TRANSFER STUDENT QUICK GUIDE
We know there are a lot of schools out there, and we thank you for showing interest in us! We’ve prepared this guide to answer some of the most common questions about transferring and to give you an overview of the process.
Fast Facts
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CAMPUS LOCATION: Suburban St. Louis FOUNDED: 1923
ATHLETICS: Division III, NCAA; St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC)
TYPE: 4-year, coeducational, liberal arts, private, Catholic
SPORTS: Men’s: baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, track & field, volleyball.
SPONSORING ORGANIZATION: Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
Women’s: basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, volleyball (a dance team is also available)
ENROLLMENT: 1,997 (full-time undergraduates: 1,328)
HOUSING: 3 residence halls
OVERALL STUDENT PROFILE: 68% female, 32% male, 34% diversity FACULTY: 236 (full and part-time); 74% of full-time faculty hold a Ph.D. or the highest degree in their field. STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: 11:1 ADMISSION DEADLINES: Spring: Dec.12; Summer: May 16; Fall: Aug. 1 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: 48 majors; 33 minors; 19 graduate programs
TUITION & FEES (2014-2015): $23,130 ROOM & BOARD: $8,700 (avg) SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATES: Students receiving financial aid: 93%. Amount of institutional aid awarded annually to all students: $8.1 million ALUMNI: 18,762 67% of alumni live or work in the greater St. Louis area. Percentages and statistics are accurate as of February 2014
Continue your journey with Fontbonne. Academic excellence, personal attention and a close-knit community define Fontbonne University’s learning environment. You’ll receive a well-rounded education that provides you with a foundation in academic knowledge. You’ll develop the real-world skills, understanding and interpretive ability to apply all those facts and figures. And you’ll be prepared, intellectually and emotionally, to make a real difference in the world.
Fontbonne’s small student-faculty ratio (11:1) allows for a very personal classroom environment. Professors get involved in their students’ academic experiences and genuinely care about their successes. You won’t fly under the radar when so many people want to see you thrive.
We welcome students of all ages who have significant life experience, time in the workforce and previous college credit. Our admission counselors will work with you one-on-one to determine your individual needs and recommend a unique academic action plan. We also offer flexible programs for adult students. Evening, online and blended formats will help you balance school, work and life.
What should you expect when you transfer to Fontbonne?
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Traditional Academic Programs and Concentrations Accounting Advertising Applied Behavioral Sciences Applied Design Art* Biology (includes pre-med track) Biology for Secondary Education* Business Administration
Management Management Information Systems Marketing Mathematics (can be applied to biology, chemistry,
Communication Studies
(language arts, mathematics, science or social studies)
Computer Science Cyber Security Deaf Education* Dietetics Early Childhood* Elementary Education* English – Literary Studies English – Professional Writing English for Secondary Certification Family and Consumer Sciences* Family Policy and Advocacy Fashion Merchandising Fine Arts*
(acting/directing, arts management)
Evening/Online Programs These bachelor’s degree programs are all offered as a blend of face-to-face evening classes and online instruction.
(accounting, finance, management, marketing)
Mathematics for Secondary Education* Medical Laboratory Sciences Middle School Education*
Applied Behavioral Sciences Business Administration Healthcare Management Human Resource Management Managerial Analytics
(public relations)
Performing Arts*
Concentrations
Psychology Religious Studies Social Sciences/Pre-Law Sociology Special Education*
Certificates
(ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, studio)
General Studies Global Studies Health Education and Promotion History* Human Services Interdisciplinary Studies
science, accounting, finance, business, psychology, graphic design or food management)
(Paraprofessional PathwaysSM also available)
Speech-Language Pathology Sports Management University Major (design your own major) * Teaching certification available
Finance Management
Minor Marketing
Cyber Security Instructional Design & Technology One Health Social Entrepreneurship Autism Spectrum Disorders Website Development
Partnership Programs Chiropractic - Partnership w/Logan University
Engineering - Dual degree w/Washington University in St. Louis or University of Missouri-K.C.
Nursing - Partnership w/Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College Occupational Therapy - Dual degree w/Washington University in St. Louis Religious Studies - Accelerated undergraduate/graduate agreement w/Aquinas Institute of Theology Social Work - 3-2 Program in connection with Washington University in St. Louis
Admission Requirements: - Blended cumulative GPA: Minimum 2.0 on a 4.0 scale - If bringing in less than 30 transfer credits, ACT and high school transcripts are required. - Application and all supporting documents, including FAFSA, must be received by these dates: Spring Deadline: Dec. 12 Summer Deadline: May 16 Fall Deadline: Aug. 1 Transcripts from all institutions previously attended, including dual credit taken in high school and AP test scores, must be received by these dates.
Get Credit The courses and experiences you’ve had up until this point are valuable, and they shouldn't get lost in the shuffle. An admission counselor will work with you individually to determine what courses, experience and training you can transfer to Fontbonne: - Most courses that are considered college-level work from accredited, degree-granting institutions of higher learning will transfer to Fontbonne with you. - Earn credit for experience gained as a result of professional or military training. - Take Advanced Placement or College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests. - Petition for credit through a portfolio evaluation if you feel you’ve already acquired college course competencies.
Paying for School There are many forms of financial aid, scholarships, grants, loans and other assistance available to you. These benefits can help make the out-of-pocket cost of attending Fontbonne similar to attending a public school. And our financial aid staff is always available to answer your questions, offer assistance and make the process easy to understand.
www.fontbonne.edu/finaid
Scholarship Opportunities Phi Theta Kappa/Honors Scholarship | Annual award amount: Up to $8,500 Transfer Scholarship | Annual award amount: Up to $6,500 Transfer Griffin Award | Annual award amount: Up to $3,000 Alumni, College, Dean’s or Founders Scholarships | Scholarship amounts may vary Talent Scholarships: Art, English/Writing, Performing Arts, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) | Annual award amount: up to $2,000. Deadline: May 15 for fall semester; Dec. 1 for spring semester
www.fontbonne.edu/tscholarships
To qualify for scholarships, you must first submit a Fontbonne application for admission as a full-time (12-18 credit hours) student working on your first undergraduate degree.
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Life at Fontbonne You can’t put a price on quality of life at college, but a rich learning environment and an engaged student population are just two more reasons Fontbonne is a great destination. Whether you live on campus or commute to class, you are part of a close, connected community with plenty of opportunity to get involved or even take charge. - Study abroad in China, Ireland, Germany and many more locations all over the world. - Compete as a student-athlete on one of our D-III teams. - We believe in community service, just like you. Get involved here in St. Louis or sign up for a service trip. - Our campus is ideally located — a suburban location in an urban environment.
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- Get the full college experience, and live in one of our three residence halls. - We offer more than 30 active organizations and honor societies.
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Medical Laboratory Sciences Middle School Education*
Family and Consumer Sciences* Family Policy and Advocacy Fashion Merchandising Fine Arts*
(language arts, mathematics, science or social studies)
(ceramics, drawing, painting, photography,
sculpture, studio)
(accounting, finance, management, marketing) Communication Studies (public relations) Computer Science Cyber Security Deaf Education* Dietetics Early Childhood* Elementary Education* English – Literary Studies English – Professional Writing English with Secondary Certification
General Studies Global Studies Health Education and Promotion History* Human Services Interdisciplinary Studies Management Management Information Systems Marketing Mathematics (can be applied to biology,
chemistry, science, accounting, finance, business, psychology, graphic design or food management)
Mathematics for Secondary Education*
Performing Arts*
(acting/directing, arts management)
Psychology Religious Studies Social Science/Pre-Law Sociology Special Education*
(Paraprofessional PathwaysSM also available)
Speech-Language Pathology Sports Management University Major (design your own major)
* Teaching certification available
Semester of Enrollment: fall 20 ___ spring 20 ___ summer 20 ___
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Desired Enrollment: Jan. Mar. Jun. Aug. Oct.
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Evening and Online Programs Applied Behavioral Sciences Business Administration Healthcare Management Human Resource Management Managerial Analytics
Certificates Cyber Security Instructional Design & Technology One Health Social Entrepreneurship Autism Spectrum Disorders Website Development
Partnership Programs Chiropractic Engineering Nursing Occupational Therapy Religious Studies Social Work
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Fontbonne University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender orientation, national or ethnic origin, or disability in employment or in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic and other programs and activities. Furthermore, Fontbonne University prohibits retaliation against anyone who either opposes unlawful discrimination, assists or participates in an investigation of a complaint of discrimination, or exercises that person’s rights under any law that forbids discrimination. The Fontbonne University coordinators for Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination are: Vice President for Finance and Administration, Fontbonne University, 6800 Wydown Boulevard, St. Louis MO 63105, Phone: 314.719.8017, Fax: 314.719.8023, Email: gzack@fontbonne.edu; Mark Pousson, Director of the Kinkel Center for Academic Resources and Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Fontbonne University, 6800 Wydown Blvd., St. Louis MO 63105, Phone: 314.719.3627, Fax: 314.719.3614, Email: mpousson@fontbonne.edu. Questions about this non-discrimination policy and any complaints of discrimination shall be directed to either of these coordinators. Fontbonne University complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-380, as amended. Campus Security Act: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Statistics Act (20 U.S.C. 1092) (a) and (f) as revised July 1, 2000, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act, signed August 14, 2008, Fontbonne University prepares and distributes a report regarding campus security and crime statistics. This report is made available to all employees and students by October 1st of each year. The report is also available to prospective students and prospective employees. You can download a copy of this report at: www.fontbonne.edu/csa. A copy of this report may also be received by writing to the Fontbonne University Director of Public Safety, 6800 Wydown Blvd, St. Louis, MO, 63105.