Transfer Guide

WHERE WILL YOU FIND YOUR PURPOSE?

CREATE YOUR FUTURE AT ST. EDWARD’S.

Maybe you want to pursue your bachelor’s degree after completing community college. Or maybe you began your studies at another university and want to change to a school that’s a better fit for you.

As a student at St. Edward’s, you discover your path and join a vibrant, international academic community that’s as passionate about learning as you are. You’re surrounded by people who understand what it means to be a transfer student — nearly 400 new classmates transfer to St. Edward’s each year.

Inspired by your professors, you push yourself to go beyond your limits. Your studies give you a global perspective. So does the opportunity to study abroad. You jump at the chance to participate in innovative research, internships and service. And you develop the critical thinking, writing and speaking skills employers look for when they hire.

ON THIS HILLTOP CAMPUS, YOU FIND THE PLACE WHERE YOUR HEART AND MIND AGREE: THIS IS MY PURPOSE.

QUICK FACTS

INTERESTED IN A PART-TIME PROGRAM?This guide explains our traditional daytime undergraduate program. Learn about our evening and weekend classes for adult learners at stedwards.edu/adultlearners.

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CLASS SIZE

12:1 STUDENT-FACULTY

RATIO

50+ AREAS

OF STUDY

19 INTERNATIONAL

PARTNER UNIVERSITIES

54COUNTRIES

REPRESENTED

4,690 TOTAL

STUDENTS

3,590 UNDERGRADUATE

STUDENTS

853UNDERGRADUATE

TRANSFER STUDENTS

TRANSFER STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS

STUDENTS AT ST. EDWARD’S WHO COMPLETE INTERNSHIPS BEFORE GRADUATION

ALUMNI WHO FEEL ST. EDWARD’S PREPARED THEM FOR THE DEMANDS OF THEIR JOBS

EMPLOYERS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT RECRUIT STUDENTS ON CAMPUS EACH YEAR DURING JOB AND INTERNSHIP FAIRS

We welcome more than 400 transfer students each year.

“ Like me, there are a lot of transfer students at St. Edward’s who came from bigger schools, and they like it better here. I love all of the professors here. And it’s easier to learn when there are just 20 students in a class. That’s really helped me out.”

Daniel Cardenas ’15, Accounting

VIEW THE VIDEO AT STEDWARDS.EDU/ADMISSION/TRANSFER

Global UnderstandingTeacher Certification

Early Childhood–Grade 6Early Childhood–Grade 12Grades 4–8Grades 7–12Special Education

CERTIFICATION AND PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

MAJORSAccounting*Accounting Information TechnologyActingArt*BiochemistryBioinformaticsBiology*Business Administration*Catholic Studies*Chemistry*Civil Engineering***Clinical Laboratory ScienceCommunication*Computer Information ScienceComputer Science*Criminal Justice*

Criminology*Digital Media ManagementEconomics*Engineering**** English Literature*English Writing and Rhetoric*EntrepreneurshipEnvironmental ChemistryEnvironmental Science and Policy*FinanceForensic ChemistryForensic Science*French*Global Studies*Global Studies and Asia Pacific Studies**Graphic Design*+History*

Interactive Games ManagementInteractive Games StudiesInternational Business*Kinesiology*Liberal Studies*ManagementMarketingMathematics*Philosophy*Photocommunications*Political Science*Psychology*Religious and Theological Studies*Social WorkSociologySpanishTheater Arts*

MINORSArt HistoryGermanJewish StudiesJournalismMusicMusic TheaterProfessional EthicsTeacher EducationWomen’s Studies

*Also offered as a minor

**Dual degree program with Asia Pacific University in Beppu, Japan

***Dual degree program with Carroll College in Helena, Montana, USA

****Dual degree program with Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri

† This major generally requires four years in residence at St. Edward’s. For more information, contact the School of Humanities at 512-448-8620.

FIND AND FOLLOW IT WITHIN OUR 50+ MAJORS. GET DETAILS ON EACH AT STEDWARDS.EDU/MAJORS.

WHAT’S YOUR DREAM?

Pre-DentalPre-EngineeringPre-LawPre-MedicalPre–Physical Therapy

UP FOR THE CHALLENGE? LEARN MORE AT STEDWARDS.EDU/ACADEMICS

Celebrity fashion stylist Brandon Maxwell ’08 talks about how transferring to St. Edward’s prepared him to succeed.

BRING YOUR CREDITS (AND PASSION) TO THE HILLTOP.ST. EDWARD’S ACCEPTS:

• Up to 66 hours of community college credit

• Up to 90 hours of university credit

• Grade C– or better in all coursework

30 of the last 50 hours of your degree and at least half of the coursework required for your major must be taken at St. Edward’s.

TRANSFER CREDIT FOR GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Take a 54-hour block of general education requirements established for all students at St. Edward’s, regardless of major. Below is a list of equivalent courses that may be taken in part or in full at another college or university to meet our core curriculum requirements.

CULTURAL FOUNDATIONS (18 HOURS) St. Edward’s Equivalents Literature and Human Experience (3) Literature course (in English)

Understanding and A course in the history, appreciation or criticism of art, Appreciating the Arts (3) music, film or theater

The American Experience (3) Choose two: U.S. History I and II or Minorities in the United States I and II

American Dilemmas (3) No equivalents. Must be taken at St. Edward’s.

History and Evolution of No equivalents. Must be taken at St. Edward’s. Global Processes (3)

Contemporary World Issues (3) No equivalents. Must be taken at St. Edward’s.

FOUNDATIONS FOR VALUES AND DECISIONS (15 HOURS) St. Edward’s Equivalents

Ethics (3) Any ethics course; some majors require an ethics course in the major discipline to satisfy the requirement

Religious Studies/Philosophy (3) Any course in Religious Studies or Philosophy except an ethics course.

Science in Depth (3) and A transfer student may satisfy these requirements Science in Perspective (3) by taking two three-hour science courses in Biology, Chemistry, Geology or Physics. The two courses must be in two different sciences.

Capstone (3) No equivalents. Must be taken at St. Edward’s.

FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS (21 HOURS) St. Edward’s Equivalents

Rhetoric and Composition I (3) Any freshman Rhetoric and Composition I

Rhetoric and Composition II (3) Any freshman Rhetoric and Composition II

College Mathematics (3) College Algebra or higher

Modern Language I (3) and Modern Language II (3)

Computational Skills (3) Computer Science (problem solving) or Statistics

Oral Communication (3) Speech (fundamentals/principles of public speaking)

Six hours of any contemporary modern language

GENEROUS SCHOLARSHIPS, FINANCIAL AID AND SUPPORTWith scholarships, grants and loans, St. Edward’s is committed to making college an affordable investment for you. When you’re accepted to St. Edward’s, you’re assigned a personal advisor in the Office of Student Financial Services who will help you plan how to finance your education.

Here’s what we awarded our students last year:

• $72 million Total scholarships and grants awarded

• $19,370 Average transfer award (not including loans and campus jobs)

• 81% Transfer students who received scholarships and grants

Traditional U.S. transfer students are automatically reviewed for scholarships during the application process. These scholarships are awarded annually for up to three years. Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, successful full-time enrollment and 30 hours of college credit at the time of application qualify for consideration.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS• Transfer Scholarships: $9,000 to $11,000 per year• Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship: an additional $2,500 per year

Additional scholarship opportunities are available to students who establish a strong GPA at St. Edward’s.

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AIDApplying for assistance early increases your chance of receiving funds. Start by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Then we’ll review your file for federal and state grants, university grants, campus jobs and student loans. Apply at fafsa.ed.gov and be sure to list the St. Edward’s federal school code, 003621, in the school release section.

Spring semester enrollment: Fill out the FAFSA by Oct. 15, 2015 Fall semester enrollment: Fill out the FAFSA by March 1, 2016

Our financial aid offer for your first year at St. Edward’s becomes your base offer for subsequent years. Normally, you can receive a similar grant package for up to three additional years if you file an updated FAFSA and meet other university requirements.

INVEST IN YOURSELF AND YOUR SUCCESS.

COSTS AND ASSISTANCE PER SEMESTER FOR 2016–2017 Tuition (12–18 credit hours) $20,214 Technology fee $200 Health insurance (optional)* (estimated) $960 Car permit (optional)* (estimated) $240 (per year, prorated) Books and supplies (estimated) $500

STUDENTS WHO LIVE ON CAMPUS WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING EXPENSES:

Residence hall (estimated with roommates) $2,506–$3,801Meal plan (estimated) $2,090–$2,641

About half of our transfer students live on campus. Apply early to increase your chance of getting campus housing.

ESTIMATE YOUR SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS AT STEDWARDS.EDU/TRANSFERCALCULATOR

QUESTIONS?Student Financial Services800-555-0164 seu.finaid@stedwards.edu

512-448-8523 stedwards.edu/admission/transfer/financialaid

START YOUR TRANSFER PLANS — THE SOONER, THE BETTERTransfer admission decisions can be made up to one year before transferring. We encourage you to apply at the beginning of the last semester you plan to attend another college. This allows time to review your application and educational goals, provide a degree audit, and to apply for financial assistance if needed.

We consider you for admission based on your complete academic history, including cumulative grade point average and percentage of college-level courses successfully completed. We also look for completion of at least one full-time semester of 12–15 hours with a 2.5 or higher semester GPA.

WHAT YOUR ADMISSION FILE SHOULD CONTAIN

Your application

$50 nonrefundable application fee

Official transcripts from all regionally accredited colleges and universities you attended

Official high school transcript with SAT or ACT scores — if you have less than 30 college-level hours. SAT or ACT score is not required if you have successfully completed college-level English Composition I and II.

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READY TO APPLY?We make it simple. Apply online at stedwards.edu/apply or applytexas.org. Need more information? Set up an appointment to meet with one of our transfer admission counselors.

Call 512-448-8500 or 800-555-0164. Office of Admission hours: 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday–Thursday; 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Friday.

JOIN A COMMUNITY THAT INSPIRES YOUR BEST.

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

NOV. 15 Spring entry

MAY 1 Summer entry

FEB. 1 Fall priority decision

JULY 1 Fall regular decision

Office of Admission3001 South Congress AvenueAustin, TX 78704-6489

CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

VISIT. TOUR. EXPLORE ST. EDWARD’S.Visiting campus is the best way to get to know St. Edward’s. Take a student-led tour that begins with an amazing view of Austin’s skyline from the red doors of Main Building. Contact us three weeks before you visit, and you can plan to attend a class, meet with faculty and anadmission counselor, and have a transfer of credit evaluation.

SCHEDULE YOUR CAMPUS VISITGo to stedwards.edu/visit, or call the Office of Admission at 512-448-8500 or 800-555-0164

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