So You Want to Transfer?

All those students planning on transferring to a four year school next fall: Make sure all of your information has been sent to the transfer school! Many deadlines have already past but others will be coming up very soon.

Many students come out of high school expecting college will be exciting and easily handled. Many have no idea what they want to do ... except go to college.


Knowing what you want is important. You need to pick a direction. You need to know that your path is achievable. Planning that path is vital.


Transferring to a four year school is a process not just an event. Talk to a counselor as you plan your future.

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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Priority Review for Admission to VaTech


Students who wish to be considered early must apply by January 3, 2014 and submit all college transcripts by January 3, 2014. We can work with unofficial copies as long as the fall grades are posted. Students may email transcript(s) to transcripts@vt.edu and include their name and major in the subject line of the email. Students who meet this deadline will receive a response from us by the first week of February. For general questions call 540-231-6267

A few important notes to remember:

 *   Applicants interested in Landscape Architecture and Interior Design will not be considered for admission during Priority Review. These applicants will be reviewed within the context of the applicant pool during the regular transfer process.

 *   The majors of Architecture and Industrial Design are not options for our transfer applicants.

 *   Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed under the regular transfer process and deadlines.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

VT Transfer Open House

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is hosting two events for students interested in transferring to Virginia Tech during the month of November: Transfer Open House on November 12 and Transfer Visit Day on November 18. 

If neither of those dates fit your schedule, we hope you will visit us during one of our regularly scheduled admissions information sessions and campus tours. We hope you will decide to apply to Virginia Tech. Please note that the transfer application deadline is February 15.

For more key dates and deadlines and to see more info regarding the application process - go to this link.

UVA Open House


UVA will be hosting another open house for prospective transfers on Friday, November 1.  The day will begin at 10 AM in the Newcomb Hall Theater with an admissions information session and student panel. The rest of the day will include a session given by individual schools at the University and a walking tour of grounds. We expect that the events will go until 1 or 2pm, but we encourage students to check out the Grounds on their own as well.    

To register, students should go to our registration page.

Click here for more info on directions to UVA and Charlottesville.

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Transfer Visit Day at Hollins University

November 11, 2013 beginning at 8:00am in the Green Drawing Room, Main Building on the Hollins campus.

If you are considering your next step after community college and looking for a smooth transition, spend a day on the beautiful Hollins campus.

You will hear information about how credits transfer, scholarships and financial aid, take a tour, visit classes, and learn about internships and study abroad experiences.

For more information: Mary Apgar - apgarme2@hollins.edu

800.456.9595 or 540.362.6609

To register online: www.hollins.edu/admissions/transfer

Thursday, October 3, 2013

UVA Information Session at CVCC

On October 24th, a representative from UVA will be on the CVCC campus to meet with students interested in transferring to that school

Her presentation will begin at 1:30 PM on the 24th and will be held in Merritt Hall - room 5146.

Be sure to bring your transcript with you and any questions you have about the Common Application.

Transfer Sessions at JMU

JMU offered admissions presentations specifically for prospective transfer students at the main campus. Most of JMU's students come from the Virginia Community College System.

If students come to one of the sessions they will get all the information they need to become a JMU student.

The dates for the fall session is November 15th with a 2:30pm Information Session and a 3:15pm tour.

Interested students whould sign up for this date at this link:
http://www.jum.edu/admissions/visit/index.shtml

Be sure to take a copy of your transcripts with you as well as your SAT scores.

Monday, September 16, 2013

Open House at VCU October & November

Plan to attend our Open House!

You and your family are cordially invited to attend VCU Fall Open House 2013 for prospective students at Virginia Commonwealth University on either Saturday, Oct. 12, or Saturday, Nov. 2.
Open House will be a day for you to learn more about VCU’s outstanding academic programs as well as to get a sense of student life on campus. Experience the diversity that makes VCU a special place!

You will have the opportunity to:

  • Learn about academic programs and support services
  • Meet faculty members and student services staff
  • Obtain information about admissions and financial aid
  • Tour the campus and residence halls

RSVP

To make a reservation to attend one of the VCU Fall Open House events, please click on the appropriate link below:

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Lynchburg College Open House - September 19th


Lynchburg College will hold an open house for prospective transfer students on September 19 at 3 p.m. in Schewel Hall.  The session includes a full overview of admission requirements, the transfer credit process, transfer scholarships or other financial aid and what to expect when you enroll as a new LC student. 
 
Students may receive one-on-one admission counseling, an unofficial credit evaluation and an estimate of your financial aid package including academic transfer scholarships.  A campus tour is optional. 
 
Reservations may also be made by calling 434-544-8305.  More information is also online at www.lynchburg.edu/transfer

Thursday, June 20, 2013

LC Event for Community College Veterans - Transfer Admissions

LC Invites Community College Students Eligible for Veterans Benefits

Join us Wednesday, July 10 for a special presentation for Veterans and their family members.


The Post 9/11 G.I. Bill and Yellow Ribbon program offers Veterans or family members the opportunity to attend Lynchburg College tuition-free.
  • Get an overview of undergraduate programs and the transfer admission process
  • Take an optional campus tour
  • Speak with current students
  • Meet with staff who support students using Veteran's benefits
Register today!
If you have questions, email becker.e@lynchburg.edu or call 434.544.8305 or 800.426.8101.

Randolph College Transfer Week

Join us for Transfer Week June 24-28!

You will have the opportunity to tour our beautiful, historic campus located in Lynchburg, VA, and chat with our transfer counselor and a financial aid counselor. The $35 application fee is waived during Transfer Week.

Monday, June 3, 2013

Randolph College: Regional Educational Access Program (REAP)


A private college education just got more affordable…

      Transfer students under the age of 241 and living in Lynchburg, Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Campbell, and Nelson Counties can now participate in the new Randolph College Regional Educational Access Program (REAP).

      Randolph College’s REAP provides a more affordable path to an outstanding private college education for transfer students this fall.

      When transfer students are accepted2 to Randolph College and live at home, tuition will be $12,2753 for the 2013-2014 academic year. A limited number of spaces are being reserved for area transfer students so please apply quickly.  Application deadline for transfer students is July 1st.

      REAP reduces the cost to attend Randolph to less than the average for tuition, room, and board for public colleges and universities in Virginia. According to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board averaged $18,617 for the current academic year4.

      More importantly, REAP students will get an excellent education that rivals Virginia’s best institutions; learn in small classes with personal attention from faculty; and enjoy all of the sports, arts, cultural, and traditional events on campus. The Randolph Plan, a program that maps the academic path, enables students to acquire analytical, research, and communication skills that will prepare them for their first job, graduate school, and future careers that haven’t even been imagined yet.

     If someone you know is considering a transfer to a public or private four-year college, ask them to take a closer look at Randolph College’s REAP—and please tell your colleagues about this amazing opportunity. For more information, please contact Lisa Davies, Transfer Coordinator, at ldavies@randolphcollege.edu or 434-485-8038.
 
1Transfer students age 24 and older are not eligible for REAP but will receive a tuition discount of 50%.
2Regular transfer admission standards apply.  Go to www.randolphcollege.edu/transfer for more information.
3Your cost after $3,100 VTAG grant is applied. When you file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you may be eligible for additional Federal aid. Other costs include books, parking fee ($100), student government fee ($210), and technology fee ($100)   
4“2012-13 Tuition and Fees at Virginia’s State-Supported Colleges and Universities’” SCHEV, July 2012

Monday, April 22, 2013

Deadline Extended for Transfer Scholarship Competition at LC


Lynchburg College has extended the deadline to apply for the Transfer Scholarship Competition to May 15.  The combined Transfer Scholarships and Scholarship Competition awards range from $8,000 to $13,500 and are renewable each year. The applications for admission and the competition are online at www.lynchburg.edu/transfer  There is no fee to apply online.  Contact Elizabeth Becker, Transfer Coordinator for more information at 434-544-8305 or becker.e@lynchburg.edu
 

Lynchburg College will offer a Transfer Student Open House on Friday, May 10 at 2:00 to review the admission and transfer process.  Get transfer counseling and take an optional campus tour.  Make a reservation online at www.lynchburg.edu/transfer

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Lynchburg Open House for Transfers

Event Details:
Lynchburg College studentsJoin us Friday, March 22 for our Transfer Open House:
Register today!
If you have questions, email becker.e@lynchburg.edu or call 434.544.8305 or 800.426.8101.

College of Engineering: Open House at Virginia Tech


When: April 8, 2013

For more information, please call the Office of Academic Affairs at 540-231-2226 or email EngrRecr@vt.edu

As the Commonwealth's leading engineering institution, we host an Open House every spring to share with you some of the many benefits that Virginia Tech has to offer. The college of engineering Open House typically draws over 1,500 students, parents, and teachers.

Included in the day-long Engineering Open House are presentations by engineering faculty and sessions covering information about admissions and specific engineering requirements. The departments in the College of Engineering as well as many of the campus student organizations have displays, and Virginia Tech students are available to answer questions. Tours of engineering facilities and displays of our award-winning student design projects are also available.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Randolph College On-Site Admissions


As part of Randolph College’s continued commitment to educating the best and the brightest students in the Central Virginia community, we have strengthened our financial support for local transfer students.   Through a combination of merit scholarships, state grants, and need-based financial aid, the average tuition cost at Randolph College for admitted transfer students living in the Central Virginia area will be $9,500 per year for Fall 2013.

Lisa Davis will be on the CVCC – Main Campus for an On-Site Admissions event Monday, March 11, 2013 from 11:00AM to 1:00PM and again from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. 

Randolph College On-Site Admissions Requirements:

Students who meet all of the following criteria will be instantly admitted for Fall 2013

·         Completed Application – Either paper application or application online and printed for me to review.  Both applications can be found here http://www.randolphcollege.edu/x194.xml.

·         All official college transcripts demonstrating a college GPA of 2.7 or higher. 

·         Essay or a graded written assignment of at least 500 words demonstrating quality writing with minimal grammatical errors.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Hollins University Information Session

Women of all ages and backgrounds are realizing their dream of a college education and a better life for themselves through the Hollins Horizon Program.

Here they find joy in learning, discover new interests and abilities, and forge new friendships.

Find out more at our information session to be held on March 7th from 9:00am to 3:30 pm

Please RSVP by March 4th

Call: 540-362-6609
Email: horizon@hollins.edu

Visit our website at www.hollins.edu

Friday, February 15, 2013

East Carolina State University

ECU will have a representative on the CVCC campus on March 21st between the hours of 9am to 11am. The representative will be located in the Student Center.

Please stop by and say hello.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Open House at UVA


UVA will be hosting another open house for prospective transfers on Friday, February 15.  
 
The day will begin at 10 AM in the Newcomb Hall Ballroom with an admissions information session and student panel. The rest of the day will include a session given by individual schools at the University and a walking tour of grounds.
 
Events will go until 1 or 2pm, but we encourage students to check out the Grounds on their own as well.    

 

To register,  go to our registration page.

Click here for more info on directions to UVA and Charlottesville.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

UVA Engineering Open House - March 23, 2013

The School of Engineering and Applied Science offers an annual, free and open to the public event that provides an opportunity for visitors to meet faculty and staff, interact with current students, take tours of state-of-the-art facilities, and attend interesting exhibits, presentations and demonstrations.

Bring friends, family members and others who have always wanted to know the answer to the question: “What do Engineers do?”Presentations often include "Sights and Sounds of Spaceflight," by former astronaut, Kathy Thornton; a discussion of admissions and curriculum by representatives from the U.Va. Admissions Office and the office of undergraduate programs in the Engineering School; and "Engineering Greats" by Professor Larry Richards. The day also includes exhibits in each department and walking tours of the Biomedical Engineering building and the Engineering School complex, led by faculty and students as well as activities planned by the Center for Diversity in Engineering.

There is no preregistration required for this event. Schedules and maps will be distributed from the registration table in the lobby of Thornton Hall on the day of the event and will be available on this site the week before.

For more information go to this web address: http://www.seas.virginia.edu/events/openhouse.php

Randolph College Holding 50 spaces for New Transfers Fall 2013!


Randolph College is exapanding their transfer program for Fall 2013 and are holding space for 50 new transfer students.

Quality, combined with affordability, is the reason Randolph College was selected as a "best value" by The Princeton Review (one of only 75 private colleges nationwide). 


For transfer students, we offer:

  • Scholarships: Generous merit scholarships, PTK scholarships, and need-based scholarships.  Also, students over the age of 24 will enjoy 1/2 price tuition. 
  • Transfer Credit:  Now accepting up to 68 transferrable credits (up from 62)
  • Masters Program:  Transfer students accepted into our Education Program are guaranteed acceptance into our Master of Arts in Teaching or Master of Education Program which currently has 100% job placement and can be completed in just one year! 
Successful transfer applicants typically have a GPA of 2.7 or higher and have really enjoyed our small class sizes (average of 12 students per class), student/faculty ratio (8:1), and Majors & Minors grounded in the liberal arts and sciences.  Transfer students can apply online or they can mail their application and supporting documents directly to the Admissions Office.

We offer application fee waivers for students who visit Randolph.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Lynchburg College Holds Transfer Open House - Feb. 15th

Join us Friday, February 15 for our Transfer Open House:
Register today!
If you have questions, email becker.e@lynchburg.edu or call 434.544.8305 or 800.426.8101.

Monday, January 14, 2013

Study Abroad Programs at Hollins University


Hollins University is now accepting student applications for the following study abroad programs:


 
1.       London Summer 2013 Internship - Program dates June 2, 2013 – July 20, 1013 / Application deadline: February 15

Hollins University offers an eight-credit, seven-week summer internship program in London. The program includes a four-credit internship based on academic and career interests, and a four-credit course (Contemporary Britain) that includes field trips to Parliament and other London sites.

2.       Hollins Abroad-London Fall 2013 Semester - Application deadline: March 15

The Hollins Abroad-London Program, started in the fall of 1974, is a distinctive program combining outstanding field trip-based classes with optional British university classes and internships to provide a comprehensive British cultural experience. 

*For more information, please visit: http://www.hollins.edu/abroad/london
 
3.       Hollins Abroad-Paris Fall 2013 Semester - Application deadline: March 15

The Hollins Abroad-Paris Program, founded in 1955, combines outstanding classes, field-trips in and around Paris, guided group excursions to other regions of France, and special academic options to provide a comprehensive and immersive French cultural experience.

*For more information, please visit: http://www.hollins.edu/abroad/paris
 

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions about these exciting programs.
 

Lauren Miller
Hollins Abroad Admission Officer
Hollins University
Roanoke, VA 24019
Office: (540) 362-6214