2020-2021 Transfer Student Guide
THE SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES Art Fine Arts Graphic Design English English Language Arts Liberal Arts Mathematics Music Community Music and Private Studio Music Marketing Music Performance Natural Science Biochemical Science Biological Science Disease and Human Health Wildlife Ecology
THE SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Business Administration Accounting Computer and Management   Information Systems (CMIS) Human Resources and Risk Management Management Marketing Public Administration Business Administration - BAS Management Criminal Justice Justice Administration Justice Counseling Law and Society Psychology
Social Science History Social Science
THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Teaching Fields Endorsements Art (PK-12) Business, Marketing, and Information Technology (6-12) Early Childhood Edu. Inclusive (B-3) Elementary Education (K-8) English Language Arts (7-12) Health and Physical Edu. (PK-12) Mathematics (6-12) Music (Vocal/Instrumental PK-12) Science (7-12) Social Science (7-12) Special Education (K-12)
Teaching Subject E ndorsements Biology (7-12) Chemistry (7-12) English (7-12) History (7-12) Middle Level Education (5-9) Special Education (K-6) Special Education (7-12) Supplemental Endorsements Coaching Early Childhood Education (PK-3) English as a Second Language Kinesiology (non-teaching)
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Individualized major that students can apply for at the beginning of their second semester at the College.
CERTIFICATE Public History
MINORS 2-D Art 3-D Art Accounting Alcohol and Drug Counseling Biology Business Administration Chemistry CMIS Criminal Justice English Graphic Design History Human Resources and Risk Management Journalism Marketing Mathematics Music Organizational Leadership and Global Issues Organizational Leadership and Management Political Science Psychology Social Science Theatre
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
Most professional schools require that general studies be completed before transferring into a professional program. This is considered the preprofessional program. Students obtaining four-year degrees before professional school will need to choose a major. Students are urged to check catalogs at their intended professional schools to choose an appropriate major. Pre-Clinical Perfusion Pre-Cytotechnology Pre-Dental Pre-Dental Hygiene Pre-Law Pre-Medical Pre-Medical Lab Science Pre-Mortuary Pre-Nursing Pre-Optometry Pre-Osteopathic Medicine Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Podiatric Medicine Pre-Radiography Pre-Respiratory Therapy Pre-Veterinary Medicine
WWW.PERU.EDU/PROGRAMS
GRADUATE DEGREES Programs offered entirely online.
Master of Science in Education - Curriculum and Instruction Master of Science in Organizational Management - Entrepreneurial and Economic Development
WWW.PERU.EDU/GRADUATE
SEAMLESS TRANSFER SEAMLESS TRANSFER PROGRAM Transfer students that have earned an AA or AS from a regionally accredited institution may meet all Peru State general studies requirements - saving you time and money!
UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION Curious about how your credits will transfer to Peru State and what courses remain to complete your degree? Let us get to work for you by submitting an unofficial transcript evaluation request at PERU.EDU/TRANSFER.
PRIOR LEARNING / LIFE EXPERIENCE CREDIT Our students can earn additional college credit for experience and accomplishments outside of the classroom.
PERU STATE TRANSFER GUIDES We have done the work for you in creating your four-year plan to graduation. Check out our Peru State College Transfer Guides for community college course information. More information at PERU.EDU/STUDENTRECORDS/TRANSFER
COURSE EQUIVALENCY TOOL Use our Transfer Evaluation System or Transferology to find out how your credits may transfer.
HOW MANY CREDITS CAN I TRANSFER TO PERU STATE? Community/Vocational/Technical Colleges Accredited Four-Year Colleges/Universities
Up to 66 Credit Hours Up to 90 Credit Hours
Total transfer credits 90
WWW.PERU.EDU/TRANSFER
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
INTRAMURAL SPORTS
Actions in Motion American Sign Language Black Student Union Bobcat Guard Book Club Campus Activities Board (CAB) Checkmate Christian Student Fellowship Council for Exceptional Children Fellowship of Christian Athletes Hispanic Latino Student Association National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Outdoor Life Club Peru Association of Student Athletes (PASA) People Respecting Individual Differences & Equality (PRIDE) Peru State Catholic Union Peru Student Education Association (PSEA) Peru Theatre Company Phi Epsilon Kappa Residence Hall Association (RHA) Rotaract Science Club Social Science Club Student Senate
Enjoy a bit of competition? Peru State offers a wide range of intramural sports throughout the school year! Basketball Bowling Cornhole Dodgeball Indoor Volleyball Kickball Sand Volleyball Soccer Spikeball Sports Trivia Ultimate Frisbee Video Game Tournaments
CLUB SPORTS Club Sports provide opportunities for students to practice and compete against other colleges and universities in a specific sport. Bowling Esports Soccer Ultimate Frisbee Women’s Volleyball
For more clubs and activities, please visit:
WWW.PERU.EDU/STUDENTLIFE/CLUBS
RESIDENCE LIFE IN ALL THE HALLS
DELZELL HALL MEN’S RESIDENCE HALL
CENTENNIAL COMPLEX MEN’S AND WOMEN’S RESIDENCE HALL
ELIZA MORGAN HALL WOMEN’S RESIDENCE HALL
IMPORTANT DATES ◆ Housing Application open now for Spring 2021 ◆ Housing Application opens February 1 for Fall 2021 ◆ Apply & Submit $50 Room Reservation Fee at
HOUSING.PERU.EDU/APP
WWW.PERU.EDU/RESIDENCELIFE
ATHLETICS Peru State is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Heart of America Athletic Conference (Heart). The Heart is considered to be one of the top athletic conferences in the NAIA.
WOMEN’S ATHLETICS Basketball* Bowling Cross Country Golf Softball* Volleyball*
MEN’S ATHLETICS Football Basketball* Baseball* Bowling Cross Country
CO-ED ATHLETICS
Competitive Cheerleading Competitive Dance *Also offered as Junior Varsity Sports
WWW.PLAYNAIA.ORG Find and contact your coach for more eligibility information at:
WWW.PSCBOBCATS.COM
GETTING  ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST Apply for free at WWW.PERU.EDU/APPLY Claim your NUID and set-up password. Access your myPSC account (www.peru.edu/student and select myPSC). Have official college transcripts sent directly to Peru State, from all institutions you have enrollment history.
Official Transcript: Please send your official transcript from a certified service (i.e. Parchment, Docufide or National Clearinghouse) to admissions@peru.edu or mail a hard copy to: Peru State College Admissions P.O. Box 10 Peru, NE 68421
BEFORE YOU START CLASSES Submit FAFSA (code: 002559) WWW.FASFA.ED.GOV. Opens October 1st for 21-22. Apply for housing and submit the $50 reservation fee at WWW.PERU.EDU/RESIDENCELIFE Submit Health and Counseling Information Form Submit Immunization records Submit a request for an enrollment appointment with dates and times that work for you! Sign up and attend Orientation
ORIENTATION
Let us help you get ready for your first day of class! For more information or to sign
up visit WWW.PERU.EDU/TRANSFER or follow the link in your myPSC account To-Do list.
STARTED “Coming from a bigger school, I was really nervous, but at Peru State I was able to work closely with staff which made the transfer process personalized and stress free. I feel that I’ve really found a home here with the cheer squad and Peru State College. Go Bobcats!”
MOLLY BROWN
CLASS OF 2020 FALLS CITY, NE
COST & AID 2020-2021 ESTIMATED ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE EXPENSES ON-CAMPUS STUDENT Tuition1
$5,580
Required Fees
$2,156
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Housing
$4,744
Meal Plan
$4,574
TOTAL COST
$17,054
Tuition is based on 30 undergraduate on-campus credit hours and is subject to change. Housing reflects an average cost of double occupancy rooms.
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For financial aid purposes, other estimated costs include books, transportation and personal expenses.
TUITION RATES AT PERU STATE COLLEGE Undergraduate Tuition Rate, On-Campus
Undergraduate Tuition Rate, Online
$186/credit hour* $299/credit hour*
*Tuition Rate is subject to change.
AN AMAZING VALUE FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION! Peru State has one of the lowest overall tuition rates in the region. Now add that to our One Rate, Any State program that allows all students to attend for the same low in-state tuition rate, regardless of residency.
WWW.PERU.EDU/ONERATE
SCHOLARSHIPS
Must be admitted as a full time, on-campus student at Peru State College.
TRANSFER ADMISSION AWARDS Award is available for 2 years/4 semesters. Based on a Cumulative GPA/4.0 Scale from all post-secondary schools attended. Must have completed 12+ college credit hours.
CHANCELLORS
PRESIDENTS
$3,000 ($1,500/yr)
$2,400 ($1,200/yr)
GPA of 3.75 out of 4.0
GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0
DEANS
T.J. MAJORS
$2,000 ($1,000/yr)
$1,000 ($500/yr)
GPA of 3.25 out of 4.0
GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0
PTK MEMBER SCHOLARSHIPS PHI THETA KAPPA (PTK) ◆ Full, on-campus tuition waiver
for two years ◆ Community College Graduate ◆ Plan to begin in Fall
PTK PLUS+
◆ $500, on-campus tuition waiver for two years ◆ Community College Graduate
For more scholarship information visit:
PERU.EDU/ADMISSIONS/COST-AID
ABOUT PERU STATE COLLEGE Founded: 1867 as Nebraska’s first college
2019-20 Enrollment: 2,427 Campus Investment: $85+ million in renovations since 2005 Member, Nebraska State College System Accredited since 1915 by the Higher Learning Commission
QUESTIONS? www.peru.edu/transfer www.peru.edu/online 1-800-742-4412 admissions@peru.edu
Nebraska’s First College • Established in 1867 • Peru, Nebraska • 1-800-742-4412 Member Institution of the Nebraska State College System Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1915 Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) PSC is an equal opportunity institution. PSC does not discriminate against any student, employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or age in employment and education opportunities, including but not limited to admission decisions. The College has designated an individual to coordinate the College’s non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Reports regarding discrimination or harassment may be directed to the following Compliance Coordinator. In addition, inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinator: Ms. Eulanda Cade, Peru State College, Administration Building, Room 312, PO Box 10, 600 Hoyt Street, Peru, NE 68421-0010, (402) 872-2230 ecade@peru.edu