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An education that will take you wherever you want to go The ESyou experience is for people who are going places. Designed to get you ready for anything, it’s a challenging academic experience focused on your talents and aspirations. Majors you won’t easily find elsewhere. It’s a chance to make your mark with your own unique contributions to university life. It’s an experience designed to expand your horizons and prepare you not only for a fulfilling career, but for life.

ESyou is the best of big and small.

You’ll get personal attention and smallschool feel with exceptional “big university” resources and facilities.

The ESyou experience is definitely not a spectator sport. It’s a place to release your Warrior spirit and be passionately involved as a leader in the causes, clubs, organizations and athletics that help you reach your full potential. It’s a place to be an individual—while being a key part of a dynamic and diverse international community that learns from each other.

Get ready to go places!

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destination:ESU East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU), a comprehensive university in northeastern Pennsylvania offering 56 undergraduate and 24 graduate degree programs, is one of the 14 institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

Nestled in the Pocono Mountains, ESU is only 90 minutes from New York City and two hours from Philadelphia. Unparalleled natural beauty, historic sites, outdoor recreational opportunities and downtown Stroudsburg serve as the backdrop of our beautiful campus.

Visit us and catch the Warrior spirit!

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discover academics Shape Your Future at ESU Our dedicated faculty, challenging curriculum, and academic focus on personalized attention combined with real-world experience will bring out the best in you.

ESU offers 56 undergraduate and 24 graduate degree programs.

Committed to teaching, our outstanding faculty bring deep scholarship and broad experience in their disciplines along with knowledge of the latest and emerging technologies. More than 90 percent of permanent faculty hold the highest degrees in their disciplines.

At ESU, you are encouraged to complete at least one internship, study abroad experience, field study or community service project to gain the hands-on experience necessary for an edge in today’s competitive workplace.

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You will find unparalleled academic facilities and resources, including the state-of-the-art 130,600-squarefoot Hoeffner Science and Technology Center which houses a planetarium, observatory and wildlife museum.

You can study abroad in China, Germany and Spain, or choose one of hundreds of universities across the world.

You will find exceptional academic resources, including Kemp Library with a collection of some 361,410 books, 106,214 periodicals, subscriptions and licenses to more than 28,600 print and electronic periodicals, and access to 70 online text and bibliographic databases. The library also holds over 91,600 government documents, more than 1.4 million microform items and provides access to government documents available online.

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Brendan Wall, a 2011 graduate who earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education and health and is working on his master’s in exercise science, was hired by the U.S. Men’s Alpine Ski Team as the strength and conditioning coach for its C and D divisions.

Wall helped train 12 young, elite skiers with Olympic aspirations at the team’s Copper Speed Center at Copper Mountain, Colo. From there, Wall traveled with the skiers on the NorAm and Europa Cup circuits to Switzerland, Austria, France, Vermont, Canada and Slovakia for the International Ski Federation’s Junior World Championships.

For Wall’s full story, visit esu.edu/brendan_wall.

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Whatever your goals, ESyou will help get you there Whatever you are interested in, at ESU you will find programs that challenge you and foster critical thinking and a broad understanding of the world.

Perhaps you want to study communications, Chinese or computer science. Whether you want to learn medical technology or marine science, study psychology or social work, there is an ESU program for you.

The concentration in Fine Art allows students to create their own individualized program in studio art by taking courses in a wide variety of artistic disciplines.

Want to perform? The Fine and Performing Arts Center has two theaters, a gallery, concert hall, rehearsal areas, art studios and classrooms.

Is science your field? The state-of-the-art Science and Technology Center, named for the late ESU alumnus Warren Hoeffner ’55 and his wife, Sandra, offers a theater style planetarium, a rooftop observatory, smart classrooms, 17 teaching laboratories, nine research laboratories, and an auditorium. The Hoeffner Center is also the home of the Schisler Museum of Wildlife and Natural History, an extensive collection of taxidermy game animals collected and donated by Arthur and Fannie Schisler, class of 1962.

If you want to make your mark in education or human services, ESU offers several teaching, supervisory and administrative certification programs.

Find your place in the health sciences. Today, top-notch healthcare professionals are in high demand, especially in emerging fields such as public health and gerontology.

If you want to work with video, television or graphics, check out the Digital Media Technologies program. Or maybe you want to major in English and write for the Stroud Courier, the voice for all students.

Hands-on. Feet wet. Students in the marine science program may take advantage of our partnership with the Chincoteague Bay Field Station in Wallops Island, Virginia, for outstanding multi-disciplinary, educational and research opportunities that celebrate the rich, natural, cultural, economic and technological resources of the mid-Atlantic Coastal region through field-based and hands-on learning.

The Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA)—one of only 51 accredited schools in the U.S. and across the world.

Students graduating from Recreation Services Management are immediately eligible to sit for the examination to become a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP).

The Army ROTC program offers exceptional Leadership Development Training that will serve its students in every aspect of their careers, both in the military and civilian positions.

Do you have the entrepreneurial spirit? If a career as a leader in business or management or as an entrepreneur is for you, ESU has distinctive majors and opportunities.

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Zac Cappella’s schedule is booked to the max.

Somehow he maintains a 4.0 GPA as a dual major who has multiple jobs, is in the band, is a note-taker for disability services, serves as treasurer of the computer science organization and is an Orientation Leader.

Zac can’t measure the impact his experiences, particularly in the classroom, have had on him.

“It’s overwhelming sometimes, but when I think of how much I’m going to learn, I can’t wait to learn more,” he said.

“I feel connected to this school. It’s incredible how ESU makes students feel like family. President Welsh knows me on a first-name basis, and my professors are always available to talk about anything. I feel like I matter here.

That’s the one thing that has meant the most to me.”

For Cappella’s full story, visit esu.edu/zac_cappella.

going places in business Embracing Innovation and the Entrepreneurial Spirit ESU’s Innovation Center is home to the Entrepreneurial Leadership Center (ELC), the award-winning Business Accelerator program, an Infectious Disease Diagnostic Laboratory and high-tech computer training labs for workforce training.

ESU fosters entrepreneurship! The ELC gives future entrepreneurs an edge in the competitive workplace by being a bridge between your innovative ideas and building an actual business. The “Entrepreneurship Across the Colleges” initiative encourages exploration of new businesses in all different fields.

World-renowned speakers offer knowledge and counsel.

Business Plan Boot Camps range from day-long simulations to extended camps where students take business ideas and develop venture profiles and business plans.

The Business Accelerator supports business start-ups, encourages innovation and enhances the economic vitality of the region by being a “temporary home” offering resources and assistance to early stage companies during their critical development periods.

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majors & concentrations Art and Design

Business Management

Design

Accounting

Fine Art

Finance

Art History

Management

Athletic Training Professional Practice Pre-Prof. Practice Rehab Services

Marketing Entrepreneurship Chemical Biotechnology Pharmacy

Criminal Justice Digital Media Technologies Graphics & Web Design Interactive Media General (Digital Media) Photography Video & Television

General

Early Childhood Education (PreK-4)

Biology

Chemistry

Early Childhood PreK-4 Certification

General Biology

Secondary Education

Integrative Organismal Biology

General

Early Childhood Professional Non-Certification

Communication Studies

Earth and Space Science

Broadcasting

General

Media Studies

Secondary Education

Public Communication and Advocacy

Economics

Biochemistry

Integrative Animal Behavior Laboratory Medicine Podiatric Medicine Transfer Pre-Medicine

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Pre-Physical Therapy

Pre-Physician Assistant

Public Relations

Secondary Education

Computer Science

Biotechnology

Computer Security

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English Literature Professional & Media Writing

Writing Secondary Education Secondary Education/SPED Environmental Studies

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When his place of employment announced that job cuts were coming, Kyle Kostic decided to return to college after a long hiatus. He became the first student to graduate with a psychology degree from ESU’s Extended Learning Program.

After posting a 2.6 GPA in his first stint at ESU, he earned a 4.0 in his first semester back and finished with all A’s and two B-pluses.

“As an older student, I’m appreciative of the opportunity to be taught by these great people.

It’s been awesome,” Kyle said. “I love getting work to do because it’s a chance to learn. When I was a kid, it was work. Now, my education is something I’ve really embraced.”

For Kostic’s full story, visit esu.edu/kyle_kostic.

Exercise Science Exercise Physiology Sport & Exercise Conditioning Pre-Prof. Therapeutic Sciences

Medical Technology

Sociology

Fine Arts: Art

Middle Level Education

Spanish

Art History

English Language Arts

General

Studio Art

Math

Secondary Education

General Science General

Science Social Studies

Special Education/ Early Childhood

Secondary Education

Nursing

Health Education

Philosophy

School Health Community Health

Physical Education Teacher Education

Math

History

Physics

Social Studies

American & World

General

Latin America & Latino

Speech-Language Pathology

Secondary Education

Public History

Engineering Transfer

Sport Management

Secondary Education Social Studies

Professional

Theatre

Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management

Earth & Space

Acting for Theatre, Television & Film

Integrated Art and Design

Political Science

Musical Theatre

Studio Art

Public Administration

Directing

Design

Pre-Law

Undeclared

Art History

Int’l Relations & Comparative Gov’t

Interdisciplinary Studies Marine Science Mathematics Applied Mathematics: Biology

Industrial Physics

Design/Technical Theatre

Applied Counseling Research

Applied Mathematics: Computer Science

Health Services Admin.

Secondary Education

Science

Psychology

Public Health

Applied Mathematics: Physics

English Language Arts

American Gov’t & Politics

Applied Mathematics: Chemistry

Applied Mathematics: Finance

Special Education and Middle Level Education

Community Health Recreation Services Management

Secondary & Special Education

Rehabilitative & Human Services

Media Paraprofessional (AAS)

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destination: a second home

Many Options for Living College residence halls are much more than just a place to sleep.

They are where you live, learn and build lifelong relationships. Since learning extends beyond the classroom, campus residence halls are also hubs for academic and student life, supporting students’ growth, building community and helping students learn to live with different kinds of people.

ESU has 18 residence halls, suites and apartments. While many students enjoy the traditional dorm room, others are interested in the popular two- and four-person suites with either single or double rooms.

Special interest housing is designed for students with specific interests to find common ground, for example, honors students and those with certain academic majors. University Ridge is a student apartment complex with full kitchens and single rooms. For more information about University Ridge, visit esuridge.com.

For more information about ESU’s housing options, visit esu.edu/reslife.

Suite-Style Living Options

A: Double Suite (1BR)

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B: Single Suite (2BR)

C: Double Suite w/ Living Rm (2BR)

C: Double Suite w/ Living Rm (2BR)

D: Single Suite w/ Living Rm (4BR)

D: Single Suite w/ Living Rm (4BR)

E: Single Suite w/ Living Rm (2BR)

Fitness, Food and Fun Our 58,000-square-foot stateof-the-art Mattioli Recreation Center serves more than 1,500 students daily with sports leagues, fitness classes and extensive facilities including a fitness arcade, elevated track and a four-court arena. Or if you reside in Hawthorn Suites, you can work out in Rec B, right in your own building!

ESU is one of the premier outdoor athletics venues in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) with recent major upgrades to Eiler-Martin Stadium, including field turf, lights for night football and soccer games, and a newly redesigned and resurfaced running track.

The Koehler Fieldhouse and Natatorium serves as the primary physical education and intercollegiate athletics facility.

The University Center includes a commuter lounge, convenience store, computer lab, the University Store, and a food court. Or dine in Dansbury Commons, the 1,000-seat dining hall offering delicious selections for every taste.

The McGarry Communication Center houses two television studios and is the distribution center for campus cable television and communitywide ESU television telecasts. Our award-winning student radio station, WESS 90.3 FM, also is located in the center.

There is an open access computer lab in every residence hall and 23 computer laboratories across campus.

Enterprise Car Share offers anytime, low-cost rentals to students who need temporary transportation. Visit EnterpriseCarShare.com/esu for details.

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expand your horizons A Vibrant Campus Life Opportunities abound at ESU for you to gain leadership skills and experience, make lifelong friends and have a real impact on university life.

• 120 student-run organizations including Student Senate, a literary magazine and newspaper, and various special interest, sports and recreation clubs • 31 career-oriented/academic clubs • 20 honor societies • Many musical organizations • 12 Greek organizations ESU has two television studios. The student-run radio station, WESS 90.3 FM, won the 2014 mtvU Woodie Award for best college radio station in the nation!

An active Multicultural Affairs program offers events and chances to discover more about your world—and yourself.

Skiing, hiking and waterfalls, are all not just close to campus, but part of campus itself! Stony Acres, ESU’s

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119-acre wildlife sanctuary and recreation facility in Marshalls Creek, Pa., is open year round for ESU students, staff and faculty. Whether you want to camp, picnic, hike, fish, take on the Challenge Course, conduct water studies or just play Frisbee, Stony Acres provides free equipment for backpacking, skiing, ice skating and more.

When Jeremy Soto, a dual major in art + design and biology, was invited by the chair of the art + design department to paint a mural on a 43-foot long tractor trailer that sits behind the VFW in Tobyhanna, Pa., he jumped at the chance to put his creative side to work.

“I am proud that I took on the task,” Soto said, “and that I stuck with it because there were a few times when I said to myself, ‘I am done with this. I don’t want to do this anymore,’ especially when the paint would pour down and wash away.”

Soto hopes to one day have his own business in which he incorporates his passion for art, while also using his biology degree to assist companies with sustainable and efficient electricity management.

For Soto’s full story, visit esu.edu/jeremy_soto.

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Student Senate encourages students to take charge of their college experience and “RUN ESU.”

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ESU’s men’s basketball has earned a spot among the top teams in the PSAC, Atlantic Region and NCAA Division II with its skill, toughness and teamwork.

The team has won two PSAC championships in the last three years, advanced to the NCAA Tournament in four of the last five years, and had a historic 2014 season which finished with a No. 2 national ranking and spot in the “Sweet 16.”

Multiple all-league players led by Head Coach Jeff Wilson have turned their experience into something the entire community can be proud of.

For more on the Warriors, visit esuwarriors. com/MBB.

capture the warrior spirit Exceptional Athletics 8 Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field, Wrestling 12 Women’s Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field, Volleyball Competitors … ESU student-athletes participate in 20 varsity sports in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC), one of the premier athletic conferences in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Scholars … ESU student-athletes annually rank among the PSAC leaders in major regional and national academic awards. In the 2013-2014 academic year, the Warriors had five student-athletes named to Academic All-America teams and eight named to Academic All-District teams.

Champions … 10 of the Warriors’ 20 varsity sports have won PSAC championships, and ESU regularly advances teams and individual athletes to NCAA postseason competition. ESU has gained national recognition for its men’s basketball, baseball, football, field hockey, track & field and wrestling programs.

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seeking adventure?

Experience the Pocono Mountains For more than a century, the Pocono Mountains have been a vacation destination for millions looking for the best of Pennsylvania’s great outdoors. Covering 2,400 square miles in northeastern Pennsylvania, the Pocono region is known for rolling mountain terrain, breathtaking waterfalls, thriving woodlands, winding rivers and clean air.

Situated on a hill facing Prospect Street in the community of East Stroudsburg, our 256-acre campus has large grassy expanses shaded by towering trees. Our location is ideal for both historic and scientific research as well as recreation.

Students take advantage of the many scenic, historic and recreational sites. Nearby attractions include the Pocono ski areas, the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Pocono Raceway’s NASCAR races, and Bushkill Falls, the “Niagara of Pennsylvania,” with eight scenic waterfalls.

The area offers outstanding restaurants, high quality entertainment, theater, casinos, festivals, museums and crafts, along with excellent shopping. In addition, the many resorts and restaurants offer opportunities for employment.

ESU is located two hours from Philadelphia and 90 minutes from New York City. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area is only about an hour away, and the Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton area is less than an hour from the university.

The university, located about one-quarter mile from the East Stroudsburg exit off Interstate 80, is within easy reach of major highway systems and commercial air services.

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Three days each week, communication studies major Taylor Brittain spent nearly 2½ hours commuting into New York City. When she finally arrived at Chelsea Studios where she was an intern for the Rachael Ray Show, she was braced for a day filled with anything and everything.

The fast-paced environment required confidence, promptness, accuracy and strong communication skills, all components that were emphasized at ESU. “I have learned a lot at ESU and decided I would from the beginning,” she said. “There are so many things on campus to get involved in and taking advantage of these opportunities will help in the real world.”

For full story, visit esu.edu/taylor_brittain.

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charting a course An Affordable Education At ESU, we pride ourselves on making a great education truly affordable.

Seventy-five percent of our students receive some type of financial aid, and our goal is to make obtaining your education stress-free and financially reachable.

Aid includes grants, loans and scholarships. Many scholarships are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic achievement. Eligibility for most student financial aid programs (other than unsubsidized loans) is based on financial need rather than academic accomplishment. Financial need is the difference between the estimated cost of attendance and the ability of the family to contribute to those educational costs.

ESU’s priority deadline for submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is February 14 for freshmen and March 15 for transfer students.

To qualify for both need- and merit-based financial aid, you must submit your FAFSA at fafsa.gov. The earliest you may submit the FAFSA is January 1, 2016. ESU’s school code is 003320.

Annual Cost of Attendance PA Resident

Non-Resident

Tuition

$ 7,060

$17,650

Mandatory Fees

$ 2,624

$ 2,852

Room and Board*

$ 8,126

$ 8,126

Total**

$17,810

$28,628

Mandatory fees include technology fee, academic record fee, transportation fee and general fees. * Room and board are based on a traditional double residence hall room and the 19-meal plan.

Costs are subject to increase if more expensive housing options are chosen (e.g., suite-style living). For a complete list of housing rates, please visit esu.edu/housingfees. **Estimated costs for books are not included.

For information about financial aid and your personal options, talk to one of our financial aid counselors in the student enrollment center or visit esu.edu/financialaid.

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Award for Competitive Excellence (ACE Scholarship) The ACE Scholarship rewards students for their previous academic accomplishments and provides ongoing recognition of their continued academic success and progression toward their college degrees.

A renewable four-year award for undergraduates, the ACE Scholarship is provided in the form of a grant applicable only to tuition. The four-year value of the ACE Scholarship is currently $28,240. For the 2015-2016 academic year, the value of the ACE Scholarship is $7,060, which amounts to $3,530 per semester.

Students who meet all of the requirements determined by the Office of Admission (below) will automatically be offered the ACE Scholarship following their offer of admission. A completed application for admission also serves as an application for the ACE Scholarship.

Eligibility Incoming out-of-state freshmen and transfer students are eligible for the ACE Scholarship if they are United States citizens or permanent resident aliens and meet the following academic requirements: • Freshmen must:

o Rank in the top 25% of their graduating high school class OR have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of 3.20 or higher in a college-preparatory curriculum; and

o Have a minimum combined SAT1 score of 1100 (Math and Critical Reading) OR a minimum ACT composite score of 24.

o Present a final official high school transcript which confirms the required GPA or class rank listed above.

• Transfer students must:

o Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher at all prior colleges and universities attended as re-calculated by the ESU Office of Admission; and

o Have a minimum of 30 transferable credits.

o Present final and official college and university transcripts which confirm the required number of transferrable credits and cumulative GPA listed above Transfer students with fewer than 30 transferable credits may, upon request, be evaluated using the freshman criteria listed above.

The ACE Scholarship shall remain in effect for up to four years (eight semesters of enrollment) provided that the student meets the following renewal requirements: • Is in good standing with the university • Has successfully completed a minimum of 24 credits per academic year and • Maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or above at the end of each academic year.

In the event that an ACE Scholarship recipient fails to meet the renewal criteria, the scholarship will be forfeited until such time as they again meet the renewal criteria.

Please note: This scholarship is officially awarded upon receipt of your final, official transcript (with graduation date, if applicable) to verify that all criteria have been met. You will see a reduced tuition rate on your bill. There are no cash transactions as part of this scholarship. Room, board, fees, and books are not included with this scholarship. Students who receive the ACE Scholarship must be accepted and enrolled as full-time ESU students.

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start here Apply to ESU

We recommend applications and all materials be submitted by winter break of your senior year. Students who submit the application and required admission documents by December 31 will be given priority scholarship consideration.

Applications are due: • Spring admission—November 15 • Fall admission—May 1 All official correspondence during the application process will be sent to the email address you provide on the online application form.

Our admission counselors are here to help you! Contact us at esu.edu/counselors if you have questions or if you would like to learn about your program options.

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East Stroudsburg University’s online application process is fast, accessible and accurate. Your status is updated daily.

To get started, go online to esu.edu/apply and: • Complete the online application, including a $25 non-refundable application fee.

• Submit your official high school transcript.

• Submit your SAT or ACT scores, either as recorded on your transcript or directly from the testing agency.

Aalih Hussein, with a dual major in social work and sociology and a minor in women’s studies, is quick to challenge those who denigrate feminism. She believes men and women should be looked at with the same eyes, and translates her passion for equality into action and advocacy by serving on the Student Senate and working with the Muslim Student Association and the ESU Women’s Center. Hussein helped coordinate ESU students’ attendance at a candlelight vigil at the Monroe County Courthouse for victims and survivors of domestic violence and hopes to one day become a counselor for such survivors.

For full story, visit esu.edu/aalih_hussein.

making connections Transfer to ESU An ESU Transfer applicant is a person who has successfully completed 12 or more college credits following high school graduation. Individuals who have successfully completed fewer than 12 credits following graduation from high school are considered as freshmen in the application process. ESU welcomes more than 900 transfer students from two- and four-year institutions each year.

Applying as a transfer student is simple with our streamlined, online application process. It’s straightforward, accessible and accurate.

Throughout the application process, we will notify you of your status, which is updated daily.

Just go online to esu.edu/transfer to get started.

• Complete the online application, including a non-refundable $25 application fee.

• Submit your official college transcript(s) from all post-secondary institutions attended.

• Submit an official high school transcript with graduation date or official GED score report.

Transfer applications are due: • Spring admission—November 15 • Fall admission—June 1 All official correspondence during the application process will be sent to the email provided on the online application form.

Our admission counselors are ready to help you. If you have questions or would like to learn about your program options, contact us at esu.edu/counselors. To schedule a visit or transfer appointment, please go to esu.edu/visit.

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Transfer Resources www.esu.edu/transfer • Online Transfer Course Equivalency Guide— See how your credits transfer.

• Application Status Check—Already applied?

Check the status of your application and any missing required documents at www.esu.edu/ appstatus.

• Academic Majors—Review requirements of your intended major, view curriculum guides or contact an ESU faculty member.

• Community College Student Resources:

o A cademic Passport—Guaranteed admission to ESU for students transferring from Pennsylvania community colleges, Lackawanna College and Pennsylvania State System institutions. To qualify you must have earned an A.A. or A.S. from a Pennsylvania community college or Lackawanna College or at least 12 college-level credits and a 2.00 cumulative GPA from a State System university. Students holding the Academic Passport will transfer credit according to the Board of Governors Policy titled “The Academic Passport and Student Transfer Policy.”

o Transfer Education Guides—Identify courses from your community college that fit the ESU General Education requirement for graduation.

o Transfer Agreements—Community college students both in-state and out-of-state can transfer their entire associate degrees, enter at the junior standing, and have their credits apply toward a parallel bachelor degree at ESU.

Transfer Policies ESU accepts college-level transfer credit from institutions accredited by: • M iddle States Association of Colleges and Schools • N ew England Association of Schools and Colleges • N orth Central Association of Colleges and Schools • N orthwest Association of Schools and Colleges • S outhern Association of Colleges and Schools, Inc. • W estern Association of Schools and Colleges • A ccrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges • A ccrediting Commission of Senior Colleges and Universities • C ouncil for Higher Education Accreditation ESU does not accept or deny credits exclusively on the institution’s accreditation. Credit from institutions not accredited by the above agencies or non-accredited institutions will be reviewed by the Transfer and Articulation Center or relevant ESU academic department for transfer credit.

Non-Transferrable Credit: Pre-college level courses (remedial/developmental) are not transferrable.

Acceptable Grades: All college-level courses with a grade of ‘C’ or better will be considered for transfer credit.

Grades of ‘C-’ or ‘D’ are only considered for transfer credit if the applicant is transferring under the guidelines of ‘Academic Passport.’ English composition requires a ‘C’ grade to count toward graduation requirements.

AP and CLEP Credit: Grades of ‘3’ or higher on AP exams and scores passed at the 50th percentile for CLEP may be considered for credit at ESU.

Accelerated Degree Completion Programs www.esu.edu/extendedlearning

Credit Evaluation: As soon as you are offered admission, your transcript(s) are evaluated to determine the number of credits that will transfer. We will send you an Initial Transfer Credit Evaluation 7-10 business days after you’ve been offered admission.

Select bachelor’s degree programs may be completed at ESU main campus or at our Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia sites. Perfect for the student with a busy lifestyle, programs are conveniently offered in evening/ weekend, cohort-focused formats.

Please Note: Some program requirements are subject to change. Check www.esu.edu/transfer for most current updates.

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East Stroudsburg University (ESU) is a comprehensive university, founded in 1893 as a Normal School. The college officially became East Stroudsburg University in 1983.

Today ESU is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Education.

ESU is one of the 14 institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, the largest provider of higher education in the Commonwealth, with nearly 115,000 students. The 14 State System universities offer degree and certificate programs in more than 120 areas of study. About 500,000 State System alumni live and work in Pennsylvania.

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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is committed to equal opportunity for its students, employees and applicants. The university is committed to providing equal educational and employment rights to all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran’s status. Each member of the university community has a right to study and work in an environment free from any form of racial, ethnic, and sexual discrimination including sexual harassment, sexual violence and sexual assault. (Further information, including contact information, can be found on the university’s web site at: http://www.esu.edu/titleix.)

In accordance with federal and state laws, the university will not tolerate discrimination. This policy is placed in this document in accordance with state and federal laws including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Civil Rights Act of 1991 as well as all applicable federal and state executive orders.

For assistance or special accommodations, please call 570-422-3542.

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Office of Admission 200 Prospect Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-2999 570-422-3542

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