Maximizing The Transfer Enrollment Process Tina McEntire Director of Undergraduate Admissions Phone: Address:

UNC CHARLOTTE Located in a metropolitan setting 21,600 students Doctoral Research Intensive Institution 4 th largest of the NC publics

TRANSFERS AT UNC CHARLOTTE Applied Accepted (72%)(70%)(70%)(66%) Enrolled (68%)(69%)(67%)(68%)

Our Bread and Butter

ORIGINS OF TRANSFERS NC Privates UNC Out-of-state NCCC Totals

Fall 2005 transfers (1,919) generated approximately $9.8 million in State appropriations and tuition revenue for Fall 2005! Spring term transfers (750) generated approximately $3.8 million Total for the year= over $13.6 million Does not include revenue from housing, dining, bookstore, or other auxiliary services. Transfer Student Impact on the University for

Threefold Approach to Serving Transfers NC Statewide Initiatives Process and Technology Admissions Experience

NC Statewide Initiatives

Stats of UNC System 16 Public Universities 59 Community Colleges 43 Private Colleges

NC Statewide Initiatives Joint Committee on College Transfer Students Comprehensive Articulation Agreement College Foundation of NC Assured Admission Program

Comparison to Other Systems

Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) Major Re-engineering of NC Community College System 44 Hour Core Curriculum-general education transfer core Acceptance by all NC public universities, community colleges, and many NC private colleges. Transfer students given more options, more educated on their curriculum

College Foundation of NC A nonprofit partnership designed to help NC students prepare, plan, apply and pay for college. Open to all ages and all students (freshmen, transfer, adults) Toll-Free telephone number for advice on planning, applying and paying for college Extensive website with different modules to allow students to prepare for college starting in 9 th grade

College Foundation of NC Student Planner Module- private, secure account to store high school activities and accomplishments College Fair Module- lets you compare and explore NC’s 110 colleges and universities Career Center Module- allows students to explore career possibilities Online Application Module- allows students to apply online and the data populates multiple applications and the FAFSA Paying for College Module- This module is the primary resource for scholarships, grants and financial aid.

Process and Technology

Transfer Processing Systems Admission of Transfer Students: Admissions Office Transfer Office Adult Student Office Registrar’s Office Transfer Credit Evaluation- Registrar’s Office Admissions Office Transfer Credit Authorization- Centralized Process Decentralized Process (owned by faculty)

Transfer Process at UNC Charlotte Transfer Application- transfer students apply to the Admissions Office. The Admissions Office handles all freshmen, second degree, visitors and transfers to the institution. Transfer Credit Evaluation- the credit evaluation is performed by the Admissions Office for new students and currently enrolled students. Evaluation performed before decision Evaluation complete when acceptance letter arrives Transfer Credit Authorization- UNC Charlotte has a centralized transfer evaluation process. Credit evaluation approval is not “farmed out” to the faculty.

Transfer Technology Online application-entire application uploads into system Online credit evaluator Online credit report Detailed denial letters Online registration for all events Community College Counselor Website

Transfer Technology Online Credit Evaluator Students choose state and college Provides a comprehensive list of every course equated and the credit hours Pulls data directly from Banner Transfer Evaluation Module If course not listed, provides address for personal attention

Online Credit Evaluator

Transfer Technology Online Credit Report Completed before the decision The report url is given to students in their admission letter Report pulls course attributes (general education information) Report is also viewed by the student’s advisor

Online Credit Report

Transfer Technology Community College Counselor Website Information for CCC to share with their students-great resource for transfer center staff Direct equivalent to HS Counselor Site Online lookup of students’ status Future message board

Community College Counselor Site

Admissions Experience

Community Networking Chair of Transfer Advisory Committee Community College Advisory Boards Monthly visits to all feeder comm. colleges Community College Advisor workshop hosted by Admissions Serve as local, regional and national advisors on transfer issues

Admissions Experience Campus Visit Accept walk-in appointments Transfer Open House Program Departmental Presentations/Tour Departmental Open Houses

Admissions Experience Strategic Planning 5-year plan and annual report CC newsletter (fall, spring) Separate admission goals Transfer message boards Targeting minority transfers Opportunities for transfers in Honors Program

Questions?

The Enrollment Process

Issues for our Transfers Why do I need to attend orientation? I’ve already been through on my former campus! Why didn’t all my credit transfer? Expectation of more cooperation between UNC System campuses and NC community colleges about course equivalency. Our 2005 Academic Engagement Survey found transfers are generally less engaged across the board in extracurricular activities. 27% of the transfer taking the survey said they were “lonely” on our campus.

Issues for our Transfers Often believe that the change in their collegiate environment will remedy any past academic issues. Often do not anticipate problems in getting classes they want (boy, are they surprised!) Expect to be able to discuss their options with their advisors and want their advisors to “explain requirements and give alternatives”

Issues for our Transfers Many of our transfers come from smaller community colleges where things can be done at the “last minute” or deadlines are more flexible. Many of our transfers live and work off campus and don’t become as engaged with the University as do freshmen.

Transfers are invited to a full day session, in either June, July or before classes in August and before Spring classes begin in January. ($29 fee) Program includes overview of services, placement testing, advising and registration. Adult and Evening Students can attend a Saturday morning orientation hosted by our Office of Adult Students And Evening Services (OASES) Make them feel welcome!

2005 TRANSFER SOAR PROGRAM 8:00 amCheck in 8:00- 8:45Resource Fair 9:00 amWelcome to UNC Charlotte and Transfer SOAR Overview 9:15 amUniversity Math Placement Exam 9:15 amCampus Tours 10:00 am Transfer Orientation Workshop 10:30 amStudent Computing 10:45 amRegistration Information 11:00-12:00 pmSmall Group Meetings with Orientation Counselors 12:00 pm –1:15 Lunch 1:30 pmMeet the Colleges and Academic Advisement 2:00 – 5:00pmFall Semester Registration 2:30 - 5:00 pmStudent ID Cards

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Tina McEntire-Mason Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Maximizing the Transfer Enrollment Process