CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY WA Council Transfer Advisor Workshop August 2019

Julie Garver, Director of Policy and Academic Affairs About COP YOUR PUBLIC FOUR‐YEAR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITIES ABOUT COP

COP is an association of Washington’s six public baccalaureate degree granting college and universities. We strive to be a common voice for the public baccalaureate sector and the most respected and trusted resource for decision makers on issues affecting public higher education. We foster coordination and collaboration among the public baccalaureates as well as with myriad other partners.

Leadership Policy Legislative General

Strategic Collaborate with educational partners on Represent Develop and update development of Washington's public sector‐level academic, business, sector reports, briefs, student affairs, and four‐year sector in the and factsheets. policies, practicies, legislative process. and advocacy. workforce policy.

Communicate and Facilitate institutional Proactively engage Organize events for collaborate with and sector conversations with legislators, collaboration within and education, workforce, to advance public four‐ statewide elected promotion of the sector business, and year higher education. officials, and their with external audiences. community partners. staff.

Represent sector on Implement state Increase the profile of state cross‐ sector Develop and respond to legislation. the sector through social councils, committees, policy and budget proposals. media and other work groups, and task communication formats. forces.

Advocate for public Partner with the Engage internal four‐year higher Education Reseach stakeholders in the education at the state and Data Center on legislative process. and federal levels. data collection and analysis.

Research higher Ensure the long‐term education issues to success of our six inform sector member institutions. conversations and strategic direction. TRANSITIONING FROM K‐12 TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Students Opportunities State Presence Served and Myths State Presence Your Public Four‐Year Institutions are Everywhere

. Six institutions with a presence in all 39 counties. Including two research universities, three comprehensive universities and the state’s public liberal arts and sciences college.

. Four campuses: UW Bothell, UW Tacoma, WSU Tri‐Cities, WSU Vancouver.

. WSU North Puget Sound at Everett and six Everett University Center partners.

. Multi‐institutional partnership in Spokane.

. Maintain a physical presence on 21 community and technical colleges.

.Robust online opportunities Students Served Our Transfer Students

More than Median Nearly 40% Senior GPAs A 15% of students who were similar increase in the 80% credits earned a number of total of Washington for community and earned baccalaureate degree technical college transfer degrees community and from a Washington awarded in technical college transfer and direct approx. the public baccalaureate entry students across Washington students who university or college between 2013‐14 for majors. transfer go to one of same were community and and 2017‐18. the state’s public community and technical college a four‐year technical college students. institutions. transfer and direct entry students.

a YOUR PUBLIC FOUR‐YEAR INSTITUTIONS SERVE THE STATE

In 2016‐17:

• 40,070 transfer students were served.

• 10,990 undergraduate degrees awarded to transfer students.

• 2.59 years, the average time it took all transfer students who entered to earn a degree

Source: Washington Education Research & Data Center Did you Know? Washington Transfer: Strongest Partnership in the Nation

 Nearly 50 years of collaboration between the public and nonprofit private four‐year institutions and the community and technical colleges to improve efficiency and streamline transfer in Washington. • ‐ Development of the DTA, AS‐T and Major Related Pathways  ‐ Institution to Institution articulation agreements 

 Washington ranks 1st in the nation for the percentage of transfer students who begin at a community or technical college and earn a bachelor’s degree.

 Washington ranks 5th in the nation for the average rate by which a community college transfer student earns a credential before transferring to four‐year institution.

 Destination for Community and Technical College Transfer Students. More than 80% of Washington community and technical college transfer students attend a public four‐year Washington institution. In fact, nearly 40% of graduates from Washington’s public four‐year institutions were community and technical college transfer students.

 Connections for Transfer Students to the Workforce. Between 2016‐2021 Washington will experience an unprecedented number of job openings. Sixty‐three percent of career job openings in Washington are expected to be filled by workers with bachelor’s degrees or higher. Career, Collaboration, and Credit

Washington institutions of higher education have a long history of collaboration. Several Professional Technical credit pathways exist in cross‐sector, statewide groups focus on both statewide transfer agreements and increasing the efficiency and improving through institution‐to‐institution agreements. transfer including the Joint Transfer Council and the Intercollege Relations Commission.

Washington’s public four‐year institutions have a long history of recognizing college credit earned while in high school YOUR PUBLIC COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITIES AS A SECTOR ARE NATIONAL LEADERS

The Ten States with the  Washington’s public, four‐year Lowest Average Student college and universities rank Loan Debt Levels 6th for best four‐year graduation rate in the country. Utah $18,838 New Mexico $21,237  Washington is 3rd in the nation in bachelor’s degrees produced Nevada $22,064 per 100 FTE students at public Wyoming $22,254 four‐year institutions. California $22,785  Washington consistently ranks Washington $23,936 among the 10 states for the Arizona $23,967 lowest student debt for a bachelor’s degree. Florida $24,041 Hawaii $25,125 Tennessee $25,252

Sources: Washington Education Research & Data Center, Institute for College Access & Success EARNING A DEGREE AND STUDENT LOANS

National Washington

. 35% of student borrowers had . Washington’s four‐year public college and universities have the 6th lowest student outstanding borrower debt for all sectors loan debt nationwide. of less than $10,000; 42% were less than $40,000 and 6% were over $100,000 . 48% of the Class of 2017 graduated from a WA baccalaureate degree‐granting institution with no student loan debt. . Cumulative amount borrowed for undergraduate study for 2015‐16: . Average undergraduate student loan debt in WA was $23,936. . 42% had less than $10,000 at public four‐year institutions . Most of Washington’s public four‐year . 37% had less at private, nonprofit college and universities are in the top 200 lowest student public institutions for four‐year institutions debt. . 20% at for‐profit four‐year institutions. . Cumulatively the three year student loan default rate for graduates from Washington’s public four‐year institutions is 4.7%; compared to the national average of 11.5%

Sources: Washington Education Research & Data Center, Institute for College Access & Success, Lendedu, National Conference of State Legislatures and Federal Student Aid; Office of the U.S. Department of Education; Trends in Student Aid 2018 LEADERS AT THE INSTITUTIONAL LEVEL

. CWU was ranked as one of the top . UW ranked as 5th among U.S. public 10 public regional universities in universities for best value by the west by U.S. News & World Kiplinger. Report. . WSU ranked 6th in the nation . EWU was recipient of the 2018 among public national universities Higher Education Excellence in for its undergraduate international Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into business program by U.S. News & Diversity magazine. World Report.

. Evergreen ranked 1st as the most . WWU ranked in the top 10 innovative school and best nationally for graduates who go on undergraduate teaching for to earn research doctorates regional universities in the west by according to the Survey of Earned U.S News & World Report. Doctorates. VALUE OF EARNING A BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR HIGHER

 Bachelor and graduate degree holders have remained in the middle class or moved to higher income levels more than other degrees or no degrees between 1970‐2007.

 Since 1983 bachelor and graduate degree holders have experienced higher increases in earnings than other degrees or no degrees. Median Earnings by Educational Level

Graduate Degree $80,000

Bachelors Degree $62,000

Associates Degree $47,000

Some College $42,000

2x BA holder median earnings are High School Diploma $36,000 almost 2x the median earnings of workers with a high school diploma. Less than High School $27,000

Source: Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce HIGHER EDUCATION KEY TO SOCIAL AND SOCIETAL SUCCESS

Strong/Positive Strong/Negative Correlation with Earning Correlation with Earning a Bachelor’s Degree a Bachelor’s Degree • Per capita income; median • Fewer traffic fatalities per 100 household income; Average million vehicle miles. annual pay. • Lower infant mortality rates; • Physicians per 100,000 Lower poverty rates. resident populations; Public school teachers’; salaries. • Lower energy consumption per capita; Lower • Employed/population unemployment rate. ratio/Citizen voting rates. Future Work Washington Transfer Ongoing Work

Transfer the Washington Communication: Improving the Way: communication, awareness, and Together in Perception: advising of transfer Correct degrees and pathways Partnership misperceptions and lack of understanding New Transfer around transfer in Initiatives: Washington Move a strong transfer system forward to respond to new initiatives and changing student demographics and demands Transfer Initiatives in Partnership

 Transfer Degrees in Review

‐Pre‐Nursing DTA/MRP ‐ Computer Science DTA/MRP ‐Nursing DTA/MRP ‐ Engineering AS‐T 2/MRP

 Transfer Institute 2.0

‐ Re‐examine DTA ‐ How defining transfer and transfer student ‐ Engaging in pathways from community and technical colleges to four‐year institution ‐ Communication with stakeholders, including students, faculty, K‐12, staff and families

. Reverse Articulation: All six public baccalaureates have finalized agreements with the SBCTC

 Partnering and participating in Math transfer and articulation work Contacts Contact Information Central Washington University: http://www.cwu.edu Eastern Washington University: https://www.ewu.edu The Evergreen State College: http://www.evergreen.edu University of Washington: http://www.washington.edu Washington State University: https://wsu.edu Western Washington University: http://www.wwu.edu

Council of Presidents Contact Julie Garver, Ph.D. Director of Policy & Academic Affairs Council of Presidents [email protected] 360‐292‐4102s.org www.councilofpresidents.org [email protected] Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA  12,208 Students Average Class Size of 25  19:1 Faculty-Student Ratio CWU University Centers

• Eight Centers in Washington • Five on Westside & Three in Central Washington • Mostly Upper Division Classes (except Sammamish) • Student should have DTA, 90 credits, and/or satisfied CWU’s general education requirements • Programs Vary by Location CWU – Des Moines

• Co-Located at: Highline College • Degrees Offered • BS Accounting • BS Business Administration • Specializations: HR, Leadership, Marketing, or Supply Chain Management • BAEd Early Childhood Education/Elementary Education • BAEd Elementary Education/Middle Level Math • BAEd Elementary Education/TESL • BS Interdisciplinary Studies - Social Sciences • BAS Information Technology & Administrative Management • BA Law and Justice • BA Psychology CWU – Pierce County

• Co-Located at: Pierce College, Ft. Steilacoom • Degrees Offered • BS Business Administration • Specializations: Leadership or Supply Chain Management • BAS Supply Chain Management Specialization • BAEd Elementary Education/ Early Childhood Education • BAEd Elementary Education / Literacy • BAEd Elementary Education / Middle Level Math • BAS Information Technology & Administrative Management • BS Interdisciplinary Studies - Social Sciences • BS Social Services CWU – Lynnwood

• Co-Located at: Edmonds College • Degrees Offered • BS Accounting • BS Business Administration • Specializations: HR, Leadership, Marketing, Supply Chain Management • BAS ITAM • BS Interdisciplinary Studies - Social Sciences • BA Law and Justice CWU – Yakima

• Co-Located at: Yakima Valley Community College • Degrees Offered • BS Interdisciplinary Studies - Social Sciences • BAEd Elementary Education CWU – Wenatchee

• Co-Located at: Wenatchee Valley College • Degrees Offered • BS Interdisciplinary Studies - Social Sciences • BAEd Elementary Education CWU – Moses Lake

• Co-Located at: Big Bend Community College • Degrees Offered • BS Interdisciplinary Studies - Social Sciences CWU JBLM and CWU Sammamish

•CWU –JBLM • CWU – Sammamish • Degrees Offered • General Education Courses • BS Business • Running Start Students Administration Supply • Continuing Education Chain Management • MS-ITAM • BAS Supply Chain Management Spec. Transfer Facts & Figures

• Average Transfer GPA – 3.25 • 74% of students transfer to Ellensburg • 26% of students transfer to Centers • 94% of transfer students come from Washington CCs Transfer Requirements DTA (Direct Transfer Agreement)

• Associate in Arts • Associate in Arts & Science • Associate in Business • Associate in Elementary Ed • Associate in Pre-Nursing • Associate in Construction Mgt

*DTA will satisfy CWU’s general education requirements Apply with DTA/40+ College Credits

• Complete Transfer Application • Submit College Transcripts • WA Community Colleges Send Transcripts Electronically • Pay Application Fee Apply with Less than 40 College Credits

• Complete Transfer Application • Submit College Transcripts • WA Community Colleges Send Transcripts Electronically • Submit High School Transcripts • Submit SAT or ACT Scores • Pay Application Fee Important Dates & Deadlines

Priority Admissions Deadlines February 1 • Fall Quarter November 1 • Winter Quarter March 1 • Spring Quarter June 1 • Summer Quarter Financial Aid & Scholarship Deadlines February 1 • Financial Aid Priority Deadline February 1 • Scholarship Central Deadline Automatic Merit Awards Tips for Transferring to CWU

• Make a feasible academic plan to complete your DTA or your transfer credits • Refer to the equivalency guide on the website • Apply 1-2 quarters before you plan to start at CWU • You can apply up to a year in advance!

Fall application opened August 1st University Updates *Rolling admissions Campus MAP inside.ewu.edu Advising Center for Academic Advising & Retention (CAAR) ewu.edu/caar Office of Articulation and Transfer Policy sites.ewu.edu/atp University Updates New Transfer Student Scholarships • Bridge Beyond Tomorrow • Phi Theta Kappa • Transfer Achievement • Transfer Honors • EWU Biella Childcare Grant University Updates

New programs

● College of Business ( AACSB Accredited) ● Business Analytics ● Africana Studies ○ Interdisciplinary/Africana Studies (online too!) ● Psychology ○ Industrial/Organizational Psychology (Minor) ● Anthropology ○ Medical Anthropology (Minor) ● Music/Theatre ○ Musical Theatre (BA) ○ Music Technology (BA) ○ Dance (Minor) ● Art ○ Studio Art, Illustration focus (BA and BFA) Admissions Criteria

How students get automatically admitted

More Than 40 Transferrable Credits

• 2.5 GPA 2.0‐2.49 • English 101 and Intermediate Algebra 2.0

• AA‐DTA or AS (track 1 or 2) degree, you will be automatically admitted as a Junior

Less Than 40 Transferrable Credits • you will need to send high school transcript and test scores Important Dates

Fall Open House Saturday, October 19, 2019 Priority Application Saturday, February 1, 2019 Priority Financial Aid Saturday, February 1, 2019 Scholarship Deadline Saturday, February 1, 2019 Admissions Advisors

Admissions Advisor Phone Email Counties Karim Ahmath 206‐799‐0806 [email protected] All West Side Community Colleges

Cheyanne Robertson 509‐359‐6644 [email protected] Community Colleges of Spokane

Ana Zapien 425‐247‐5841 [email protected] Walla Walla CC, Columbia Basin C., Big Bend CC Harli Moran 509‐359‐0203 [email protected] Wenatchee Valley C., Yakima Valley C. Gabriel Chávez García 509‐359‐4309 [email protected] EWU Admissions

333 Eagle Lane| 304 Sutton Hall Cheney, WA 99004 509‐359‐2397

Campus Tours & Visits 509.359.6555 ewu.edu/visit Gabriel Chávez García Assistant Director of Recruitment, Transfer August 21, 2019 Gonzaga University Updates What’s New on Campus?

• Grand opening of Myrtle • Breaking Ground on the Woldson Performing new Integrated Science Arts Center in April 2019. and Engineering (ISE) facility this fall. • www.gonzaga.edu/mwpa • www.gonzaga.edu/ise c What’s New in GU Academics?

• New Majors: – Bachelor of Education in Community, Culture and Language • New Minors: – Critical Race and Ethnic Studies – Asian History – Latin American History • New Concentration: – Sacred Music What’s New in the Office of Admission?

Single Application Deadline for First-year Students Apps Due December 1st - Includes Running Start and International students pursuing high school completion programs. - First-year students apply through the Common App.

New Transfer Application No more Common App for Transfer! - Transfer applicants will now submit applications online through Gonzaga’s website at apply.Gonzaga.edu/apply. First‐Year Transfer Admission Criteria

Students with < 45 quarter credits completed • Must have a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.7+. • Must be in good standing at their current institution (includes academic & disciplinary standing). • Must meet first-year admission requirements • 3.2 High School GPA • ACT > 23 • SAT > 1150 Engineering majors must also meet the following criteria: • Complete two quarters of Calculus with a grade of 2.5+ in each course. • Successful completion of some Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, etc.  No Admission to Bachelor of Science in Nursing as a Transfer

Required Materials for Admission: Online Application for Admission Final High School Transcript Official College Transcript Official Test Scores Transfer College Report Teacher Recommendation Standard Transfer Admission Criteria

Students with > 45 quarter credits completed • Must have a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.7+. • Must be in good standing at their current institution (includes academic & disciplinary standing).

Engineering majors must also meet the following criteria: • Complete one full year of Calculus with a grade of 2.5+ in each course. • Successful completion of some Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science or related Engineering coursework.

 No Admission to Bachelor of Science in Nursing as a Transfer

Required Materials for Admission: Online Application for Admission Official College Transcript Transfer College Report Teacher Recommendation Proof of English Proficiency (Int’l) Copy of Passport (Int’l) Financial Aid Need‐Based Aid State and Federal Grants Opportunities (FAFSA & WAFSA) State and Federal Work Study Federal Loans Institutional Grant Funds

Merit Scholarships First‐Year Transfer: Eligible for $9,000 to $22,000 per year Standard Transfer: Eligible for $11,000 to $21,000 per year

Phi Theta Kappa Members of Phi Theta Kappa are eligible for an automatic $3,000 per year ‐ Must notate PTK membership within the application ‐ Not eligible to Running Start students, or international students pursuing high school credentials (these students are considered first‐ year applicants)

Transfer Competitive scholarship for new transfer applicants worth $4,000 per Opportunity year Scholarship

Global Diversity Amounts range from $5,000 to $15,000 per year Scholarship ‐ Must be an international student to apply ‐ Competitive application *Renewable for up to four years Transfer Admission Contact: Audrey Minton Phone: 509-313-6579 Email: [email protected]

Need to Schedule a Group Visit? www.gonzaga.edu/visit

August 26, 2019 GONZAGA UNIVERSITY 8 Celebrating our 125th Anniversary Saint Martin’s University Updates

Academic Programs Nursing Exercise Science Secondary Education

Initiatives & New Buildings Ernsdorff Center for Innovation Nursing labs  $3.5 million renovation Lacey MakerSpace Admission & Financial Aid Updates

Rolling admission with priority deadlines: Nov. 1st | Dec. 1st | Feb. 1st | Mar. 1st | Apr. 1st $20+ million in scholarships awarded for Fall 2019!  Transfer Academic Merit Scholarships: $8,000 ‐ $14,000  Alumni and Friends Award: $1,000  Parish Leadership Scholarship: $2,000  Visit Award: $500  Trustee’s Scholarship: $16,000  Phi Theta Kappa: $1,000  Washington All‐Academic Team: $3,500  Financial Aid Award Packages mailed in December Student Support Services

AHANA Veterans Center 47% Ethnically Diverse Diversity and Equity Center Center for Student Success Career Center Provisional Enrollment 16% Military Affiliated Program (PrEP)

90% Employed/Grad School 34% First Generation Your Saint Martin’s Admission Counselor

John Yoshimura‐Langston Transfer Admission Counselor T: 360‐438‐4593 C: 360‐979‐1866 E: [email protected]

Serving Transfer Students in: First‐year students in New Mexico, Wyoming and all states to the East All community colleges and universities in: Pierce County, King County, Whatcom County, and Hawaii WCHSCR 2019 Transfer Advisors Workshop Updates

• Seattle University is still accepting applications for fall quarter 2019, with the exception of the BSN and Diagnostic Ultrasound programs. • The SU Transfer Application is open for 2020‐2021 transfer applicants. Transfer Admissions Deadlines Fall Quarter Nursing: December 1, 2019 Diagnostic Ultrasound: January 15, 2020 Other Academic Programs: Priority Deadline: March 1, 2020 Regular Deadline: August 15, 2020 Winter Quarter Priority Deadline: November 1, 2019 Spring Quarter Priority Deadline: February 15, 2020 College Credit English Proficiency Exemption

Transfer Applicants from regionally accredited colleges and universities can utilize English composition I and II to satisfy English proficiency. To satisfy this requirement, students must complete: • 45 quarter credits (30 semester credits) from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university at the time of application • College‐level English composition and research writing courses with a 3.0 (B) or better Technical writing is not accepted. • A college‐level GPA of 3.0 or better Seattle University reserves the right to require English proficiency. Annual Cost Full‐time tuition is $45,765 90% of students received aid Need‐based aid is available Submit FAFSA/WAFSA Merit Scholarships Messina: $18,000 (3.75‐4.0 GPA) Xavier: $15,000 (3.5‐3.74 GPA) Loyola: $12,000 (3.25‐3.49 GPA) Hurtado: $8,000 (3.0‐3.24 GPA) Fall Quarter Scholarship Opportunities Alfie Scholarship (increased to $15,000 annually) Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship ($1,000; based on need) Postbaccalaureate students are not eligible for merit scholarships. Grade Forgiveness for Scholarship Consideration • Transfer applicants with college coursework completed seven or more years prior to applying to Seattle University will automatically be considered for grade forgiveness if the GPA is significantly lower than more recent coursework.

• Applicants with coursework completed less than seven years prior to applying to Seattle University, but greater than three years, may request a review for grade forgiveness.

Applicants must submit a written explanation of their previous academic performance, what changed that helped them achieve greater academic success and how this insight has prepared them to be academically successful at Seattle University. Decisions are made at the discretion of the Associate Director of Transfer Admissions. Transfer Admissions Team

Mallory Torgerson‐Preuitt Associate Director of Transfer Admissions Gwen Jackson A‐M Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions Sidney Lim N‐S Transfer Admissions Counselor Charlie Stone T‐Z Transfer Admissions Counselor Wade Bird Assistant Director of International Admissions

Alan Schriver, Kim Feeley, Ryan Joy‐ Admissions Evaluators Contact [email protected] [email protected] WCHSCR Transfer Advisor Workshop 2019 Tacoma, West Olympia Quinault, Port Angeles

Population: Population: 3,145 30-125

Average Age: Average 26 Age: 35-37

Campus Campus Campuses & Diversity: 29% Diversity: 56- 93%

Demographics Admits ONLY upper- Freshman- division Senior courses

50% Transfer 100% & 50% Transfer Freshman Students

Main Campus Satellite Locations Any Credit STEM Upper-Division STEM

48

24 48 Generalized Degree Tracks 24 180 153

108

BACHELOR OF ARTS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE BACHELOR OF ARTS & SCIENCE Typical Education Block Program Example Psychology 4cr PSY 101

Biology 4cr BIO 101 Psychology 4cr

Neurology 4cr HLSC 101

Integrated Lab Component 4cr Neurology Studies & Biology 4cr 4cr 16 Comprehensive Narrative Grading Grades

Lab Component 4cr

Example: Health & Human Development is a program at Evergreen that examines health and human development from evolutionary, developmental, physiological, integrative (allopathic and complementary), and psychological perspectives. Transfer Policy Regionally Accredited College-Level (100-499) Grades 2.0/C or better Academic in Nature (15 vocational/technical max.) 90 Lower Division (100-299) 45 Upper Division (300-499) AA-DTA, MRP, AS-T = Block of 90 lower division Transfer Admissions Average Transfer GPA: 3.1

93% Transfer Acceptance Rate

2.5+ Transfer GPA Recommended

No formal prerequisites

Students are encouraged to choose electives that relate to the fields of study they intend on pursing post-transfer.

All transferable credits count towards graduation. Upside Down Transfer Option

Prerequisites & Eligibility Earn ANY 2-year, technical associate degree from a Washington CTC. Pass at least 20 “academic” credits (2.0 or higher in each course). Pass ENGL& 101 with a 2.0 or higher. Have a cumulative college-level GPA of 2.5 or higher. After Admissions & Participation: Complete 32 credits at Evergreen in interdisciplinary coursework unrelated to technical degree. Admissions Updates Test Optional Fall 2020 Territory-Specific Counselors Upside Down Transfer Option MOU Thank You! Any Questions?

Ashli Schick (she/her pronouns) Admissions Counselor [email protected] 360.867.6170

Overview

A national, One of only 40 independent, colleges to be residential, small included in “Colleges liberal arts college, That Change Lives” located in beautiful North Tacoma Approximately 2,400 undergraduates represent 46 states Founded in 1888 and 11 countries Academics

50+ areas of study including • School of Music • Business and Leadership • a variety of unique interdisciplinary programs

Small classes, engaged professors, and an emphasis on experiential learning Applying to Puget Sound

Required for all transfer applicants: • Common App for transfers • All college transcripts • Transfer college report • Academic evaluation

Required for some transfer applicants: • High school transcript • Test scores or test optional essays • TOEFL or IELTS results

An associate’s degree or transfer credit minimum is NOT required for transfer to University of Puget Sound. Transfer Credit Policies

16 Puget Sound units (equal to 64 semester hours or 96 quarter hours) may be transferred in and applied toward a degree.

Core curriculum requirements may be fulfilled by transfer credit. Fulfillment of major requirements is at the discretion of the department.

Puget Sound grants credit for AP and IB exams, as well as concurrent enrollment.

Check out our new online course equivalency tool at transfercreditsearch.pugetsound.edu Get to Know Us

Arrange your visit pugetsound.edu/admission/visit

Discover Puget Sound: Fall Preview Monday, November 11th pugetsound.edu/discoverpugetsound

Music Day Friday, October 11th pugetsound.edu/admission/visit Questions?

Torri Henson Transfer Admission Coordinator 253-879-3608 [email protected] 2019 WCHSCR Transfer Workshop UW Seattle - Updates 2019 TRANSFER STUDENT STATISTICS

AUTUMN TRANSFER CLASS > TOTAL APPLICANTS - 4937 > ADMITTED – 2183 > ENROLLED - *1500 (projected) – Washington community college students – 1300 – All other transfer students – 200 2019 WA CC TRANSFER ADMISSIONS

Applications Offers Offer Enrolled Rate 2019 2671 1762 66.0% TBD 2018 2897 1801 62.2% 1300 2017 2948 1779 60.4% 1322 2016 3002 1832 60.1% 1206 2015 3116 1829 58.7% 1366 TRANSFER APPLICATION REVIEW

> All TR applicants with minimum CADRs & 2.5+ GPA reviewed holistically > No automatic admission – Priority admissions consideration given to WA CCs – Earning academic associates degree and/or 90 credits > Solid preparation for intended major > Some capacity-constrained majors require a separate application to the major TRANSFER PLANNING RESOURCES

> admit.washington.edu/apply/transfer/resourc es – Academic Planning Worksheets – MyMajor – Equivalency guide – MyPlan transfer planner – Transfer Thursday TRANSFER STUDENT PREVIEW DAY

> Thursday, December 19, 2019 – Admissions overview – Academic sessions – Ask a Counselor – Campus tours – Student resource fair – Breakout sessions 2020 TRANSFER APPLICATION DATES

> Winter 2020 > Application opens August 1 > September 1 application deadline > Offers sent October – December > Spring 2020 > Spring quarter – select Engineering majors only > December 15 application deadline > January 15 College of Engineering application deadline > Offers sent in February > Summer/Autumn 2020 > Application opens December 15 > February 15 application deadline > Offers sent May - June 2020 FRESHMAN (Running Start) DATES

> Coalition Profile Always Open > UW Questions Open – September 1 > Application Deadline – November 15 > Notification Period – March 1-15 > FAFSA/WASFA Priority Date – January 15 > Students interested in Direct to College must indicate an Engineering major as their first choice > Students interested one of the 9 Direct to Majors must indicate first choice on the application STAY CONNECTED

> Join listserv

> Request additional materials

https://admit.washington.edu/Contact Carlos Williams, Assistant Director JingJing Li, Assistant Director for Transfer for Transfer Recruitment Processing 206.221.5416 [email protected] 206.221.9180 [email protected]

WELCOME

COOLEY 2018 STUDENT PROFILE

Admitted Freshmen Admitted 3.09-3.72 Transfer Students 2.88-3.56 990-1220 ACADEMIC UPDATES Criminal Justice Prerequisites – Campus

• English Composition (5 cr) with a 2.0/C or better

• Complete 60 college-level quarter credits by the start of the program ACADEMIC UPDATES Criminal Justice Prerequisites – Online

• English Composition (5 cr) with a 2.0/C or better

• Complete 90 college-level quarter credits by the start of the program

• Meet the university world language requirement of 2 terms of the same language - ENCOURAGED ACADEMIC UPDATES Social Welfare Prerequisites 2.0/C or better in:

• English Composition course • Introduction to Psychology course • Introduction to Sociology course

• 75 college-level quarter credits before the start of the program

• Supplemental Application OUR APPLICATION

Our application has not changed

Personal Statement Prompt: Describe how personal, professional or educational experiences have shaped your academic, career and/or personal goals. How will UW Tacoma help you attain these goals? 650 Words MAX ______JANUARY 15 FAFSA/WASFA Priority Application Date Spring Priority Application date MARCH 15 Autumn Priority application date October 15 Winter Priority application date MEET THE TEAM

Maria Reyes ‘15 JORGE M. MARTINEZ‘16 [email protected] [email protected] Pierce College-to-UWT So. Seattle, Olympic, Highline, Centralia, Clark, Lower Columbia, Grays Harbor, Transfer Academic Advisor Peninsula, Bates, Clover Park, Big bend, Columbia Basin, Yakima valley, Wenatchee, Lake WA Tech, Renton Tech

NAVIA WINDERLING ‘14 Obe Quarless [email protected] [email protected] SPSCC, Green River, No. Seattle, Bellevue, TCC-to-UWT Seattle Central, Edmonds, Everett, Shoreline, Transfer Academic Advisor Skagit Valley, Cascadia, Whatcom, Spokane, Spokane Falls, Bellingham Tech, NW Indian College Reagan Kissel Transfer Counselor

Lara Ramsay Director of Admissions University Updates

• B.S. Engineering • B.A. Criminology & Criminal Justice • M.S. Athletic Training • Environmental Studies minor • Most popular majors: • Biology • Health Sciences • Business • Education • Psychology • 12 consecutive NWC All- Sports Trophies • Beeksma Family Theology Center Application Deadlines Financial Aid • Academic Scholarships: $14,000 - $22,000 per year Jan. 15 – Early Action I • Need-based grants: Up to full tuition March 1 – Early Action II • Talent Awards: $1,000 + • Visit Scholarships: $1,000 • Transfer Visit Days: Nov. 11 & July 1 – Regular Decision Feb. 17 • Why Whitworth Days

• FREE Whitworth application • College Bound Scholarship/ or Common App Whitworth Bound Promise

Submit FAFSA by March 1 for early financial aid award Pirate Pathways

• Quarterly advising meetings • Pirate Pathways scholarship of $1,500 per year • Transfer‐credit evaluation upon request • Personalized campus visits, including appointments with faculty in intended major • Guaranteed admission with 3.0+ cumulative GPA whitworth.edu/piratepathways Reagan Kissel Transfer Counselor [email protected] 509.777.4626

Lara Ramsay Director of Admissions [email protected] 509.777.4347 Washington Council for High School-College Relations

2019 Transfer Advisors Workshop About the Council

We advance educational opportunities and attainment in Washington. Washington’s Attainment Goals

100% 70% High school diploma Postsecondary or equivalent credential

Washington population ages 25-44 Washington Student Achievement Council Key Takeaways

Dual Credit & Financial Aid

Updates & Resources

Events, Workshops, and Support Dual Credit, A Variety of Programs

Credit by Passing a Course • Running Start; College in the High School

Credit by Exam • AP; IB; Cambridge

Credit by Articulation • CTE Dual Credit Resources

Overview Dual Credit Lookup Tool • Wsac.wa.gov/policy •Readysetgrad.org Financial Aid Programs and Applications Washington College Grant

• Replaces the State Need Grant • Two year phase-in 2019-20 2020-21 • Additional funding to serve • Guaranteed funding for about 6,000 more students eligible students • Maximum award amounts for • Expanded eligibility to 100% public institutions increase to Median Family Income cover full tuition and fees • Registered apprenticeships added FAFSA/WASFA: Rule of One

FAFSA OR WASFA

• Free Application for Federal • Washington Application for Student Aid State Financial Aid • FAFSA.gov • ReadySetGrad.org/WASFA Takeaway: Nearly Half of WA Seniors Didn’t Complete a FAFSA

WA Public HS Seniors FAFSA Completion 2018-19 Submitted with Errors 2.0%

No FAFSA 45.6%

Processed Successfully 52.4%

Washington Student Achievement Council FAFSA Completion Portal 12th Year Campaign

Why don’t students Critical Information for How can 12th Year Help? submit? students

A recent report found that Many students and families don’t High school students and parents students said they: know that: (especially first-generation and underrepresented students) • Thought the form was too • Beginning in 2016, the trust college access information complicated. FAFSA/WASFA application opened most highly from their counselors on October 1 instead of January 1, and teachers. Campaign sites • Didn’t think they were eligible expanding the timeline when receive FREE: for aid. students can apply. • FAFSA and WASFA training • The application now requires for practitioners. • Didn’t know that financial aid families to submit income exists. information from the previous tax • Printed outreach materials to year. share with students and Students whose parents had families. Customizable student, attained a GED or less or who guardian, and counselor were in the lowest income range workbooks. were 3x as likely to say they didn’t have enough information • Information about how to to file FAFSA. choose & apply to a college.

Washington Student Achievement Source: U.S. Department of Education Stats in Brief th 12 Council Source: 12 Year Campaign 2018 Research Brief Resource: 12th Year Campaign

Free Materials and Training • 3 models of participation to fit your needs. IHE’s can also be 12th Year partners!

FAFSA Completion Portal • Student-level FAFSA status data

www.readysetgrad.org/12thyear Resource: Student Loan Advocate

Supports current & future student loan borrowers in WA

• Understanding the different types of loans, Income Driven Repayment, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Loan Discharges, Deferment & Forbearance, Consolidation, Private Loans Stephanie Sampedro

• [email protected] • 360-753-7781 Events, Workshops, and Support Online Resources

ReadySetGrad.org Comprehensive college readiness and financial aid website. WA Financial Aid Association Conference

October 22-24, 2019 in Yakima

• Sessions for HS staff • Network with financial aid staff • 9 clock hours available • www.wfaa.org Join Us - Pave the Way

www.wsac.wa.gov/pavetheway Key to Success: Pick up at the WSAC table

Pre‐loaded and updatable with tools and resources! Amelia Moore Sarah Weiss [email protected] [email protected]

Becky Thompson Christina Winstead [email protected] [email protected]

Applying as a Transfer

• Complete online application transfer.wsu.edu • Send official transcripts from all institutions attended* • Average transfer GPA: 3.1 *Less than one year of college work? Also send in test scores and high school transcripts Admissions will determine:

• Total transferable coursework including University Common Requirements (UCORE) & electives • Transfer GPA • Crimson Transfer Award transfer.wsu.edu HOW YOUR DEGREE MEETS WSU REQUIREMENTS

IF YOU HAVE YOU NEED

An associate of arts (DTA) Integrative Capstone course [CAPS]*

An associate of science ‐ transfer (AST) •Roots of Contemporary Issues course [ROOT]

•A second course in [COMM] or [WRTG]

•Diversity course [DIVR]

•Integrative Capstone [CAPS]*

Any other transferable associate degree Transfer courses evaluated on a course-by-course basis

transfer.wsu.edu Junior Writing Portfolio

All students at WSU are required to complete a writing portfolio after reaching 60 semester (90 quarter) credits , which is generally during the junior year.

The writing portfolio consists of two parts:

•A packet containing three samples of original graded writing from three different college courses

•A two-part impromptu timed essay

Keep all the papers you write for your college courses. You can use papers written for classes you took at your previous college in your portfolio packet.

transfer.wsu.edu Tools and Resources

Transfer Clearinghouse: www.transfercredit.wsu.edu

Transfer Course Search tool www.transfercredit.wsu.edu

Course Evaluation Request form: https://transfercredit.wsu.edu/tools/course‐evaluation‐ request/

Department contacts, requirements and program info: www.academics.wsu.edu *TCH working on advising pathways

UNIV 304 Transfer Student Seminar Course (optional) 2 credits, upper‐division for new transfers. Important Deadlines

• November 15: • Spring admission priority date

• January 31: • Fall admission priority date • FAFSA priority date • WASFA deadline • General scholarship deadline

• March 2020: Transfer Alive!

• May 1: Confirmation date WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY TRI-CITIES Discover the Cougar difference. Six pathways. Unlimited opportunities. Academic Offerings CARSON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS COLLEGE OF NURSING ● Accounting ● Nursing, BSN ● Business Administration ● Nursing, RN to BSN ● Hospitality Business Management ● Management CAHNRS ● Wine & Beverage Business ● Viticulture & Enology (Wine Science) Management COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ● Biology ● Elementary Education ● Digital Technology & Culture ● Environmental & Ecosystem Sciences SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING ● English & APPLIED SCIENCES ● Fine Arts ● Civil Engineering ● History ● Computer Science ● Humanities ● Electrical Engineering ● Mathematical Sciences ● Mechanical Engineering ● Physical Sciences ● Psychology ● Social Sciences

• 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments • On-Campus • Roommate Finder available through Student Life Questions? Anne Taylor, Transfer Admissions Counselor [email protected] 509-372-7250 [email protected] #FutureCoug @WSUTriCities Transfer Advising Update Washington Council for High School College Relations OVERALL ENROLLMENT 16,232 1,165 ENROLLMENT NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS including state- and self-supported fall 2018 87.8% 12.5% WASHINGTON RESIDENTS NON RESIDENTS including international students 26.0% STUDENTS OF COLOR TRANSFER ADMISSION

FALL 2018 TRANSFER STUDENT PROFILE (ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMS)

2,212 1,730 1,372 78.2% APPLICANTS ADMITTED ENROLLED ACCEPTANCE RATE

2.93 – 3.58 74.8% GPA TRANSFER FROM A MIDDLE 50% OF FALL 2018 ADMITS WASHINGTON CTC TRANSFER STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS

NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS, FALL 2018

23.9% 42.5% Students of Color First Generation

57.7% 42.3% Female Male

19.8% 56.7% Live on campus their Transfers have a DTA first term or AS-T ADMISSION FACTORS

WHAT STRENGTHENS A TRANSFER STUDENT APPLICATION?

» Transferring with a DTA or AS-T » Clearly articulated academic goals » Solid preparation for intended major and strong grades in related courses, especially important for science, engineering, business and higher credit students » Competitive cumulative GPA and/or upward grade trend » Essay response that helps us better understand the applicant’s goals, preparation, challenges, and strategies for success as well as positive contributions they would make on campus ADMISSION FACTORS

WHAT STRENGTHENS A TRANSFER STUDENT APPLICATION?

» Completion of college-level math and English and – if additional math is required by the intended major – no major concerns about student’s abilities » Experiences related to intended academic or professional goals » Demonstrated commitment to diversity/multicultural experience » Admission to the major, if appropriate (Art, Design, Fairhaven College, Human Services, Music, Elementary, Special or Early Childhood Education, TESOL) can further strengthen the application of students with marginal grades ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

TRANSFER/POST-BACCALAUREATE » Application + $60 fee (may request fee waiver) » Transcripts from ALL colleges attended » High school transcript and test scores (only if <45 transfer credits) » Essay addressing academic goals and preparation

FRESHMAN/RUNNING START » High school transcript (can upload with application) » Test scores (ACT or SAT) » Essay (multiple response options)

INTERNATIONAL » TOEFL – 80iBT, IELTS – 6.5 or DTA with “B” or higher grades in ENGL& 101 and 102 » Bridge courses are available for students who need more English prep » High school completion students can apply as transfer students IMPORTANT DEADLINES

APPLICATION & PRIORITY SCHOLARHIPS DEADLINES FIRST / TRANSFER RUNNING START » Fall March 1 November 1 (EA)/January 31 (RD) » Winter September 15 September 15 » Spring January 1 January 1 » Summer March 1 n/a

» FAFSA filing deadline: January 31 » ALL on-time applications receive merit scholarship consideration » Notifications sent on a rolling basis; no later than six weeks post-deadline ACADEMIC UPDATES

NEW MAJORS ENERGY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, BS

LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES, BA

NEW PROGRAMS HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE STUDIES

MARINE AND COASTAL SCIENCE STEM PROGRAM ADVISING

STEM MAJORS ADVISE STUDENTS TO COMPLETE AS-T RATHER THAN DTA

COMPUTER SCIENCE

CURRENT DEMAND EXCEEDS CAPACITY

STUDENTS SHOULD COMPLETE MAJOR PREP AND (IDEALLY) - AS-T

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY – VEHICLE DESIGN

PUT INTO MORATORIUM IN 2019

ABET-ACCREDITED MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING AND PLASTICS & COMPOSITES ENGINEERING DEGREES PROVIDE STRONG FOUNDATION FOR WORK IN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY NOTABLE ADVISING POLICIES

AS-T GUR COMPLETION STUDENTS NEED ONLY COMPLETE THREE COURSES TO FULFILL GUR

REVERSE TRANSFER ANY STUDENT CAN EARN AND USE DTA TO FULFILL WWU GUR WITHIN ONE YEAR OF ENROLLMENT

ALL STUDENTS WITH 60+ CREDITS ARE INVITED TO MEET WITH AN ADVISER TO DISCUSS COMPLETION OPTIONS SCHOLARSHIPS

THE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION SERVES AS THE APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIPS – ALL ON-TIME APPLICANTS ARE AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR MERIT SCHOLARHIPS

PRESIDENTIAL » $1,000 - $2,000

PHI THETA KAPPA (PTK) » $1,000 - $2,000

MULTICULTURAL ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (MAP) » $2,000 - $3,000

ALL-WASHINGTON ACADEMIC TEAM » $2,000

INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER STUDENTS » $3,000 - $5,000 (2-YEAR TOTAL) VISIT PROGRAMS: STUDENTS

TRANSFER DAYS » Offered the first Friday of the month » Include campus tour, transfer admissions presentation, residence hall showcase, and academic department open houses

WESTERN FALL PREVIEW » Offered Saturday, October 26, 2019 » Includes welcome session, campus tour, transfer admissions presentation, residence hall showcase, and presentations from a variety of academic and student support areas

CAMPUS TOURS » Offered twice each weekdays and on Saturday » Available in English and Spanish (select days/times) VISIT PROGRAMS: ADVISERS

TRANSFER ADVISORS WORKSHOP – FEBRUARY 2020

» Bellingham campus » Admissions updates » Academic advising updates » Mock application review » Tour of campus classrooms, labs and facilities » Academic updates from deans and department chairs THANK YOU!

Jacob Joens-Poulton Admissions Counselor [email protected] (360) 650-4462

Jeanne Gaffney Associate Director of Admissions [email protected] (360) 650-3966