UNITED IN SPIRIT
GROUNDED IN TRUTH
TRANSFER INFORMATION
UNION UNIVERSITY
integrates top-tier academics with Christian faith in every program of study. No matter which program you choose, you’ll understand your role in that field within the context of biblical faith. Union’s approach to Christ-centered life and learning begins in the classroom and continues in every aspect of campus life. At Union, we value one another. We understand that every student’s needs are different, and we are committed to each person’s success and spiritual, intellectual and physical well-being. Professors and staff know you by name and care about your future. Students spend time with each other and with faculty members outside the classroom. We equip our students EXCELLENCE-DRIVEN for continuing success, CHRIST-CENTERED and as a result, Union graduates excel in top PEOPLE-FOCUSED graduate schools and FUTURE-DIRECTED careers around the world.
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Classes taught by professors rather than grad students Job placement rate for business, nursing and education graduates Pass rate for engineering and pharmacy graduates
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EVALUATION OF CREDITS Union University accepts all college level credit earned through regionally accredited colleges and universities if the student earned a grade of “C” or higher. The Registrar evaluates each transcript sent and sends an updated report with each new transcript received.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Students who want to transfer to Union can apply at any time, and applications are considered on a rolling basis. Students with fewer than 24 credit hours earned post high school graduation are designated as “Freshman Transfer” and are required to meet all freshman and transfer admissions requirements. Students transferring with more than 24 credit hours earned post high school graduation must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3 in order to be considered for unconditional admission. Students who do not meet these requirements will be referred to the Undergraduate Admissions Committee to be considered for conditional admission. For more information about regional schools with which Union has transfer agreements, go to uu.edu/admissions/transferequivalency Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs) are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public or private university to complete their baccalaureate degree. Find out more at tntransferpathway.org
ACADEMIC RESOURCES Union University is dedicated to the success of its students and provides numerous academic and support resources to help students excel. • The Hundley Center for Academic Enrichment provides peer tutoring and training programs. • International study programs give students access to study opportunities around the world. • The new Union University Library in the LOGOS gives students access to state-of-the-art study space and thousands of titles and research materials.
TRANSFER APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS • Complete Application at uu.edu/apply • $35 Application Fee • Official Transcript from all Colleges/ Universities attended
laudia Velasco transferred from an elite private university. She completed C internships on Wall Street and on Capitol Hill. She is now in the Global Services Leadership Development Program at EMC Corporation, and was accepted into the Harvard M.B.A. program.
“I had looked at Union, but I decided to go to another school. I came back to visit some Union friends and I fit right in and felt at home here. I loved it. That’s one of the reasons I decided to transfer. Union is really a place where you can grow so much as a person and as a Christian leader. The people here will challenge you in a way you can’t experience anywhere else.”
CLAUDIA VELASCO (’13)
Business Administration graduate Johnson City, Tennessee
FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS At Union University, we understand the investment of time and resources necessary for earning a degree and how that can affect family and student financial planning. Union is consistently ranked as one of the best values in private higher education, and we want to help you make it as affordable as possible. Eligibility for transfer merit scholarships is based on cumulative GPA minimums from all colleges attended. If you plan to live on campus, your scholarship amount will be higher. Students will also be considered for additional Union University scholarship and need-based aid upon review of FAFSA results.
If you need more information or have questions, visit uu.edu/financialaid.
ON CAMPUS
GPA
AWARD
2.0
$4,000
University Scholarship Dean’s Scholarship
2.5
$5,500
Provost’s Scholarship
3.0
$6,500
President’s Scholarship
3.5
$8,000
Trustee’s Scholarship
3.75
$9,000
Phi Theta Scholarship
*
$10,000
GPA
AWARD
OFF CAMPUS University Scholarship
2.0
$1,000
Dean’s Scholarship
2.5
$2,500
Provost’s Scholarship
3.0
$3,500
President’s Scholarship
3.5
$5,000
Trustee’s Scholarship
3.75
$6,000
Phi Theta Scholarship
*
$7,000
* The Phi Theta Scholarship requires
a separate application.
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CAMPUS LIFE 15+
NCAA Division II athletics
Intramural Sports
6O+ campus clubs & organizations
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VARSITY SPORTS TEAMS Baseball (men)
Basketball
(men and women)
Cross Country (men and women)
Golf
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(men and women)
Soccer
(men and women)
Fraternities and Sororities
Softball (women)
Volleyball (women)
RESIDENCE LIFE TOP
APARTMENT-STYLE HOUSING
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QUAD LAYOUT annual competition between the complexes
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BATH
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KITCHEN
in the nation for Best Campus Housing by Niche.com
BATH
(FLOOR PLANS)
C
LIVING ROOM A
D
“I chose to transfer to Union because I wanted to spend the rest of my time in college in a faith-based learning atmosphere. In my time at Union I have grown so much in my faith and as a person. I’m so glad that God led me to Union. I couldn’t see myself anywhere else”
SHERIDAN KEE
Private Bedroom for Every Student
Social Work major Middleton, Tennessee
a long-standing Union tradition
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UNION AT A GLANCE A private, Christian, four-year, coeducational, liberal arts-based university offering bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Founded in 1823, Union is the oldest institution affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. Located in Jackson, Tennessee, Union is approximately 80 miles east of Memphis and 120 miles west of Nashville. Our Mission: Union University provides Christ-centered education that promotes excellence and character development in service to Church and society.
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Student to Faculty Ratio
TOP TEIR
National University by U.S. News & World Report
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Undergraduate and Graduate Students
TOP
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Programs of Study
Best Values among Private Universities by Kiplinger’s
Also on the list of America’s 100 Best College Buys for 12th straight year
“Union has allowed me to thrive in ways I couldn’t at a large public university. The sense of community that Union brings is very different and something I was really longing for. It’s been nothing short of remarkable.”
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Memphis, TN » 1 hr Nashville, TN » 2 hrs St. Louis, MO » 4 hrs Louisville, KY » 4.5 hrs Springfield, IL » 5.5 hrs Atlanta, GA » 5.5 hrs
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PROGRAMS OF STUDY ART* #
Ceramics Drawing Graphic Design Photography Pre-Professional Art Therapy Sculpture Studio Art (Bachelor of Fine Arts) Visual Aesthetics
BIOLOGY*
General Biology* Botany Cell and Molecular Biology Conservation Biology Zoology
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION* #
Accounting Actuarial Science Business Administration Economics International Business Management Management for Non-Business Professionals Marketing University Studies
CHEMISTRY
Biochemistry # Chemical Physics Chemistry* # Medical Technology
COMMUNICATION ARTS
Advertising Broadcast Journalism Communication Studies Digital Media Communications Digital Media Studies Film Studies Journalism Photojournalism Public Relations Speech Theatre Theatre and Speech*
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Computational Engineering Science Computer Information Systems Computer Science Digital Media Studies Information Technology
EDUCATION*
Teaching and Learning (K–6) #
(additional Pre K–3 and 4–8 endorsements available)
Interdisciplinary Studies Special Education # Teacher Licensure, K–12 and Secondary Areas
ENGINEERING #
Computational Engineering Science Engineering Electrical Concentration Mechanical Concentration
ENGLISH* #
Creative Writing English Literature
HISTORY* # HONORS
General Honors Discipline-Specific Honors See # note for available majors
INTERNATIONAL AND INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
Global Studies Humanitarian Studies Intercultural Studies Regional Studies Study Abroad
LANGUAGE
Applied Linguistics French* Spanish* Teaching English as a Second language*
MATHEMATICS
Actuarial Science Computational Engineering Science Mathematics* #
MUSIC
Church Music Composition Music (B.A.) Music Christian Studies Communication Arts Management Marketing Worship Leadership Music Education Instrumental* Vocal* Music Theory Performance Organ Piano Voice Worship Leadership (B.A.)
NURSING PHYSICAL EDUCATION, WELLNESS AND SPORT
Athletic Coaching Athletic Training Exercise Science/Wellness Health Education* Physical Education and Health* Sport Management Communication Marketing Ministry
PHYSICS* #
Physical Science Physics
POLITICAL SCIENCE* #
General Studies American Politics International Relations Political Theory
PRE-PHARMACY
Two-year Track Early Admissions Program
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
Chiropractics Cytotechnology Dental Hygiene Dentistry Health Information Management Medicine Occupational Therapy Optometry Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Podiatry Veterinary Medicine
PSYCHOLOGY SOCIAL WORK
Social Organization (B.S.) Social Work (B.S.W.)
SOCIOLOGY AND FAMILY STUDIES
Family Studies Child Life Family Ministry Marriage and Family Globalization, Urbanization and Justice Human Studies Sociology
THEOLOGY AND MISSIONS#
Biblical Languages Biblical Studies Biblical Studies – Languages Christian Ministry and Missions Christian Studies Christian Thought and Tradition Philosophy Sports Ministry *Teacher Licensure Available # This major is available also with Discipline-Specific Honors
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SEE FOR YOURSELF At Union, we want to meet you, and we want you to meet our outstanding faculty, staff and students. Spend a day on campus with other prospective students as part of a Day at the U or Transfer Days. Or schedule a personal visit which we will arrange toward your specific interests.
Call 800.33.UNION or visit
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LET’S STAY IN TOUCH Office of Undergraduate Admissions 1050 Union University Drive Jackson, Tennessee 38305 800.33.UNION |
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