Transfer Guide Achieve More. Together.
Why Lewis? Lewis University offers our students a special kind of learning environment. You are encouraged, supported, and challenged to be your best to share ideas, work together in teams, and to make a difference. Here s what our students said: Academic majors More than 80% of students choose Lewis for its careerfocused programs. Hands-on learning Students learn by doing, even in their first year at Lewis University. 2 lewisu.edu/transfer
Dedicated faculty Outstanding professors with real-world experience will teach, mentor and encourage you in and out of the classroom. Connections Students are sought out by employers because of our numerous partnerships and relationships in our communities. Become all that you can be Because we offer such a diverse range of programs and experiences, our Lasallian tradition of teaching encourages your complete development. 3
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Academic Opportunities One of the distinct advantages of a Lewis University education is the combination of a career-focused major with a liberal arts education. What does that mean for you? A major that will give you the knowledge to succeed in the career of your choice AND the foundation to communicate with others, to problem solve, and to apply theoretical knowledge to everyday issues in the workplace and in your community. Let s face it. Life changes and you ll need to know how to continue to learn after you graduate. You ll gain the confidence and skills you need at Lewis. 13:1 Student/ Faculty Ratio National Recognitions Honored by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report 5
www.lewisu.edu/ StudentTalk Allysha Jones, Nursing Major Transfer from College of DuPage Allysha transferred to Lewis University from the College of DuPage to enroll in the University s highly-praised and well-known nursing program. After looking up pass rates for the NCLEX exam, she saw that Lewis had one of the highest ratings in the state. After hearing from several industry professionals how great the nursing program was, I knew it was an easy choice, said Allysha. Allysha feels her nursing program is providing an incredible learning experience. It s not only class work, but real life experiences. We first learn basic skills in a lab and classroom setting, then continue our education through clinical and professional development courses, Allysha explains. Professionalism and communication are major components of the program, which she feels gives Lewis nursing students an advantage over other new graduates. Allysha really enjoys the camaraderie between her classmates in the nursing program. Instead of competing to be the best, everyone is willing to help each other. She says, We all share the same common goal that we can t wait to reach. After graduation, Allysha would like to be a med-surge nurse to get a good foundation and then move to something more specialized like labor and delivery. One day she would love to work with the government in disaster relief nursing to help those in need. 6 lewisu.edu/transfer
It s not only class work, but real life experiences. Meet Allysha 7
Academic Majors and Areas of Study At Lewis, we continually develop and modify our academic degree programs to match the requirements of the market s high-demand fields, offering professional preparation grounded in a liberal arts curriculum. Accounting Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC)** Athletic Coaching* Athletic Training Aviation Majors Air Traffic Control Management Aviation Administration Aviation Flight Management Aviation Maintenance Management Aviation Security Avionics Transportation Administration Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Fall 2015) Biochemistry Biology Biomedical Sciences Business Administration Chemistry Chemical Physics Communication Majors Interactive Media Journalism Organizational Communication Public Relations/ Advertising Radio/TV Broadcasting Computer Engineering Computer Graphic Design Computer Science Contemporary Global Studies Criminal/Social Justice Cyber Security* Dental Hygiene~ Diagnostic Medical Sonography~ Drawing Economics Education Majors Combined Special Education/ Elementary Education Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Secondary Education Special Education Elected Studies English Environmental Science 8 lewisu.edu/transfer
Ethnic and Cultural Studies African American Studies* Ethnic and Cultural Studies* Latino Studies* Film Studies* Finance Fitness Management* Foreign Language* Forensic Criminal Investigation General Studio Art History Human Resource Management Illustration Information Security and Risk Management International Business International Relations Law Liberal Arts Management Information Systems Marketing Mathematics Medical Laboratory Science~ Military Science (Army ROTC)** Music Music Merchandising Natural Sciences* Nuclear Medicine Technology~ Nursing (BSN) Painting Paralegal Studies Perfusion Technology~ Philosophy Philosophy of Law Physics Podiatric Medicine~ Political Science Project Management* Psychology Public Administration Public History Radiation Therapy~ Radiography~ Respiratory Care~ Social Media Marketing Social Work Sociology Spanish Language and Culture Sport Management Theatre Theology Vascular Ultrasound Technology~ Web and Mobile Application Development* Women s Studies* Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dentistry Pre-Engineering Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Podiatry Pre-Veterinary Medicine * Available only as a minor ** Offered as a program of study or concentration Combined Bachelors/ Masters degree option available Dual-degree program with partner institution ~ Offered with partner health institutions 80+ Majors and Minors 9
www.lewisu.edu/ StudentTalk Joseph Ledger, Broadcast Journalism Major Transfer from Moraine Valley Community College Joseph Ledger transferred to Lewis University because of the great insights from his brother, a former Broadcast Journalism major at Lewis University. My brother told me of all the great things about Lewis, from the professors and classes, to the overall close-knit community, Joseph explained. As a Broadcast Journalism major, Joseph loves the hands-on experience Lewis offers their students. With the WLRA all-digital radio station on campus, students are scheduled for their first radio show during the first week of class. Joseph credits the Broadcast Journalism program for support in his transfer process. All of my classmates and professors have been so accepting and willing to help. This is definitely a plus for transfer students who are worried about the transition from community colleges to larger universities, Joe explains. Joseph is passionate about communicating with people. Something he enjoys about the Mass Communications field is being able to write and vocalize your message across various platforms. After graduation, Joseph would like to become a sports radio host or a sports journalist for a successful news company in the Chicago region. 10 lewisu.edu/transfer
Meet Joseph All my classmates and professors have been so accepting and willing to help. 11
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1 Get started 2 lewisu.edu/transfers Your decision to transfer institutions may come at the end of your community college program or as soon as you realize that your current university is no longer the best fit for your academic plans. We welcome students to transfer from another college once they have completed at least 12 semester hours of transferable college credits at another regionally accredited institution. Visit us lewisu.edu/visit You are encouraged to take advantage of an individual campus visit or make reservations for one of the Campus Visit Day programs. Contact the Office of Admission at Lewis University to schedule an appointment and discuss your intended major and the overall transfer plan. Transfer Information Sessions will be held on the 3rd Saturday of the month. 600 students transfer to Lewis annually 13
3 Apply lewisu.edu/apply Transfer students should start the application process during the semester prior to their preferred enrollment term. All transfer students must be in good academic standing at their most recent institution and have earned at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) for admission consideration (some majors require higher GPAs). Students must submit an Application for Undergraduate Admission, the $40 application fee, and official transcripts from all colleges previously attended. Once your application is complete, we will evaluate your credits and make an admission decision within 1-2 weeks. Admission into Lewis University is on a yearround basis, but we encourage students to follow these Priority Application deadlines: Fall semester admission June 1 (classes start at the end of August) *April 1 for Nursing majors Spring semester admission November 1 (classes start in early January) *October 15 for Nursing majors 14 lewisu.edu/transfer
4 financial Complete aid the 5 process fafsa.gov Eighty-five percent of Lewis University students receive financial assistance to help cover the cost of tuition. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for financial assistance. It is important that you follow all priority deadlines for admission and financial aid to receive the greatest consideration for assistance. The priority deadline for financial aid consideration is March 1 for the following school year. This priority date applies to both fall and spring enrollment. Register for Lewis classes Once you ve been admitted to the University and decide to join the Lewis community, you will be required to attend one of our Student Orientation Advising and Registration (SOAR) sessions to meet with an academic advisor and register for classes. Contact the Office of Admission for additional information and program dates. Questions? For more information on transfer admission, please contact the Office of Admission at (815) 836-5250. 15
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85% of our students receive some form of financial assistance. Scholarships Lewis University is proud to award academic scholarships to qualified transfer students. The award amounts vary and are directly related to a student s overall grade point average. Qualified applicants must have a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA to be considered for a merit scholarship. All transfer applicants are reviewed and awarded scholarships at the time of admission into the University, so there are no additional scholarship applications required. Transfer Student Achievement Awards Awarded at time of admission to Lewis, based on cumulative GPA Scholarship amounts vary between $7,000 - $9,000 Phi Theta Kappa $1,000 scholarship awarded to members of Phi Theta Kappa at the community college Must submit proof of membership by first day of enrollment at Lewis Alumni Scholarship $2,000 scholarship awarded to children of Lewis alumni Must be dependent status through Financial Aid 17
Transfer Facts 51% Male 49% Female Student Profile Ethnicity 64% Caucasian 16% Hispanic 8% African American 4% Asian 3% Unreported 5% Other Ethnicity 33 Countries Represented Religion 53% Catholic 24% Non-Catholic 22% Unreported GPA 2.95 Average Top Transfer Colleges Most of our students transfer from community colleges in the region: Joliet Junior College College of DuPage Moraine Valley Community College Waubonsee Community College William Rainey Harper Community College Elgin Community College Prairie State Community College Morton Community College Triton Community College South Suburban Community College Oakton Community College Illinois Valley Community College 18 lewisu.edu/transfer
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2014-15 Undergraduate Tuition and Fees Full-time Tuition $27,830 per year / $13,915 per semester. This fee allows students to enroll in 12-18 hours. Part-time Tuition $820 per credit hour. This fee is charged to any student enrolled in 11 hours or less. Note: All costs are subject to change from year to year and may vary depending on the academic major. Average room and board fees are $9,700 per year. Tuition rates do not include books, transportation, or personal expenses. Aviation flight students should also budget an additional $8,000 per semester for flight time. 20 lewisu.edu/transfer
Military-Friendly Lewis provides to our active military and veteran student population a quality higher education and a holistic approach to quality of life for the student and their dependents. Lewis University is a proud partner in the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program, which allows qualified Post-9/11 veterans to enroll in any of our academic programs, tuition free! Our transfer admission counselors and Financial Aid representatives will work with you to determine how your previous coursework and experience will transfer, as well as assess your benefits. Visit our Veteran Education Benefits at www.lewisu.edu/veterans to learn more. 21
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Seeing is Believing We encourage all prospective transfer students to make an appointment with a Lewis transfer counselor in order to ensure a smooth transition. Transfer counselors meet with students Monday through Friday and on selected Saturdays throughout the year. Contact the Office of Admission at (815) 836-5250 to arrange your appointment today. Be sure to bring your transcripts to your appointment so we can do a preliminary transcript evaluation, and show you how close you are to earning your degree at Lewis! 2014-15 Saturday Information Sessions All dates begin at 9 AM August 23, 2014 September 27, 2014 October 25, 2014 November 22, 2014 December 20, 2014 January 10, 2015 February 21, 2015 March 28, 2015 April 18, 2015 May 30, 2015 23
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