2018 Transfer Brochure

TRANSFER TO

PERSONALIZED EDUCATION

POWERFUL RESULTS

Our class sizes are deliberately small. You won’t get lost in the crowd at Simpson.

Professors will get to know you, and they will invest their time and expertise in your success.

MAJORS & MINORS ART Graphic Design Studio Art Art History* ARTS MANAGEMENT* BIOLOGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Biology Environmental Science Sustainability Studies* BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & ECONOMICS Accounting Economics Economics and Finance Global Management Health Services Leadership Management Human Resources Management* CHEMISTRY Biochemistry Chemistry Forensic Science/ Biochemistry COMPUTER SCIENCE Computer Information Systems Computer Science Interactive Media

EDUCATION Elementary Education Secondary Education*

POLITICAL SCIENCE International Relations Political Science

ENGLISH

PSYCHOLOGY

HISTORY

RELIGION

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

SOCIAL JUSTICE

LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES* MATHEMATICS Actuarial Science Mathematics MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATION Multimedia Journalism Public Relations Sports Communication MUSIC Music Music Education Music Performance NEUROSCIENCE PHILOSOPHY Philosophy Philosophy–Applied Philosophy–Ethics*

SOCIOLOGY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE Criminal Justice Human Services Sociology SPORT SCIENCE & HEALTH EDUCATION Clinical Health Sciences Exercise Science Physical Education K-8 Physical Education 5-12 Sports Administration Coaching* THEATRE ARTS WOMEN’S & GENDER STUDIES* WORLD LANGUAGE & CULTURE STUDIES French German Spanish

PHYSICS Physics Physics–Engineering *Minor only

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Athletic Training Chiropractic Dentistry Early Childhood Education Engineering

Law Medicine Nursing Occupational Therapy Pharmacy

Physical Therapy Theology Veterinary Medicine

“AFTER TRANSFERRING TO SIMPSON I FINALLY FEEL AT HOME. I AM A MEMBER OF THE SIMPSON SOFTBALL TEAM, AND I HAVE BEEN HELPED TO RECEIVE MULTIPLE INTERNSHIPS WHICH LED TO A FULL TIME JOB OFFER AFTER GRADUATION. I COULDN’T BE HAPPIER WITH MY SUCCESSES AT SIMPSON COLLEGE.” |

-BROOKE BROMMEL Management Information Systems m a j o r, C o m p u t e r S c i e n c e m i n o r |

EXPERIENTIAL

LEARNING Education at Simpson takes place inside and outside of the classroom.

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STUDY ABROAD with Simpson’s many semester-long programs or three-week international courses in places such as England, Chile, Germany, Tahiti, Thailand, Greece, Rwanda, Madagascar, China and New Zealand.

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SERVE in the community through our civic engagement opportunities.

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WORK IN WASHINGTON, D.C. through the Capitol Hill Internship

Program (CHIP).

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CONDUCT RESEARCH with the Simpson Urban Studies Institute (SUSI), the Iowa History Center or through Simpson’s partnership with world-class research facilities.

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PERFORM in theatre productions, student operas or with campus music groups.

EXCELLENT

INTERNSHIPS Our prime location in the vibrant Des Moines market has produced many great relationships with area companies. We have an extensive network of Simpson alumni in the Des Moines metropolitan area who know first-hand the quality of our students. That real-world experience can help you choose a major, solidify a career choice, or build the network that leads to your first job.

A FEW OF THE MANY PLACES SIMPSON STUDENTS HAVE HELD INTERNSHIPS IN RECENT YEARS Blue Compass Interactive Cityview Clear Channel Communications Des Moines Police Department DuPont Pioneer Ernst & Young GuideOne Insurance

Hy-Vee, Inc. Indianola Police Department Iowa Events Center Iowa Governor’s Office Kemin Industries KPMG LS2group Mercy Clinics Nationwide Insurance

Orchard Place People’s Bank Principal Charity Classic Golf Tournament Principal Financial Group The IMT Group The Village Retirement Community YMCA

NUMBER PERCENT

OF UNDERGRADUATES COMPLETE AT LEAST ONE INTERNSHIP DURING THEIR TIME AT SIMPSON COLLEGE

PERCENT

DES MOINES WAS RECENTLY RANKED AS THE BEST CITY FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (FORBES)

OF LAST YEAR’S GRADUATES WERE EMPLOYED OR CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF GRADUATION

LIVING ON

CAMPUS Simpson prides itself on offering some of the best residential student housing options, including suite-style residence halls, on-campus apartments, theme houses and Greek residences.

FEEL AT HOME

Simpson offers many support systems to assist transfer students, including: • The Office of Transfer Enrollment will assist you from the beginning of the admissions process through your arrival on campus • A fall orientation program that is designed specifically for you and other transfer students • The Center for Academic Resources provides free academic support to all Simpson students • Simpson Colloquium, which will introduce you to the traditions, programs and policies of Simpson with sessions on career planning, campus resources, student affairs and more

BE

INVOLVED Life at Simpson is many things. It is traveling internationally and participating in off-campus service projects. It’s writing for the student newspaper and cheering on the Storm during Homecoming’s Yell Like Hell.

Opportunities for involvement are a hallmark of the Simpson Experience.

Demonstrating leadership skills on campus can propel you to future success.

Here are a few ways that you can get involved: • Multicultural and international organizations that highlight many cultures and enhance diversity on campus • Student publications, including an award-winning newspaper, literary magazine and radio station • Religious Life Community, which provides worship for many faiths, vocational exploration and service trips

• Campus Activities Board brings national and local acts to campus and sponsors free entertainment • Simpson’s 19 athletic programs compete for conference, regional and NCAA Division III championships each year • Cheer and Dance teams • Student Government • Greek Life

“IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A PLACE THAT GENUINELY CARES ABOUT YOUR EDUCATION AND SUCCESS, THEN SIMPSON IS THAT PLACE. IT WAS A PERFECT FIT FOR ME, AND I’M SO GLAD I DECIDED TO TRANSFER HERE.” |

- A B B I E VA N V L E E T Management major |

SUCCESSFULLY TRANSFER

YOUR CREDITS Your academic advisor will work closely with you to create your schedule and ensure completion of your degree requirements. Credit evaluations are automatically completed upon receipt of transcripts.

Credit transfer guides for all Iowa community colleges can be found on the Simpson website, making it easy to know which classes will transfer. Visit www.simpson. edu/admissions/transfer-students/transfer-credit-guides for more information.

SIMPSON HAS TRANSFER AGREEMENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGES: • Des Moines Area Community College • Eastern Iowa Community Colleges • Ellsworth Community College • Hawkeye Community College • Indian Hills Community College • Iowa Central Community College • Iowa Lakes Community College • Iowa Western Community College • Kirkwood Community College • Marshalltown Community College • Metropolitan Community College • North Iowa Area Community College • Northeast Iowa Community College • Northwest Iowa Community College • Southeastern Community College • Southwestern Community College • Western Iowa Technical College

INVEST IN VALUE. INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE. We know that a college education is a significant investment. Let us answer your questions and ease your concerns. One hundred percent of full-time Simpson students receive financial assistance. We have scholarship programs specifically targeted to transfer students including Presidential, Honor, Achievement and Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships.

As with any investment, you deserve to know what sort of return to expect.

Our track record speaks for itself. Simpson’s unique academic programs are one of many ways that we help put you on the right path toward reaching your future goals.

A complete list of scholarships is available on the Simpson website at simpson.edu/financial-aid/transfer-student-scholarships-grants.

COSTS FOR THE 2017-2018 ACADEMIC YEAR: Tuition and fees: $37,663 Basic Room and Board: $7,963

PERCENT

Total: $45,626

OF FULL-TIME SIMPSON STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIPS OR GRANTS

SCHOLARSHIP SUMMARY GPA

Scholarship Amount

Phi Theta Kappa

$23,500

3.50 and above

$22,000

3.00-3.49 $19,200 2.50-2.99 $17,500

APPLY TO SIMPSON

Transfer applicants are accepted on the basis of academic records from an accredited college or university as well as high school transcripts and standardized test results (as requested).* • Apply online at www.simpson.edu or complete and return an application form (no application fee) • Request official transcripts for all colleges attended • Request official high school transcript and test scores (ACT or SAT)* * Required of transfer applicants with fewer than 36 post secondary hours of graded, transferable college credit at the time of application.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Simpson accepts applications from transfer students on a rolling basis for both the fall and spring semesters.

Although applications may be accepted up to the start of each semester, we strongly recommend that you apply for the spring semester by December 15 and the fall semester by August 15.

TAKE A CLOSER LOOK

Learn more about transferring to Simpson at www.simpson.edu or check us out in person to see what Simpson has to offer you. To schedule a campus visit, call the Office of Admissions toll-free at 800-362-2454 ext. 1660, email admiss@ simpson.edu or schedule online at www. simpson.edu/admissions/visit.

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