FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
TRANSFER GUIDE
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TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
All NEW transfer scholarships are based on cumulative GPA and 30 hours completed. The following scholarships are automatic upon receipt of an official or unofficial transcript(s).
$2,250
$1,500
PTK ALL KANSAS ACADEMIC TEAM MEMBER SCHOLARSHIP
30 HOURS COMPLETED WITH A 3.5-4.0 GPA
Renewable for a second year with a 3.3 cumulative FHSU GPA
Renewable for a second year with a 3.3 cumulative FHSU GPA
$1,000
$500
30 HOURS COMPLETED WITH A 3.0-3.49 GPA
30 HOURS COMPLETED WITH A 2.5-2.99 GPA
$7,700 SOS - SPECIAL OUT-OF-STATE SCHOLARSHIP Renewable for a second year with a 2.7 cumulative FHSU GPA. Apply at FHSU.edu/SOS-transfer Must be new, full-time, fall-semester student enrolling in on-campus classes.
Apply for additional scholarship opportunities at FHSU.edu/transferscholarships Priority deadline is November 15
ANETH MORALES Psychology with a minor in Spanish Dodge City, Kansas
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Final deadline is February 15
“As I was preparing to transfer and making my final decisions, I wanted to be part of a school where I could envision myself as a significant part of the college and community. Fort Hays State University was the first place where I truly felt uplifted in all aspects of my educational journey, celebrated as an individual, and embraced like family. FHSU acknowledged my previous accomplishments and honored my transfer scholarships at their maximum value with no hesitation. It provided me with one of the best jobs on campus as a Student Ambassador and tour guide, trusting me to be the “face of the university” and share with our visitors an institution that is driven to help you reach your goals — every single one of them.”
Tomorrow is Made
SEIZE TODAY
TRANSFER & MILITARY CENTER Wherever you’re from, Fort Hays State welcomes you here.
We are proud to welcome thousands of transfer students from all over the world each year, with a flexible, supportive process that’s designed just for the answers you need and the opportunities you crave. And, your unique process isn’t without options: some of our students transfer to Fort Hays State after completing just hours at their university or technical or community college, while others initiate transfer after they’ve completed their Associates degree.
PARTNER SCHOOLS
Interested in transferring to Fort Hays State University after receiving your associate’s degree? Sign up for Transfer Connect! Fort Hays State University has partnered with ALL Kansas community colleges to offer students a collaborative academic experience. Students enrolled in Transfer Connect receive customized guidance from a trained Transfer Success Coach. Your Transfer Success Coach will partner with your community college Academic Advisor to ensure a seamless transition to Fort Hays State University. Visit our Transfer Connect website at FHSU.edu/transferconnect for more information.
CURRICULUM GUIDES
FHSU has partnered with several Kansas community and technical colleges to create Curriculum Guides for many of our programs. To ensure a seamless transition, please work closely with your academic advisor. Discover the courses that will transfer to FHSU by viewing the curriculum guides at FHSU.edu/guides.
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WHEN PASSION MEETS PURPOSE
GREAT THINGS ARE MADE
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
The transfer and articulation agreement has been developed to facilitate the transition of students with an associate degree or 45 transferable hours from accredited colleges and universities to Fort Hays State University.
REQUIREMENTS
POINTS OF CLARIFICATION
A minimum of 45 credit hours of general education with distribution in the following fields:
+ Students still may be required to take freshmen or sophomore courses to meet degree or graduation requirements. Transfer students who have not completed an associate degree may transfer FHSU hours back to the community college based on the community college’s approval in order to complete the associate degree.
Twelve (12) hours of Basic Skills courses, including: 6 hours of English Composition 3 hours of Speech Communication 3 hours of College Level Math Twelve (12) hours of Humanities courses (performance/studio courses are excluded) from at least three of the following disciplines: Art Music History Philosophy Literature Theatre Modern Languages Twelve (12) hours of Social & Behavioral Science courses from at least three of the following disciplines: Sociology Economics Psychology Geography Political Science Anthropology Nine (9) hours of Natural & Physical Science courses from at least two disciplines. (Lecture with lab)
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+ All students completing a teacher education program at the university shall satisfy the FHSU general education requirements or the transfer and articulation agreement. + Students with 45 transferable hours or an associate degree who have not met the transfer articulation distribution requirement may complete the transfer and articulation agreement at FHSU or fulfill the FHSU general education program. + Credit for equivalent technical courses may be granted by departmental examination at the receiving institution. + In addition, all transfer students must fulfill a 3 hour upper-division integrative course which fulfills a university requirement. IDS 300 IDS 325 IDS 326 IDS 360 IDS 390 IDS 400 IDS 401 IDS 402 IDS 405 IDS 407 IDS 440 IDS 468 IDS 499
Economic Ideas and Current Issues Ideal Societies in Fiction Literature and the Environment Social Justice: Action & Policy Technology in Society Bioethics Ethical Issues in the Professions and Business U.S. Human Geography: Issues for the 21st Century Heritage: Society, Science and Culture Since 1700 Global Challenges Conceptions of the Mind Political Communication Global Environmental Issues
ACADEMICS
General Education Curriculum All students seeking a bachelor’s degree (except BGS students) are required to complete this 55-hour program. This program has two major components: Foundation Studies and Liberal Arts. General Education requirements specific to a Bachelor of General Studies degree (BGS) can be found online at FHSU.edu/bgs. The General Education Program can be completed fully online; however, not every course is offered online. If you have an associate's degree or more than 45 transferable hours from an accredited college please refer to the Transfer Articulation on the reverse side. I.
Foundation Studies (18 hours required)
A) Analysis and Communication (15 hours required) A student is required to take the following courses: ENG 101 ENG 102 COMM 100
Italics denotes general education courses required for the teacher education program.
English Composition I English Composition II Fundamentals of Oral Communication
A student must complete 3 hours in each of these areas: MATH 101 MATH 110
Contemporary Mathematics or College Algebra
INF 101
Introduction to Computer Information Systems
B) Personal Well-Being (3 hours required) HHP 200
Personal Wellness
II. Liberal Arts (37 hours required)
A) International Studies (6 hours required) A student must complete 2 of the 3 courses:
ENG 125 HIST 111 GSCI 110
World Literature and the Human Experience Modern World Civilization World Geography
B) Distribution (28 hours required) Course areas used to complete requirements under International Studies allow a student to take only 1 additional course in that area under distribution for General Education credit.)
Humanities
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
(9 hours with no more than 2 courses in 1 area)
Art
180 201 202 280
(10 hours with no more than 2 courses in 1 area; 1 hour must be laboratory credit)
Biological Sciences 100 102 200 300
Fundamentals & Appreciation of Art Survey of Art History I Survey of Art History II Approaches to Creativity
Human Biology Lab Experiences in Biology* Humans and the Environment Human Heredity
Chemistry
Communication Studies
100 105 112 114
125 Introduction to Motion Pictures 318 Introduction to Organizational Communication
English
Chemist’s View of the World Introduction to the Chemistry Lab* General Chemistry I and Lab* General Chemistry II and Lab*
Geosciences
125 World Literature and the Human Experience 126 Introduction to Literature 327 Literature Matters
100 101 102 340
Interdisciplinary Studies
Introduction to Geology Elements of Physical Geography Introduction to Geology Laboratory* Environmental Geology
Mathematics and Computer Science
333 Exploration in the Humanities 350 Diversity in the U.S.
234 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I 250 Elements of Statistics 331 Calculus Methods
Modern Languages
Physics
Beginning 1 course in any language ** 112 Great Works in Translation
102 103 208 309
Music & Theatre
120 Introduction to Theatre 161 Listening to Music 391 Jazz
Philosophy
Physical Science Physical Science Laboratory* Elementary Meteorology Descriptive Astronomy
Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 hours; with no more than 2 courses in 1 area)
Economics/Finance
ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics FIN 205 Theory & Practice of Personal Finance
History
110 World Civilization to 1500 130 United States History to 1877 131 United States History Since 1877
Interdisciplinary Studies 350 Diversity in the U.S.
Political Science
101 American Government 105 Current Political Issues 230 Introduction to International Relations
Psychology
100 General Psychology 300 Abnormal Psychology 340 Social Psychology
Sociology
140 Introduction to Sociology 355 Sociology of Death and Dying 388 Sociology of the Family in America
*Course fulfills 1-hour lab requirements ** May not be used as General Education for students earning the B.A. Degree.
100 Critical Thinking 120 Introduction to Philosophy 340 Introduction to Ethics
C) Upper-Division Integrative Course (3 hours required) These 3 hours will also count towards fulfilling the University’s upper-division requirement. IDS 300 IDS 325 IDS 326 IDS 360
Economic Ideas & Current Issues Ideal Societies in Fiction Literature & the Environment Social Justice: Action & Policy
IDS 390 IDS 400 IDS 401 IDS 402 IDS 405
Technology in Society Bioethics Ethical Issues in the Professions & Business U.S. Human Geography: Issues for the 21st Century Heritage: Society, Science and Culture Since 1700
IDS 407 IDS 440 IDS 468 IDS 499
Global Challenges Conceptions of the Mind Political Communication Global Environmental Issues
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FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
Your Home Away From Home You’ll be studying a lot at FHSU—that’s a given. But what will you do the rest of the time? In our residence halls, you’ll probably make some legendary microwave quesadillas—and you’ll definitely make time-defying friendships. Life on campus is full here, because every moment here is full of life.
ON-CAMPUS PERKS + Free laundry facilities and Laundry Alert system so you know the minute your clothes are ready.
+ Customizable meal plans and dining dollars for snacks (and the occasional late-night takeout order).
+ Cable, WiFi and Residential Life Movie Channel, which features a selection of movies on rotation every month.
+ Permit-based parking zones available across campus, with special rates for on-campus residents.
+ Shared community spaces perfect for studying and collaboration.
FHSU RESIDENCE HALLS TIGER VILLAGE Greek organizations and the Transfer Network with one-bedroom and two-bedroom options.
STADIUM PLACE Apartment-style with two-bedroom and four-bedroom options.
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AGNEW & HEATHER HALLS Suite-style with three-bedroom and four-bedroom options.
WOOSTER PLACE Apartment-style for married couples, families or upperclassmen with one-bedroom and two-bedroom options.
COMMUNITY
Find your place to thrive at FHSU.edu/reslife
We’re more than a campus–
WE’RE A TIGER FAMILY At FHSU, we invest in ourselves by investing in each other. Our unique and vibrant learning communities unite students through common interests, creating strong, transformative networks of support.
TRANSFER NETWORK No matter how ready you think you are, adjusting to a new college can be a challenge. Build a network of peers who share your transfer student experience in the Transfer Network. This is a learning community of 23 transfer students who live together in a residence hall, build a network of peers with similar interests and experiences, and get involved in campus activities.
“Choosing to transfer to Fort Hays over other four year institutions was an easy decision. Not only was Fort Hays close to home, but the affordability was too good to pass up. After visiting campus and speaking with the advisors in my area of study I knew I wanted to be a Tiger. Not only did I feel like a part of a family, but I felt like I was wanted.” JACE ARMSTRONG Digital Media Production
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Take charge of your future HOW CAN I VISIT CAMPUS? Visit us virtually or join us on campus. Face-to-face arrival times at 9:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 1:00 p.m. Campus visits include a campus tour, academic and admissions counselor visits.
HOW DO I SET UP A CAMPUS VISIT?
HOW CAN I FIND OUT HOW MY CLASSES TRANSFER TO FHSU? You can see how your classes will transfer to FHSU at FHSU.EDU/transfercredits. You may also request an unofficial transcript evaluation at FHSU.edu/transcripteval.
You can call the Admissions Office at (785) 628-5666 or schedule your visit online at FHSU.edu/visit.
WHAT IS MY TIGERNET ID AND HOW DO I SET IT UP?
HOW DO I APPLY FOR ADMISSION?
TigerNet ID is your username and password for majority of FHSU information technology systems including TigerTracks. Activate your TIGERNET ID today at FHSU.edu/activate.
You can apply for admission at FHSU.edu/apply. A $30 application fee is required. Submit all transcripts to the FHSU Registrar’s Office.
WHAT ARE TRANSFER ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS? If you are a transfer student with 24 credit hours or more, you must: Have a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) on all previous college work If you are a transfer student under the age of 21, with fewer than 24 credit hours, you must: Have a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) on all previous college work and meet the freshman qualified admissions requirements
HOW DO I APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS? You will need to use your TigerTracks credentials to apply for FHSU scholarships online at FHSU.edu/transferscholarships.
DO I NEED TO LIVE ON CAMPUS? Only students that have been out of high school for less than one full year are required to live in the University housing options. If you would like to seek on-campus housing, you can fill out the housing application through your TigerTracks account.
WHEN CAN I ENROLL FOR FALL CLASSES? Tiger Stripes transfer pre-enrollment begin in late spring. First-time, on-campus transfer students are required to attend.
HOW MANY HOURS CAN TRANSFER TO FHSU?
WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?
We do not limit the number of hours that you can transfer to Fort Hays State University. However, you must have 60 credit hours from a four-year university, 45 upper-division hours and 30 hours from Fort Hays State University in order to graduate.
Assistant Director of Admissions/Transfer Coordinator H_perez@fhsu.edu Office: 785-628-4020 Cell: 785-639-3639
Hugo Perez
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