STRONGER.BECOMEEVEN TRANSFER TO MEREDITH
VISIT Sign up for your in-person or virtual visit: meredith.edu/visit APPLY Submit your application to Meredith: meredith.edu/apply
Additional services include a commuter meal plan and an active commuter student organization. And with more than 100 clubs and organizations that meet a diverse range of interests, you’ll find lots of opportunities to connect with the Meredith community. Take the next step toward earning your degree.
Whether you’re transferring from a community college or four-year university or completing an interrupted college education, we’ll help you finish your degree – and make a smooth transition to Meredith, both academically and socially.
• You will work one-on-one with experienced advisers to plan your academic schedule.
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• You can live in one of our spacious residence halls, or, if you’re an upper-level student, in our on-campus apartments, The Oaks.
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• When admitted to the College, you’ll receive a personalized transfer credit evaluation to ensure you get the maximum credit hours.
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We offer top faculty with strong connections in their fields who will be invested in helping you achieve your goals. Opportunities to apply what you learn through real-world experiences such as internships, study abroad, and community-based learning. And a network of alumnae living in all 50 states and around the world who are motivated to help you succeed. The result? An even stronger you. STRONGPOINTS® Research shows that successful people consistently play to their strengths. That’s why we developed StrongPoints. Through this personal coaching program that is unique to Meredith, you’ll identify your top strengths and then work with our trained advisers to learn how you can make the most of them in your academics, campus involvement, career choice, and more. AFTER 130 YEARS, WE’RE EXPERTS AT HELPING STRONG WOMEN LIKE YOU BECOME EVEN STRONGER. Watch a video to hear our students’ firsthand accounts of their Meredith experiences.
95%97%of alumnae would choose Meredith again. of recent alumnae say they were professionally well prepared as a result of their Meredith experience. MEREDITH PREPARED ME FOR REACHING MY CAREER GOALS BY HELPING WITH RESUME BUILDING, PORTFOLIO PREPARATION, AND BY PROVIDING PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES TO APPLY MY KNOWLEDGE TO REALLIFE SITUATIONS. TRANSFERRING WAS THE BEST DECISION I COULD’VE MADE FOR MY CONFIDENCE AND MY CAREER.” CHEYANNE MOXLEY, ’19 Exercise Physiologist, Duke University Health System
I HAVE A WHOIFIGUREMYLASTESPECIALLYOPPORTUNITIES,I’VEANDSENTMYDEPARTMENTSURFINTERNSHIPPAIDATCITYPOLICE–PROFESSORMETHEEMAILHELPEDMEAPPLY.BEENGIVENMANYINTHISYEAR,TOFURTHEREDUCATIONANDOUTWHATWANTTODOANDIWANTTOBE.” ASPEN DEGLER, ’22 Criminology & Sociology major
Meredith offers a number of resources for students like you to help make the transition to Meredith a successful one - both in and out of the classroom.
Academic Advising: Transfer students work with faculty advisers to establish a plan for achieving their academic and applied learning goals. Additionally, the Office of Academic Advising offers a range of services to help students to stay on target, including workshops, academic coaching, and academic progress assessments. Learning Center: The Learning Center provides free, one-on-one tutoring to any Meredith student who needs assistance with foreign languages, mathematics, science, and writing for all subjects.
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STUDENT LIFE Clubs and Organizations: Meredith has more than 100 clubs and organizations including the student government association, class councils, publications, event planning, service organizations, religious affiliations, and honor societies.
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Lowery Fitness Center: Students work out in the Lowery Fitness Center, which includes treadmills, elliptical cross trainers, rowers, power lifting racks, and much more. New to working out? Take advantage of free fitness classes and personal trainers.
Community: Meredith offers many unique and lasting traditions – a great opportunity to connect with other members of your class. Looking for other ways to build community? You could perform with an ensemble or theatre company. Compete on an athletic team. Or take in Raleigh’s thriving arts, music, and food scene with friends. HERE FOR YOU. STEP OF THE Learn more about Aspen and other strong students.
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Internships: An essential part of the Meredith experience. Our strong reputation among employers locally and nationally means students have plenty of options when it comes to finding the right internship. Some recent internships held by Meredith students include Credit Suisse, NC Museum of Art, SAS Institute, Rex Wellness Centers, and GlaxoSmithKline.
Transfer Academic Merit Grants and Scholarships
Students who complete the Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree at a North Carolina community college and meet performance-based requirements as determined by Meredith’s art, theatre, or music department’s performance standard will enter Meredith with all general education requirements for the B.A. met with the exception of foreign language and physical learning requirements.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS
Academic Merit Grants and Scholarships are earmarked specifically for transfer students. Additionally, all students are encouraged to submit the FAFSA to maximize funding options that may include federal, state, and institutional need-based financial aid.
Students who are inducted into Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the honor society for two-year colleges, and have at least 30 hours of transferrable credit are eligible to receive Meredith’s Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, an annual award of $5,000. This scholarship is renewable for up to six consecutive semesters, requires full-time enrollment, and may be combined with the Academic Merit Scholarship. Proof of induction into Phi Theta Kappa is required.
ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS
Students who complete an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree at a North Carolina community college with a minimum of 60 transferable hours and an average of C or higher may enter Meredith with junior standing. All general education requirements for the B.A. will be met with the exception of foreign language and physical learning requirements.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Students transferring from a regionally accredited community college or a two-year or four-year institution are considered for Academic Merit Grants and Scholarships at the time of admission. Awards range from $7,000 – $12,000, require full-time enrollment, and are renewable annually for up to six consecutive semesters.
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Students studying psychology or sociology at a North Carolina Community College may participate in the College’s articulation agreement that provides a progression degree plan for students planning to earn a four-year degree in either field. The progression plan includes required general education and prerequisite courses that will transfer to Meredith. Students studying at a North Carolina Community College who want to become teachers can seamlessly transfer to Meredith to complete a bachelor’s degree. The articulation agreement provides a pathway for future teachers in which the credits from the associate degree of art or associate degree of science transfer to Meredith’s teacher education program.
OVER$5K$7-12K95% Range of Transfer Academic Merit Grants and Scholarships awarded at the time of admission. Phi Theta Kappa annual scholarships. May be combined with Transfer Academic Merit Scholarships. of students receive scholarships or financial assistance. I CHOSE MEREDITH BECAUSE I WAS LOOKING FOR A SMALLER, MORE INTIMATE SETTING. THE FACT THAT IT OFFERED HUMAN RESOURCES WAS A PLUS, BUT I WANTED TO BE A PART OF SOMETHING. I WANTED TO FEEL LIKE I MATTERED. I WANTED MY PROFESSORS TO KNOW ME. I WANTED TO MAKE FRIENDS AND I DIDN’T WANT TO BE IN A HUGE SEA OF STUDENTS.” TYLENA BROWN, ’22 Business Administration major Learn more about Tylena and other strong students.
To be considered for admission, transfer applicants • must have a minimum of 30 transferrable college credits with at least 18 hours that meet Meredith’s General Education requirements; OR • must meet first-year application requirements including submission of a high school transcript if they have fewer than 30 transferrable college credits or more than 30 transferrable hours but less than 18 transferrable General Education credits. Submission of an SAT or ACT score is optional. • must have a C or higher in a college transferrable math class at an accredited institution, or have completed Algebra I, II, and Geometry in high school. • must have at least an overall C average on all courses attempted at post-secondary institutions. • must be in good standing and eligible to return to the last institution regularly attended. NEXT STEPS Depending on where you are in your transfer process, choose the next step that’s right for you. • VISIT. Sign up for your in-person or virtual visit: meredith.edu/visit • APPLY. Submit your application to Meredith: meredith.edu/apply • CONTACT US. Call 1-800-Meredith or (919) 760-8581, or email admissions@meredith.edu. TRANSFER REQUIREMENTSADMISSIONPREPAREFORALIFEOFPURPOSE. READ MORE ABOUT TRANSFERRING TO MEREDITH AT MEREDITH.EDU/TRANSFER
From Art Education to Web Development, Meredith offers more than 90 majors, minors, and programs to challenge you – including the option to design your own major. MAJOR STRENGTHS You’ll find the most current list of academic programs at meredith.edu/majors. MAJORS AND CONCENTRATIONS Accounting - Business Administration Art Education Art - Graphic Design ArtTheatreSpanishSociologySocialSelf-DesignedReligiousPublicPsychologyPoliticalMusicMusicMusicMathematicsInternationalInteriorHospitalityHistoryFoodFashionFamilyExerciseEnvironmentalEnglishEngineering*EducationEconomicsDanceCriminologyComputerCommunicationChildChemistryBusinessBiologyStudioAdministrationHumanResourceManagementMarketingDevelopmentInterpersonalCommunicationMassCommunicationPublicRelationsScienceDanceEducationPrivateStudioTeaching*SustainabilityandSportsScienceHealthandPhysicalEducationHealthandWellnessandConsumerSciencesMerchandisingandDesignDesignMerchandisingandNutritionandTourismManagementDesignStudiesEducationPerformanceSciencePre-LawPublicAffairsHealthandEthicalStudiesWorkCulturalLiteracyProfessionalSpanishMusicalTheatre MINORS ArtsArtAppliedAccountingMathematicsHistoryAdministration BusinessBiology WebTheatreStudioStatisticsSpanishSociologySocialReligiousPublicPublicPsychologyProfessionalPre-LawPoliticalPhotographyMusicMedievalMathematicsMathematicsMarketingItalianInternationalInteriorHumanHospitalityHistoryGraphicGeoscienceFrenchForensicFoodFinanceFashionFashionFamilyExerciseEnvironmentalEntrepreneurshipEnglishEconomicsDataDanceCriminologyCreativeCommunicationChildChemistryChemicalAdministrationPhysicsDevelopmentWritingScienceandFamilyBusinessSustainabilityandSportsScienceandConsumerSciencesDesignMerchandisingandNutritionStudiesDesignandTourismManagementResourceManagementDesignStudiesStudiesandComputerApplicationsandEarlyModernStudiesScienceWritingandPresentationMediaHealthHistoryandEthicalStudiesWorkArtDevelopment ACCELERATED PROGRAMS 3+2 Master of Arts in Criminal Justice 4+1 Master of Business Administration Accelerated 3+ Law Programs 3+3 with Campbell Law 3+2.5 with Elon Law PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS VeterinaryPhysicianPhysicalPharmacyOptometryNursingMedicineLawDentistryTherapyAssistantMedicine TEACHER LICENSURE PROGRAMS Undergraduate and Coeducational Post-Baccalaureate Birth-Kindergarten (B-K) Career and Technical Education (7-12) Family and Consumer Sciences Elementary Education (K-6) Middle Grades English/Language(6-9) Arts SecondarySocialScienceMathematicsStudiesGrades (9-12) English/LanguageChemistryBiology Arts SpecialSocialScienceMathematicsStudiesSubjectAreas (K-12) HealthDanceArt and Physical Education TheatreSpanishMusic CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Undergraduate Professional Performance MusicalDance Theatre Theatre Technical/DesignPerformance Graduate (Coeducational) Business Foundations Criminal Justice Criminal Justice & Substance Use Disorder Dietetic Internship Digital Pre-HealthParalegalCommunication GRADUATE PROGRAMS (Coeducational) Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Master of Arts in Psychology Master of Arts in Teaching Master of Business Administration Master of Education Master of Science in Nutrition *Engineering offered as a dual degree (Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics) program with NC State University (Chemistry/Biological Engineering, Chemistry/Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering, Chemistry/Environmental Engineering, Chemistry/Textile Engineering, Computer Science/Computer Engineering, Mathematics/Biological Engineering, Mathematics/Biomedical Engineering, Mathematics/Civil Engineering, Mathematics/Computer Engineering, Mathematics/ Electrical Engineering, Mathematics/Industrial Engineering, Mathematics/Mechanical Engineering) *Not available to transfer students
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