Your guide to transferring
South Carolina
It’s not how your journey begins… it’s how you finish. As a transfer student, you have unique needs. You’ve experienced college life and developed a better understanding of what you’re looking for in a university.
At Anderson University, you’ll find a supportive, Christian community that’s committed to helping you succeed. Transferring to Anderson University is not only an important step in meeting your goals… it’s easy! We’ve designed it this way so you can focus on your future. This guide outlines your process from application to enrollment. We understand the prospect of transferring can be daunting. So, AU’s admission, financial aid and academic advisors strive to help make your transition a smooth one.
Apply for Admission We are pleased that you are considering applying to Anderson University. Our admission committee reviews application materials thoughtfully and thoroughly. We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you. You may apply at any time once you’ve started college. Here are the priority dates: Fall Semester: July 1st Spring Semester: November 1st
If you have 24 or more transferrable credits 1) Apply online at www.andersonuniversity.edu 2) Send official transcripts from all colleges attended
Admission Requirements: Earn a minimum cumulative collegiate GPA of at least a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and be in good academic standing at all institutions you’ve attended. Note: A maximum of 64 transferrable credits from any regionally accredited two-year college transfer program. Candidates for a Bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 36 semester hours at Anderson University, including at least 15 hours of upper-division credit in their major.
If you have less than 24 transferrable credits 1) Apply online at www.andersonuniversity.edu 2) Send official transcripts from all colleges attended 3) Send your official high school transcripts and SAT or ACT scores
Admission Requirements: Earn a minimum cumulative collegiate GPA of at least a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and be in good academic standing at all institutions you’ve attended. Meet the freshmen admission requirements. As a transfer student, it is your responsibility to ensure all materials arrive in the Office of Admission. It is up to you to request transcripts, test scores or other materials. Transcripts may take 2 to 3 weeks to arrive at the university; request your materials early! Some majors at AU are competitive and have additional requirements.
If you need to check on your admission status or the status of a transcript, call us at 864.231.2030 and ask to speak with the Transfer Coordinator. You can also email: admission@andersonuniversity.edu
What credits will transfer? Typically, 7-10 days after you are accepted, you will receive a transfer evaluation report via your personal AU email. This is a list of all courses that transfer to the university. Please read this report carefully! Here are some reasons why courses may or may not transfer: • • • •
The course work was not completed at a regionally accredited institution The grade earned was lower than a “C” The courses are developmental, remedial or vocational in nature Prior GPA does not transfer to AU
Anderson University reserves the right to determine whether any particular course meets the requirements and standards of the University for transfer. Although the course may transfer, it may not apply directly to a particular major or program.
Visiting Campus A campus visit is the best way to see if Anderson University is right for you. Plan your visit and discover all that AU has to offer. We look forward to showcasing our quality academic programs, modern campus facilities and active student life. A campus visit includes an overview of Anderson University, a campus tour led by a current AU student and an admission and financial aid session with the Transfer Coordinator. Transfer visits are offered every Tuesday at 1:15 pm and Friday at 9:15 am.
Additional tours and transfer visit events are scheduled throughout the year. Sign up for your visit experience at www.andersonuniversity.edu Meet with the Transfer Coordinator窶年eed to meet with the Transfer Coordinator? In order to ensure the best service possible, appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. Call 864.231.2030 or email: admission@andersonuniversity.edu
Your College Experience As a transfer student, you enrich AU’s campus with the diversity of your life experiences, and through leadership you bring to student organizations. It’s important for you to make connections and meet people at Anderson University. There are many ways to get involved on campus. If you want more out of your college experience than lectures and papers, you’ll find it at Anderson. • • • • • • •
Participate in intramurals and club sports Get a job on campus to keep your academic success a priority Meet people in your major through an academic club Complete an internship or get involved in research Develop leadership skills through a student organization Serve through our vibrant campus ministries & community service program Cheer on one of our NCAA Division II athletic teams
Paying for your Education Don’t let misconceptions about cost keep you from attaining the quality college education you deserve. Anderson is committed to helping qualified students achieve their educational goals. We encourage you to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine any assistance that may be available. You can complete the online application by visiting www.fafsa.org as early as January 1. Please be sure to include our school code (003418) on the FAFSA so we will receive your application. The priority date for applying is March 1, though it is never too late to apply. The office of Financial Aid can provide information and advice concerning federal and state loans, grants and part-time employment. We encourage you to call 864.231.2070 or email: finaid@andersonuniversity.edu with questions.
Scholarships and Grants Federal Aid • Pell Grant: Award varies (Maximum award is $5,550 per year). Available to students who meet financial need, based on FAFSA
Institutional Aid • Transfer Scholarship: $6,000 per year Available to transfer students with a minimum 3.0 college GPA •T ransfer Grant: $5,000 per year Available to transfer students with a college GPA below 3.0 •A U Phi Theta Kappa Honors: $1,000 per year; five awards per year Available to students who are U.S. citizens, have a minimum 3.5 GPA, and have earned 30 semester hours •O ut-of-State Grant: $3,000 per year Available to any out-of-state entering transfer student • Residential Grant: $1,500 per year Available to any transfer student living in campus housing • South Carolina School of the Arts and Athletic Scholarships: Amounts vary. Contact the department for more information
Did you know? 99 percent of AU transfer students receive financial aid, with an average award of $20,000.
Financial Aid for Residents of South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Scholarship: $6,700 freshmen year; $7,500 each following year Available to entering transfer students who have been selected as a Palmetto Fellow by the SC Commission on Higher Education. Students must earn 30 cumulative hours per academic year and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to renew award. • Life Scholarship: $5,000
Available to South Carolina residents who maintain a 3.0 college GPA and complete 30 credits or more per year • SC State Tuition Grant: Award varies (Maximum award is $2,900 per year). Available to students who meet financial need, based on FAFSA
Payment plan and fees are billed by semester for Fall and Spring terms. Twelve or more credit hours are considered full-time for undergraduates. You have the option of enrolling in an Anderson University payment plan each Fall and Spring term to spread out your tuition and fees, on-campus housing, dining and other charges billed to your student account into several small payments that best meets your needs.
Next Steps 1. After being admitted to Anderson University, you will receive an acceptance packet providing you with valuable information that will guide you through the registration process. This packet will contain your AU student ID number, as well as your new AU student email (the official method of communication) that you will need to complete the next steps. 2. View your Transfer Evaluation Report via your AU student email. Your Transfer Evaluation Report will show exactly which courses transferred to AU and the credits that you received for those courses. 3. Be sure to send updated transcripts of you completed courses after being admitted. This will ensure that you have the most up-to-date transfer credit evaluation possible when classes start. 4. Submit the Enrollment Confirmation Form and $250 deposit when you are ready to commit to attending the university. 5. Make a class schedule. Transfer students must contact the dean of their college to schedule an advising appointment. If you are unable to come to campus for an advising session your dean will make alternative arrangements when you call. 6. Apply for Financial Aid 7. Attend the Transfer New Student Orientation. Orientation is required for all new transfers. This is your time to meet other transfer students, meet with an advisor and receive general guidance to help you transition to Anderson University.
Did you know? AU ranks in the Top Tier (#20) of Best Regional Colleges in the South. — U.S. News & World Report
our undergraduate academic programs Grounded in a Christian perspective, Anderson offers more than 50 liberal arts and professional programs of study. Our vision is to be a premier place of learning that combines the best of the liberal arts and professional education in a distinctly Christian community. College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Arts Communication, with concentrations in • Digital Media • Public Relations English, with concentrations in • Creative Writing • Literature History Humanities and the Law (Pre-law) Psychology Spanish Bachelor of Science Biology Biochemistry Kinesiology, with concentrations in • Athletic Training • Exercise Science • Pre-Physical Therapy Mathematics, with a concentration in • Actuarial Science Engineering (dual degree with Clemson University) Psychology
College of Business Bachelor of Science Business, with concentrations in • Accounting • Computer Information Systems • Financial Economics • Human Resource Management • International Business • Management • Marketing College of Christian Studies Bachelor of Arts Christian Ministry, with concentrations in • Missions • Pastoral Ministry • Preaching • Youth Ministry Christian Theology, with a concentration in • Biblical Studies College of EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts Secondary English Education (9-12), with add-on certification in Theatre Secondary Social Studies Education (9-12)
College of EDUCATION (Cont.) Bachelor of Science Elementary Education, with concentrations in • Special Education Learning Disabilities (K-12) • Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education Special Education: Multi-Categorical Physical Education Secondary Mathematics Education (9-12) SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Bachelor of Arts Art, with concentrations in • Art Education (K-12) • Ceramics • Graphic Design • Painting/Drawing Music
Secondary English Education (9-12) with add-on certification in Theatre
Theatre, with concentrations in • Acting/Directing • Dance • Theatrical Design Bachelor of Fine Arts Musical Theatre Bachelor of Music, with concentrations in • Keyboard or Instrumental Performance • Vocal Performance • Worship Leadership Bachelor of Music Education, with concentrations in • Instrumental Music • Choral Music
School of Criminal Justice Bachelor of Arts Criminal Justice, with concentrations in • Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness • Law Enforcement School of Interior Design Bachelor of Arts Interior Design School of Nursing Bachelor of Science Nursing
graduate programs College of Business Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
The AU Mobile Learning Initiative Anderson is leading the
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of mobile technology in
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is the culmination of a the power of the iPad as a platform for a new kind of learning using interactivity between professors and students and bringing the pages of a textbook to life in an unprecedented fashion. AU is the first university in South Carolina and
minors in Accounting Art Art History Business Chemistry Christian Studies Computer Information Systems Communication Studies English French History Humanities And The Law Kinesiology Marketing Mathematics Medical Physics Music Music Composition Psychology Public Relations Sociology Spanish Theatre Worship Leadership Writing Youth Ministry
one of the first in the nation where all incoming freshmen received the latest iPad which will be used in specially designed courses.
• Anderson University - a four-year comprehensive Christian university offering bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and online programs - welcomes more than 3,000 students from 31 states, 15 foreign countries and a wide range of denominational backgrounds. Approximately 72% of students live on campus.
• Eighty-two percent of faculty hold the highest degree in their field
- U.S. News & World Report
• The #2 Regional College in the South for “Excellence In Teaching”
• “A Best Christian College”
• Top Tier Regional (#20) University in the South (U.S. News & World Report)
• One of “49 Up and Coming Universities to Watch” in the nation (U.S. News & World Report)
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