Intra-Campus Transfer Admissions Policy and Applicant Pool Procedures

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1 Intra-Campus Transfer Admissions Policy and Applicant Pool Procedures Intra-Campus Transfer Admissions Policy Elementary Education at NC State is a unique teacher education program with a strong commitment to diversity and innovation. Students are chosen in part due to outstanding academic performance as well as other factors including demonstrated interest in the program, responses to short answer questions, and performance in other coursework, particularly in the STEM areas. 1. Admission to the Elementary Education program is competitive, and as the program is a cohort model program, space is limited. Students wishing to be considered for intra-campus transfer admission into the Elementary Education program should complete the following Applicant Pool application. Submission of an Applicant Pool application does not guarantee admission into the program. 2. In order to be eligible for consideration, students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 (for coursework completed at NC State). 3. First-year students in their first semester of coursework, or transfer students in their first semester of coursework at NC State are not eligible for consideration until the completion of their first full semester at NC State. After this time, they may become a part of the Applicant Pool. 4. If a student is granted admission, it cannot be guaranteed that his/her classification in the Elementary Education program will be the same as his/her university classification. This means that although the university may classify you as a sophomore according to the number of hours you have completed, you may be classified as a first-year student within the Elementary Education program, depending on individual transcript review. 5. The following deadlines have been established for intra-campus transfer admissions review and notification: Fall Deadline Application received by: September 15 th Student notified of decision by: October 10 th Spring Deadline Application received by: February 15th Student notified of decision by: March 10 th It is recommended, though not required, that students in their second year at NC State and beyond (sophomores and above) submit their Applicant Pool Application by the Fall Semester deadline, in order to provide the most flexibility for the student s scheduling and registration for the spring. 1

2 Applicant Pool Procedures 1. The Applicant Pool Application must be filled out completely (see attached checklist, page 3), and should be ed to as listed below. Incomplete applications will be discarded. 2. In accordance with the university Progress toward Degree policy, students may only remain in the Applicant Pool for a maximum of two consecutive semesters, after which time the student s name will be discarded from the pool, and the student may not reapply to become a part of the Applicant Pool for Elementary Education. 3. Lifelong Education (LLE) or non-degree studies (NDS) students are not eligible to become a part of the Applicant Pool, as the Applicant Pool is for NC State students that are currently enrolled in a degree program. LLE or NDS students interested in Elementary Education should first seek formal admission to NC State as an undergraduate student. 4. At any time, candidates in the Applicant Pool may be contacted by the department if more information regarding their application is needed. 5. If a student in the Applicant Pool is offered admission, s/he will be notified via at his/her NC State Unity address. S/he must respond regarding acceptance of the offer by the date indicated within their notification or the offer of admission will be rescinded. 2

3 This application is for NC State undergraduate students currently enrolled in a degree program and who wish to transfer to the Elementary Education program within the College of Education. Before filling out this application, please review the Elementary Education Intra-Campus Transfer Admissions Policy and Applicant Pool Procedures (previous pages). This application is NOT a guarantee of admission into the Elementary Education program. Your Name: Your complete application must include all materials listed below. Use the list below to check off each item and verify that it is filled out and complete prior to submission. Student Information Form Responses to short answer questions Pdf copy of your unofficial transcript (separate attachment) (Optional) Petition for Exceptional Consideration Please follow the directions below to complete and submit your completed application: 1) Download the application to your computer 2) Save the application as: ELMAppPool_FirstnameLastname 3) Edit application 4) Save completed application to your computer 5) your completed application, transcript and any attachments to [email protected] with subject ELM Applicant Pool Application I certify that the information submitted within this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I also certify that I have read and understand the Elementary Education Intra-Campus Transfer Admissions Policy and Applicant Pool Procedures. If I do not provide an electronic signature below, I understand that my electronic submission of this document verifies my understanding and agreement with the above statements. Signature Date 3

4 Section I: Student Information Form Full Name Student ID # Date: Address (NCSU Unity ): Current Major/Program: If you were previously enrolled in other majors/degree programs at NC State, please list below: Previous Major: From (date): To (date): Previous Major: From (date): To (date): Cumulative GPA: Classification: Are you part of any special programs, e.g. Honors, Scholars, Park Scholars, Living/Learning Villages? If so, list below and provide a brief description of the program(s): 4

5 Section 2: Short Answer Questions Please provide brief responses (250 word limit each) to the following short answer questions: Question 1: Explain why you are leaving your current program/major. Question 2: Describe why you should be admitted as an intracampus transfer into the Department of Elementary Education. 5

6 Question 3: North Carolina is a diverse state with people from many different ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds. Describe how your own experiences will contribute to the diversity of perspectives among students in the Elementary Education program. Question 4: Briefly share an experience you have had interacting with people who are different from you. How might this experience help you as an elementary school teacher? The act of submitting work for evaluation or to meet a requirement is regarded as assurance that the work is the result of the student s own thought and study. (NC State Honor Code) 6

7 Section 3: Petition for Exceptional Consideration If you believe that your individual circumstances warrant exceptional consideration by the Elementary Education department, you must petition by supplying a statement below. Grounds for exceptional consideration might include any circumstances that you feel warrant an explanation, including but not limited to the following: A semester of less than stellar academic performance Very low or failing grades on your transcript; particularly in STEM courses Breaks in your enrollment or a leave of absence from school If you decide to prepare a petition statement, it should include: A brief explanation of how you have demonstrated a capacity for successful achievement in a rigorous program like Elementary Education. For example, you might provide evidence of superior grades in recent semesters, indicating a trend toward improved performance. A discussion of how, if granted admission, you plan to address potential obstacles. For example, if you view a low GPA as the result of personal circumstances, explain why those circumstances are not likely to be a factor during your ELM study. This statement can be typed below or attached as a separate page. Any statement submitted is subject to the NC State Honor Code. 7