Saint Rose Transfer Students Guide

TRANSFER

STUDENTS GUIDE

Be a Golden Knight!

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THE COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE WAS NAMED BY AFFORDABLECOLLEGESONLINE.ORG AS ONE OF NEW YORK’S TOP COLLEGES FOR OFFERING THE GREATEST LIFETIME RETURN ON INVESTMENT.

13:1 STUDENT-TO-

FACULTY RATIO

98%

of Saint Rose Students receive Financial Aid.

More than 35 student clubs and organizations.

96%

of our programs require or provide opportunities for internships or student-teaching/clinical experiences.

Saint Rose has been named a “Military Friendly School®”

by G.I. Jobs.

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94%

of graduates surveyed are either employed or are continuing their education.

The Art Directors Club of New York (ADC) has selected Saint Rose as one of the “top graphic design schools in the country.”

Billboard Magazine named Saint Rose as one of 35 schools and universities with the top music business programs in North America.

2,800 Undergraduate Students

18

NCAA Division II Athletic Teams

of the smartest, most driven places in ALBANY, N.Y. theOnecountry — and we’re the key to it all.

WHY TRANSFER TO THE COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE? Every year, more than 400 students transfer to Saint Rose from community colleges, major public universities, and four-year private colleges, adding an important part to our student body — bringing a diversity of educational backgrounds that enrich and strengthen the overall academic experience for all of our students.

The College is proud of the success of transfer students on a variety of measures — completion of internships, job placement rates, teacher certification test passage rates, and acceptance into prestigious graduate schools. Students report high satisfaction with faculty and their college experience, small class sizes, student-centered education, and easy access to faculty instructors and advisors.

We value your experience and academic work.

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UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS

WWW.STROSE.EDU/MAJORS With 59 majors, it’s easy to follow your passion.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Accounting Adolescence Education American Studies Art Education Biochemistry Bioinformatics Biology Biology 7-12 Education Biology/Cytotechnology Business Administration Business Economics Chemistry Chemistry 7-12 Education Childhood Education Childhood Education/Special Education Communications Areas of concentration in: Film & New Media Journalism Public Relations

Communication Sciences & Disorders Computer Science Criminal Justice, Behavior & Law

Early Childhood Education Early Childhood/Special Education Earth Science 7-12 Education Economics English English 7-12 Education Entrepreneurship Environmental Science Finance Financial Planning Forensic Psychology Forensic Science Geology Graphic Design (BFA) History History/Political Science Human Resource Management Information Technology Interdepartmental Studies Management Areas of concentration in: International Business Management Leadership & Management Skills Sport Management

Marketing Mathematics Mathematics 7-12 Education Medical Technology Music Music Education Music Industry Philosophy Political Science Psychology Public Health Religious Studies Social Studies 7-12 Education Social Work Sociology Spanish Spanish 7-12 Education Studio Art (BFA) Women’s & Gender Studies

STUDY ABROAD AND STUDY AWAY OPTIONS Semester Away (fall or spring) Programs run an entire semester and are offered through partner colleges in the U.S. and overseas and third-party providers. Students take a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Summer Away (4 – 8 weeks) Students who want a shorter-term experience and fewer credit hours abroad typically take 3 – 9 hours of credit.

Short-term Faculty-Led Program (7-21 days) This program combines one-on-one faculty mentorship and academic credit with travel experience at an economical cost. Faculty-led Programs enable students to travel internationally or stateside. Recent programs traveled to France, Poland, Spain, Netherlands, Romania, Ireland, Utah and Arizona.

Accelerated/Dual Degree Programs

Dual Degree Plus Programs

Accounting (BS/MS) Adolescence Education/Special Education

3+2 Biology/Cytotechnology (BS + MS) 3 +2 Clinical Laboratory Sciences (BS + MS) 3+2 Engineering (BA or BS + BS in Engineering) 3+3 Law (BA or BS + JD) 4+2 Occupational Therapy (BS + MS) 4+3 Physical Therapy (BS + DPT)

Biology/Special Education 7-12 (BA/MS in Ed.) Chemistry/Special Education 7-12 (BA/MS in Ed.) Earth Science/Special Education 7-12 (BA/MS in Ed.) English/Special Education 7-12 (BA/MS in Ed.) Mathematics/Special Education 7-12 (BA/MS in Ed.) Social Studies/Special Education 7-12 (BA/MS in Ed.) Spanish/Special Education 7-12 (BA/MS in Ed.)

Business Administration (BS/MBA) Communication Sciences & Disorders (BS/MS) Computer Science/Computer Information Systems (BS/MS) English (BA/MA) Finance/Business Administration (BS/MBA) Financial Planning/ Business Administration (BS/MBA) History/Political Science (BA/MA) Information Technology/Computer Information Systems (BS/MS)

Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Med Pre-Vet

WE ARE HERE TO HELP When you transfer to The College of Saint Rose, you do not just register for classes, you become part of our community.

We have a team of professionals that helps students like you transfer smoothly to college. From admissions to financial aid to the registrar’s staff to academic advisement, we will guide you through each step.

ORIENTATION FOR NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS As a transfer student, you will participate in a Transfer Orientation and Advisement Day arranged just for you. You will finalize your academic schedule with a team of academic advisors, learn about different services we offer, meet other transfer students as well as faculty and staff, and receive your ID. TRANSFER OF CREDITS In evaluating the credentials of transfer candidates, Saint Rose tries to give maximum credit for college work completed at other institutions. Credit is given for all applicable courses in which a student achieves a grade of C- or above. Credits transfer, but grades do not.

TRANSFER EQUIVALENCY The College of Saint Rose maintains equivalency agreements in various majors with several two-year colleges. An equivalency agreement plans and sequences a student’s coursework at specific two-year colleges so that the student can easily transfer into a pre-selected major without loss of credits.

To see how your courses will transfer into The College of Saint Rose, visit our Transfer Equivalency Database (TED) for the following colleges at www.strose.edu/transfer.

Berkshire Community College Broome Community College Bryant and Stratton College Clinton Community College Columbia-Greene Community College Corning Community College Dutchess Community College Finger Lakes Community College Fulton-Montgomery Community College Herkimer College Hudson Valley Community College Maria College Mohawk Valley Community College

Monroe Community College Nassau Community College North Country Community College Orange County Community College Rockland Community College Schenectady County Community College Suffolk County Community College Sullivan County Community College SUNY Adirondack SUNY Cobleskill Tompkins Cortland Community College Ulster County Community College Westchester Community College

DUAL ADMISSION TO DEGREE PROGRAMS The College of Saint Rose has dual admission to degree programs with select community colleges. Check with your community college for available programs.

Tau Sigma National Honor Society Tau Sigma is a national and academic honor society created exclusively for transfer students and designed specifically to “recognize and promote the academic excellence and involvement of transfer students.”

By becoming a member of Tau Sigma, you will be recognized for your academic achievements; make connections with other transfer students, and have the opportunity to gain leadership experience.

Earning Credits through the Experienced Adult Program (EAP) Non-traditional learning evaluated through a portfolio by another college is not accepted for transfer.

However, you may have the opportunity to create a portfolio of prior learning, work or life experience and have it evaluated for credit at Saint Rose.

For information, visit www.strose.edu/eap

Supporting Veterans at Saint Rose Veteran students constitute an integral part of the total student body at Saint Rose. Department of Veteran Affairs benefits are available to all veterans and their family members who qualify, including tuition assistance, $1,000-a-year book stipend, and a housing allowance based on the cost of living in Albany. Saint Rose is excited to also participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students receiving Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, at 100% eligibility, will receive additional Yellow Ribbon benefits, covering the full cost of tuition!

Saint Rose also, accepts up to 15 transfer credits for military training, which includes PE credit from boot camp.

Other military training courses must be relevant to course of study in order to transfer.

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Saint Rose afforded me a great learning experience and enabled me to effectively utilize my GI Bill and the College's Yellow Ribbon Program to pursue college tuition free. Through cooperation between the College and the VA, I was able to not only obtain my undergraduate degree in business, but now I am pursuing my MBA. I highly recommend that veterans maximize their GI Bill at Saint Rose. Being “military friendly” is more than just a slogan to the College; they are taking real steps to make sure vets are successful members of the community.

William Price ’13, Veteran Business major, currently working on MBA

For five consecutive years, The College of Saint Rose has ® been named a “Military Friendly School ” by G.I. Jobs, the premier magazine for military personnel transitioning to civilian life.

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Transferring to Saint Rose has been the best decision that I could have made for my future! I have had opportunities that I couldn’t imagine having anywhere else, such as being a staff writer and news editor for our school newspaper, President of our Tau Sigma National Honor Society chapter, and participating on the Executive Board of the College’s Student Alumni Association. I was also referred by faculty to take part in a paid internship at WNYT NewsChannel 13, which prepared me for my position as an Associate Producer/Assignment Editor with Time Warner Cable Capital Region.

Lauren Sears, Communications, Concentration in Journalism, Minor in Business Transferred from St. John’s University

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NEXT STEPS Apply: www.strose.edu/apply Apply for Financial Aid Three Easy Steps 1. Make sure you complete your Saint Rose Application.

2. Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

The College of Saint Rose School Codes: Federal School Code — 002705 New York State TAP Code (ETA) — 0140

Transfer Academic Scholarships Including International Transfer Students Cumulative GPA of all College work

Amount

3.81 – 4.00

$14,500

3.50 – 3.80

$14,000

3.21– 3.49

$9,500

3.00 – 3.20

$9,000

2.99 and below

$8,500

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship*

$1,000

*Awarded to members in addition to all merit awards.

3. New York state residents must complete the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application after completing their FAFSA. You can begin your online TAP application immediately using the link on your FAFSA confirmation page.

VISIT WWW.STROSE.EDU/VISITS One visit and you and your family will discover why Saint Rose truly is a remarkable college and an affordable value.

To schedule a personal appointment with a member of the transfer admissions team, call 518-454-5150.

Follow: #strosevisits

APPLY WWW.STROSE.EDU/APPLY The College of Saint Rose operates on a rolling admissions basis for all transfer applicants.

Transfer art applicants must complete a portfolio review. Call 518-485-3900 to arrange for a review.

Transfer music applicants must complete an audition. Call 518-454-5178 to schedule an audition.

BE A GOLDEN KNIGHT Feel free to contact our experienced and knowledgeable Admissions and Financial Aid staff. They’re here to help you every step of the way.

Admissions: Financial Aid:

1-800-637-8556 ext. 1 (518) 458-5464

admit@strose.edu finaid@strose.edu

Albany, NY is close to everywhere!*

MAINE

Springfield, MA: 1 hr. 27 mins.

Hartford, CT: 1 hr. 50 mins.

Syracuse, NY: 2 hrs. 18 mins.

Boston, MA: 2 hrs. 41 mins.

New York, NY: 2 hrs. 35 mins.

Newark, NJ: 2 hrs. 24 mins.

Montreal, CAN: 3 hrs. 40 mins.

Philadelphia, PA: 3 hrs. 50 mins.

Buffalo, NY: 4 hrs. 30 mins.

Baltimore, MD: 5 hrs. 12 mins.

NH VT

MASS

1 Hour

NY RI

*Based on travelling by car.

C CONN

PA OHIO

2 Hours

NJ

3 Hours

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