Meredith Transfer Student Brochure

BECOME EVEN STRONGER. TRANSFER TO MEREDITH

YOUR STRONG FUTURE AWAITS.

WE SEE YOUR STRENGTH. NOW SEE HOW WE CAN HELP YOU BECOME EVEN STRONGER. Whether you’re transferring directly from a community college or four-year university or completeing an interrupted college education, we’ll help you earn your degree and achieve your goals. And we’ll ensure that you make a smooth transition to Meredith – both academically and socially.

Here’s how: • When admitted to the College, you’ll receive a personal transfer credit evaluation to ensure that you get the maximum credit hours when you transfer.

• You will work one-on-one with experienced advisers to plan your academic schedule.

• You can live in one of our spacious residence halls, or, if you’re an upper-level student, in our on-campus apartments, The Oaks.

We also offer a number of special services including a commuter meal plan and an active commuter student organization. With more than 100 clubs and organizations, ten athletic teams, and several unique traditions, there are many opportunities to connect with the Meredith community.

Take the next step toward earning your degree.

VISIT For the latest visit options, sign up at meredith.edu/visit, or email admissions@meredith.edu.

APPLY Submit an application to Meredith at meredith.edu/apply.

We offer top faculty with proven expertise and strong connections in their fields.

Opportunities to apply what you learn through real-world experiences such as internships, study abroad, and community-based learning. And a network of alumnae living in all 50 states and around the world who are motivated to help you succeed.

The result? An even stronger you.

STRONGPOINTS® Research shows that successful people consistently play to their strengths. That’s why we developed StrongPoints. Through this personal coaching program that is unique to Meredith, you’ll identify your top strengths and then work with our trained advisers to learn how you can make the most of them in your academics, campus involvement, career choice, and more.

AFTER 129 YEARS, WE’RE EXPERTS AT HELPING STRONG WOMEN LIKE YOU BECOME EVEN STRONGER. Hover your phone’s camera here to find out how StrongPoints will help you identify and build on your strengths.

I FOUND MY VOICE AGAIN AT MEREDITH. COMING TO MEREDITH AND FEELING LIKE MY VOICE WAS HEARD AND VALUED, MY THOUGHTS WERE IMPORTANT, AND I AM ACCEPTED FOR MY DIFFERENCES HAS BEEN IMPACTFUL. I’VE LEARNED TO THINK FOR MYSELF AND TO BE A STRONG WOMAN.” KELIY GROBBELAAR, ‘20 Religious and Ethical Studies Major

95%

of alumnae would choose Meredith again.

97% of recent alumnae say they were professionally well prepared as a result of their Meredith experience.

ANGELS SUITED FOR SUCCESS ALLOWED ME TO FIX UP MY RESUME AND HELPED ME WITH JOB INTERVIEWS. THE PROGRAM HELPED ME TO SEE MY SKILLS AND STRENGTHS AS ASSETS IN A CAREER SETTING, AND I USED THE INTERNSHIP EXPO TO CONNECT ME TO POSSIBLE INTERNSHIPS.” JENNIFER ORELLANA, ’19

Family and Consumer Sciences Major Program Coordinator, Autism Society of North Carolina

WE’RE HERE FOR YOU. EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. Meredith offers a number of resources for students like you to help make the transition to Meredith a successful one - both in and out of the classroom.

ACADEMIC SUCCESS Evening Business Degree Completion Program: Students transferring to Meredith

with an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science, or students enrolling in Meredith to pursue a second degree in business administration, are eligible for the evening business degree completion program. All business courses are offered on campus in the evenings. To complete the program within two years, students must have fulfilled all general education requirements.

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 for all subjects.

Internships: An essential part of the Meredith experience. Our strong reputation

among employers locally and nationally means students have plenty of options when it comes to finding the right internship. Recent internships held by Meredith students include Credit Suisse, NC Museum of Art, SAS Institute, Rex Wellness Centers, and GlaxoSmithKline.

STUDENT LIFE Clubs and organizations: Meredith has more than 100 clubs and organizations including

the student government association, class councils, publications, event planning, service organizations, religious affiliations, and honor societies.

Lowery Fitness Center: Students work out in the Lowery Fitness Center, which includes

treadmills, elliptical cross trainers, rowers, power lifting racks, and much more. New to working out? Take advantage of free fitness classes and personal trainers.

Traditions: Meredith offers many unique and lasting traditions – a great opportunity

to build friendships and bond with members of the class. From Cornhuskin’ to Stunt, Ring Dinner to Class Day, Meredith’s traditions build a sisterhood that can only be experienced here.

Learn more about Jennifer and other strong students.

LET US REWARD YOUR HARD WORK. ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS Students who complete the Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) at a North Carolina community college with a minimum of 60 transferrable 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 exception of foreign language and physical learning requirements. In addition to guaranteed transfer of all eligible credit hours, these students are eligible for scholarships and need-based financial aid, and may register early with the junior class.

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 exception of foreign language and physical learning requirements.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS In addition to need-based federal, state, and institutional financial aid that is available to all students who qualify, academic merit scholarships are earmarked specifically for transfer students.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Students who are inducted into Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the honor society for two-year colleges, and have at least 30 hours of transfer 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 and requires full-time enrollment. Proof of induction into Phi Theta Kappa is required.

This scholarship can be combined with Academic Incentive Scholarships.

Academic Incentive Scholarships

Students transferring from a regionally accredited community college, two-year institution, or four-year institution are considered at the time of admission for merit-based tuition grants and scholarships of up to $12,000 a year. Merit-based tuition grants and scholarships are renewable for up to six consecutive semesters and require full-time enrollment.

$7-12K

Range of annual academic merit transfer awards

$5K

Phi Theta Kappa annual scholarships

OVER 95% of students receive scholarships or financial assistance.

MEREDITH HAS PREPARED ME FOR REACHING MY CAREER GOALS

BY HELPING WITH RESUME BUILDING, PORTFOLIO PREPARATION, AND BY PROVIDING PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES TO APPLY MY KNOWLEDGE TO REAL-LIFE SITUATIONS. TRANSFERRING WAS THE BEST DECISION I COULD’VE MADE FOR MY CONFIDENCE AND MY CAREER.” CHEYANNE MOXLEY, ’19

Exercise Physiologist, Duke University Health System

Learn more about Cheyanne and other strong students.

TRANSFER ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS To be considered for admission, transfer applicants

• must have a minimum of 30 transferrable college credits with at least 18 hours that meet Meredith’s General Education requirements. Students with fewer than 30 transferrable college credits or more than 30 transferrable hours but less than 18 transferrable General Education credits must meet first-year application requirements including submission of a high school transcript and an SAT or ACT score.

• must have a C or higher in a college transferrable 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.

NEXT STEPS Depending on where you are in your transfer process, choose the next step that’s right for you.

• VISIT. For the latest visit options, go to meredith.edu/visit, or call 1-800-Meredith

or (919) 760-8581, or email admissions@meredith.edu.

• APPLY to Meredith, at meredith.edu/apply.

PREPARE FOR A LIFE OF PURPOSE. READ MORE ABOUT TRANSFERRING TO MEREDITH AT MEREDITH.EDU/TRANSFER

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 80 majors, minors, and programs 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 Exercise and Sports Science Health and Physical Education Health and Wellness Family and Consumer Sciences Fashion Merchandising and Design Design Merchandising Food and Nutrition History Hospitality and Tourism Management Interior Design International Studies Mathematics Music Music Education Political Science Pre-Law Public Affairs 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 Exercise and Sports Science Family and Consumer Sciences Fashion Design Fashion Merchandising Finance Food and Nutrition Forensic Studies French Geoscience Graphic Design History Hospitality and Tourism Management Human Resource Management Interior Design International Studies Italian Studies Marketing Mathematics Mathematics and Computer Applications Medieval and Early Modern Studies 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

ACCELERATED PROGRAMS

4+1 Master of Business Administration Accelerated 3+ Law Programs 3+3 with Campbell Law 3+2.5 with Elon Law

*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/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

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM Dentistry Law Medicine Nursing Optometry Pharmacy 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) English/Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies Special Subject Areas (K-12) Art Dance Health and Physical Education Music Spanish Theatre

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Undergraduate Professional Performance Dance Music Musical Theatre Theatre Performance Technical/Design Graduate (Coeducational) Business Foundations Criminal Justice Criminal Justice & Substance Use Disorder Digital Communication Dietetic Internship Paralegal Pre-Health

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

(Coeducational) 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

STRONG WILL CHANGE THE WORLD.

VISIT: MEREDITH.EDU/VISIT OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS | 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27607-5298 (919) 760-8581 or 1-800-MEREDITH | FAX (919) 760-2348 | admissions@meredith.edu

#MCGOINGSTRONG Meredith College admits qualified women students without regard to race, creed, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

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