Transfer Checklist First steps Identify the academic major you hope to pursue Research colleges and universities Visit the campus (take a tour); or, if not possible, visit virtually on the web or use social media Schedule an appointment with admissions and/ or the academic department that interests you Ask about: Transferability of credits College/University cost Financial aid (learn about availability of grants, scholarships and loans, as well as application requirements and deadlines) Gather and prepare application and supporting documents such as: High school transcripts (if required) and, if also requested, SAT or ACT and AP scores College/University transcripts from current college (if attending) and all other colleges previously attended Military transcripts, DD214 Service Discharge documents, and Kicker Contact if applicable Educational gap statement/essay (if you have taken time off from school, you may be asked to write an essay outlining what you have been doing during that time) For international students: Documentation of English proficiency Immigration and Visa documents Letter(s) of Recommendation Apply for financial aid Submit your FAFSA Apply for any scholarships, grants, other aid Apply for veterans benefits Once you ve been admitted Review your Transfer Credit Evaluation Meet with an advisor or transfer counselor to register for courses and complete enrollment Pay deposit by deadline Decide on housing (if needed) Attend orientation session Submit health and immunization records Submit final college transcripts ii

5 Tips-2-Transfer for Students Considering Transfer Tips-2-Transfer for Community College or 2-Year College Students Are you interested in pursuing a bachelor s degree following completion of your associate degree? Or perhaps you wish to make a change and continue your studies in a different area or major. Read on. Q&A Transferring from a 2-year to a 4-year college or university 1. How do I identify my career interests? Start at the end and ask yourself: Where do I want to end up, and how do I get there? Think about your interests and your skills, and how they can lead to different career paths. Visit Explore Careers at GoCollegeNY.org for online tools to match your interests with a career. Research academic majors by visiting a career counselor at your current college to help you explore your options. 2. How do I research transfer colleges/universities? Think about what is important to you: majors offered, GPA requirements, geographic location, size, cost, selectivity, athletics, housing, religious affiliation, and setting (urban, suburban, or rural). Search for colleges that meet those criteria. There are many online college search websites such as GoCollegeNY.org that will help. Be sure you take a look at course equivalencies, often found on an institution s website, to determine how your earned college credit will transfer. Be sure to watch the deadlines for submission of all applications. 3. What steps can I take to help me make my final college choices? Meet with a Transfer Counselor at your current college/university. Visit campuses! You want to get a feel for the culture of a college to determine if it is a good fit for you. Always meet with an admissions representative at the university or college you re interested in attending. During the visit, inquire about potential scholarships, housing, financial aid, and other important concerns. 4. What courses should I be taking now and how will I know what credits will transfer? Concentrate on the pre-requisites you ll need to be admitted into your chosen major. te that many colleges/universities have very specific criteria for the transfer of major courses. Review Course Equivalencies often found on the 4-year institution s website. 5. How do I begin the application process? Check the institution s website for application procedures. Some academic programs (e.g., nursing, teacher education, social work) require a separate application in addition to the general application. Many universities/colleges prefer you apply online. College applications are often found on the college s Admissions page in a link such as Apply w. Always pay attention to the deadlines! 6. Which transcripts do I need to send? Request your official transcripts from your current college and ALL other colleges attended, and from your high school, if required by the college. Keep track of who you submitted the transcript request to, when the request was made, and the mailing address you indicated on the request. Questions to Ask Your Transfer Counselor Check with the Transfer Counselor at the institution to which you are applying to be sure that you meet all admission requirements and deadlines. Ask: What courses and credits will be accepted for transfer credit and what are their course equivalencies? How will the transferred courses and requirements enable me to earn the degree I am seeking? Helpful Websites: Tips-2-Transfer iii

6 It is very important to understand how your current college/university credits will transfer into the specific degree that you re interested in at the transfer college. 7. How do I apply for financial aid? Contact each college s financial aid office to ensure you complete all paperwork required to be considered for all types of financial aid. Visit studentaid.ed.gov to learn about federal money for higher education. Visit hesc.ny.gov for information about New York State aid programs. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at Do not wait to be accepted before applying for financial aid! Include all universities/colleges you are considering on your FAFSA. Additional colleges can be added to your FAFSA at a later date. If you are a New York State resident applying to a college in New York State, apply for TAP online at: Watch the deadlines for submission of all financial aid applications. 8. How do I check the status of my application? Call the college/university or go online to check the status of your application. Keep in contact with the Admissions staff at the colleges/universities you are applying to throughout the process. Ensure your contact information (telephone number, address, and mailing address) is current. The university/college you are transferring to will make the final decision about how and if your previous college credits or credit for life experience will transfer. Tips-2-Transfer for Adult/ Returning-to-College Transfers It s never too late to get back to college to finish your studies! There are many options for adult or returning students for either full-time or part-time study. Read on to learn some of the important steps to take to transition to a new university/college and request transfer of previously-earned credits. Q&A Transfer Answers for Adult or Returning-to-College Transfers 1. Why do colleges differentiate between traditional and adult or returning-to-college transfer students? Many universities and colleges have unique programs specifically for adult/nontraditional students. For example, the institution may have an Adult Division that only admits students older than age 21. Frequently, classes are offered at times that are more convenient to students who have other day-time or work-week obligations (for example, in the evening or weekends). An additional distinction is that adult students are often defined as independent students for financial aid eligibility. 2. Am I able to take one class or do I have to go full time (12-15 credits)? When you register for classes, you have the option to fully matriculate, which means you are seeking a degree such as a bachelor s, or to register as a non-matriculated student, meaning you are taking courses without the goal of obtaining a degree. As a matriculated, full-time student you may have access to financial aid, scholarships and grants. A matriculated part-time student has fewer financial aid options, but may still be eligible for certain programs. Be sure to check with the college s financial aid office. 3. I know that I want to enroll at a certain college; where do I begin? Research the program at the college/university you are most interested in attending. Schedule a campus visit to go on a tour and meet with an admissions representative. iv

7 If you can t visit, or are more comfortable speaking with a counselor over the phone or via , be sure that you have done your research in advance and prepare your questions carefully. 4. How can I afford a college or university? Find out the institution s costs and what the average financial aid package is for adult/returning-to-college students. Also ask what percentage of students receives financial aid, what scholarships or grants are offered at the college, and the qualifications needed to be awarded aid. Always be realistic about your finances. Do not wait to be accepted before filing for financial aid! Check with the college to determine which forms you need to file and when you need to file them to be considered for all types of aid. Be sure to complete and submit all applications for aid and scholarships by the specified deadlines. 5. What are my housing options? Contact the campus Residential Life Office to inquire about housing for adult students. If you have a family and will require campus housing, be sure to ask if family housing is available. Most colleges will be able to provide information about off-campus apartments or, at a minimum, recommend a local realtor. 6. I need childcare; where can I get help? Some institutions offer on-site childcare. There are often certain requirements you must meet to be eligible for this service. 7. How will I know what courses will transfer? Take a look at Course Equivalencies often found on a college or university s website. The university or college you are transferring to will make the final decision about how and if your college credits or credit for life experience will transfer. Talk with a Transfer Counselor at the institution you will be attending to discuss your Transfer Credit Evaluation. 8. How do I begin the application process? Check the college s website for application procedures. Some academic programs (e.g., nursing, teacher education, social work) often require a separate application in addition to the general application. Most universities/colleges prefer you apply online. College applications are often found on the college s Admissions page in a link such as Apply w. Watch the deadlines! 9. Which transcripts do I need to send? There are three types of transcripts high school, college, and for U.S. Armed Service Veterans, military transcripts. Request your official transcripts from ALL the colleges you have attended and from your high school, if required by the college. For veterans, contact your military branch to obtain your military transcript. Tips-2-Transfer for Veterans and Active Duty Service Members If you are a veteran or currently in the military, there are many opportunities to help you continue your college education. In addition, military veterans may be eligible for academic credit for certain educational experiences or military course credit. Many campuses have dedicated counselors and advisors to help military and veteran students transfer and transition to campus. Read on to learn the important steps to transfer. Q&A Transfer Answers for Veteran and Military Students 1. How do I identify my career interests? Start at the end and ask yourself: Where do I want to end up, and how do I get there? Think about your interests and your skills, including those learned in the military, and how they can lead to different career paths. 2. How do I research transfer colleges? Think about what is important to you: majors offered, geographic location, size, cost, selectivity, athletics, housing, religious affiliation and setting (urban, suburban, or rural). Search for colleges that meet those criteria. When researching, take notes on important information such as GPA requirements, application deadlines, transfer contact person, guaranteed housing, and scholarship information. It is very important to understand how your college and military credits will transfer into the specific degree that you re interested in at the transfer college. Ask if any of your military training will be used as college credits, and if so, how. The majority of institutions use the American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations on applying specific military courses and training as credit toward a college degree, but how and when they are applied may be determined by the academic program you re pursuing. Ask if the college offers support for military students and what kind of support. v Tips-2-Transfer

8 3. What steps can I take to help me make my final college choices? Talk with your academic advisor or contact a Transfer Counselor at your college if you re currently attending a community college or other 2-year institution. There are many online college search websites such as GoCollegeNY.org. Visit campuses if possible. You want to get a feel for the personality of the college to determine if it is a good fit for you. Always contact an admissions representative at the university or college you re interested in attending. Inquire about potential scholarships, housing, financial aid, and other important concerns. 4. What courses should I be taking now and how will I know what credits will transfer? Discuss your transfer plans with a Transfer Counselor or Education Services Officer at your current college they can help guide you. Concentrate on the pre-requisites you ll need to be admitted into your chosen academic major. If you re just starting out and unsure of your final major, focus on taking general education/core requirements (for example, history, humanities, foreign language, etc.), not the major courses themselves. te that many institutions have very specific criteria for the transfer of major courses. Review Course Equivalencies often found on the 4-year colleges and universities websites. Remember that the college or university you are considering transferring to is your best resource to ensure your transfer planning is on the right track. They will make the final decision about how and if your credits will transfer. 5. How do I begin the application process? Check the college s website for applications. Some academic programs (e.g., nursing, teacher education, social work) require a separate application in addition to the general application. Most institutions prefer you apply online. Applications are often found on the institution s Admissions page in a link such as Apply w. Always pay attention to the deadlines! 6. Which transcripts do I need to send? Request your official transcripts from ALL colleges attended and from your high school, if required by the college. Active and Veteran members of the U.S. Armed Forces should also submit their personal military transcripts for possible credit. Links to obtain transcripts for each branch of service can be found on the American Council on Education website ( Keep track of who you submitted the request to and when requests were made. 7. How do I apply for financial aid? Contact each college s financial aid office to ensure you completed all forms required to be considered for all types of financial aid. Do not wait to be accepted before applying for financial aid! To learn more about aid for college, visit For New York State residents attending an approved college in the state, learn more about Veteran Tuition Awards at Search for Veterans. Apply for your VA benefits at Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at Include all universities and colleges you are considering on your FAFSA. Additional colleges can be added to your FAFSA at a later date. Watch the deadlines! As a Veteran or Active Duty Service Member, you may be entitled to benefits from the Post-9/11 GI Bill or the pre-existing Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty (MGIB). Many colleges also participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program as an additional grant to service members and eligible beneficiaries. te that not every veteran is eligible to receive these benefits, and not all institutions are Yellow Ribbon participants, so be sure to ask. Also discuss with your military advisors which benefits package is best for you. Visit for more information. These programs have limits in both funds and duration, so applying for additional aid (e.g., scholarships, grants) may be important, as will the number of transfer credits you receive toward the intended degree since this will help determine how long it will take to earn your degree. 8. How do I check the status of my application? Keep in contact with the Admissions staff at the universities and colleges you are applying to throughout the process. Ensure your contact information (telephone number, address, and mailing address) is current. Check on the status of your military transcripts see page vii for contact information. vi

9 Veteran and Active Duty Service Members Transfer Checklist Collect your Military paperwork and information. This includes: DD214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty for most recent period of active duty. Kicker Contract (the Department of Defense may be able to provide this information if you cannot locate a copy of the contract). Apply for admission to the college or university Make sure you notify the college of your veteran status on the application. This will enable the college/university to contact you with important information and make sure that they know to certify your enrollment with the VA. Request SAT/ACT and AP scores (if required by the college/university) Request an official High School transcript This may not be necessary if you have completed more than 24 college credits check with the college s admissions office. Request an official Military transcript Your military training may be eligible for college credit. Request an official military transcript online at one of the sites below: Air Force (CCAF): For Army (AARTS), Coast Guard (CGI), Marines, Navy and Marines (SMARTS): Request CLEP/DSST/DANTES scores Request official transcripts of your scores for CLEP or DSST scores taken while in the military at the site below: TranscriptRequest.html Apply for your VA benefits Once you have applied for your VA Educational Benefits online at you will receive a letter of eligibility from the VA. Provide a copy of this letter to the college/university. It will help certify your enrollment to the VA and help you receive your benefits. Apply for Financial Aid Begin this process early. Also check out the Financial Aid and Scholarship links at Resources For More about New York s 100+ Private t-for-profit Colleges and Universities New York s 100+ private colleges and universities admissions and financial aid information website: For More on Financial Aid Federal Student Aid Information Center: FED-AID, or FAFSA4caster provides students with an opportunity to estimate eligibility for federal student aid. Visit: Federal Student Aid Direct Loans: Funding Education Beyond High School: A Guide to Federal Student Aid: NYS Higher Education Services Corporation has information on NYS grants and scholarships: NYSHESC, or Comprehensive information about financial aid with online aid estimators: HOPE Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits and other federal incentive programs: NYS college tuition tax credit/deductions: (Search tax credit ) The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) site provides information about new tax laws (tax credits and deductions for college expenses): Hispanic Scholarship Fund: United Negro College Fund, Inc. scholarship database: (under For Students tab, click Scholarships) Fastweb.com: A database of tens of thousands of private scholarships: Other Resources for Veterans and Active Duty Service Members American Council on Education (ACE) Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services: New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA): New York State Veterans Benefits: New York State Higher Education Services Corp.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Benefits: Resources vii

10 Glossary of Transfer Terms A Academic Record: Transcript of grades, courses, credits, and related academic information kept on file by the school. The transcript often includes grade point average (GPA) and/or rank in class. Standardized test scores may or may not be recorded on the transcript. Accreditation: Approval of colleges and universities by nationally recognized professional associations or regional accrediting bodies. Add/Drop: A process at the beginning of a term whereby students can drop and add classes with an instructor s permission. When you add or drop a course, it may impact your tuition charges, your academic record and sometimes your financial aid. Always check with your academic advisor before adding or dropping courses. Adult Learner: An adult learner is an individual who does not begin college immediately following high school. Articulation/Transfer Agreements: A formal agreement between institutions (usually between community colleges/ 2-year colleges and 4-year institutions) that maps a program of study from a 2-year to a 4-year-degree. Associate Degree: A degree awarded after approximately a two-year period of study. An associate degree may transfer to the first two years of a bachelor s degree. Attestation: An official affirmation that a degree or transcript is genuine. It is usually signed by a recognized expert or witness. B Bachelor s degree: A degree awarded upon completion of approximately four years (or five years in certain programs) of full-time study. Billable Costs: The costs are paid directly to the college or university, including tuition, student activity fees, laboratory fees, and other charges. For students who live on campus, the cost of room and board is also a billable cost. C College/University Catalog: An official publication giving information about a university's academic programs, facilities, entrance requirements, and student life. Many are entirely online. Common and Universal Applications: Although colleges have their own admission application forms, many independent colleges also accept The Common Application while others use the Universal Application. The colleges and universities that accept these standardized forms give them equal weight with their own application forms. If accepted by the college, check to see if any supplemental sections are required as well. Community/Junior College: A postsecondary institution that offers associate degree programs, as well as technical and vocational programs. Some also offer bachelor s degrees. Core Course: Courses that provide the foundation of an academic degree program and are required of all students seeking that degree. Cost of Attendance: Expenses, including tuition and fees, books and supplies, and living expenses while a student attends college. The cost of attendance (COA) is compared with the student s expected family contribution to determine a student s financial need. Credit: A unit that most colleges and universities use to record the completion of courses (with passing grades) that are required for an academic degree. Credit Evaluation: An assessment of a student s transfer credit, generally performed at the time of admission. A student s college credits are evaluated to determine if the transfer college has equivalent courses and can then offer transfer credit for those courses. D Degree: Diploma or title conferred by a college, university, or professional school once a student completes a prescribed program of studies. Degree Audit: A report that aligns prior course work and learning with the current institution s program of student requirements. This checklist will also show what courses remain and which courses were not transferred because they were not comparable or equivalent to the ones required by the institution a student transferred to. Many colleges require a student to undergo a degree audit after each semester. Department: Administrative subdivision of a school, college, or university through which instruction in a certain field of study is given (such as English department or history department). E Electives: Courses that may be chosen from any field of study. Electives give students an opportunity to explore other topics or subjects of interest. Expected Family Contribution (EFC): The amount students and their families are expected to pay toward college costs derived from a financial needs analysis, usually based on income and assets. viii

11 F FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): A form that must be completed in order to be considered for federal financial aid and for certain forms of state financial aid. Fees: An amount charged by universities, in addition to tuition, to cover costs for institutional services. Financial Aid: Any grant, scholarship, loan or paid employment offered to help a student meet his or her college expenses. The amount a student receives is determined by federal, state and institutional guidelines. Full-time Student: One who is enrolled in an institution taking a full load of courses; the institution specifies the number of courses and hours. Enrollment status is important for financial aid eligibility and award levels. G Grade/Grading System: The evaluation of a student s academic work. Grade Point Average (GPA): The combined average of a student's grades for all academic coursework completed. In the United States, grades are usually assigned in letters and are often based on a 4.0 GPA scale. Grade A B C D F GPA 4.0 (excellent) 3.0 (good) 2.0 (satisfactory) 1.0 (needs improvement) 0.0 (fail) Grant: A type of financial aid that doesn t have to be repaid. Grants are often based on financial need (e.g., Ferderal Pell Grant, New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Grant). I Indirect Costs: College costs that do not show up on the college bill and include books and supplies, travel, and personal expenses (laundry, entertainment, clothing, etc.) The amount spent on these items will vary according to need and preference. International English Language Testing System (IELTS): An English language proficiency examination required by some institutions for applicants whose native language is not English. L Liberal Arts and Sciences: Academic study of subjects in the humanities, the social sciences, and the physical sciences with the goal of developing students' verbal, written, and reasoning skills. Living Expenses: Expenses such as housing and meals, books and supplies, transportation, personal expenses, health insurance, etc. Loan: Money borrowed by the student and/or family to pay for college expenses; loans must be repaid, usually with interest. M Major: The student s academic field of concentration. Major courses represent 25-50% of the total number of courses required to complete a degree. Most students pursue one major, but some may pursue two (double) majors. Major Professor/Thesis Adviser: For research degrees, the professor who works closely with a student in planning and choosing a research plan, in conducting the research, and in presenting the results. The major professor serves as the head of a committee of faculty members who review progress and results. Master s Degree: Degree awarded upon completion of specialized academic requirements that usually include a minimum of one year's study beyond the bachelor s degree. Matriculation: The process whereby a student is accepted, pays fees and enrolls in class, officially becoming a student at the college. Minor: The student s secondary field of concentration. Students who decide to pursue a minor will usually complete about five courses in this second field of study. O Online/Distance Learning: A general term describing academic programs and courses taught using web technologies. Online/Distance Learning can come in many forms. Some courses are self-paced while others have a fixed schedule. Online Learning often involves self-study and research segmented into chapters or modules with somewhat more flexible schedules. Glossary ix

12 Glossary of Transfer Terms CONTINUED P Placement Test: An examination used to test a student s academic ability in a certain field so that he or she may be placed in the appropriate courses in that field. In some cases, a student may be given academic credit based on the results of a placement test. Plan of Study: A detailed description of the student s course of study. The plan should incorporate the objectives given in the student's statement of purpose written on the admission application. Prerequisites: Programs or courses that a student is required to complete before being permitted to enroll in a more advanced program or course. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA): A process and set of steps institutions perform when students apply or consider enrolling. This evaluation can include reviewing a student s transcripts from other institutions, academic providers, military training or work experience. PLA often involves developing a portfolio of evidence. R Residency (relating to transfer): The number of courses, credits or percentage of a program a student must complete at an institution to graduate from that institution. Rolling Deadline: This means that institutions accept applications and admit students at any time during a specific time period until all available spots in the class are filled. S Scholarship: A type of financial aid that doesn t need to be repaid. Scholarships may be based on need, on need combined with other criteria, or solely on other criteria such as academic achievement, artistic ability or athletics. Semester: A period of study lasting approximately 14 to 16 weeks or one-half the academic year. Seminar: A form of small group instruction combining independent research and class discussions under the guidance of a professor. Subsidized Loan: A loan based on financial need as determined by federal regulators in which the federal government pays the interest during the time the student is in school, thereby subsidizing the loan. Syllabus: An outline of topics covered in an academic course. T Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): An English language proficiency examination required by some institutions for applicants whose native language is not English. Thesis: A written work containing the results of research on a specific topic prepared by a candidate for a bachelor s or master's degree. Transcript: A certified copy of a student's educational record that lists all courses taken and grades received. Transfer: The process of moving from one university to another to complete a degree. Transfer/Articulation Agreements: A formal agreement between institutions (usually community colleges or 2-year colleges and 4-year institutions) that maps out a program from a two-year to a four year-degree program. Transfer Credits: Also known as Credit Transfer and Advanced Standing, these are terms used by colleges and universities for the procedure of granting credit to a student for educational experience or courses undertaken at another institution. Transfer Program: A formal program at the associate degree level allowing the student to transfer into the third year of a four-year bachelor s degree program. U Upper Division: This refers to the junior and senior years of study. Some colleges offer only upper-division study. The first two years of study are generally completed at another institution before entering an upper division program to earn a bachelor s degree. Unsubsidized Loan: A federal loan that is not based on the borrower s financial need as determined by federal regulations; the borrower is responsible for all accrued interest. W Withdrawal: The formal administrative procedure of dropping a course or leaving an institution. This is important to complete when leaving one college for another. x

13 Campus Transfer Profiles In this Manual, learn about the opportunities available at more than 70 private not-for-profit colleges and universities located in every corner in New York State. The profiles contain information about tuition and room and board, transfer admission deadlines and guidelines, and transfer agreements. Finger Lakes Central rth Country Mohawk Valley Capital District The Information in the profiles was collected in early All of the data, and more, including a searchable database, may be accessed at New York s independent colleges and universities site for admissions and financial aid. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, always verify the information with the colleges directly. Western Southern Tier Mid-Hudson New York City Long Island Independent Colleges and Universities Transfer Campus Profiles Institution Transfer Admissions Web Location Campus Page Setting Adelphi University Long Island Suburban 4 Albany College of Pharmacy Capital District Urban 6 and Health Sciences Boricua College New York City Urban 8 Admissions.html Canisius College Western New York Urban 10 transfer-timeline/ Cazenovia College Central New York Rural 12 Clarkson University rth Country Rural 15 admissions/apply/apply_transfer.html Colgate University Central New York Rural 18 apply/transfer-students College of Mount Saint Vincent New York City Urban 20 The College of New Rochelle Mid-Hudson Suburban 23 The College of Saint Rose Capital District Urban 26 Concordia College Mid-Hudson Suburban 29 undergraduate_admission/transfer/ Cooper Union New York City Urban 31 Cornell University Southern Tier Rural 34 The Culinary Institute of America Mid-Hudson Suburban 36 Daemen College Western New York Suburban 38 Pages/default.aspx Dominican College Mid-Hudson Suburban 40 D'Youville College Western New York Urban 42 Excelsior College Capital District Online 44 1 Profiles

14 Campus Transfer Profiles CONTINUED Institution Transfer Admissions Web Location Campus Page Setting Finger Lakes Health College Finger Lakes Rural 47 of Nursing Fordham University New York City Urban 49 Hartwick College Mohawk Valley Rural 51 Helene Fuld College of Nursing New York City Urban 54 Hilbert College Western New York Suburban 56 Hobart and William Smith Colleges Finger Lakes Suburban 59 Hofstra University Long Island Suburban 62 Houghton College Western New York Rural 64 Institute of Design and Construction New York City Urban 67 Iona College Mid-Hudson Suburban 69 Ithaca College Southern Tier Suburban 72 Keuka College Finger Lakes Rural 74 and Le Moyne College Central New York Suburban 77 LIU Brooklyn New York City Urban 79 Manhattan College New York City Urban 81 transfer-requirements Manhattanville College Mid-Hudson Suburban 83 application-process/transfer.html Marist College Mid-Hudson Suburban 85 Marymount Manhattan College New York City Urban 87 Medaille College Western New York Urban 90 Mercy College Mid Hudson and Urban 92 admissions/transfer/ New York City Metropolitan College of New York New York City Urban 94 Molloy College Long Island Suburban 96 Montefiore School of Nursing Mid-Hudson Suburban 98 Mount Saint Mary College Mid-Hudson Suburban 101 Nazareth College Finger Lakes Suburban 103 The New School New York City Urban 105 transfer-students-and-returning-adult/ New York Institute of Technology New York City and Urban and 107 Long Island Suburban New York School of Interior Design New York City Urban 110 Niagara University Western New York Suburban 112 Nyack College Mid-Hudson Suburban 115 2

15 Institution Transfer Admissions Web Location Campus Page Setting NYU Steinhardt School of New York City Urban 117 Culture, Education and Human Development Pace University New York City Urban 119 and Mid-Hudson and Suburban Paul Smith s College rth Country Rural 121 Phillips Beth Israel School New York City Urban 123 of Nursing Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Capital District Urban 125 admission/transfer/index.html Roberts Wesleyan College Finger lakes Suburban 128 undergraduate/transfer-admissions.aspx Rochester Institute of Technology Finger Lakes Suburban 131 The Sage Colleges Capital District Suburban 134 Sarah Lawrence College Mid-Hudson Suburban 136 index.html Siena College Capital District Suburban 139 Skidmore College Capital District Suburban 141 St. Bonaventure University Western New York Suburban 143 St. Elizabeth College of Nursing Mohawk Valley Urban 146 St. John Fisher College Finger Lakes Suburban 148 St. John's University New York City Urban 150 St. Joseph's College Long Island Suburban 153 Long Island Campus Admissions/81/ St. Lawrence University rth Country Rural 155 St. Thomas Aquinas College Mid-Hudson Suburban 157 Syracuse University Central New York Urban 159 transferstudents/ Touro College New York City Urban 162 Trocaire College Western New York Urban 164 Union College Capital District Suburban 166 index.php University of Rochester Finger Lakes Suburban 168 transfer Utica College Mohawk Valley Suburban 171 Vaughn College of Aeronautics New York City Urban 173 and Technology Villa Maria College Western New York Urban 175 Webb Institute Long Island Suburban 177 Profiles 3

16 Adelphi University One South Avenue, Garden City, NY Location: Long Island Campus Setting: Suburban Degrees Offered: Associate, Bachelor s, Master s, Doctorate, Advanced Certificate, post-doctorate te: t all programs available at all locations. ABOUT THE COLLEGE Size of Undergrad Population: Full-time matriculated: 4,531 Part-time matriculated: 509 Total non-matriculated: Undergrad Tuition/Fees ( ): $30,800 ( costs not available at time of print) Is Financial Aid Available for Transfers?. 91.2% of full-time undergraduate transfers receive financial aid. Housing Available for Transfers? Housing Website: Athletics: Division II Men s: Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, and Track and Field Division II Women s: Basketball, Bowling, Cross-Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball TRANSFER OVERVIEW Do Transfer Policies Differ Between Schools or Divisions? Other Important Information for Transfers: Information in this Manual is for: Transfer Admission Web: Course Catalog URL: CAMPUS TRANSFER CONTACT For more Information about Transfer: Transfer Contact: APPLYING FOR TRANSFER Admission Terms for Transfer: Application Requirements: Minimum GPA Accepted for Transfer: Do You Recalculate GPA? Transfer Admission Application Deadline: Are Application Fee Waivers Available? Adelphi University Office of Admissions at (516) or Christina Koromi Associate Director of Transfer Admissions (516) ckoromi@adelphi.edu Fall, Spring Transfer application, application fee, official college transcripts from all institutions previously attended, if below 30 college credits high school transcript, and essay. te: Nursing programs have additional requirements te: Education, Social Work, Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Nursing programs have higher GPA requirements. We calculate a cumulative GPA for all institutions a student has attended. Rolling. NACAC fee waivers and at transfer events on campus. 4

17 TRANSFER CREDIT AND CREDIT EVALUATION Maximum Credits Transfer In: 90 Maximum Credits from a 2-Year College: 64 Maximum Credits from a 4-Year College: 90 Number Credits Transferable Within a Major: Core or Gen Ed Waived for an Associate Degree? - only with an AA or AS degree Is the Credit Evaluation General or Applied to Major? General When Does Credit Evaluation Take Place? At the time of acceptance FINANCIAL AID FOR TRANSFERS Is Financial Aid Available for Transfers? Transfer Financial Aid Application Deadline: February 15 for Fall applicants; vember 1 for Spring applicants Are Transfer Scholarships Available?. Academic (minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher for full-time awards and 3.3 for part-time awards); Athletic; Talent (Performing & Visual Arts majors), and; Recognition (community service, volunteer involvement) Scholarships are available. Transfer Scholarship Application Process: If a student meets the academic criteria, he/she will automatically be referred to the scholarship committee for review. For the Recognition Scholarship, students must submit a resume. TRANSFER AGREEMENTS Institutions Sending the Most Transfers: Formal Articulation or Transfer Agreements With Above? Of Colleges Listed, Formal Transfer Agreements With: Percentage of Transfers from Outside Agreements Above: Other Agreements for Transfer: Other Programs for Transfer: Borough of Manhattan Community College (CUNY) Farmingdale State College (SUNY) Hunter College (CUNY) Kingsborough Community College (CUNY) LaGuardia Community College (CUNY) LIU Post Nassau Community College (SUNY) Queensborough Community College (CUNY) Queens College (CUNY) St. John s University Suffolk County Community College (SUNY) Borough of Manhattan Community College (CUNY) Dutchess Community College (SUNY) Kingsborough Community College (CUNY) Nassau Community College (SUNY) Queensborough Community College (CUNY) Suffolk County Community College (SUNY) American College of rway Gateway College Joint admissions with Nassau Community College (SUNY) and Suffolk County Community College (SUNY) Profiles 5

18 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Location: Capital District 106 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY Campus Setting: Urban Degrees Offered: 6-year Doctor of Pharmacy, 4-year Bachelor s Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Technology (concentrations in clinical laboratory science, cytotechnology, pre-physician assistant studies) and Health and Human Sciences, Chemistry, and Microbiology. Offer Master s Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Outcomes Research, Biotechnology and Cytotechnology ABOUT THE COLLEGE Size of Undergrad Population: Full-time matriculated: 1,500-2,000 Part-time matriculated: Total non-matriculated: Undergrad Tuition/Fees ( ): Tuition $28,200; Fees vary ( costs not available at time of print) Is Financial Aid Available for Transfers? Housing Available for Transfers? Housing Website: Athletics: Hudson Valley Athletic Conference (HVAC) Division III for Basketball, Cross-Country, Soccer, Track and Field TRANSFER OVERVIEW Do Transfer Policies Differ Between Schools or Divisions? Other Important Information for Transfers: Information in this Manual is for: Transfer Admission Web: Course Catalog URL: CAMPUS TRANSFER CONTACT For more Information about Transfer: Transfer Contact: Transferability of credit is dependent on academic program and entry point. Bachelor of Science degrees transfer process similar to most colleges. Doctor of Pharmacy transfer process is more restrictive. Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences The Admissions Office counsels students and provides link to campus programs until orientation. David Viscusi Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions (518) david.viscusi@acphs.edu 6

19 APPLYING FOR TRANSFER Admission Terms for Transfer: Application Requirements: Minimum GPA Accepted for Transfer: Do You Recalculate GPA? Transfer Admission Application Deadline: Are Application Fee Waivers Available? Fall, Spring (te: depends on academic program; most enroll in Fall; more limited Spring enrollment) Dependent upon program and entry point. Undergraduate admissions requires Common Application, all college transcripts, a letter of recommendation. High school transcript and test scores may be required until another degree is earned. Additional tests and steps may be required for students who have studied internationally or in languages other than English. Dependent on program; typically 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA is needed; majority of students have a 3.2 or higher. May 1 priority deadline for undergraduate admission; March 1 for professional program. Undergraduate only based upon official college visit TRANSFER CREDIT AND CREDIT EVALUATION Maximum Credits Transfer In: Program-specific Maximum Credits from a 2-Year College: Program-specific Maximum Credits from a 4-Year College: Program-specific Number Credits Transferable Within a Major: Program-specific Core or Gen Ed Waived for an Associate Degree? Is the Credit Evaluation General or Applied to Major? General When Does Credit Evaluation Take Place? Transfer Credit Evaluation included in acceptance packet FINANCIAL AID FOR TRANSFERS Is Financial Aid Available for Transfers? Transfer Financial Aid Application Deadline: Are Transfer Scholarships Available? Transfer Scholarship Application Process:. FAFSA required. Merit and program-based scholarships available. February 1 priority deadline. Both merit and program-based scholarships are available. additional application process required. TRANSFER AGREEMENTS Institutions Sending the Most Transfers: Formal Articulation or Transfer Agreements With Above? Of Colleges Listed, Formal Transfer Agreements With: Percentage of Transfers from Outside Agreements Above: Other Agreements for Transfer: Other Programs for Transfer: Hudson Valley Community College (SUNY) Siena College University at Albany (SUNY), for some majors For certain majors: Hudson Valley Community College (SUNY) Siena College University at Albany (SUNY) Majority of students are not from articulation programs Profiles 7

20 Boricua College Manhattan Campus: 3755 Broadway, New York, NY Brooklyn Campus: rthside Center rth 6th St., Brooklyn, NY Graham Center - 9 Graham Ave., Brooklyn, NY Bronx Campus: 890 Washington Ave., Bronx, NY Location: New York City Campus Setting: Urban Degrees Offered: Associate, Bachelor s, Master s ABOUT THE COLLEGE Size of Undergrad Population: Full-time matriculated: Part-time matriculated: Total non-matriculated: Undergrad Tuition/Fees ( ): Is Financial Aid Available for Transfers? Housing Available for Transfers? Housing Website: Athletics: TRANSFER OVERVIEW Do Transfer Policies Differ Between Schools or Divisions? Other Important Information for Transfers: Information in this Manual is for: Transfer Admission Web: Course Catalog URL: CAMPUS TRANSFER CONTACT For more Information about Transfer: Transfer Contact: 1,000-2,000 (All students are full-time) Manhattan & Brooklyn Campuses: $10,100 for Fall & Spring Cycles; $1,850 for Summer Cycle. Bronx Campus: $10,600 for Fall & Spring Cycles; $1,850 for Summer Cycle Boricua College is a humanistic and holistic institution dedicated to educating individuals for lifelong learning. We will take into account GPAs and scores on standardized tests; however, neither of these is of primary importance to being accepted or transferring into Boricua College. Furthermore, our trained Facilitators work with each student, one-to-one, every week of each semester, and in small groups as well. Boricua College Department of Admissions Abraham Cruz Vice President of Admissions and Enrollment (347) acruz@boricuacollege.edu 8