ACU 2012-13 Transfer Brochure

Abilene Christian University

To the highest standards.

To your greatest potential.

To the calling of your faith.

Not separate from the world, but vitally connected to it.

Raise you r expec tatio ns

for what you can know.

For how far you can go.

For who you can become.

For the diverse community of inspired and inspiring teachers, innovative thinkers and engaged learners you can join.

In an environment that, for more than 100 years, has been raising the bar

for what an education can be.

Abilene Christian University

You know what college is like. Your goals are set.

You’ve built the educational foundation you need.

Now, it’s time to find a university with the academic rigor, experience and connections to catapult you to a successful career.

We’re confident that university is

Abilene Christian.

Tr ansfer to ACU! We are excited you are considering transferring to Abilene Christian, and we are here to help you through the process. ACU conducts rolling admissions for transfer students. You are eligible to enroll in classes in the fall, spring or summer semesters, and new student orientation (Passport for fall transfers; Welcome Weekend for spring transfer) is available prior to the start of the fall and spring semesters. Below you will find the five easy steps to become an ACU student.

Steps to Enroll 1. Complete an Application for Admission online at acu.edu/apply.

There is no application fee for transfer students.

2. Complete optional personal statement.

3. Send your official college transcript(s) to the Office of Admissions.

4. Once we receive the above items, you will be considered for admission

to ACU. We reserve the right to request a high school transcript and/or

You will be notified of your admissions status once your admissions

ACT/SAT scores for applicants with minimal transferrable hours. file is complete.

5. Should you be granted admission, you will be given access to the online

process to confirm your admission and pay your enrollment deposit.

If you are required to live on campus, you also will be able to submit your

Housing Preference Form and select a meal plan option. Check out our

FAQs page to see if you are eligible to live off campus.

Kelsey Davis Senior (Wall, Texas)

Business management major, psychology minor

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At my last school, professors didn’t end class telling us that if we ever had a problem or needed to talk about our faith, to come by their office any time. The professors here really care to get to know me – my interests, where I grew up, what activities I’m involved in, where I go to church.”

Sarah Greer (’11) (Spring, Texas) English major

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I transferred from a larger university and didn’t get to have one-on-one time with my professors. At ACU, you not only learn from professors’ class discussions, but also you get to know them personally. Professors here take the time to help you grow and understand everything – even if that means cutting into their lunch breaks or sending you an email from home.”

Lance Barrow (’77)

Emmy award-winning CBS Sports producer and 2008 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year

“

I attended a large state university my freshman year. There were a lot of classes where I never saw the professor.

But not at Abilene Christian.

Professors at ACU were always there for me, helping me with everything from career advice to personal matters.

The spiritual atmosphere at ACU is something I really didn’t appreciate until I left. The opportunity to focus on God in all aspects of daily life is great preparation for what the world throws at you once you graduate.”

Frequently Asked Questions Do I qualify as a tr ansfer?

If you are currently enrolled at another institution, have graduated from high school (or have a GED) and hold a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher you may transfer to ACU. Please note the last 32 hours of your degree must be completed at ACU.

Do you offer tr ansfer scholarships?

ACU offers Transfer Merit Awards to students with a 2.75 GPA or higher: • 2.75 to 2.99 GPA = $4,000 per year (must maintain a 2.5 GPA at ACU to renew) • 3.0 to 3.49 GPA = $6,000 per year (must maintain a 3.0 GPA at ACU to renew) • 3.5 to 4.0 GPA = $8,000 per year (must maintain a 3.2 GPA at ACU to renew) The transfer merit awards are annually renewable for up to six long semesters while qualified students pursue their first degree. GPA requirements to renew your scholarship are listed above.

Will my classes tr ansfer in?

No more than 66 semester credit hours may be transferred in from a community college, junior college or other two-year institution. Transfer courses with a grade of C or higher from regionally accredited institutions will be posted to your ACU records and may count toward graduation if the credits are appropriate. ACU will post transfer courses at the same level they were taken at a previous institution.

ACU accepts only work comparable to work offered at ACU. Grades for transfer courses are not calculated in your GPA at ACU. You are encouraged to check out the Texas Common Course Numbering System for more details on course compatibility. You also may contact your admissions counselor to request a free transcript evaluation for the most accurate assessment of course compatibility. Your admissions counselor will help you determine how many Bible, exercise science and other ACU-specific courses you may be required to take.

How can I get involved on campus?

As a new student, you must attend either Passport (entering fall students) or Welcome Weekend (entering spring students), our orientation programs for first-time ACU students. At orientation, you’ll have the opportunity to develop close relationships with fellow, new ACU students, faculty and staff. You can also participate in extracurricular activities and get involved in any of the nearly 100 student-led organizations on campus. Learn more at acu.edu/explore.

Can I study abroad?

Yes. Whether it’s for two weeks, the summer or an entire semester, in England, Germany or Uruguay, with ACU or as a part of a CCCU “Best Semester” program, all ACU students are encouraged to participate in study abroad.

Do I have to live on campus?

ACU requires all first- and second-year students to live in residence halls. To be eligible to live off campus or in University Park Apartments, you must be two years out of high school, be married or be 21 years of age before the semester begins.

Students under 21 may live with their parent(s) or guardian(s).

Do I have to purchase a meal plan?

Any student living on campus is required to purchase a meal plan. There are several options from which to choose. Besides the World Famous Bean, meal plans also may be used during specific hours at Pizza Hut, Bagel Wagon, Fatted Café, Connections Café, Coffee Bean, Java City and Starbucks. Most meal plan options include Bean Bucks, which may be used to purchase food at all locations listed above as well as Einstein Brothers Bagels, Chick-Fil-A and Quiznos. You can view specific meal plan options at acu.edu/admissions/transfer. If you meet the requirements to live off campus, the meal plan is optional. All food locations on campus also accept cash and debit/credit cards.

Visit Us Get to know us, and let us get to know you, by arranging a campus visit.

Pre-scheduled visit dates for Wildcat Preview Days and Wildcat Premiere Weekends are on our website. ACU also has personalized visit opportunities available by appointment Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

You can check out our schedule and plan your visit online at acu.edu/visit, or by calling our Admissions and Financial Aid Helpline at 800-460-6228.

ACU at a Glance The University: : A selective four-year private Christian university. ACU includes the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Biblical Studies, Business Administration, Education and Human Services, and Honors; the Graduate School; the Graduate School of Theology; the School of Information Technology and Computing; the School of Social Work; and the School of Nursing. It is affiliated with the Churches of Christ and is one of the largest private universities in the Southwest.

Gr aduate Success: More than 80 percent of ACU students who apply for admission to medical and dental schools are accepted, a rate double the national average. More than 90 percent of students who apply to law school are accepted

Academic Progr ams*: Students may choose from 71 baccalaureate majors that include more than 125 areas of study, 25 master’s degree programs and one doctoral program.

Campus Technology: ACU’s award-winning mobile-learning initiative helps ensure cutting-edge technology is an integral part of each student’s education.

The university’s AT&T Learning Studio and Learning Commons, both in Brown Library, provide innovative spaces for students to collaborate and acquire skills to use the latest technology. The campus has full wireless Internet access.

Accreditation: Abilene Christian University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees.

Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Ga. 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of ACU. Students: About 4,400 students, including approximately 3,650 undergraduates and 750 graduate students, generally from 47 states and territories, and 43 nations.

Location: ACU is in Abilene, Texas, an award-winning city of 117,000 people 150 miles west of the Dallas and Fort Worth area.

Faculty: More than 245 full-time faculty members with 97 percent of tenure-track faculty holding terminal degrees. A student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1.

Financial Aid*: This school year, ACU students will receive more than $80 million in financial aid. This fall, the average freshman received a financial aid package (grants, scholarships, loans and work-study) of more than $21,900.

Annual Cost*: $26,770 for tuition and general fees (up to 36 hours per year in ACU’s annual block tuition plan), plus approximately $8,650 for room and board and $1,100 for textbooks and supplies.

International Study: ACU’s Study Abroad programs take students to study in places such as Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa. Nearly 25 percent of graduating seniors have studied abroad.

Student Organizations: There are about 100 campus organizations in which students can become involved, including social clubs; government; and service, honor and special-interest groups.

Health, Wellness and Recreation: The new $21 million Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center is a focal point on campus. Designed to encourage wellness of the whole individual – body, mind and spirit– it includes the Weber Medical and Counseling Care Center and is the home of a dynamic intramurals program with championship and recreational leagues for students of all interests and abilities.

Athletics: NCAA Division I, Southland Conference (beginning Fall 2013). Football, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, men’s golf, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track and field, women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s tennis, women’s softball, and women’s soccer.

Only three NCAA Division I universities – UCLA, Stanford and USC – have won more national championships than the Wildcats.

*For 2012-13 school year.

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Undergraduate Majors

Learn about our more than 125 areas of study in 71 majors at

acu.edu/majors

Undergr aduate colleges, schools and departments College of Biblical Studies • Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry • Department of Marriage and Family Studies College of Business Administr ation • Department of Accounting and Finance • Department of Management Sciences College of Arts and Sciences • Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences • Department of Art and Design • Department of Biology • Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry • Department of Communication • Department of Conflict Resolution • Department of Engineering and Physics • Department of Language and Literature • Department of Foreign Languages • Department of History • Department of Journalism and Mass Communication • Department of Mathematics • Department of Music • Department of Political Science • Department of Psychology • Department of Theatre College of Education and Human Services • Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders • Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition • Department of Teacher Education Honors College School of Information Technology and Computing School of Nursing School of Social Work and Department of Sociology

Our Promise ACU is a vibrant, innovative, Christ-centered community that engages students in authentic spiritual and intellectual growth, equipping them to make a real difference in the world.

Office of Admissions ACU Box 29000 Abilene, Texas 79699-9000 800–460–6228 | 325–674–2650 info@admissions.acu.edu acu.edu acu.edu/espanol