THE #1 SCHOOL IN NORTH CAROLINA FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS TRANSFER GUIDE

THE #1 SCHOOL IN NORTH CAROLINA FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS 2015-2016 TRANSFER GUIDE

DEAR FUTURE49ER UNC Charlotte is proud of the fact that we enroll more transfer students than any other North Carolina public institution. As a transfer student at UNC Charlotte, you ll find a supportive community that s committed to helping you succeed. We have transfer advisors in the university advising center, career center, and within the academic colleges. More than 3,800 transfer students enter the university each year, so we understand the challenges you face. This transfer guide will outline the admission application process and give you instructions on how to access our online Transfer Credit Advisor. With this, you will be able to view how your courses will transfer, before you even apply. We look forward to assisting you in your pursuit of a better future! Sincerely, Undergraduate Admissions CAMPUS CONNECTIONS Undergraduate Admissions 704-687-5507 admissions.uncc.edu Financial Aid 704-687-5504 finaid.uncc.edu Housing & Residence Life 704-687-7501 housing.uncc.edu Student Health Center 704-687-7400 studenthealth.uncc.edu Parent and Family Programs 704-687-0341 parents.uncc.edu Office of the Registrar 704-687-5505 registrar.uncc.edu Student Computing 704-687-5500 labs.uncc.edu Office of Disability Services 704-687-0400 ds.uncc.edu Orientation (SOAR) 704-687-5509 soar.uncc.edu Ofc. of Adult Stud. & Eve. Svcs. (OASES) 704-687-5104 oases.uncc.edu Aux. Services (meal plans/parking) 704-687-7337 aux.uncc.edu Student Accounts 704-687-5506 studentaccounts.uncc.edu College of Arts & Architecture 704-687-0100 coaa.uncc.edu College of Business 704-687-7577 belkcollege.uncc.edu College of Computing & Informatics 704-687-8450 cci.uncc.edu College of Education 704-687-8722 education.uncc.edu College of Engineering 704-687-8244 engr.uncc.edu College of Health & Human Services 704-687-8374 health.uncc.edu College of Liberal Arts & Sciences 704-687-0088 clas.uncc.edu University College 704-687-5630 ucol.uncc.edu University Career Center 704-687-0795 career.uncc.edu University Advising Center 704-687-7717 advising.uncc.edu University Honors 704-687-7197 uhp.uncc.edu Veteran Student Services 704-687-5488 veterans@uncc.edu

VISIT CAMPUS STEP Visit Our Website for the most up-to-date information on transferring to UNC Charlotte. TRANSFER INFORMATION SESSIONS & CAMPUS TOURS*: Thursdays ADMISSIONS.UNCC.EDU The Transfer Thursday information session will include an overview of the transfer application process in a group presentation by a transfer admissions counselor, and an optional campus tour led by a current UNC Charlotte student. This session is ideal for prospective transfer students who have not yet applied for admission or have questions about the application process. The information session will last approximately 30 minutes, and the campus tour will last about 60 minutes. Visit admissions.uncc.edu/visit for available dates and times. Please note: This is not the SOAR (orientation) program for admitted students. * Reservations are required. To register for an available tour date and time, log in to your Future 49er Portal at admissions.uncc.edu. EXPLORE UNC CHARLOTTE - OPEN HOUSE*: Click on Transfers at the top of the home page. Here you will find: Admission requirements and deadlines Learn how your credits transfer Transfer guides for specific majors Transfer credit advisor Tuition and fees Financial aid information and deadlines Application for admission Housing information Explore UNC Charlotte during one of our Saturday Open House programs, held four times per year. View admissions.uncc.edu/visit/open-houses for upcoming Open House dates. * Reservations are required. Register online by logging in to your Future 49er Portal at admissions.uncc.edu. There are more than 100,000 living UNC Charlotte Alumni. DID YOU KNOW? UNC Charlotte has a total enrollment of 28,000+ students. STEP 1

STEP The Transfer Credit Advisor is an online database of courses that have transferred from other colleges and universities across the country. ADMISSIONS.UNCC.EDU/TRANSFERS Familiarize capabilities yourself with of innovative our the Transfer Credit Advisor. This online system allows you to view all of the course credits that have been transferred to UNC Charlotte from other institutions. Once you apply, we will officially evaluate your transfer course credit and you will receive an official transfer credit report with your admissions decision... one more way we are here for you! Charlotte ranked #14 in Best Big Cities for Jobs. (Forbes, 2015) STEP 2 DID YOU KNOW?

STEP Check to make sure you meet these Check to make sure you meet these Minimum Transfer Requirements Minimum Transfer Requirements For students UNDER THE AGE OF 21 at the time of enrollment at UNC Charlotte: Must have met these Minimum Course Requirements and have passed the following high school classes: 4 units of English 4 units of math, which include Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and an advanced math 3 units of Science (biological science, physical science & a science with a lab) 2 units of Social Studies, including one unit of U.S. History 2 units of the same foreign language 24 transferable semester hours from a regionally accredited institution. If you have less than 24 transferable hours, you must meet freshman high school GPA and SAT/ACT requirements for admission. For students 21 YEARS OR OLDER at the time of enrollment at UNC Charlotte: Must have 24 transferable semester hours from a regionally accredited institution. Minimum 2.0 cumulative college GPA for all courses as calculated by the UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Admissions Office. Must have demonstrated math proficiency at the college or high school level. Some majors at UNC Charlotte are competitive and have additional requirements. Please review the Transfer Guides at admissions.uncc.edu/ transfers/transfer-guides to gather requirements specific to your major. 2.0 cumulative college GPA for all courses as calculated by the UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Admissions Office. Some majors at UNC Charlotte are competitive and have additional requirements. Please review the Transfer Guides at admissions.uncc.edu/transfers/transfer-guides to gather requirements specific to your major. If you do not meet these Minimum Course Requirements, please contact the admissions office for more information. While competitive transfer applicants must meet these minimum requirements, these factors alone do not guarantee admission, as a range of academic accomplishments and space availability are also considered. Transfer admissions requirements are subject to change without notice. Refer to our website for the most up-to-date information. DID YOU KNOW? You can watch student stories in our Video Viewbook on our website. STEP 3 DID YOU KNOW? UNC Charlotte is located on about 1,000 acres, and has more than 80 buildings.

STEP Apply Online ADMISSIONS.UNCC.EDU/TRANSFERS Get started by creating a Future 49er Portal account. In the portal, you can: Apply for admission Pay your application fee To complete your application, you must: Submit your official high school transcript Submit your official transcripts from all colleges attended (even if you only attended for a summer term) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Students applying to the RN-to-BSN, Respiratory Therapy, Neurodiagnostics & Sleep Science, Art, or Architecture programs will have separate application deadlines. We encourage you to gather department specific information on their websites. APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS: Students who have attended high school or college outside of the U.S. must have foreign transcripts translated and evaluated TERM APPLICATION & FEE PAYMENT DEADLINE TRANSCRIPTS & DOCUMENTS DEADLINE TERM BEGINS Fall May 15 June 15 August Spring November 15 December 1 January May 1 May 1 May May 15 May 15 July by a credit evaluation service. Please view our website for a listing of our preferred providers. Check our website for the most up-to-date information about application deadlines and policies. 1st Summer 2nd Summer DID YOU KNOW? UNC Charlotte nursing graduates passed the Nursing Boards with 96% pass rate. STEP 4 In 2015, we awarded financial aid to more than 21,000 students. Application and payment of $60 application fee must be received by the date shown for each term.

STEP Information on direct costs, as well as thoughtful planning by families, can be helpful in dealing with this essential part of your college experience. Tuition and fees are billed by the semester for fall and spring terms and by credit hour for summer terms. Taking twelve or more credit hours is considered full-time status for undergraduate students. Students have the option to enroll in a UNC Charlotte payment plan each fall and spring term to spread out tuition and fees, on-campus housing and dining, and other charges billed to your student account into three smaller payments. Consider the Tuition and Fees 2015-2016 Undergraduate Tuition and Fees per Semester: Average annual cost for housing on campus: $5,600-$8,580 (price varies depending on residence hall). Average annual cost for meal plans: $3,220-$4,560 (required if living in towers or suite-style residence halls). Estimated costs for books: $1,200 per year Vehicle parking pass: $450 per year Payment Plans 0-5 Credits 6-8 Credits 9-11 Credits 12+ Credits NC Resident $ 952.90 $1,797.50 $2,812.50 $3,266.00 Non-NC Resident $2,599.40 $5,090.25 $7,751.75 $9,851.50 For more information on tuition, fees, and payment plans, please visit studentaccounts.uncc.edu. APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID finaid.uncc.edu Financial Aid is primarily in the form of student loans, parent loans, and Pell grants. We encourage you to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine any assistance which may be available. You can complete the online application by visiting www.fafsa.gov beginning January 1st. Please be sure to include our school code (002975) on the FAFSA so that we will receive your application. The priority date for applying for fall is March 1st. The Office of Student Financial Aid is available to assist you. Our financial aid counselors can provide information and advice concerning federal and state loans, grants, and part-time employment. We encourage you to visit finaid.uncc.edu or call (704) 687-5504. SCHOLARSHIPS scholarships.uncc.edu The UNC Charlotte scholarship portal makes it easy to apply for all scholarships that you qualify for - in one place, with one application, through one online system. Build a scholarship profile to be matched with scholarships you re eligible for. Then decide which you want to apply for. Apply for scholarships at scholarships.uncc.edu. STEP 5

NEXT STEPS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS NEXT STEPS AFTER BEING ADMITTED TO UNC CHARLOTTE After being admitted to UNC Charlotte, you will receive an acceptance packet providing you with valuable information that will guide you through the registration process. This packet will contain your UNC Charlotte student ID number which you will need to complete the next steps: View your Transfer Credit Report Online in your Future 49er Portal. Your Transfer Credit Report will be available when you are admitted to show exactly which courses transferred to UNC Charlotte and the credits that you received for those courses. After you log in, click on Check Status, My Application, then Transfer Credit Report. Send updated transcripts if you complete courses after being admitted. This will ensure that you have the most up-to-date transfer credit evaluation possible when classes start. Attend Transfer Student, Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR). The mandatory one-day Transfer SOAR program is designed to assist you with your transition to UNC Charlotte. At Transfer SOAR, you will meet with an academic advisor from your major to plan your class schedule. You will also take any necessary placement exams, buy books, obtain your student ID card, purchase your parking permit, etc. Most importantly, you will register for your classes at SOAR. After you have been admitted, visit soar.uncc.edu to sign up for a transfer SOAR date that is convenient for you. 49er Express/My UNC Charlotte provides students easy access to a number of services - accessing student email, registering for classes, checking status of financial aid, checking grades, receiving announcements, and viewing your tuition bill. uncc.edu. Create your account at 49erExpress. Immunization records: NC state law requires that students submit a certificate of immunization prior to enrollment. Get your form at studenthealth.uncc.edu. Housing: If you are planning to live on campus please visit housing.uncc.edu for a list of housing options and the housing application. How do I send my transcripts? You are responsible for contacting each of the schools you previously attended to request that an official transcript be sent to the UNC Charlotte Admissions Office. You should monitor the status of your application and receipt of supporting documents via the Future 49er Portal. When can I register for classes? New students will register for classes during SOAR. You will be unable to register for classes until you have attended one of the transfer SOAR sessions. How do I know who my advisor is? You will initially be advised at SOAR by an academic advisor in your department. After SOAR, the college to which you are admitted may assign a different academic advisor to you. Can I park on campus? Yes, all students are able to park on campus. You will purchase a parking sticker from Parking Services or online at pats.uncc.edu. UNC Charlotte offers resident permits for students who live on campus and commuter permits for students who do not live on campus. Is on-campus housing available to transfer students? Transfer students are allowed and encouraged to live on campus. We offer several housing options to choose from: towers, suites, and apartments. We encourage you to apply for housing as soon as you have been admitted to the university at housing.uncc.edu. If you would rather live off campus, you may find this website helpful for your search: offcampushousing.uncc.edu. Am I required to have a computer? Only Engineering and School of Architecture students are required to have a computer, although all students would benefit from owning their own computers for projects ranging from typing papers to recording videos and watching lectures. The NinerTech Computer Store, located in the Student Union, offers discounts to newly admitted students on computers, software, and accessories: ninertech.com Do you offer a payment plan? Yes. You have the option to enroll in a payment plan each fall and spring term to spread out charges billed to your student account into three smaller payments. You can sign up for the payment plan at studentaccounts.uncc.edu.

CHARLOTTE FACTS NINERS BY THE NUMBERS UNC Charlotte not only provides a high-quality education, but is also located in one of America s best cities! City of Charlotte: 1st Best city for high pay and low expenses 2nd Best city for recent college graduates 2nd Best place for families to live 2nd Largest banking center in US (controls more than $2.2 trillion in assets) 2nd Fastest-growing big city in the US 5th Best place for job seekers 8 1. College of Arts + Architecture 2. College of Liberal Arts & Sciences 3. Belk College of Business 4. College of Computing & Informatics 5. College of Education 6. William States Lee College of Engineering 7. College of Health & Human Services 8. University College 24 BEST VALUE NATIONALLY TRANSFER APPLICATIONS 2015 ENROLLED TRANSFER CLASS Student Organizations Student-to-Faculty Average Class Size 6th Most active airport in the nation. Charlotte-Douglas International Airport is located 7 miles from campus 14th Best big city for jobs 16th Largest US city. Population: 796,921 13,134 New jobs for 2014 EXPERIENCE DIVERSITY Out-Of-State Students DEGREE PROGRAMS TOTAL STUDENTS ENROLLED: Top Employment Fields: Countries States Minority Countries for Study Abroad Bachelor s Master s Doctoral Banking: 52,605 jobs Health Care: 32,500 jobs Energy Engineering: 25,000 jobs Source: Charlotte Chamber of Commerce. CharlotteChamber.com MOST POPULAR MAJORS *Based on Incoming 2015 Transfer Students Engineering Business Administration Computer Science Communications Nursing Psychology Education Biology LIGHTRAIL Coming to Campus ACRES of Main Campus

UNC CHARLOTTE CAMPUS MAP 80 ACADEMIC BUILDINGS 68 58 72 57 79 62 75 78 67 43 561 Union Deck 77 64 56 West Deck 546 69 46 540 63 49 38 18 504 563 503 82 501 29 Co 502 ne Co ne Dec k1 Dec k2 5 36 4a 42 34 4b 1 32 13 19 51 65 14 535 23 39 20 537 37 536 Susie Harwood Garden 16 45 8 9 541 542 35 2 10 55a 543 12 11 544 55b 52 17 North Deck 545 562 44 4a Atkins Library 16 Barnard 17 Belk Gym 68 Bioinformatics 38 Burson 42 Cameron Hall 52 College of Education 32 Colvard 8 Denny 57 Duke Centennial Hall 72 EPIC 45 Fretwell 35 Friday 9 Garinger Van Landingham Glen 48 41 East Deck 1 East Deck 2 East Deck 3 31 564 538 560 CAMPUS HOUSING 58 Grigg Hall 63 Health & Human Services 62 Kulwicki Laboratory 2 Macy 20 McEniry 18 Memorial Hall 75 Motorsports Research 80 PORTAL 51 Robinson Hall 19 Rowe 12 Smith 41 Storrs 10 Winningham 56 Woodward Hall 562 Belk Hall 535 Cedar Hall 543 Elm Hall 560 Greek Village 538 Hawthorn Hall 536 Hickory Hall 504 Holshouser Hall 563 Hunt Hall 546 Lynch Hall 542 Maple Hall 564 Martin Hall 561 Miltimore Hall 501 Moore Hall 540 Oak Hall 541 Pine Hall 502 Sanford Hall 503 Scott Hall 537 Sycamore Hall 545 Wallis Hall 544 Witherspoon Hall SERVICES/PLACES OF INTEREST General 39 Auxiliary Services Building 46 Barnhardt - Student Activity Center - Halton Arena 5 Cone University Center 4b Counseling Center 55a Facilities Management 23 Facilities Operations Parking Services 67 Hayes Stadium 37 McMillan Greenhouse 49 Miltimore-Wallis Center 55b Police 65 Student Health Center Dining Services 31 Cafeteria Activities Bldg 34 Prospector 29 Residence Dining Hall 82 South Village Dining 69 Student Union Administration 48 Cato Hall - Admissions 1 Kennedy 11 King - Registrar 36 Reese - Financial Aid - Student Accounts UNC CHARLOTTE Undergraduate Admissions - Cato Hall 9201 University City Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28223 p: 704.687.5507 f: 704.687.1664 e: admissions@uncc.edu w: admissions.uncc.edu Places of Interest Susie Harwood Garden Van Landingham Glen 13 Belk Tower 77 Halton Wagner Complex 64 Harris Alumni Center 44 Irwin Belk Track & Field 14 Receiving/Stores 79 Richardson Stadium 78 Rose Football Center 43 Wells Fargo Field House

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS College of Arts + Architecture Architecture Art Art Education Ceramics Digital Media Fibers Graphic Design Illustration Painting Photography Print Media Sculpture Art History Dance Performance Choreography & Theory Dance Education Music Choral/Music Education Instrumental/Music Educ. Instrumental Performance Vocal Performance Theatre Theatre Education College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Africana Studies Health & Environment Anthropology Applied Anthropology Biological Sciences Cell Biology/Physiology Ecology/Environmental Microbiology Chemistry Biochemistry Communication Studies Health Communications Mass Media Organizational Public Advocacy Public Relations Criminal Justice Earth & Environ. Sciences English French Geography Geographic Information Science & Technology Urban & Regional Planning Urban, Social & Economic Geology German History International Studies African Studies Asian Studies Comparative Studies European Studies Japanese Latin American Studies Mathematics Actuarial Science Statistics Mathematics for Business Actuarial Science Economics/Finance Operations Research Meteorology Philosophy Physics Physics & Comp. Eng. (dual) Physics & Elec. Eng. (dual) Physics & Mech. Eng. (dual) Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Sociology Sociological Social Psychol. Social Problems & Policy Organizations, Occupations, and Work Spanish Applied Language Literature and Culture College of Health and Human Services Athletic Training Exercise Science Neurodiag. & Sleep Science* Nursing Public Health Respiratory Therapy* Social Work * Transfer students only Belk College of Business Accounting Economics Business Liberal Arts Finance Accounting Risk Mgmt & Insurance International Business Management Business Analytics International Management Organizational Management Talent Management Management Info. Systems Bus. Intelligence Analytics Systems Analysis Marketing Marketing Analytics Operat. & Supply Chain Mgmt College of Education Child and Family Development (B-K) Elementary Education (K-6) Middle Grades Education English/Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies Special Education Adapted Curriculum General Curriculum Special Ed & Elem Ed (Dual) K-12 Licensure & Minors Art Dance Music Theatre French German Spanish Reading Education Secondary Education Science Social Studies English Mathematics Teaching English as a Second Language Urban Youth & Communities The William States Lee College of Engineering Civil Engineering Energy Infrastructure Environmt./Water Resources Geotechnical Land Development Structures Transportation UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES, MAJORS, MINORS, CONCENTRATIONS, AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS Computer Engineering Construction Management Applied Energy and Sustainable Systems Electrical Engineering Power and Energy Systems Engineering Technology (ET) Civil ET Applied Energy and Sustainable Systems Electrical ET Applied Energy Fire Safety ET Fire Safety Fire Protection Mechanical ET Applied Energy Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Energy Motorsports Systems Engineering Energy Systems Engineering Management College of Computing and Informatics Computer Science Information Technology Computing Systems Intelligent Systems Graphics & Visualization Network & Distrib. Comput. Financial Svcs. Informatics Game Design & Developmnt. Software and Info Systems Cyber Security Software Engineering Web Development Special Programs Air Force ROTC Aerospace Studies American Studies Army ROTC Military Science Biotechnology Business Languages Cognitive Science Entrepreneurship Film Studies Gerontology Languages Chinese Classics Francophone Studies French German Italian Japanese Latin Portuguese Russian Spanish Language Translation Leadership Studies Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dentistry Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Veterinary Medicine Women s and Gender Studies For more details, visit: academics.uncc.edu 5,000 copies of this document were produced in August 2015, at a cost of $3043.35, or $.61 each.