TRANSFERRING TO UNC 2018–19 unco.edu/admissions Whether you’re transferring from a community college or another four-year institution, get ready to take your next steps at the University of Northern Colorado. 2 | unco.edu/admissions APPLYING FOR ADMISSION For admission and scholarship purposes, you’re considered a transfer student if you’ve completed any college-level coursework after high school graduation. This includes technical or vocational credit and anything above remedial-level coursework. Transfer students are expected to have been in HOW TO APPLY good academic standing at all previous institutions. You’re a strong candidate for admission if you have 1 Application. You can apply through the Bear App the following: (apply.unco.edu) or Common App (apply.commonapp.org). • A minimum of 30 college-level credit hours 2 $45 application fee. This is nonrefundable and payable by • A cumulative 2.4 GPA or higher from all credit or debit card (fee waivers are available). institutions attended 3 Official transcripts from all previous institutions. Transcripts can be submitted: Students with less than a 2.4 cumulative GPA from • Via mail to UNC Office of Admissions, all previous institutions are encouraged to apply. Campus Box 10, Greeley, CO 80639 Any negative grade trends or failing grades should • Via Parchment.com be explained in a personal statement. If transfer • Via email, from the institution, students have fewer than 30 college-level credit to [email protected] hours, high school academics will also be taken Other materials as needed. into consideration. 4 • If you’ve completed fewer than 30 transferable college-level semester hours, you must submit your final high school transcript. For more information, visit unco.edu/apply. • If you have not earned a previous degree (associate’s or bachelor’s), you must submit proof of high school graduation or equivalent. • College credit earned during high school may count Note: No portion of an applicant’s previous collegiate record can be omitted. Students who fail to list all institutions previously attended may forfeit admission to UNC and/ toward a UNC degree but cannot classify you as a or student conduct regulations may apply. transfer student. Transferring to UNC | 3 You can take advantage of the opportunities provided by 12 institutes and research centers on campus. TIMING YOUR If you have questions about your credits transferring and being accepted at UNC, APPLICATION please contact the Office of the Registrar at 970-351-2231 or [email protected]. Begin the application process early in the semester before you plan to start. Transferology is an online tool you can use to FALL START SPRING START find out if your coursework will transfer to UNC. • Submit application, transcript(s) • Submit application, transcript(s) Knowing how your courses will transfer can and supporting materials as soon as and supporting materials as save you money and help you graduate on time. possible during the spring semester. soon as possible during the fall • Applications will be considered on a semester. 1 Visit go.unco.edu/transferology space-available basis until August 1. • Applications will be considered • Don’t miss financial aid deadlines. on a space-available basis until 2 Click on the Transferology banner The Free Application for Federal December 1. 3 Create your free account Student Aid (FAFSA) is open starting • Don’t miss financial aid deadlines. October 1, and the priority deadline is • Apply by November 1 to be 4 Type in the courses you’d like to check March 1 (see page 6). considered for admission-based • Students must be admitted by June scholarships. You’ll receive quick, accurate information so 15 for admission-based scholarship you can make informed decisions about course consideration and in order to complete transfer options. the UNC Scholarship Application. 4 | unco.edu/admissions REGISTERING FOR CLASSES There are two options for transfer and nontraditional student advising: 1 Contact your major department to be advised one-on-one. 2 Attend our on-campus Transfer and Non-Traditional Welcome. Orientation Before students are allowed to register for classes, an online orientation is required for all transfer and nontraditional students to introduce student essentials and resources. After being admitted into UNC, the link to online orientation is sent to each student’s BearMail. Transfer and Non-Traditional Welcome Transfer and nontraditional students are also encouraged to attend an optional three-hour Transfer and Non-Traditional Welcome, which provides an overview of life at UNC. It is a convenient time for students to connect with other students, meet with an advisor and register for classes. For more information, visit unco.edu/orientation. Transferring to UNC | 5 EXPLORING FINANCIAL AID UNC offers financial assistance through loans, grants, work-study and scholarships. FAFSA Every student should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is a required application for a wide range of financial aid, including need-based grants, loans, work-study and some UNC scholarships. FOR FINANCIAL AID CONSIDERATION • You should be admitted to UNC by March 1 • The 2018–19 FAFSA is available beginning October 1, 2017 — use your completed 2016 tax information to complete the 2018-19 FAFSA • Complete the FAFSA at fafsa.gov by March 1 • Use UNC’s school code: 001349 COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY FUND (COF) If you’re a Colorado resident, you should make applying for the College Opportunity Fund stipend a priority. The COF was established by the Colorado legislature to help offset the cost of college for Colorado residents. If you don’t apply for the stipend, you’ll pay the full resident tuition rate. Register online at collegeincolorado.org. See all the funding options available to you at unco.edu/financial-aid. For questions regarding financial aid, contact the Office of Financial Aid at 970-351-2502 or [email protected]. 6 | unco.edu/admissions COST TO ATTEND UNC 2017-18 undergraduate fall and spring semesters, 30-credit COLORADO academic year* NON-RESIDENT/ COLORADO RESIDENT WUE1 RESIDENT NON-WUE1 TUITION2 AND FEES $9,545 $16,103 $21,131 BOOKS AND SUPPLIES $1,350 $1,350 $1,350 ROOM AND BOARD3 $10,980 $10,980 $10,980 DIRECT COSTS $21,875 $28,433 $33,461 *Taking 15 credits per semester (30 per year) allows students to graduate in 4 years. 1 Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Program — WUE provides reduced tuition to residents of one of the states participating in the WUE program. HEALTH INSURANCE: You’re required to either Note: Students cannot qualify for in-state residency after attending UNC as a WUE student. One would need to decline WUE and pay non-resident tuition for one year before establishing have an acceptable health insurance plan or to in-state residency. purchase the UNC student health plan. If you’re 2 Based on 15 credit hours per semester and after the College Opportunity Fund (COF) is enrolled in a comparable plan, you’ll need to request applied to the student’s bill. 3 Based on UNC 19 Meals Per Week plan and Tier 2 housing plan. a waiver for UNC’s health plan. WESTERN UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE (WUE) RESIDENT TUITION Students from a WUE state automatically save more than $5,000 in tuition costs each year with the WUE program. To automatically receive the WUE tuition rates, you must be a permanent resident of one of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. The WUE tuition rate is automatically offered and applies to all terms — fall, interim, spring and summer — and to part-time and full-time enrollment. It isn’t applied for programs and courses offered through the Office of Extended Campus, as Extended Campus has separate tuition rates. Detailed information on Your application for admission also serves as your application for WUE all UNC scholarships is tuition and admission-based scholarships. In addition, you may submit the UNC available at unco.edu/ Scholarship Application to be considered for other scholarships. financial-aid. Note: Students cannot qualify for in-state residency after attending UNC as a WUE student. One would need to decline WUE and pay non-resident tuition for one year before establishing in-state residency. Transferring to UNC | 7 APPLICATION CRITERIA • You must be an admitted student APPLYING FOR to complete the UNC Scholarship Application, which is available on your Ursa account. SCHOLARSHIPS • You must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours each semester to qualify for scholarships. Your application for admission also • These scholarships are awarded to students who are working on their first serves as your application for a number bachelor’s degree program. of admission-based scholarships. • Students in off-campus, cash-funded programs aren’t eligible for institutional Submit the UNC Scholarship Application to be considered for other scholarships and should check scholarships. There are scholarships available with this application with Extended Campus regarding through June 15; however, many have March 1 deadlines. scholarship opportunities. ADMISSION-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS To be considered for other scholarships besides the ones listed below, submit the UNC Scholarship Application. For detailed information about all COLORADO UNC scholarships, visit unco.edu/financial-aid. TRANSFER COLORADO NON-RESIDENT/ CRITERIA RESIDENT WUE1 RESIDENT NON-WUE1 PHI THETA KAPPA Member of $1,000 per year $1,000 per year $1,000 per year SCHOLARSHIP Phi Theta Kappa PRESIDENTIAL 3.0 GPA $1,000 per year $2,500 per year $6,000 per year SCHOLARSHIP TRUSTEE 3.5 GPA $2,000 per year $3,500 per year $8,000 per year SCHOLARSHIP 1 Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Program (AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY).