Elmhurst College Transfer Guide

TRANSFER GUIDE

Welcome

to Elmhurst College!

As a transfer student, your goals and expectations are diΩerent from those you had as a freshman. You’re more experienced now, ready to move toward the finish line of your college experience. At Elmhurst, you’ll find a new world of opportunity: programs that suit your specific needs, people with your best interests at heart, and a college with a growing reputation for excellence.

For instance, U.S. News & World Report ranks Elmhurst in the top 10 regional universities in the Midwest—and among the 10 best values in the region, too. The Princeton Review also lists Elmhurst among the best in the Midwest, citing our “great financial aid” and “endless opportunities.” Money magazine lists Elmhurst in the top 4 percent of Best Colleges for Your Money, and Forbes magazine’s rankings, which measure alumni success, put us among the top 15 in Illinois.

On our campus, you’ll become part of an open, welcoming community that includes students from every ethnic, racial, and religious background and from many states and countries. You won’t feel like a newcomer for long. And you’ll get to know plenty of transfer students with experiences a lot like yours. One in three of our students come to us from another college or university. We understand your particular concerns and needs, and we’re deeply committed to your success.

Our admission counselors are determined to get to know you as an individual, and to make the transfer process smooth sailing. We encourage you to schedule an appointment with a counselor to ask questions, evaluate your transcripts, and develop a clear road map toward your Elmhurst degree. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Why Elmhurst?

• We oΩer more than 60 academic majors.

• The average class size is 17 with a 14:1 student: faculty ratio.

• Many scholarship opportunities for transfer students are available.

• 100% of our full-time students receive some form of financial aid.

• There are more than 100 student organizations and Division III athletics.

• We are located 16 miles west of downtown Chicago with easy access via the metra train.

• A full range of study abroad and internship possibilities exist for you at Elmhurst College.

• More than 93% of our graduates find jobs or enter a graduate or professional school within a year of graduation.

The Academic Essentials Policies for Transferring Academic Credit • Our general policy is to grant credit for any course from another college or university for which Elmhurst College oΩers an equivalent course, or for any course that is basic to a liberal arts curriculum. You must earn a grade of D or better to earn credit.

• Coursework is evaluated on a course-by-course basis.

• We also accept Advanced Placement, Military, and College Level Exam Program credits.

• If you are entering Elmhurst from a community college, you may transfer the equivalent of 70 semester hours or 105 quarter hours. You’ll complete at least 58 semester hours at Elmhurst. If you are entering Elmhurst from a four-year institution, you may transfer 96 semester hours. You will complete at least 32 semester hours at Elmhurst.

• I f you have completed an A.A. or A.S. degree at a participating, accredited Illinois institution, you may use the coursework to fulfill most Integrated Curriculum requirements for Elmhurst. For more information, please contact the O≈ce of Admission.

• You will be required to complete at least half of your major courses at Elmhurst.

Graduation Requirements • To graduate from Elmhurst, you must complete a total of 128 semester hours. These credits can be a combination of transfer credits and Elmhurst credits, and a combination of Integrated Curriculum (general education), major and elective courses.

• Of the 128 semester hours, at least 40 hours must be at the 300/400 level.

These cannot be completed at a community college.

Questions?

For more information on transfer credit policies, please refer to the catalog or contact the O≈ce of Admission at (630) 617-3400.

Major Criminal Justice Clubs/Organizations Residence Hall Adviser, West Hall Council, NAACP Transferred From University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Internships Office of Conferences & Guest Services, Elmhurst College Elmhurst Experience Being at Elmhurst has encouraged me to get involved and do a lot of different things. I even started a new organization on campus—a chapter of the NAACP. I never would have done that in the past, and that experience has given me courage to do more new things. Elmhurst College has prepared me for my future; it’s definitely gotten me ready for anything.

PHILLIP LEE

JORDAN MACRI Major/Minor Psychology/Chemistry Transferred From Harper College Elmhurst Experience I chose Elmhurst because the classes are small, and the professors are great about making time to meet with students. Also, I had a wonderful advisor who did everything in her power to find the information that I needed to make a successful transfer. The advising staff and the professors here genuinely enjoy working with students and work hard to help students be successful.

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Transfer Admission Our admission process is quick and simple. You can apply online at www.elmhurst.edu, or fill out a paper application and mail it to us.

Admission Requirements •T o be eligible for transfer admission to Elmhurst, you must be in good academic standing at your current institution.

• Elmhurst gives preference to students with cumulative grade-point averages of 2.50 and above. Serious consideration is also given to applicants with grade-point averages between 2.00 and 2.49. These averages are based on a 4.00 scale.

• If you have fewer than 30 semester hours of transferable coursework, please note that your high school records will also be considered in the admission decision.

To apply for transfer admission, please submit: • A completed application form • An o≈cial transcript from each college or university you’ve attended • A high school transcript (or the results of the GED test) • Your scores on the ACT or SAT If you’ve completed 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of college credit or have been out of high school for more than three years, you don’t have to submit test scores. While test scores may not be required, certain scores may meet proficiencies.

If you are a citizen of a country other than the United States, please submit the results of either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery in addition to the materials listed above. For more details on international admission, please visit www.elmhurst.edu/admission.

Finally, an essay, letters of recommendation, and campus visit are recommended but not required.

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WILL MY COURSES TRANSFER? Follow these 3 easy steps...

1) Go to: www.elmhurst.edu and click on Admission 2) Now, click on the link: Transfer Student 3) Next, click on the link: Will My Courses Transfer?

Finally, choose your school to see which courses will transfer.

Good luck and remember to call (630) 617-3400 if you have any questions or concerns.

Financial Aid and Scholarships To Apply for Financial Aid You’ll need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Tips on Financial Aid •S tart the process early. With an early start, you’ll have time to spare if you make a mistake or need help along the way.

• Never exclude yourself from consideration for financial aid. You won’t know for certain if you qualify unless you apply.

• Read the FAFSA instructions carefully. Even if you don’t know about a particular rule, its provisions will apply to you.

• Take the process one step at a time. We know you’re eager to get your college finances in order, and you may try to do everything at once.

Just relax and take each step in order.

• Keep copies of the materials you file.

Academic Scholarships for Transfer Students We offer entering transfer students valuable scholarships that may be renewed each year of their studies at Elmhurst. These scholarships are awarded based on a cumulative GPA from all college-level coursework at the time of application.

Transfer Excellence Scholarship: up to $16,000

Transfer Heritage Scholarship: up to $8,000

What we look for: • Cumulative 3.50 transfer grade-point average on a 4.00 scale at the time of application To renew your scholarship: • Maintain a 3.00 Elmhurst College grade-point average and full-time enrollment

What we look for: • Demonstrated abilities in college level courses To renew your scholarship: •M aintain good academic standing at Elmhurst College and full-time enrollment

Transfer Achievement Scholarship: up to $12,000 What we look for: • Cumulative 3.00 transfer grade-point average on a 4.00 scale at the time of application To renew your scholarship: • Maintain a 2.75 Elmhurst College grade-point average and full-time enrollment

Transfer Recognition Scholarship: up to $10,000 What we look for: • Cumulative 2.50 transfer grade-point average on a 4.00 scale at the time of application To renew your scholarship: • Maintain a 2.00 Elmhurst College grade-point average and full-time enrollment

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship: $2,000-4,000 (can be added to other scholarships offered by Elmhurst) What we look for: • Membership in Phi Theta Kappa •C umulative 3.50 transfer grade-point average on a 4.00 scale. Award amount based on exact cumulative gpa at the time of application.

To be considered: • I dentify your PTK membership on your application for admission To renew your scholarship: •M aintain 3.00 Elmhurst College grade-point average and full-time enrollment

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Current transfer students with scholarships

Other Scholarships American Dream Grant: $2,000 (can be added to other scholarships offered by Elmhurst) Who’s eligible: • Students who indicate on the application for admission that they are first generation college students (neither parent or guardian have earned a bachelor’s degree) To be considered: • Apply for admission and indicate status as first generation student on college application.

To renew your scholarship: • Maintain a 2.00 Elmhurst College grade point average and full-time enrollment

United Church of Christ Scholarship: $2,000 (can be added to other scholarships offered by Elmhurst) Who’s eligible: • Students who belong to congregations of the United Church of Christ To be considered: • Apply for admission and ask your pastor to submit a letter confirming your current membership in a United Church of Christ congregation to the Director of Student Financial Services To renew your scholarship: • Maintain good academic standing at Elmhurst College and full-time enrollment

Music Scholarships: up to $18,000 Who’s eligible: • Transfer students planning to major in music, music education, music business, music theory and composition, or jazz studies

Awarded based on: • Academic credentials • Audition To be considered: • Apply for admission and schedule an audition prior to June 1 by c ontacting:

Gayle Bisesi

Director of Music Admission

(630) 617-3524 music.admission@elmhurst.edu To renew your scholarship: • Maintain Elmhurst College GPA associated with your awarded academic scholarship and full-time enrollment

Post-Baccalaureate Recognition Scholarship: $10,000 Who’s eligible: • Students attending Elmhurst College full time to earn an additional bachelor’s degree To be considered: • Apply for admission and provide official transcripts showing a conferred baccalaureate degree To renew your scholarship: • Maintain good academic standing at Elmhurst College and full-time enrollment

Out-of-State Grant : up to $2,000 (can be added to other scholarships offered

by Elmhurst) Who’s eligible: Students who have a permanent home address outside of the State of Illinois.

To be considered: Apply for admission and list permanent home address.

To renew your scholarship: Maintain good academic standing at Elmhurst College and full-time enrollment

Legacy Scholarship: $2,000 (may be added to other scholarships offered by Elmhurst) Who’s eligible: •S tudents with directly related family members (father, mother, brother, sister, grandfather, grandmother) who have graduated from or are enrolled full-time at Elmhurst To be considered: • Identify your legacy relative on your application for admission

Art and Theatre Talent Scholarships: up to $2,000 (can be added to other scholarships offered by Elmhurst) Who’s eligible: • Students who demonstrate exceptional talent in art or theatre • Art Talent Scholarships are limited to Art majors only To be considered: • Apply for admission and contact the appropriate director for audition or portfolio submission details Theatre Janice Pohl Director of the College Theatre (630) 617-3008 janicep@elmhurst.edu To renew your scholarship: •M aintain good academic standing and fulltime enrollment Art Mary Lou Stewart Chair and Professor (630) 617-3553 marylous@elmhurst.edu

Major/Minor Computer Science/Information Systems

JOE AMADEO

Clubs/Organizations The Leader, Game Developers Club, WRSE Transferred From DePaul University Elmhurst Experience Elmhurst makes it easy to let go and try new things. I never worked for a newspaper before, but I ended up writing articles and editing videos for Elmhurst’s newspaper, The Leader.

Being able to use my skills to make an impact on campus is pretty cool. And I appreciate the opportunity to challenge myself to try something new and see my name in print.

EMMI ZULUAGA

Major Psychology Transferred From Chamberlain College of Nursing Clubs/Organizations Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Gamma Mu Elmhurst Experience I fell in love with Elmhurst the minute I stepped on campus.

Even though I didn’t know anybody here, I felt welcomed and everyone I saw gave me a smile. There’s a real sense of community here, and that extends to the professors too.

They pay attention to each student and put all of their efforts into teaching. Since transferring to Elmhurst my grades have gone up every semester, and that shows me that I finally found a school that I can call home.

Frequently Asked Questions Is Elmhurst a “transfer-friendly” college?

Absolutely! About one in three of our students comes to us with experience at another college or university, and more than 500 transfer students join the Elmhurst College community each year. We even oΩer a special orientation just for transfers.

Can I visit the campus and sit in on a class?

Yes, we welcome your visit to campus, whether you want to join us for a special transfer student event or arrange your own visit day. Please visit us online at www.elmhurst.edu/visit for details.

Can I get an unofficial transfer credit evaluation without applying?

Yes! Send transcripts as an attachment to transcripts4ec@elmhurst.edu. Be sure to include your name, address, phone number, major and school you are currently attending in your email.

Do any majors have GPA requirements for admission?

Yes. Here’s a rundown: • Nursing majors must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA, with a 2.75 GPA in science courses.

• Education majors need at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA. Some programs require a 3.0 GPA. • Majors in communication sciences and disorders (speech-language pathology) need a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA. How will I know if my courses will transfer?

Along with your admission packet, you will receive a Transfer Credit Evaluation showing all Elmhurst College Integrated Curriculum courses fulfilled, the total number of transferable credits, and any courses that did not transfer. Within a few weeks after admission, you’ll receive a major evaluation detailing all courses approved by the department for fulfillment of major requirements.

How do I learn about specific department requirements?

Please visit www.elmhurst.edu/academics and click on Departments and Programs.

When do I register for classes?

If you’re starting at Elmhurst in the Fall Term, you’ll meet with an advisor and register during the summer. If you’re starting in Spring Term, you’ll meet with an advisor and register in January. Watch the mail for more information

on advising dates once you’ve received your acceptance letter. Keep your eye out for some early bird registration dates.

Does my grade-point average at Elmhurst include prior coursework?

You will have two grade-point averages: one for Elmhurst only, and one that reflects all of your college-level work. The combined GPA is used to determine your eligibility for graduation honors.

Do I need an associate’s degree before I can transfer to Elmhurst?

No, you don’t need an associate’s degree, and you don’t need to have a certain number of credits completed. If you transfer to Elmhurst with fewer than 30 hours, however, we’ll look at your high school records in addition to your college-level work in making an admission decision.

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Where do I go for more information?

Contact any of the o≈ces below.

We’d be happy to answer your questions and tell you more about Elmhurst College!

Office of Admission (630) 617-3400 admit@elmhurst.edu Office of Advising (630) 617-3450 new2ec@elmhurst.edu Athletics (630) 617-3140 athletic@elmhurst.edu Russell G. Weigand Center for Professional Excellence (630) 617-3460 cpe@elmhurst.edu Student Financial Services (630) 617-3015 sfs@elmhurst.edu Records & Registration (630) 617-3200 regrec@elmhurst.edu Residence Life (630) 617-3150 reslifenewstudents@elmhurst.edu

Elmhurst College: The Lists Majors • Accounting • Actuarial Science • Art • Art Business • Art Education • Biology • Business Administration • Chemistry and Biochemistry • Communication Sciences and Disorders (SpeechLanguage Pathology) • Communication Studies • Computer Game & Entertainment Technology • Computer Science • Criminal Justice • Educating Young Children (Early Childhood Education) • Economics • Elementary Education • English • Exercise Science • Finance

• French •G eographic Information Systems • Geography • German • Graphic Design • History • Information Systems • Intercultural Studies • Interdepartmental • Interdisciplinary Communication Studies • International Business • Jazz Studies •L ogistics & Supply Chain Management • Management • Marketing • Mathematics • Multi-Language • Music • Music Business • Music Education • Music Performance • Musical Theatre •M usic Theory and Composition

• Nursing • Organizational Communication • Philosophy • Physical Education • Physics • Political Science • Psychology • Religion and Service • Religious Studies • Secondary Education • Sociology • Spanish • Special Education • Sport Management • Theatre • Theatre Arts Education •T heological Studies & Christian Ministry • Urban Studies Preprofessional Programs • Chiropractic • Dentistry • Engineering • Law

• Library Science • Medicine • Occupational Therapy • Optometry • Pharmacy • Physical Therapy • Physician Assistant • Podiatry • Seminary • Speech-Language Pathology • Veterinary Medicine Master’s Programs • Applied Geospatial Sciences • Business Administration • Communication Sciences and Disorders • Computer Information Systems • Data Science • Early Childhood Special Education • Industrial/Organizational Psychology • Market Research

• Nursing • Nursing Master’s Entry • Occupational Therapy • Professional Accountancy • Project Management • Public Health • Supply Chain Management • Teacher Leadership Russell G. Weigand Center for Professional Excellence • Honors Program • Internships • Mentorships/ Shadowing • International Study • Service-Learning • Intercultural Education • Career Exploration Center for the Health Professions • Advising • Practical Experience • Research Opportunities • International Experience • Team Building

Niebuhr Center • Innovative Courses • Internships • Ministry Team • International Experience • Discussions of Faith at Work Selected Sites of Internships • Abbott Laboratories • ABC-TV • Allstate • Argonne National Laboratory • AT&T • Brookfield Zoo • Fermi National Laboratory • Fifth Third Bank • IBM • John G. Shedd Aquarium • Marriott • Merrill Lynch • Minolta • Motorola • Nabisco • Nalco Chemical Company

• Ronald McDonald House •R ush University Medical Center • The Mix 101.9 FM • United Airlines •W hite Sox Training

Elmhurst College: The Lists Selected Student Organizations • American Chemical Society • American Marketing Association • Black Student Union • Campus Crusade for Christ • Cheer Team • College Republicans • Environmentally Green Students • Geographical Society • Human Resource Association • H.A.B.L.A.M.O.S. • Hall Councils • Intercultural Society • International Club • Math/Computer Science Club • Mock Trial Team • Model U.N. • Panhellenic Council • PomPon Squad

• PAWS •P sychology Club •Q SA: Queer Straight Alliance •S ociety of Physics Students •S piritual Life Council •S tudent Government Association •S tudent Nurses Association •U nion Board •U nited Church of Christ Fellowship Arts and Media Organizations •A rt Club •C hamber Singers •C oncert Choir •E lmhurst College and Community Band • Elmhurst College Theatre •T he Elms (yearbook) • J azz Band • J azzy Jays

•T he Leader (newspaper) •M iddleWestern Voice (literary magazine) •M usic Educators National Conference (MENC) •P ercussion Ensemble •V ocal Jazz Ensemble •W omen’s Chorus • ­­WRSE-FM Intercollegiate Sports (Men’s) • Baseball • Basketball •C ross Country • Football • Golf • Lacrosse • Soccer • Tennis •T rack and Field • Wrestling

Intercollegiate Sports (Women’s) • Basketball • Bowling­­ •C ross Country • Golf • Lacrosse • Soccer • Softball • Tennis •T rack and Field • Volleyball

The Elmhurst College Campus

Office of Admission 190 Prospect Avenue Elmhurst Illinois 60126 (630) 617-3400 (800) 697-1871 admit@elmhurst.edu www.elmhurst.edu

DATES TO REMEMBER

For Fall Term Admission Preferred application deadline: July 1 Deposit date: May 1 (or two weeks following date of admission) For Spring Term Admission Preferred application deadline: January 15 Deposit date: December 1 (or two weeks following date of admission)

Transfer Talk and Tour Weeks Visit with an admission counselor and have your transcripts evaluated. Please visit www.elmhurst.edu/visit for details.