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for bachelor’s colleges in the United States in percentage of graduates who go on to earn Ph.D.s.

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Tips for transferring: Transferring can be challenging, but many Goshen College students who have done it will say that it was the best choice they could have made.

#1 Make sure you’re ready One of the first steps for a smooth transfer is making sure that you get the most out of the time you spent at your previous school: transfer your credits.

If you’re still enrolled in your first school and know where you’re going next, see if you can make your schedule full of equivalent classes toward the next school’s requirements. I did that and entered my junior year at Goshen essentially finished with my gen eds.

JD HERSHBERGER a broadcasting major from Hesston, Kansas

International and intercultural education are required as a part of Goshen’s core curriculum. You can earn the appropriate credits by participating in our unique study abroad program, Study-Service Term, and other campusbased programs either overseas or right here on campus. Already studied abroad? In most cases, your international experience will meet some or all of your intercultural requirements.

#2 Try new things

I decided to start doing things I have never done before, so I became a part of Campus Activities Council and the Black Student Union, which was one of the best experiences in my college life.

GABBY WILLIAMS a social work major from Minooka, Illinois

On-campus housing options Residence halls are available to single students of any classification who are younger than 25 years of age.

Student apartments are available for junior and senior students.

Intentional living communities offer older students an opportunity to deepen friendships in a largely selfgoverning environment.

On-campus housing requirements Credits At Goshen College, transfer students are required to complete 16-27 credits in the Goshen Core (sometimes called “General Education” at other schools).

Wondering how many of your current college credits will transfer to Goshen? Have questions about your major? Want to know how to plan an on-time graduation? Start by checking out goshen.edu/transfer.

Plus, once you’ve applied and been admitted to GC, we’ll provide you with a full transfer credit evaluation.

All full-time students enrolled at GC must live in campus housing unless they meet any of these requirements: • 4 years removed from high school • Turn 23 years old prior to Dec. 31 • Registered as a part-time student • Live at home with parents/ guardians or spouse within 30 miles from campus

Priority housing deadline: May 1 (housing is assigned in the order that deposits are received)

Resources for commuter students A dedicated commuter lounge, complete with kitchen, lockers and private rooms (need a quick afternoon nap?)

Special meal plans so you won’t go hungry An on-campus child care center (Campus Center for Young Children) with an excellent early childhood program A commuter student organization to keep you in-the-know about all campus activities, resources and opportunities Free local transportation. All GC students and employees can ride the Interurban Trolley for FREE.

Listing all of the schools I was considering on my FAFSA, let every school that I had added view my information so that they were able to estimate my aid accordingly.

DEZ LOPEZ a marketing and public relations double major from Goshen, Indiana

#3 Get the most out of your financial aid options It’s important for potential transfer students to list all of the schools they’re considering when they fill out the FAFSA. Plus, there are lots of other options for financial aid!

Financial Aid & Scholarships In addition to the academic scholarships listed below, we offer a variety of other financial aid and scholarships to make the top-notch education that Goshen College has to offer as affordable as possible for you.

Learn more about costs and financial aid at goshen.edu/aid

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of Goshen College traditional undergraduate students receive financial aid

Transfer scholarships Our transfer scholarships reward your academic achievement from previous colleges. Your eligibility for these scholarships is determined by looking at your previous college grade point average. Transfer scholarships are awarded to students with 24 or more college credits. Students with less than 24 credits should contact their admissions counselor for more information.

Transfer High Honors Scholarship: $12,000 (3.85+ GPA) Transfer Honors Scholarship: $10,000 (3.50-3.84 GPA) Transfer Academic Excellence Scholarship: $8,000 (3.00-3.49 GPA) Transfer Academic Scholarship: $6,000 (2.50-2.99 GPA) Transfer Scholarship: $4,000 (2.00-2.49 GPA) NOTE: Amounts listed above are for students enrolled in 2021-22. For up-to-date scholarship amounts, visit goshen.edu/scholarships Priority FAFSA deadline: March 1 Goshen College FAFSA Code: 001799

How to apply 1.

Complete the admissions application at goshen.edu/apply.

The deadline to submit your application for fall enrollment is August 1.

2. Send your official college transcript(s) from all colleges attended. Transfer applicants are expected to be in good standing at the college or university they last attended and to have maintained a 2.0 GPA (out of 4.00), based on 24 semester college credits. NOTE: A 2.7 GPA is required for nursing transfers.

3. Send your high school SAT or ACT test scores (optional).

4. If English is your second language, you will need to submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores, unless you have completed more than two years of full-time accredited college study in the United States. International students also need to complete a Goshen College Student Financial Aid Application. More at goshen.edu/international.

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