2023 Meredith College Transfer and Adult Brochure

BECOME EVEN STRONGER.

EARN YOUR DEGREE FROM MEREDITH COLLEGE.

WE SEE YOUR STRENGTH. NOW SEE HOW WE CAN HELP YOU BECOME EVEN STRONGER.

Rule number one at Meredith: Believe it can be done.

Then do it.

That’s how we help women of all ages start – or finish – their undergraduate degrees.

You’ll find personal coaching and advising at Meredith. The opportunity to discover exactly what makes you strong and how to use those strengths. A deep support network. And the drive to finish your studies, whether you’re seeking your first college degree or pursuing your next career.

Take the next step toward your strongest life. VISIT

Sign up for your personalized on-campus or virtual visit: meredith.edu/visit

APPLY

Submit your application to Meredith: meredith.edu/admissions/apply

On the cover: Breanna Bivens, ‘24, transferred to Meredith to study social work and psychology. She is active in numerous campus organizations and plans to earn her Master of Social Work after she graduates.

WE’RE HERE FOR YOU. EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.

You have the strength and persistence to earn your degree. You also have competing demands on your time. That’s why we offer resources to help make your transition to Meredith successful – in and out of the classroom.

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Academic Advising: You’ll work with faculty advisors to establish an academic plan. And the Office of Academic Advising offers a range of services to help you to stay on target, including workshops, academic coaching, and academic progress assessments.

Learning Center: The Learning Center provides free, one-on-one tutoring to any Meredith student who needs assistance with foreign languages, mathematics, science, and writing.

Internships: Our strong reputation among employers helps students land great internships that frequently turn into full-time jobs. Recent examples include Credit Suisse, NC Museum of Art, SAS Institute, Wolfspeed, Lenovo, Red Hat, and Karen Saks Showroom.

StrongPoints®: First, you’ll identify your top strengths. Then, you’ll work with advisors and certified strengths coaches to make the most of your strengths in your academics, campus involvement, career choice, and more.

CAMPUS LIFE

Clubs, Organizations, and Leadership Development: Meredith has more than 100 clubs and organizations and numerous opportunities to develop your leadership skills including the student government association, class councils, student-run publications, affinity groups, and more.

Counseling Center: Students benefit from a safe space to talk with licensed, professional counselors. All services are free, confidential, and include individual shortterm counseling, crisis services, psychological consultation, and disability services.

Lowery Fitness Center: You can work out in the Lowery Fitness Center, which includes treadmills, ellipticals, rowers, power lifting racks – as well as free fitness classes ranging from core training to cardio dance.

Community: Meredith’s unique traditions provide opportunities to connect with your class. You could perform with an ensemble or theatre company. Compete on an athletic team. Or take in Raleigh’s thriving arts, music, and food scene with friends.

Convenient Location: Ample parking is available for all students. And our location near downtown Raleigh and the Research Triangle makes it an ideal starting point for internships, research, and volunteer opportunities.

FULFILL YOUR STRONG POTENTIAL.

I CHOSE MEREDITH BECAUSE I WANTED TO GO TO A SCHOOL THAT HAD SO MANY STRONG WOMEN AND FEMALES WHO COULD INSPIRE ME WHEN I DIDN'T NECESSARILY FEEL THAT I COULD DO IT. I COULD LOOK AT ALL OF THE WOMEN ON CAMPUS AND JUST SAY, ‘IF THEY CAN DO IT, I CAN DO IT,’ AND IT'S BEEN WONDERFUL.”

VERONICA HARRISON, ’22

Psychology Major

TRANSFERRING COLLEGE CREDITS

You can transfer to Meredith at any point in your education. When admitted to the College, you’ll receive a personalized transfer credit evaluation to ensure you get the maximum credit hours. We’ll help you achieve your educational and professional goals through specialized advising and articulation agreements.

SPECIALIZED ADVISING

In developing your academic plan, you’ll work with advisors who understand your unique needs. They’ll help you map out the best course to complete your program as quickly as possible. And they’ll provide support and guidance as you choose from more than 90 majors and minors.

ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS

Students who complete an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree at a North Carolina community college with a minimum of 60 transferable hours and an average of C or higher may enter Meredith with junior standing. All general education requirements for the B.A. will be met with the possible exception of foreign language and physical learning requirements.

Students who complete the Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree at a North Carolina community college and meet performance-based requirements as determined by Meredith’s art, theatre, or music department’s performance standard will enter Meredith with all general education requirements for the B.A. met with the possible exception of foreign language and physical learning requirements.

Students studying psychology or sociology at a North Carolina Community College may participate in the College’s articulation agreement that provides a progression degree plan for students planning to earn a four-year degree in either field. The progression plan includes required general education and prerequisite courses that will transfer to Meredith.

Students studying at a North Carolina Community College who want to become teachers can seamlessly transfer to Meredith to complete a bachelor’s degree. The articulation agreement provides a pathway for future teachers in which the credits from the associate degree of art or associate degree of science transfer to Meredith’s teacher education program.

I WAS LOOKING FOR AN INSTITUTION THAT AFFORDED ME A CLOSE KNIT COMMUNITY WITH MY PROFESSORS AND WITH MY CLASSMATES. I WAS COMING FROM A VERY LARGE INSTITUTION AND MEREDITH OFFERED SOMETHING A LITTLE BIT MORE INTIMATE. THE ENTIRE ADMISSION PROCESS, EVERYONE WAS SUPER HELPFUL. THEY COMMUNICATED REGULARLY AND THEY JUST MADE ME FEEL SEEN.”

GRACE OLUFEMI-AJAYI, ’23 Business Administration Major

INVEST IN YOURSELF.

We know you may be concerned about the cost of your education. Our financial assistance staff will help you navigate how to pay for college and find ways to make your degree affordable.

All students should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for maximum funding options. International and undocumented students should submit our Institutional Aid Application. Students are considered for academic merit scholarships at the time of admission but financial aid is awarded after admission to the College and after the FAFSA is submitted.

TRANSFER ACADEMIC MERIT GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS Transfer Academic Scholarship

Students transferring from a regionally accredited community college or a two-year or four-year institution are considered for Academic Merit Grants and Scholarships at the time of admission. Awards range from $8,500 – $13,000, require full-time enrollment, and are renewable annually for up to six consecutive semesters.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Students who are inducted into Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the honor society for twoyear colleges, and have at least 30 hours of transferable credit are eligible to receive Meredith’s Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, an annual award of $5,000. This scholarship is renewable for up to six consecutive semesters, requires full-time enrollment, and may be combined with the Academic Merit Scholarship. Proof of induction into Phi Theta Kappa is required.

FINANCIAL AID FOR ADULT STUDENTS

Admitted adult students may qualify for need-based grants, scholarships, and federal and private loans. Once enrolled, students may have the opportunity to receive Wings-specific scholarships. In addition, adult students coming to Meredith to finish their first undergraduate degree may qualify for transfer scholarships.

$8,500-13K

Range of Transfer Academic Merit Grants and Scholarships awarded at the time of admission*.

*Award amounts are correct as of July 2023; visit meredith.edu/scholarship for the most current information.

OVER 95% of students receive scholarships or financial assistance.

$5K Phi Theta Kappa annual scholarships. May be combined with Transfer Academic Merit Scholarships.

$57 MILLION Amount coordinated in financial assistance annually.

I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO TOUR THE STATE-OF-THEART LABS, TO LEARN ABOUT THE CLASS SIZES, AND TO UNDERSTAND THE DIVERSITY IN THE STUDENT POOL. THIS ULTIMATELY CONVINCED ME THAT MEREDITH WAS MY DREAM SCHOOL.”

PARI PRAHALAD, ’20

Biology Major

DMD Candidate

ECU School of Dental Medicine

ADMISSION TO MEREDITH

You bring distinctive strengths and valuable experience to your education. You also bring a unique education history, which helps determine the steps you’ll take to earn your degree. We’ll work with you individually to help you determine the best path forward – one that’s right for you and your goals.

WINGS FIRST YEAR

Women who want to begin their first undergraduate degree.

DEGREE COMPLETION

Women who want to transfer college credits to complete their degree at Meredith.

(See below for requirements)

To be considered for admission, transfer applicants

• must have a minimum of 30 transferable college credits with at least 18 hours that meet Meredith’s General Education requirements; OR

2ND DEGREE

Women with a bachelor’s degree seeking a second bachelor’s degree or career change.

RE-ADMISSION

Previously enrolled Meredith students who want to finish their degree.

NON-DEGREE

Women who want to take courses at Meredith, but are not ready to seek a degree.

Visiting campus, talking to students, and meeting with faculty in your area of interest are some of the best ways to get a true sense of what it’s like to be a Meredith student.

• must meet first-year application requirements (including submission of a high school transcript) if 18 general education credits and 30 total transferable credits have not been earned.

• must have a C or higher in a college transferable math class at an accredited institution, or have completed Algebra I, II, and Geometry in high school.

• must have at least an overall C average on all courses attempted at post-secondary institutions.

• must be in good standing and eligible to return to the last institution regularly attended.

While visiting, you’ll learn more about how we can help you accomplish your academic goals. You’ll also explore options for majors, learn about transferring credit, and much more.

For the most up-to-date in-person and virtual visit options, choose an option below.

Find out how we’ll help you become even stronger.

MAJOR STRENGTHS

You’ll find the most current list of academic programs at meredith.edu/majors.

From Art Education to Web Development, Meredith offers more than 90 majors and minors to challenge you –including the option to design your own major.

MAJORS AND CONCENTRATIONS

Accounting – Business Administration

Art Education

Art – Graphic Design

Art – Studio

Biology

Business Administration

Human Resource Management

Marketing

Chemistry

Child Development

Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Mass Communication

Public Relations

Computer Science

Criminology

Dance

Dance Education

Private Studio Teaching

Economics

Education

Engineering*

English

Environmental Sustainability

Family and Consumer Sciences

Fashion Merchandising and Design Design

Merchandising

Food and Nutrition

Health, Exercise, and Sport Sciences

Health and Physical Education

Health and Wellness

History

Hospitality and Tourism Management

Interior Design

International Studies

Mathematics

Music

Music Education

Music Performance

Political Science

Pre-Law

Psychology

Public Health

Religious and Ethical Studies

Self-Designed

Social Work

Sociology

Spanish

Cultural Literacy

Professional Spanish

Theatre

Musical Theatre

MINORS

Accounting

Applied Mathematics

Art History

Arts Administration

Biology

Business Administration

Chemical Physics

Chemistry

Child Development

Communication

Creative Writing

Criminology

Dance

Data Science

Economics

English

Entrepreneurship and Family Business

Environmental Sustainability

Family and Consumer Sciences

Fashion Design

Fashion Merchandising

Finance

Food and Nutrition

Forensic Studies

French Geoscience

Graphic Design

Health, Exercise, and Sport Sciences

History

Hospitality and Tourism Management

Human Resource Management

Interior Design

International Studies

Italian Studies

Marketing

Mathematics

Mathematics and Computer Applications

Music

Photography

Political Science

Pre-Law

Professional Writing and Presentation

Media

Psychology

Public Health

Public History

Religious and Ethical Studies

Social Work

Sociology

Spanish Statistics

Studio Art

Theatre

Web Development

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

Dentistry

Law

Medicine

Nursing

Optometry

Pharmacy

*Engineering offered as a dual degree (Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics) program with NC State University (Chemistry/Biological Engineering, Chemistry/Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering, Chemistry/Environmental Engineering, Chemistry/Textile Engineering, Computer Science/Computer Engineering, Mathematics/Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics/Biological Engineering, Mathematics/Biomedical Engineering, Mathematics/Civil Engineering, Mathematics/ Computer Engineering, Mathematics/Electrical Engineering, Mathematics/Industrial Engineering, Mathematics/Mechanical Engineering)

*Not available to transfer students

**Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Behavioral Forensics and Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences will be available starting Fall 2024.

Physical Therapy

Physician Assistant

Veterinary Medicine

TEACHER LICENSURE PROGRAMS

Undergraduate and Coeducational

Post-Baccalaureate

Birth-Kindergarten (B-K)

Career and Technical Education (7-12)

Family and Consumer Sciences

Elementary Education (K-6)

Middle Grades (6-9)

English/Language Arts

Mathematics

Science

Social Studies

Secondary Grades (9-12)

Biology

Chemistry

English/Language Arts

Mathematics

Science

Social Studies

Special Subject Areas (K-12)

Art

Dance

Health and Physical Education

Music

Spanish Theatre

ACCELERATED PROGRAMS

3+2 Master of Arts in Criminal Justice

4+1 Master of Business Administration

Accelerated 3+ Law Programs

3+3 with Campbell Law

3+2.5 with Elon Law

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Undergraduate

Professional Performance

Dance

Musical Theatre

Theatre Performance

Technical/Design

Graduate (Coeducational)

Behavioral Forensics**

Business Foundations

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice & Substance Use

Disorder

Dietetic Internship

Digital Communication

Digital Media

Paralegal

Pre-Health

GRADUATE PROGRAMS (Coeducational)

Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences**

Master of Arts in Criminal Justice

Master of Arts in Psychology

Master of Arts in Teaching

Master of Business Administration

Master of Education

Master of Science in Nutrition