Transfer Admission Guidebook

O≈ce of Admission 190 Prospect Avenue Elmhurst Illinois 60126 (630) 617-3400 (800) 697-1871 admit@elmhurst.edu www.elmhurst.edu

Dates to Remember For Fall Term Admission Preferred application deadline: July 1 Deposit date: May 1 (or two weeks following date of admission) For Spring Term Admission Preferred application deadline: January 15 Deposit date: December 15 (or two weeks following date of admission) Transfer Tuesday Visit Days On-site admission oΊered four times throughout the year. Please visit www.elmhurst.edu/visit for details

Elmhurst College

Transfer Guide

Welcome

Welcome to Elmhurst College!

As a transfer student, your goals and expectations are diΩerent from those you had as a freshman. You’re more experienced now, ready to move toward the finish line of your college experience. At Elmhurst, you’ll find a new world of opportunity: programs that suit your specific needs, people with your best interests at heart, and a college with a growing reputation for excellence.

For example, check out “America’s Best Colleges,” the study by U.S. News & World Report. Elmhurst ranks among the top schools in the region. Or pick up The Princeton Review: it calls Elmhurst “a small college with a big bang,” one that oΩers “an intimate academic experience” and “a surprisingly broad variety of solid academic departments.”

On our campus, you’ll become part of an open, welcoming community that includes students from every ethnic, racial, and religious background and from many states and countries. You won’t feel like a newcomer for long. And you’ll get to know plenty of transfer students with experiences a lot like yours. One in three of our students come to us from another college or university. We understand your particular concerns and needs, and we’re deeply committed to your success.

Our admission counselors are determined to get to know you as an individual, and to make the transfer process smooth sailing. We encourage you to schedule an appointment with a counselor to ask questions, evaluate your transcripts, and develop a clear roadmap toward your Elmhurst degree. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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The Academic Essentials

Why Elmhurst?

• We oΩer more than 50 academic majors.

• The average class size is 18 with a 13:1 student: faculty ratio.

• Many scholarship opportunities for transfer students are available.

• In 2010, approximately 98% of full-time students received some form of financial aid.

• There are over 100 student organizations and Division iii athletics.

• We are located 16 miles west of downtown Chicago with easy access via the metra train.

• A full range of study abroad and internship possibilities exist for you at Elmhurst College.

• More than 95% of our graduates find jobs or enter a graduate or professional school within nine months of graduation.

The Academic Essentials Policies for Transferring Academic Credit • Our general policy is to grant credit for any course from another college or university for which Elmhurst College oΩers an equivalent course, or for any course that is basic to a liberal arts curriculum. You must earn a grade of D or better to earn credit.

• Coursework is evaluated on a course-by-course basis.

• We also accept Advanced Placement, Military, and College Level Exam Program credits.

• One full course credit is equal to four semester hours, or six quarter hours.

A four-semester-hour course from another institution will transfer as a full course credit. A three-hour course will transfer as 0.75 course credit, and a five-hour course as 1.25 course credits.

• If you are entering Elmhurst from a community college, you may transfer the equivalent of 16 course credits (64 semester hours or 96 quarter hours).

You’ll complete at least 16 courses at Elmhurst. If you are entering Elmhurst from a four-year institution, you may transfer 24 course credits (96 semester hours). You will complete at least eight courses at Elmhurst.

• If you have completed an A.A. or A.S. degree at a participating, accredited Illinois institution, you may use the coursework to fulfill most general education requirements for Elmhurst. For more information, please contact the O≈ce of Admission.

• You will be required to complete at least half of your major courses at Elmhurst.

Graduation Requirements • To graduate from Elmhurst, you must complete a total of 32 course credits (128 semester hours). These course credits can be a combination of transfer credits and Elmhurst credits, and a combination of general education, major, and elective courses.

• Of the 32 course credits, at least 10 must be at the 300/400 level. These cannot be completed at a community college.

Questions?

For more information on transfer credit policies, please refer to the catalog or contact the O≈ce of Admission at (630) 617-3400.

My Elmhurst Experience

Eric Lutz As the editor of the newspaper at Elmhurst, I’ve gotten a lot of experience—not just covering big stories, but also managing writers, producing the paper and selling advertising. It’s great preparation for the future.

Julie Provenza I fell in love with Elmhurst the first day I visited.

Everyone welcomed me and tried to make me feel at home. I was nervous about transferring, but everyone’s so friendly that it was an easy transition.

Anar Akhundov Elmhurst has a lot of programs that prepare you for a career. I have an internship now, and my professor has introduced me to CEOs of ad agencies and other people who can help me find a job after graduation.

Nicole Spizzirri I’ve dived into a lot of diΩerent areas at Elmhurst that I might not have explored at a bigger school. I’ve been on the mock trial team, I did student government, I’m an Alpha Phi, and I traveled to Turkey. It’s allowed me to make some great connections and to grow—both personally and professionally.

Cody Boals I felt very comfortable transferring to Elmhurst because the teachers and the other students were so welcoming. Then when I joined the baseball team, I found an instant group of friends— guys I hang out with all the time now. And being a team captain has helped me learn about leadership, teamwork and organizing my time.

Admission

Transfer Admission Our admission process is quick and simple. You can apply online at www.elmhurst.edu, or fill out a paper application and mail it to us.

Admission Requirements • To be eligible for transfer admission to Elmhurst, you must be in good academic standing at your current institution.

• Elmhurst gives preference to students with cumulative grade-point averages of 2.5 and above. Serious consideration is also given to applicants with grade-point averages between 2.0 and 2.49. These averages are based on a 4.0 scale.

• If you have fewer than 30 semester hours of transferable coursework, please note that your high school records will also be considered in the admission decision.

To apply for transfer admission, please submit: • A completed application form • An o≈cial transcript from each college or university you’ve attended • A high school transcript (or the results of the GED test) • Your scores on the ACT or SAT If you’ve completed 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of college credit or have been out of high school for more than three years, you don’t have to submit test scores.

If you are a citizen of a country other than the United States, please submit the results of either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery in addition to the materials listed above. For more details on international admission, please visit www.elmhurst.edu/admission.

Finally, an essay, letters of recommendation, and campus visit are recommended but not required.

Tuition Deposit If you are o立ered admission to Elmhurst, please submit a $100 advance tuition deposit by the deposit date to hold a place in the entering class. If you apply after the preferred dates, you will still be considered for admission on a space-available basis.

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Financial Aid and Scholarships To Apply for Financial Aid You’ll need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

amount of scholarship oΩered may be influenced by the tuition rate of a particular academic program.

Transfer Excellence Scholarships Tips on Financial Aid • Start the process early. If you’re applying for financial aid for the Fall Term, start before March 1 if possible. With an early start, you’ll have time to spare if you make a mistake or need help along the way.

• Never exclude yourself from consideration for financial aid. You won’t know for certain if you qualify unless you apply.

• Read the FAFSA instructions carefully. Even if you don’t know about a particular rule, its provisions will apply to you.

• Take the process one step at a time. We know you’re eager to get your college finances in order, and you may try to do everything at once. Just relax and take each step in order.

• Keep copies of the materials you file.

Transfer Scholarships Renewable scholarships are oΩered to the top 20 percent of entering transfer students each year.

Scholarships are oΩered based on the grade-point average attained in previous college-level work and on the number of semester hours of college credit earned at the time of application. The

Value: $13,000 to $18,000 What we’ll look for: • At least 45 semester hours of transferable college credit • Cumulative 3.50 transfer grade-point average on a 4.00 scale To renew your scholarship: • Maintain a 3.25 grade-point average and fulltime enrollment

Transfer Achievement Scholarships Value: $9,000 to $13,000 What we’ll look for: • At least 30 semester hours of transferable college credit • Cumulative 3.00 transfer grade-point average on a 4.00 scale To renew your scholarship: • Maintain a 3.00 grade-point average and fulltime enrollment Transfer Recognition Scholarships Value: $6,000 to $10,000 What we’ll look for: • Fewer than 30 semester hours of transferable college credit

• Cumulative 2.80 transfer grade-point average on a 4.00 scale To renew your scholarship: • Maintain a 2.75 grade-point average and full-time enrollment

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships Value: $2,000 (can be added to other scholarships oΩered by Elmhurst) What we’ll look for: • Membership in Phi Theta Kappa • Cumulative 3.50 transfer grade-point average on a 4.00 scale To be considered: • Provide o≈cial college transcripts confirming PTK membership when applying for admission To renew: • Maintain grade-point average needed for Elmhurst scholarship awarded (Excellence, Achievement, Recognition) • Full-time enrollment

Other Scholarships Enrichment Scholarships Value: One-third tuition ($9,530 for 2010-2011) Who’s eligible: • Members of traditionally underrepresented groups at Elmhurst • The scholarship is not limited by race or ethnicity To be considered: • Apply for admission

To renew your scholarship: • Maintain a 2.50 grade-point average and fulltime enrollment

United Church of Christ Scholarships Value: One-third tuition ($9,530 for 2010-2011) Who’s eligible: • Freshmen and transfer students who belong to congregations of the United Church of Christ To be considered: • Apply for admission and ask your pastor to submit a letter of recommendation to the director of financial aid To renew your scholarship: • Maintain full-time enrollment and good standing at Elmhurst

• Students may receive these scholarships in addition to others oΩered by Elmhurst To be considered: • Apply for admission and contact the appropriate director for audition or portfolio details Art Mary Lou Stewart Chair and Associate Professor (630) 617-3553 marylous@elmhurst.edu Theatre Janice Pohl Director of the College Theatre (630) 617-3008 janicep@elmhurst.edu

Music Scholarships Value: up to $21,000 Who’s eligible: • Students planning to major in music, music education, music business, music theory and composition, or jazz studies Awarded based on: • Academic credentials • Audition To be considered: • Apply for admission and schedule an audition by contacting: Gayle Bisesi Director of Music Admission (630) 617-3524 bisesig@elmhurst.edu

Art and Theatre Talent Scholarships Who’s eligible: • Students who demonstrate exceptional talent in art or theatre

Legacy Scholarships Value: $2,000 (can be added to other scholarships oΩered by Elmhurst) Who’s eligble: • Students with directly related family members (father, mother, brother, sister, grandfather, grandmother) who have graduated from or are enrolled full-time at Elmhurst To be considered: • Identify your legacy relative on your application for admission

Finally…

The minimum grade-point averages cited above are calculated on a scale of 4.0. Most students who are eligible for two scholarships receive only the larger of the two. Students who receive Phi Theta Kappa, UCC, enrichment, art or theatre talent, or legacy scholarships may also receive another award.

My Elmhurst Experience

Chris Hernandez Transferring from a community college and commuting from home to a four-year school where you live on campus was a big transition. But the faculty at Elmhurst gave me a lot of guidance in choosing courses and getting involved, and it was easy to meet people and make friends through my major. There’s a sense of community here that’s really special.

Chrissy Stelter I’ve changed since I’ve been at Elmhurst. I’ve met a lot of people from diΩerent backgrounds and diΩerent religions, and it’s helped me become a more open and welcoming person.

Jacob Scott At Elmhurst it’s easy to get involved at a high level very quickly. My second semester here I was news editor for the newspaper. I also have an internship with the Niebuhr Center, and I’m a national fellow with the Interfaith Youth Core. Getting involved like this reminds me that regular people can make a diΩerence, both here on campus and in the world.

Sonia Pedapati Before coming here I spent two years at a big university, and I got sick of the big class sizes and the lack of personal interaction. Elmhurst is a good fit for me because the professors have o≈ce hours and they actually talk to you without having to look up your ID number.

The community here is so close knit and intimate that the College seems like a second home.

Elmhurst Transfer Guide

Frequently Asked Questions Is Elmhurst a “transfer-friendly” college?

Absolutely! About one in three of our students comes to us with experience at another college or university, and more than 300 transfer students join the Elmhurst College community each fall. We even oΩer a special orientation just for transfers.

Does my grade-point average at Elmhurst include prior coursework?

You will have two grade-point averages: one for Elmhurst only, and one that reflects all of your college-level work. The combined GPA is used to determine your eligibility for graduation honors.

Can I visit the campus and sit in on a class?

Yes, we welcome your visit to campus, whether you want to join us for a special transfer student event or arrange your own visit day. Please visit us online at www.elmhurst.edu/visit for details.

Do any majors have GPA requirements for admission?

Yes. Here’s a rundown: • Nursing majors must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA, with a 2.75 GPA in science courses.

• Education majors need at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA. • Majors in speech-language pathology need a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.

How will I know if my courses will transfer?

Along with your admission packet, you will receive a Transfer Credit Evaluation showing all general education courses fulfilled, the total number of transferable credits, and any courses that did not transfer. Within a few weeks after admission, you’ll receive a major evaluation detailing all courses approved by the department for fulfillment of major requirements.

How do I learn about specific department requirements?

Please visit www.elmhurst.edu/academics and click on Departments and Programs.

When do I register for classes?

If you’re starting at Elmhurst in the Fall Term, you’ll meet with an advisor and register during the summer. If you’re starting in Spring Term,

you’ll meet with an advisor and register in January.

Watch the mail for more information on advising dates once you’ve received your acceptance letter.

Do I need an associate’s degree before I can transfer to Elmhurst?

No, you don’t need an associate’s degree, and you don’t need to have a certain number of credits completed. If you transfer to Elmhurst with fewer than 30 hours, however, we’ll look at your high school records in addition to your college-level work in making an admission decision.

Where do I go for more information?

Contact any of the o≈ces below.

We’d be happy to answer your questions and tell you more about Elmhurst College!

O≈ce of Admission (630) 617-3400 admit@elmhurst.edu O≈ce of Advising (630) 617-3450 new2ec@elmhurst.edu Athletics (630) 617-3140 athletic@elmhurst.edu Center for Professional Excellence (630) 617-3460 cpe@elmhurst.edu Financial Aid (630) 617-3075 finaid@elmhurst.edu Records & Registration (630) 617-3200 regrec@elmhurst.edu Residence Life (630) 617-3150 reslifenewstudents@elmhurst.edu

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Elmhurst College: The Lists Majors • Accounting • American Studies • Art • Art Business • Art Education • Biology • Business Administration • Chemistry • Communication Studies • Computer Game & Entertainment Technology • Computer Science • Criminal Justice • Early Childhood Education • Economics • Elementary Education • English • Exercise Science • Finance • French • Geography • German • History

• Information Systems • Intercultural Studies • Interdepartmental • Interdisciplinary Communication Studies • International Business • Jazz Studies • Logistics & Supply Chain Management • Management • Marketing • Mathematics • Multi-Language • Music • Music Business • Music Education • Musical Theatre • Music Theory and Composition • Nursing • Organizational Communication • Philosophy • Physical Education • Physics • Political Science

• Psychology • Religion and Service • Religious Studies • Secondary Education • Sociology • Spanish • Special Education • Speech-Language Pathology • Theatre • Theatre Arts Education • Theological Studies & Christian Ministry • Urban Studies Preprofessional Programs • Actuarial Science • Chiropractic • Dentistry • Engineering • Law • Library Science • Medicine • Occupational Therapy • Optometry

• Pharmacy • Physical Therapy • Physician Assistant • Podiatry • Seminary • Veterinary Medicine Master’s Programs • Business Administration • Computer Information Systems • Early Childhood Special Education • English Studies • Industrial/Organizational Psychology • Nursing • Professional Accountancy • Supply Chain Management • Teacher Leadership

Center for Professional Excellence • Honors Program • Internships • Mentorships/ Shadowing • International Study • Service-Learning • Intercultural Education • Career Exploration Center for the Health Professions • Advising • Practical Experience • Research Opportunities • International Experience • Team Building Niebuhr Center • Innovative Courses • Internships • Ministry Team • International Experience • Discussions of Faith at Work

Selected Sites of Internships • Abbott Laboratories • ABC-TV • Allstate • Argonne National Laboratory • AT&T • Brookfield Zoo • Fermi National Laboratory • Fifth Third Bank • IBM • John G. Shedd Aquarium • Marriott • Merrill Lynch • Minolta • Motorola • Nabisco • Nalco Chemical Company • Ronald McDonald House • Rush University Medical Center • The Mix 101.9 FM • United Airlines • White Sox Training Camp

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Elmhurst College: The Lists Selected Student Organizations • American Chemical Society • American Marketing Association • Black Student Union • Campus Crusade for Christ • Cheer Team • College Republicans • Environmentally Green Students • Geographical Society • Human Resource Association • H.A.B.L.A.M.O.S. • Hall Councils • Intercultural Society • International Club • Math/Computer Science Club • Mock Trial Team • Model U.N. • Panhellenic Council

• PomPon Squad • Psychology Club • SAGE • Society of Physics Students • Spiritual Life Council • Student Government Association • Student Nurses Association • Union Board • United Church of Christ Fellowship Arts and Media Organizations • Art Club • Chamber Singers • Concert Choir • Elmhurst College and Community Band • Elmhurst College Theatre • The Elms (yearbook) • Jazz Band • Jazzy Jays • The Leader (newspaper)

• MiddleWestern Voice (literary magazine) • Music Educators National Conference (MENC) • Percussion Ensemble • Vocal Jazz Ensemble • Women’s Chorus • WRSE-FM Intercollegiate Sports (Men’s) • Baseball • Basketball • Cross Country • Football • Golf • Soccer • Tennis • Track and Field • Wrestling

Intercollegiate Sports (Women’s) • Basketball • Bowling • Cross Country • Golf • Soccer • Softball • Tennis • Track and Field • Volleyball

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13 Facilities Management 14 Faganel Hall 15 Football O≈ce 16 Founders Gate 17 Frick Center 18 Goebel Hall 19 Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel 20 Heat Plant 21 Information Services 22 Irion Hall 23 Kieft Accelerator/ ArtSpace

24 Kranz Forum 25 Langhorst Stadium & Track 26 Lehmann Hall 27 Memorial Hall 28 Mill Theatre 29 Niebuhr Hall 30 Old Main 31 Prospect Apartments 32 Scene Shop 33 Schaible Science Center 34 Schick Hall

35 Special Projects & Conferences 36 Stanger Hall 37 Tyrrell Fitness Center 38 West Hall Parking Legend Handicapped m Motorcycle p General v Visitor av Admission Visitor sc Speech Clinic

O≈ce of Admission 190 Prospect Avenue Elmhurst Illinois 60126 (630) 617-3400 (800) 697-1871 admit@elmhurst.edu www.elmhurst.edu

Dates to Remember For Fall Term Admission Preferred application deadline: July 1 Deposit date: May 1 (or two weeks following date of admission) For Spring Term Admission Preferred application deadline: January 15 Deposit date: December 15 (or two weeks following date of admission) Transfer Tuesday Visit Days On-site admission oΊered four times throughout the year. Please visit www.elmhurst.edu/visit for details