Transfer Application for Admission 2017

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1 Transfer Application for Admission 2017 This application is for use by transfer applicants only. Freshman applicants must apply online via The Common Application ( Transfer Applicants A student who has attended a college or university following graduation from high school and has completed a minimum of 12 transferable college credits by the application deadline is considered a transfer applicant. Transfer applicants must submit an official transcript from each institution attended. Applicants with fewer than 24 credits completed at the time of application must also submit official high school transcripts and SAT or ACT scores. If you have graduated high school and are currently in your first semester of college, you are still considered a freshman applicant and must file a freshman application. Apply Online Before completing this paper application have you considered applying online? Applying online can make life easier everyone --no papers to mail (you) or to process (us). Submitting Your Application Completed paper forms should be returned to the Admissions Office with a $65 non-refundable application fee. Check or money order made payable to Rowan University (do not send cash). You may attach an application fee waiver from your current school or another institution to this application. Academic Records Academic records from the institution(s) where courses were taken must be sent to the Admissions Office. Official transcripts must be sent from each college attended. Unofficial transcripts are not acceptable. If required, arrange for SAT or ACT scores to be sent to Rowan University. Send all records to: Rowan University Office of Admissions 201 Mullica Hill Road Glassboro, NJ Required Documentation The required documentation for transfer applicants include: Completed application form $65 application fee Official transcripts from all colleges attended Applicants having earned fewer than 24 college credits at the time of application must also submit an official high school transcript and SAT or ACT scores Completed portfolio review, audition or departmental interview for art, dance, music or theatre applicants Art, Dance, Music & Theatre Applicants for Art, Music & Theatre must also complete an interview, audition, essay and/or supplemental application by the application deadline. Visit for review dates, requirements and to schedule an appointment. Successful audition and portfolio interview approval does not guarantee acceptance into the University. Deadlines Deadlines for submitting application and official records: Entering: Deadline: Spring 2017 November 1, 2016 Fall 2017 March 1, 2017 Global Learning & Partnerships In addition to the academic programs listed on the last page of this application, Rowan University also offers undergraduate degree completion programs for transfer students -- both off campus, online and at our partner institutions. For a list of these programs and for application materials, visit College transcripts may also be submitted electronically to electronic-transcripts@rowan.edu.

2 Transfer Application for Admission 2017 Transferring Credits If you are interested in transferring to Rowan, two online resources can help you determine which of your courses may transfer for credit: NJTransfer.org is a website for students in New Jersey who want to review course equivalencies for two-year to four-year colleges statewide. is the Rowan website for transfer students offering information about credential evaluation and course equivalencies. Students with questions about specific course or advisement issues can transferhelp@rowan.edu for further information. If you are accepted for admission, the Registrar and the academic department for your intended major will complete a credit evaluation for you. Shortly after you receive your acceptance package, you will be able to view your evaluation online. An adviser in the department of your intended major will be able to answer your questions about transferring any credits completed at another institution. Financial Aid & Scholarships Transfer students are eligible for financial aid. To qualify, you must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a form available through your current college s financial aid office, Rowan s financial aid office, or your local public library. The FAFSA also may be completed and filed via the Internet at We encourage you to apply for financial aid regardless of whether or not you feel you are eligible. More information is available online at financialaid. In addition to need-based aid, Rowan offers approximately 50 Transfer Trustee Scholarships (fall applicants only) to outstanding students who transfer to Rowan from each of New Jersey s community colleges. The value of the scholarships is $5,000 per year, and they are renewable. Transfer Trustee Scholarships are awarded competitively based on GPA, and no additional application is required.

3 Transfer Application Anticipated Transfer Entry Term o Fall 2017 o Spring 2017 Intended Status o Full Time o Part Time Contact Information address Social Security Number Legal Name last first middle Jr., Sr., III, Etc Other names that may appear on your academic records Preferred First Name Permanent address number and street city state zip code County State of legal residence Month/year you began living in that state Phone number Student Cell number Date of birth Race, ethnicity and gender requested for Federal Government reporting purposes only. o Male o Female 1. What is your ethnicity? o Hispanic or Latino o Not Hispanic or Latino 2. If you chose Hispanic or Latino, please choose one of the following: o Central or South American o Cuban o Hispanic-other o Mexican o Puerto Rican 3. Regardless of your responses to questions 1 and 2, please choose one or more race categories from the list below: o American Indian or Alaskan Native o Asian o Black or African American o Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander o White Citizenship (mark one) 1. o U.S. Citizen o Residen Alien/Permanent Resident o Non-resident Alien/Non-U.S. Citizen 2. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please list your country of citizenship 3. If you are not a U.S. citizen and you are currently hold a visa, please indicate the type of visa Non-resident aliens requiring an F1 visa must submit an International Student Application (see

4 College Information List in reverse chronological order all colleges or universities at which you have officially registered, including any previous attendance at Rowan University. If you have graduated high school and are currently in your first semester of college you are still considered a freshman and must file the Freshman Application. College Name Location Dates attended (City & State) From mo/yr To mo/yr Official Use Cr. GPA College Courses currently enrolled in, if any. College/Institution Credit Do you anticipate receiving your degree from a New Jersey County College? o Yes o No If yes, which of the following: o AA o AAS o AS Graduation date: Are you currently enrolled as a NJ STAR participant? o Yes o No Have you received EOF funding at your previous institution? o Yes If yes, please list the name of the institution: I am interested in pursuing Rowan s Honors Concentration? o Yes o No o No High School Information Enter high school name only if transferring fewer than 24 college credits H.S. name H.S. address Month/year of graduation

5 Transfer Application continued... Choose one Academic Program Rohrer College of Business o Accounting o Business Administration: Supply Chain & Logistical Systems o Entrepreneurship o Finance o Human Resource Management o Management o Management Information Systems o Marketing College of Communication & Creative Arts o Advertising o Art (B.A.)* o Communication Studies o Journalism o Public Relations o Radio-TV-Film College of Education o Early Childhood Education o Liberal Studies - Humanities/Social Science o Literacy Studies o Elementary Education o Liberal Studies - Humanities/Social Science o Geography o Literacy Studies o Subject Education (K-12) o Art* o Biology o Health & Physical Education o Music: Vocal* o Music: Jazz Studies* o Music: Instrumental* o Physics Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering o Biomedical Engineering o Chemical Engineering o Civil & Environmental Engineering o Electrical & Computer Engineering o Engineering Entrepreneurship (fall only) o Mechanical Engineering College of Humanities & Social Sciences o Africana Studies o Economics o International Studies o Law & Justice Studies o Liberal Studies: Humanities/ Social Science o Modern Languages & Linguistics o Philosophy & Religion Studies o Political Science o Sociology o Exploratory Studies (Undeclared) College of Performing Arts o Dance* o Music (B.A.)* o Music (B.M.)* o Music Industry* o Theatre Arts* College of Science & Mathematics o Biochemistry o Bioinformatics o Biological Sciences o Biophysics o Computer Science o Computing & Informatics o Physics o Psychological Science o Psychology o Translational Biomedical Science School of Earth & Environment o Community & Environmental Planning o Environmental Studies o Geographic Information Science (GIS) o Geography School of Health Professions o Athletic Training (combined 5-year Pre-Professional /MS) o Community Health Advocacy & Education o Health & Exercise Science: Health Promotion & Wellness Management o Human Performance in Clinical Settings o Nutrition Undecided o Exploratory Studies (Undeclared) *Portfolio interview, audition, essay, and/or supplemental application required for all Art, Dance, Music & Theatre programs. Visit for requirements and to schedule an appointment. Important! All applicants must read and sign the following: I hereby acknowledge that the information furnished on this application is true and complete. I certify that I have not been enrolled in, nor have I attended, any college, university, or post-secondary institution other than those listed on this application. Any misrepresentation of fact will constitute cause for cancellation of my application prior to admission or dismissal following admission. Signature Rowan College at Gloucester County and Rowan College at Burlington County students must read and sign: I hereby acknowledge that the information furnished on this form is true and complete and any misrepresentation of fact on any materials submitted to either Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC), Rowan College at Gloucester County (RCGC), or Rowan University will constitute cause for cancellation of my application prior to admission or dismissal following admission. If admitted, I agree to abide by all rules, regulations, policies and procedures of Rowan College at Burlington County, Rowan College at Gloucester County, and Rowan University. I further understand that by signing below I give RCBC, RCGC, and Rowan my consent to share appropriate educational information about me as needed to facilitate my admission into Rowan University and my success in obtaining all academic credits and degrees to which I become eligible. Date Signature Date