Cara Cameron

Mrs. Dena Shonts

Aca 122-09
26 February 2017

TRANSFER ADMISSIONS PLAN

Exercise 3.1 B Pg. 120 -121 Admissions Research

General Information and Campus Life:

1.Describe the college culture of this university.

Queens is a private University, that was founded on Christian values such as serving others
before yourself. Classes are small compared to the average public university.

2. What major will I pursue at this University? Is this major accredited?

I will pursue the Music Therapy major. It is accredited.

3. How many credits are required to transfer?

Maximum: 90 credit hours for students from a 4 year University

Maximum: 64 credit hours for students from a 2 year University
Minimum: 38 credit hours for non-college credit course work such as ACE or PONSI, AP exams,
CLEP exams, International Baccalaureate exams, and military credit.

4. If I stay on target to graduate or complete the minimum credits at my community college, how
long will it take me to graduate from this University?
About 5 years.

5. What are the three benefits to attending this University?

1. Small classes and great professors.
2. Many study abroad programs, clubs, internships.
3. A wide range of scholarships cater to students such as need based, academic
based, or talent based - Averaging at $18,043 for full-time undergraduates.

6. What is campus life like?

Queens is a very community oriented school. There is always an event going on somewhere.

7.What is the demographic breakdown of the student population?

Undergraduate enrollment: 1,641
Total enrollment: 2,246
Male: 31%
Female: 69%
Student-faculty ratio 9:1

8.Is this a residential campus? Can transfer students live on-campus?

Yes; students under the age of 22 can live on-campus.

9. What is the average class size for m major? Are classes taught by faculty or graduate
assistants?
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Mrs. Dena Shonts
Aca 122-09
26 February 2017

About 9 students per class. Classes are taught by faculty.

10. What are some ways in which this college maintains strong connections with the workforce
and community?
All students are required to complete an internship before graduation... 92% of undergraduates
were accepted into a position related to their career goal, as well as 82% found a position within
six months of graduation. -(queens.edu)

11. What sources are available to transfer students? Are there any special scholarships for
transfer students?
Transfer students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships at Queens
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Mrs. Dena Shonts
Aca 122-09
26 February 2017

Part 2, Pg. 123

Summarize Your Findings

First Choice

Name of college: Queens Location: Charlotte, North

University of Charlotte Carolina (Uptown)

Major/minor: Music Therapy/ Cost Per Year: $ 32, 430

Psychology

Contact: Jon Sims, Associate Login/password:

Director of Admissions at L: ccameron428
Queens. 704-688-2751 or P: cc31171
simsj@queens.edu

Admission Requirements

ITEM REQUIRED DEADLINE/FEE COMPLETED CONFIRMED/

Y/N Y/N UNIVERSITY
RECEIVED

Application Yes, electronic Early action: No No

(cost, or paper. Fee: Fall:July 1st,
electronic, Spring:
paper) December 1st

Test scores Not for transfer July 1st, No No

(number of students with December 1st
copies) over 24 credit
hours

Official YES. High Fall: July 1st No No

transcripts school and
(number of college Spring:
copies) transcripts. December 1st

References/ Yes, for July 1st, No No

recommendatio scholarships December 1st
n letters and program.

Admission Yes, topic not July 1st, No No

essay (topic) specified. December 1st
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Mrs. Dena Shonts
Aca 122-09
26 February 2017

Yes, In person Based on No No

interview appointment.
Personal required for
interview admissions
(personal, decision.
phone)

Campus Yes. $250 January 15th No No

housing app. deposit
required.

Financial Aid Yes. January 3rd No No

app.

Scholarship Yes. January 3rd No No

app.

GPA 3.5 Yes. No.

requirement
( list minimum
and
competitive)

Credits 65 credit hours. Yes. No.

required (what
is the minimum
number of
credits
required?)

Notes / special Signed July 1st, Yes. No.

instructions Statement of December 1st
Good Standing
Form.

Admission Regular No. No.

decision Decision:
(accepted, wait- March 1st
listed, denied)

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NEXT STEPS/ACTION PLAN
1. What questions do you still have about the college you are attending?
Cara Cameron
Mrs. Dena Shonts
Aca 122-09
26 February 2017

What is the study-abroad program like at Queens?

What kind of social clubs are at Queens?

2. Based on everything you learned about college culture and admissions, what are
two steps you can take within the next 3-6 months to ensure your transfer admission
plan will be successful?
Step 1: Apply for scholarships to queens.

Step 2: Apply for on-campus housing and look for other back-up plans for housing.