Transfer booklet 2019-2020

TRANSFER TO BLUE

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brighter Think: Mind-expanding classes. Eye-opening experiences. And plenty of opportunities to launch your future sky high.

BLUE Turn your gray matter

You’ve had a taste of college life, and now you’re ready for more. You could be transferring from a community college or an institution that just didn’t quite fit.

Either way, you have a strong sense of determination and the work ethic to cross the finish line. You’re ready to get down to business, but of course, you’d like to have some fun along the way.

AT STATE, YOU’LL FIT RIGHT IN, LIKE YOU’VE BEEN HERE ALL ALONG.

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WE GET IT. “BLUE IS NOT JUST A SCHOOL COLOR, IT IS A WAY OF LIFE. IT IS REMEMBERING THAT YOU REPRESENT SOMETHING MORE THAN YOURSELF. IT IS BEING PROUD OF WHERE YOU ARE AND WHERE YOU ARE GOING.” Ashley Tinkle social work major

“TRANSFERRING ALL OF MY CREDITS OVER WAS REALLY SIMPLE. THERE WERE SO MANY PEOPLE AT INDIANA STATE THAT WERE ABLE TO HELP ME UNDERSTAND THE PROCESS.” Danielle Cohen criminal justice major

“BLUE MEANS A NETWORK OF FRIENDS THAT BECOME FAMILY, FACULTY WHO WILL SUPPORT YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY, A HOME AWAY FROM HOME, AND A SECOND CHANCE TO SUCCEED BEYOND WHAT YOU COULD EVER IMAGINE.” Andrew Case communication major

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PROGRAMS Accounting • Adult and Career Education • African and African American Studies Anthropology Applied Medicine Architectural Engineering Technology Art Art Education—All Grade Automation and Control Engineering Technology Automotive Engineering Technology Aviation Management Biology Biology with Medical Laboratory Science Specialization Business Administration • Business Education Chemistry Civil Engineering Technology Communication Computer Engineering Technology Computer Science Construction Management • Criminology and Criminal Justice • Cybercriminology and Security Studies • Dietetics Economics Electronics Engineering Technology • Elementary Education Engineering Engineering Technology Engineering Technology Management English English Teaching Environmental Geoscience

Finance Financial Services Fine Arts Food Service Management General Studies • Geography and Sustainability Geology Health Services • History Human Development and Family Studies Human Resource Development • Information Technology • Insurance and Risk Management • Intelligence Analysis • Interior Architecture Design • Language Studies Language Studies Teaching Management • Management Information Systems • Manufacturing Engineering Technology Marketing Mathematics Mathematics Teaching Mechanical Engineering Technology Middle School Mathematics Teaching Multidisciplinary Studies Music Business Music Composition Music Education Music Liberal Arts Music Performance Nursing: Accelerated Second Degree Nursing: L.P.N./L.V.N. to B.S. Track • Nursing: R.N. to B.S. Track •

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Nursing: Traditional Track for Students without R.N. or L.P.N. Licensure Operations and Supply Chain Management Packaging Engineering Technology Philosophy Physical Education—All Grade Physical Education—Exercise Science Physics Political Science Political Science—Legal Studies Pre-Dentistry Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Veterinary Professional Aviation Flight Technology Psychology • Public Health Recreation Management and Youth Leadership Safety Management Science Education Social Studies Education Social Work Special Education Speech-Language Pathology Sport Management Technology • Technology and Engineering Education Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising • Theater Unmanned Systems

Explore our 100+ programs, by subject or job title at indstate.edu/program-search

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Transfer Central

Blue is ready for you.

The basics

When you’re ready to get the ball rolling, check out Indiana State’s Transfer Central website. It leads you step-by-step through the transfer process, including:

• Use the course-by-course evaluation tool to see which credits will transfer.

• Find the bachelor’s degree program of your dreams.

• See class options—both on-campus and online.

out Indiana State’s • Learn how toCheck apply for financial aid and scholarships.

State’s General Transfer Credit Guidelines Credit earned from regionally accredited colleges and universities is transferable. Credit earned from nationally accredited colleges and universities is not transferable.

Transfer credit is assigned only for courses at the 100 level (or above) in which you have earned a grade of “C” or higher.

Generally, an equivalent number of credit hours are Transfer website given.

for step-by-step assistance through the academic Remedial, audited, or non-credit courses do not transfer. transfer process, including: What you’ll need

College living, orientation, and study skills classes do not • Course-by-course evaluation tool to see which transfer. credits will transfer.

• Be in good standing at your last accredited institution.

In some cases, credit may be transferable to the • Class options—both on-campus and online.

• If you have earned fewer than 24 credit hours at previous University and count toward graduation, but may not be How to school apply for financialmust aid and scholarships. institutions, • your high transcript meet the applied toward completion of your intended major. requirements for freshmen admitted to Indiana State.

As much as 90 credit hours of total transfer credit will be you’ll need to becomeaccepted a Sycamore: • Earn at leastWhat a 2.0 cumulative GPA in your previous for transfer into a bachelor degree program; at college studies.

(Some programs, such as education least 30 credit hours must be completed through Indiana • Be in good standing at your last accredited institution. and nursing, have additional or separate requirements.)

State to earn the bachelor degree.

• If you have earned fewer than 24 credit hours at previous institutions, your high school Your grades (GPA) do not State. transfer except for the purpose transcript must meet the requirements for freshmen admitted to Indiana Transfer Planning Tool of graduation honors.

• Earn at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA in your previous college studies. (Some programs, Transferring to a new university can be an overwhelming you transferrequirements.) a bachelor degree from a regionally such as education and nursing, have additionalIfor separate process. Help is just a click away—the online Transfer accredited U.S. institution, all of the University’s Planning Tool analyzes where you’ve been and helps Foundational Studies/General Education requirements with State plan your path Connect ahead. will be waived. indstate.edu/transfer/transfer-planning-tool Connect with State on our social channels or email Admissions counselors to can learnbe found Allour transfer tools and guidelines more about transferring to State. admissions@indstate.edu at indstate.edu/transfer

to become a Sycamore:

Partner institutions can mean Indiana State is partnered with Ivy Tech Community College, Vincennes University, and many two-year colleges to help you get the most bang for your buck.

These transfer plans allow you to start off earning your associate’s degree from a partnered institution, then switch over to finish up at State.

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NOTE: These are general guidelines. Upon INDSTATE.EDU/TRANSFER admission, advisors will review your transcripts and determine which credit transfers and which courses will be included in your program of study.

• Sign up for emails and announcements that let you know current news, updated info and when to take the next step in your transfer process.

indstate.edu/admissions/request

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Blue is serving you.

At State, helping students is what we do.

Our faculty are experts in their fields, with deep knowledge and experience to share. You can count on them to inspire and mentor you. To open doors you never knew existed.

Here are a few services we offer Sycamores outside of the classroom:

Math and Writing Center

Wellness

Drop in to get answers to your quick questions or schedule a longer one-on-one session. Our consultants are juniors, seniors, and graduate students, so they’ve been where you are and understand your needs.

Body or mind—State’s on-campus clinics will get you back on the road to health.

Visit the Union Health Clinic for everything from immunizations to health assessments.

The Student Counseling Center provides confidential and culturally sensitive mental health services.

IT Support

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Forgot your computer password for the millionth time? Need help connecting to WiFi? Our IT team provides you with information on educational programs for your classes or just quick fixes on your laptop.

Career Center

Veterans

Other resources include

State is a Yellow Ribbon institution, providing all the programs, support, and benefits available to service members. Army and Air Force ROTC programs are also available.

Commuter Services, Student Counseling Center, Student Support Services , Multicultural Services and Programs, Charles E. Brown African American Cultural Center

The Career Center can help you find your dream career with networking, job applications, and interviews tips.

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Living to learn.

Learning to live.

BLUE View world-class works of art on your walk to class. Meet friends at Starbucks or grab a snack at the Commons.

This is your time to dream big, and State’s campus is the place to turn those dreams into reality.

Schedule a campus visit at indstate.edu/visit.

13,000+ STUDENTS 65+ COUNTRIES REPRESENTED 250+ STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS 14 RESIDENCE HALLS 15 NCAA DIVISION I TEAMS 435 ACRES $300M IN NEW CONSTRUCTION AND FACILITY RENOVATIONS IN 10 YEARS

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BLUE Employers love

And happily hire our graduates.

In fact, Sycamores enjoy a 95% placement rate upon graduation and earn an average starting salary of $47,000+!

Find our recent grads here: AIG APPLE BOSTON SCIENTIFIC COOK MEDICAL CROWN EQUIPMENT CORPORATION CUMMINS EATON ELI LILLY AND COMPANY FCA FIAT CHRYSLER GEORGIA-PACIFIC LLC GREAT DANE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS INGERSOLL RAND JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. LOCKHEED MARTIN RMS MASTERBRAND CABINETS MCGRAW-HILL EDUCATION NCAA PEPPER CONSTRUCTION GROUP PROCTER & GAMBLE REPUBLIC AIRWAYS HOLDINGS, INC. ROCHE UPS US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY WALT DISNEY WORLD

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“STATE ALLOWED ME TO TRAVEL TO 15 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES AND STUDY ABROAD IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC. I NOW HAVE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF NEW CULTURES AND DIFFERENT WAYS OF THINKING, WHICH HELPS ME WHEN COLLABORATING WITH COLLEAGUES AROUND THE WORLD.” Kyle Varble, ’17 Operations and Supply Chain Management Rolls-Royce, Purchasing Graduate Development Program

“STATE MEANS HAVING UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES THAT AREN’T AVAILABLE AT OTHER UNIVERSITIES. WORKING ON MEANINGFUL RESEARCH AS AN UNDERGRADUATE HELPED ME STANDOUT AMONG MY PEERS DURING JOB INTERVIEWS.” Justen Rollo, ’11 Economics Bureau of Labor Statistics, Economist

“AT STATE, I WAS AN ACADEMIC PEER ADVOCATE, MEMBER OF A SORORITY, GRADUATE OF THE HONORS PROGRAM, TUTOR IN THE MATH & WRITING CENTER, AND CALCULUS STUDENT ASSISTANT. THESE EXPERIENCES TAUGHT ME TO BE MORE RESPONSIBLE, WORK ON A TEAM, HAVE SELF-CONFIDENCE, MANAGE MY TIME WISELY, AND COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY.” Jessica Waldren ’15 Mathematics Under Armour, Marketing Analyst

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Don’t be late— time is money.

Discover all the ways you can make college affordable: It starts with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

File your FAFSA starting October 1, 2019 to be first in line to receive your financial aid packet. At State, you could be eligible for federal grants (free money), loans (borrowed money), or work-study (a part-time job) to help cover expenses. Have a million questions about financial aid? No worries. Our expert counselors are here to help you stay on top of the process.

Indiana residents must meet the state deadline of April 15, 2020. File early to avoid process delays! Enter Indiana State’s federal school code 001807.

indstate.edu/finaid

Indiana State tuition estimate ESTIMATED DIRECT EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES FOR AN ACADEMIC YEAR

STANDARD ROOM AND BOARD

STUDENT RECREATION FEE

TOTAL

$9,036

$10,800

$200

$20,036*

Out-of-State with Interstate or Midwest Consortium Scholarship

$11,656

$10,800

$200

$22,656*

Out-of-State and International Students

$19,960

$10,800

$200

$30,960*

Indiana Residents

FULL-TIME TUITION 12 TO 18 CREDITS

2020-2021 academic year fees to be determined by the University Board of Trustees

For a preliminary estimate of your costs and eligibility for scholarships and financial aid, check our Net Price Calculator at

indstate.edu/costs-aid

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Online Degrees?

We have you covered.

Schedule your studies to fit your professional and personal life through online programs at Indiana State University. Whether you’re looking to start—or finish—your undergraduate degree or to advance your career with a graduate degree, Indiana State has the online programs to help you achieve your goals.

Your online courses are led by the same caring, world-class faculty members who teach on campus. You’ll have all you need to succeed as an online student at Indiana State with dedicated academic advisors, responsive online student service concierges, online tutoring, and IT support. indstate.edu/online

GET READY TO WATCH your dreams turn BLUE!

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Apply today: indstate.edu/apply

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See Blue for yourself!: indstate.edu/visiting

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File your financial aid form (FAFSA) as early as October 1. Enter our school code 001807. indstate.edu/finaid

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Apply for housing: indstate.edu/reslife

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Sign up for Transfer Student Orientation: indstate.edu/orientation

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