Transferring to a 4-year Institution. Presentation by the Student Transition Enrichment Program at Central Michigan University

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1 Transferring to a 4-year Institution Presentation by the Student Transition Enrichment Program at Central Michigan University

2 What college or university is best for you? Things to consider: Academic Programs available Location Cost Housing Athletics Scholarships and other funding options

3 When should you apply? A. Anytime throughout the year B. As early as possible C. At least 6 months ahead of time D. All of the above And the correct answer is

4 FAFSA Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can list up to ten colleges. Add all the colleges you interested so they will receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) You can complete your FAFSA online DO NOT use any website that ends in.com,.org,.net, etc. DO use

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7 Scholarships Transfer Student Recognition Award $1000 Completed 30 credit hours at a Michigan Community College 3.3 GPA or higher Board of Trustees Academic Honors Scholarship $2, credit hours completed at Michigan Community College 3.5 GPA or higher

8 Scholarships Accounting Department Scholarship $1000 Awarded to transfer students majoring in Accounting Biology Department Scholarship $1000 Awarded to transfer students majoring in Biology

9 Cost of Attendance $20,326 annually for Michigan residents Tuition: $10,950 Room & Board: $8,376 Books and Supplies: $1000 $33,046 annually for Non-Michigan residents Tuition: $23,670 Room & Board: $8,376 Books and Supplies: $1000

10 Cost Per Credit Hour $375/Credit Hour As of Fall credit course costs $1, credit hours per semester costs $4,500

11 Final courses at your community college What should you take? Are your general education courses done? Examples: -College Algebra -English 1 -English 2 -Oral English/Speech What do you plan on majoring in? Example: Biology -Take the entry level courses -Introduction to Biology -Human Biology

12 MACRAO -Also known as Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Students may complete the MACRAO transfer agreement as part of an associate degree OR as a stand alone package Also check with the institution you plan to attend to verify if they honor the MACRAO agreement

13 What makes up the MACRAO agreement? English Composition credit hours Science and Math credit hours Courses must be taken from a minimum of two subject areas. At least one science course must include a laboratory. Social Science credit hours Courses must be taken from a minimum of two subject areas. Humanities credit hours Courses must be taken from a minimum of two subject areas. *Make sure your community college doesn t forget to stamp your transcripts if you fulfilled the MACRAO agreement

14 Michigantransfernetwork.org Allows students to view transfer course equivalencies between many Michigan colleges and universities Note: If you are transferring out of state, you will have to work with that specific institution to talk about transferring your credits

15 Sending Transcripts Each institution will have its own procedures However, expect that you be required to send your new institution a complete academic history Example: At CMU, if you haven t completed 30 or more community college credit hours then you will have to send your high school transcripts. If you have at least 30 credits, then you can send just your community college transcript

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19 Do you want to transfer to CMU?

20 Important Numbers to Remember!

21 Important Numbers to Remember! 124 At least 124 credits are required to graduate from CMU 60 As a transfer student, you must take at least 60 of your credits at CMU 40 At least 40 of your credits must be 300 level courses or above

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23 Student Transition Enrichment Program at Central Michigan University The Criteria for this program are: Pell Grant Eligible Students (and/or) First Generation College Students Student Participants will: Attend two one-on-one academic advising meetings per semester Attend two workshops per semester

24 About the program The program will focus on the following areas: knowledge of the transfer process, majors, and resources relationship building between the students, staff and faculty at CMU development of academic skills and career planning

25 RESOURCES Writing Center Math Assistance Center Supplemental Instruction Tutoring Services Peer Assisted Learning Specialists Program Student Transfer Organization

26 Workshops Time Management Academic Advising and Scheduling Dealing with Test Anxiety Building Relationships with Professors Resume Building and Interview Skills Financial Aid Literacy

27 Colleen Green, Director Michael McArthur, Academic Advisor