UMassD-Admissions Transfer Brochure 2023

TRANSFER ADMISSIONS

Fiona Marques ‚25 Psychology, Integrated Studio Arts

At UMass Dartmouth, ranked a national university by U.S. News & World Report, we will help you meet your transfer goals easily and efficiently.

UMassD offers world-class faculty to guide and mentor you, a strong alumni network to support you, and classmates to learn and grow alongside you.

Transferring is a good option if you want to: • transfer from a community college to earn a four-year degree • transfer from another college or university for a better “fit” • earn a degree in a new field

Personalized education You will achieve that “lightbulb moment” when it all makes sense–it may be in the classroom, in the lab, or during a team project. Our alumni credit our faculty for making that moment happen–and it changed their lives. A UMassD education is about you, your potential, and your success.

Flexible skill set Put your knowledge to work. UMassD offers you internship opportunities in virtually every field. Service-learning courses enable you and your classmates to assist local organizations with your skills.

Undergraduate research opportunities abound–during the academic year and in the summer. You will graduate with a portfolio of professional skills and practical experiences.

Diverse opportunities Inventing your future can take you in many directions, across campus and around the ​ globe. Study abroad for a semester, a year, or during a school break. Develop your leadership skills through hands-on experiences and service learning.

Honors College Once you’ve been accepted, you can apply to become part of our Honors College, a vibrant and innovative learning environment that engages and challenges academically talented students. We offer our Honors students transformational learning experiences, both in the classroom and through extracurricular activities.

To qualify, you need to have a 3.5 cumulative GPA at your current college and be enrolled in a Commonwealth Honors Program in Massachusetts. Contact us to have your application reviewed for acceptance into the Honors College.

5,500 23% 15:1

undergraduates

transfer students

student:faculty ratio

38%

students of color

381 full-time faculty

Your passion can take you in many directions—politics, marine biology, and

C OL L E G E OF

Arts & Sciences

communications, to name a few. As the largest of our colleges, the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) makes it easy to explore different disciplines to find the right fit.

Pursuing a major in the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) broadens your knowledge base, refines your ability to analyze information and develop creative solutions, and prepares you to effectively communicate your ideas. It is a recipe for success.

Broaden your horizons.

CAS offers numerous opportunities to gain practical experience and build your résumé. Our staff at the UMassD Career Center works closely with you to identify exciting and relevant internship experiences and helps you to pursue them.

Internships often lead to job offers after graduation.

UMassD professors offer undergraduate research positions that enable students to publish their work in academic journals, present at professional conferences, and enroll at the finest graduate schools in the country.

Internship & Career Placements • Akamai Technologies • Dana Farber Cancer Institute • Department of Homeland Security • Federal Bureau of Investigation • National Marine Life Center • Pfizer

UMassD provided me the opportunity to pursue all my interests while completing my requirements even when they were not directly aligned with my major.”

- Busola Awobode ‘22 hometown: Boston, MA major: English internships: Journalism and Media Communications Intern at BuyBlackNB in New Bedford MA & Digital Marketing Intern at Hearst research: Digital Literacy and the Digital Native: Language, Attitudes, and Proficiency

1:15

student-to-faculty

93%

of undergraduates are employed or enrolled in graduate studies within six months of graduation

Accelerate your graduate degree 4+1 Master’s in Data Science 4+1 Master’s in Teaching 3+3 Juris Doctorate

Less than

6%

of universities across the world with business degree programs earn AACSB accreditation.

96%

of undergraduates were employed or enrolled in graduate studies within six months of graduation

When transferring from my community college, the Charlton College of Business caught my eye by having AACSB accreditation, the accounting program I was looking for, and the ability to have a 4+1 MBA. I knew these qualities, as well as the student clubs and organizations, would allow me to utilize classroom learning in a real-world setting.”

- Joshua Keith ‘23, ‘24 hometown: Brockton, MA major: Accounting, 4+1 MBA internships: VITA Tax Intern, Withum Audit Intern, Withum Tax Intern Language, Attitudes, and Proficiency

CHARLTON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Businesses of all sizes and in all fields need college graduates who possess both insightful knowledge and handson experience. The Charlton College of

CH A R LT ON C OL L E GE OF

Business

Business prepares you to be that professional.

Our rigorous curriculum and comprehensive internship program enable you to contribute your talents in any business sector, nonprofit organization, or government agency upon graduation.

Build a foundation.

Throughout your college experience at Charlton, you will participate in workshops, networking events, and individual coaching sessions. Our goal is to help you land a great internship and, ultimately, a great job.

UMassD supports your ambitions outside the classroom, including our national award-winning DECA chapter.

Internship & Career Placements • Aetna, Inc. • Amazon • Dell EMC • Hasbro • Google • PricewaterhouseCoopers

Your engineering courses will be dynamic and practical. You’ll participate

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Engineering

in team projects, conduct experiments, collect data, and analyze information as you learn from professors who are on the cutting edge of research in their fields.

In your senior year, a capstone project will enable you to demonstrate your engineering knowledge and skills with a team of your peers and a professional organization facing real-life challenges.

Realize your full potential.

UMass Dartmouth engineering students are actively recruited for internships with leading companies. If you prefer research, our faculty engage students in their groundbreaking projects funded by agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the Office of Naval Research.

Internship & Career Placements • Apple • CDM Smith • Electric Boat • Hasbro • Lockheed Martin Cooperation • Naval Undersea Warfare Center

During my sophomore year, my advisor gave me a list of contacts to reach out to. I met with someone from Raytheon and received an internship offer soon after. I’m so grateful for this opportunity and for the help of my advisor. The professors here have great connections and make it easy for students to access these kinds of opportunities.”

- Gabriella Monico ‘24 hometown: Milford, NH major: Mechanical Engineering internship: Missiles and Defense Unit at Raytheon

74,137

3.8M

$

$

mean starting salary for class of 2022

endowed scholarships for engineering students

99%

of undergraduates were employed or enrolled in graduate studies within six months of graduation

Ranked in the top

14% 100%

of the nation’s best nursing schools -U.S. News & World Report

graduation and national exam pass rates for Medical Laboratory Science students

UMassD’s College of Nursing & Health Sciences has a lot of facilities and hospitals that they work with. It makes the nursing experience more real.

The labs have technology I’ve never seen before.

It’s very immersive.”

- Amaechi Obison ’24 hometown: Lowell, MA major: Nursing research: NLRP3 inflammasome and differences in immune responses in older adults internship: Summer Training and Research (STAR) Program at the University of Maryland School of Public Health

97%

of undergraduates were employed or enrolled in graduate studies within six months of graduation

Nursing & Health Sciences

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The College of Nursing & Health Sciences offers the university’s two professional health science degrees—Nursing and Medical Laboratory Science (MLS). Our rigorous curriculum and diverse clinical and mentorship experiences provide you with the knowledge, skills, and criticalthinking abilities essential for success in your health care career.

Our faculty are nurse scientists and experienced clinical practitioners who work closely with undergraduates in and out of the classroom. You may be involved in a research project, attend and present at professional conferences, and contribute to scholarly publications.

Find your healthcare path.

UMass Dartmouth has close relationships with clinical sites around the region, the state, and beyond. Outside of your classes and clinical work, the Student Nurses Association, the Student Association for Medical Laboratory Science, and the Global Health Collaborative can help you build skills, make interdisciplinary connections, and contribute to the broader community.

Clinical & Career Placements • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Boston Children’s Hospital • Brigham & Women’s Center • Imugen • Johnson & Johnson • Tufts Medical Center

View transfer requirements to see if you qualify.

Visual & Performing Arts

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Your creativity is a highly valued skill.

At the College of Visual & Performing Arts (CVPA), you’ll see there’s no limit to where your creativity can take you.

CVPA is a community of artists, designers, performers, scholars, and advisors who are dedicated to exploring, creating, and learning.

Bring your imagination to life.

As a CVPA student, you’ll benefit from a university education that broadens your options for success in the arts. Our students earn a BFA, BA, or BS degree, and are recruited locally, regionally, and nationally for their technical knowledge, preparedness, and imaginative problem-solving abilities.

Our professors are working artists and musicians who teach and mentor students on their path to graduation. Professors are accessible and class sizes are small. Our dedicated faculty will assist you in the creation of your own unique practice as well as foster a deep commitment to diverse cultural perspectives and our global society.

Internship & Career Placements • Boston Ballet • DC Comics • Dreamworks • Fashion Institute of Technology • National Geographic • Reebok

2

student gallery exhibition spaces

6

instructional computing labs

91%

of undergraduates were employed or enrolled in graduate studies within six months of graduation

I transferred to UMassD for the Interior Architecture + Design program. UMassD provided a unique and strong program that I couldn’t have found anywhere else. The professors’ support, validation, and encouragement are what drives us, educates us, and keeps us motivated to put our best foot forward.”

- Kassidey Star ‘23 hometown: Middleboro, MA major: Interior Architecture + Design internship: Dane Austin Design – Residential Design Firm in Boston award: IFDA Awards Gala 2022 Commercial Student Designer of the Year

We are the Corsairs That’s “pirates” to you landlubbers. Worthy adversaries.

Towers of strength. Forces to be reckoned with. Arnie the Corsair is our mascot because he represents the adventurous, courageous spirit of our student athletes and the pride of our campus.

Athletics

Arrr!!!

The Corsairs have a long history of outstanding athletic performance. We compete in the NCAA Division III, and about 435 UMass Dartmouth students participate on 19 teams.

Corsairs succeed on the court and the field—and in the classroom.

Our student-athletes graduate at a higher rate than non-athletes.

NCAA Division III

Intramurals

Men’s

Women’s

Badminton

Baseball

Basketball

Basketball

Basketball

Cross Country

Flag Football

Cross Country

Field Hockey

Soccer

Football

Lacrosse

Volleyball

Ice Hockey

Soccer

...and more

Soccer

Softball

Track & Field

Swimming & Diving Tennis Track & Field Volleyball

Club sports Bowling Cheer Squad Women’s and Men’s Rugby Sailing Men’s Volleyball ...and more

500+ students play intramurals

19

varsity teams

435

student-athletes

Division III

My favorite thing about the baseball team here is my teammates and our coaching staff. Our coaching staff does such a great job with us and do as much as possible to help us on and off the field.”

- Adam Horowitz ‘23 Pitcher & Infielder, Men’s Baseball hometown: Seekonk, MA major: Marketing internship: On-Field Operations Intern and Bullpen Catcher for Wareham Gatemen

Housing & Dining

We offer traditional residence hall suites, apartments, and living learning communities– and we guarantee you will have housing every year you’re a student.

Our newest residence hall is the most modern living facility on campus. Split into two main residential buildings with a state-ofthe-art dining facility as a connector, the beautifully designed community houses 1,210 students in fully-furnished single and double occupancy rooms.

Balsam & Spruce Designed for academic and social success, the residence halls feature computer lounges, maker spaces, performance practice areas, classrooms, and plenty of outdoor gathering space. Large lounges with kitchen areas promote independent living. There are study areas and access to high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the entire community, plus free laundry with an app to remotely monitor your laundry’s progress.

The Grove Centrally located between Balsam & Spruce is a massive dining hall with seating for 800. The dining area is based around a marketplace concept, serving cuisine from around the world along with vegetarian and vegan options.

11

places to eat on campus

120+

clubs and organizations

Starting somewhere new doesn’t have to be hard.

We’re proud of our close-knit community, and we know you’ll find your place here.

You’ll form lasting friendships, meet faculty and

Activities

staff who’ll advise and guide you, and discover your own strengths as you become a vital part of our community.

Being a student at UMassD is about working hard, but it’s also about having fun. We offer a wide range of extracurricular activities and the opportunity to create your own club or organization.

Examples of clubs and organizations African Students Association

Gaming Society

American Society of Civil Engineers

Habitat for Humanity

Animation Club

Pep Band

Collegiate DECA

Ski & Snowboard Club

Corsair Esports

Theatre Company

Dance Team

Torch Newspaper

Disc Golf Club

As educators we are committed to enhancing the academic mission of the University. We strive to serve the needs of students by empowering them to achieve success through the development of educational plans consistent with their academic, personal, and professional goals. We are here to provide advisement and support, from admission

Resources

to graduation.

STAR Center The College of Arts & Sciences Student Transition and Achievement Resource Center (STAR Center) provides professional academic advisors, peer mentors, and faculty advisors to help you plan your academic career thoughtfully and thoroughly.

Engineering Student Support & Services (ES3) ES3 strives to serve the needs of transfer students by providing timely and accurate information to ensure a smooth transition and clear path to graduation.

Career Center The Career Center offers resources to help you succeed in your career development and job search. Our career advisors can help you with your résumé and cover letter, job and internship search, interviews and networking. They’ll work with you to help you discover a career path that aligns with your interests and values.

Veterans A Military Friendly School, we provide information and resources for veterans, prior military, and reservists to transition to civilian and academic life.

Some examples of resources available: • Academic Resource Center (ARC) • Claire T. Carney Library • Computer Info Technology Center (CITS) • Multiliteracy & Communication Center (MCC) • Office of Student Accessibility Services

The Women in Engineering Peer Mentoring Program allowed me to create a bond with other students. The activities were built on critical-thinking skills, rethinking ideas, and coming up with better solutions.”

- Shannon Kennedy ‘23 hometown: Pittsfield, MA major: Bioengineering

YOU R CR E DI T S

Transferring

MassTransfer umassd.edu/transfer/masstransfer

The MassTransfer program is a collaboration between the Commonwealth’s 15 community colleges, public four-year universities, and UMass campuses. The agreement includes A2B Maps, A2B Pathways, and Commonwealth Commitment.

If you complete an associate’s degree from any Massachusetts public community college, you may be eligible for MassTransfer.

Benefits include: • no application fee • guaranteed admission to UMassD if you have a 2.5 GPA • tuition credit of $1,417 with a 3.0 cumulative GPA • automatic satisfaction of the Gen Ed Foundation requirements except 2 upper-level courses • 60 credits applied toward your UMassD bachelor’s degree • early registration for classes

Commonwealth Commitment (ComCom) mass.edu/MAComCom When you complete an A2B Map associate’s degree within 2.5 years at one of the Massachusetts community colleges and complete your bachelor’s degree in 2 additional years, in addition to MassTransfer benefits, you may qualify for: • freeze on all tuition and mandatory fees on program entry • 10% rebate off tuition & mandatory fees at the end of each successful semester You’ll see a reduction in tuition and mandatory fees by an average of $5,090 over four years.

A transfer applicant must be a high school graduate or GED recipient who has attended an accredited college or university. Refer to

How to apply

umassd.edu/transfer/application-process.

Important preferred deadlines Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis, however, we recommend the following preferred deadlines.

Fall enrollment: March 1 Nursing: March 1, limited seats are available Spring enrollment: December 1

Scholarships and financial aid Merit scholarships are available for outstanding transfer students for the fall and spring semesters based on their cumulative GPA at the time of application review and are renewable.

• Chancellor’s Transfer Scholarship - 3.5 or higher • Dean’s Transfer Scholarship - 3.25 or higher • Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Award - active members with a 3.0 or higher Transfer students are also eligible for need-based financial aid.

Students who apply for aid must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Our federal student code is 002210.

umassd.edu/apply

Come visit us

You can schedule your visit any weekday or on select Saturdays during the school year.

We look forward to welcoming you to our park-like campus, situated on 710 acres, 15 minutes from the beach, and 30 minutes from Cape Cod.

umassd.edu/visit

Virtual visits Discover campus virtually until you’re able to see us in person. Take a virtual tour, chat one-on-one with a counselor, or join us for a virtual information session.

umassd.edu/visit/events

80%

of stuents who apply for aid receive it

120 undergraduate programs Biology – Cell and Molecular Biology* – Conservation Biology* – Ecology and Evolutionary Biology* – Marine Biology* Chemistry – Biochemistry Communication Crime & Justice Studies Data Science (interdisciplinary) Economics – Applied Economics* – Healthcare Services Administration* English – Creative & Professional Writing* – Literature & Criticism* Health and Society History Liberal Arts Mathematics† – Applied and Computational Mathematics* – Applied Statistics* Multidisciplinary Studies Philosophy Political Science – International Politics* – Pre-Law* Portuguese Psychology Public Administration Sociology and Anthropology Spanish Women’s and Gender Studies

Minor only Aging & Health Applied Ethics Black Studies Data Analytics French Leadership & Civic Engagement Legal Studies Religious Studies Sustainability Urban Studies Writing, Rhetoric & Communication

Business

Accounting Finance General Business Administration (transfers only) Human Resources Management Management – Entrepreneurship* – General Management* Management Information Systems – E-commerce/Digital Business* – Technology & Management* Marketing Operations Management – Business Analytics* – Service Operation Management* – Supply Chain Management*

Minor only

Business Administration International Business

Engineering Bioengineering – Biomedical Engineering* Civil Engineering – Environmental Resources Engineering* Computer Engineering – Cybersecurity* Computer Science – Artificial Intelligence* – Cybersecurity* – Game Design* – Software Engineering* Data Science (interdisciplinary) Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering – Manufacturing* Physics† – A stronomy/Astrophysics* – Computational Physics*

Minor only

Environmental Physics Mobile Applications Development System Software

Nursing & Health Sciences Medical Laboratory Science Nursing (fall only)

Minor only

Global Health

Visual & Performing Arts Animation & Game Arts Art Education Art History Drawing Fashion Design Graphic Design Illustration Integrated Studio Arts Interior Architecture + Design Music Music Education Music Performance Painting Photography Sculpture

Minor only Ceramics Film & Media Studies Fine Arts Jewelry/Metals Printmaking Textiles/Fiber Arts

Pre-professional advising Pre-law Pre-med & pre-health (including pre-dental, pre-PT, pre-vet)

Still can’t decide?

You can apply to UMassD without declaring a major.

Arts & Sciences Undeclared Business Undeclared Engineering Undeclared Studio Arts Undeclared *concentration/option

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Arts & Sciences

The bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at UMass Dartmouth are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. ccneaccreditation.org

Office of Admissions 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300 ph: 508.999.8605 | transfer@admissions.umassd.edu umassd.edu/transfer