transfer admission guidebook

O≈ce of Admission190 Prospect AvenueElmhurst Illinois 60126

(630) 617-3400(800) [email protected]

For Fall Term AdmissionPreferred application deadline: July 1Deposit date: May 1 (or two weeks following date of admission)

For Spring Term AdmissionPreferred application deadline: January 15Deposit date: December 15 (or two weeks following date of admission)

Transfer Tuesday Visit DaysOn-site admission oΩered four times throughout the year. Please visit www.elmhurst.edu/visit for details

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Welcome

Welcome to Elmhurst College!

As a transfer student, your goals and expectations are diΩerent from those you had as a freshman. You’re more experienced now, ready to move toward the finish line of your college experience. At Elmhurst, you’ll find a new world of opportunity: programs that suit your specific needs, people with your best interests at heart, and a college with a growing reputation for excellence.

For example, check out “America’s Best Colleges,” the study by U.S. News & World Report. Elmhurst ranks among the top schools in the region. Or pick up The Princeton Review: it calls Elmhurst “a small college with a big bang,” one that oΩers “an intimate academic experience” and “a surprisingly broad variety of solid academic departments.”

On our campus, you’ll become part of an open, welcoming community that includes students from every ethnic, racial, and religious background and from many states and countries. You won’t feel like a newcomer for long. And you’ll get to know plenty of transfer students with experiences a lot like yours. One in three of our students come to us from another college or university. We understand your par-ticular concerns and needs, and we’re deeply committed to your success.

Our admission counselors are determined to get to know you as an individual, and to make the transfer process smooth sailing. We encourage you to schedule an appointment with a counselor to ask questions, evaluate your transcripts, and develop a clear roadmap toward your Elmhurst degree. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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• We oΩer more than 50 academic majors.

• The average class size is 18 with a 13:1 student:faculty ratio.

• Many scholarship opportunities for transferstudents are available.

• In 2010, approximately 98% of full-time students received some form of financial aid.

• There are over 100 student organizations andDivision iii athletics.

• We are located 16 miles west of downtownChicago with easy access via the metra train.

• A full range of study abroad and internshippossibilities exist for you at Elmhurst College.

• More than 95% of our graduates find jobs or enter a graduate or professional school within nine months of graduation.

The Academic Essentials

Why Elmhurst?


The Academic EssentialsPolicies for Transferring Academic Credit • Our general policy is to grant credit for any course from another college or

university for which Elmhurst College oΩers an equivalent course, or for any course that is basic to a liberal arts curriculum. You must earn a grade of D or better to earn credit.

• Coursework is evaluated on a course-by-course basis.

• We also accept Advanced Placement, Military, and College Level Exam Program credits.

• One full course credit is equal to four semester hours, or six quarter hours.A four-semester-hour course from another institution will transfer as a full course credit. A three-hour course will transfer as 0.75 course credit, and a five-hour course as 1.25 course credits.

• If you are entering Elmhurst from a community college, you may transferthe equivalent of 16 course credits (64 semester hours or 96 quarter hours). You’ll complete at least 16 courses at Elmhurst. If you are entering Elmhurst from a four-year institution, you may transfer 24 course credits (96 semester hours). You will complete at least eight courses at Elmhurst.

• If you have completed an A.A. or A.S. degree at a participating, accreditedIllinois institution, you may use the coursework to fulfill most general education requirements for Elmhurst. For more information, please contact the O≈ce of Admission.

• You will be required to complete at least half of your major courses at Elmhurst.

Graduation Requirements• To graduate from Elmhurst, you must complete a total of 32 course credits

(128 semester hours). These course credits can be a combination of transfer credits and Elmhurst credits, and a combination of general education, major, and elective courses.

• Of the 32 course credits, at least 10 must be at the 300/400 level. These cannot be completed at a community college.

Questions?For more information on transfer credit policies, please refer to the catalog or contact the O≈ce of Admission at (630) 617-3400.


My Elmhurst Experience

Elmhurst has a lot of programs that prepare youfor a career. I have an internship now, and my professor has introduced me to CEOs of ad agencies and other people who can help me finda job after graduation.

Anar Akhundov

I fell in love with Elmhurst the first day I visited.Everyone welcomed me and tried to make me feel at home. I was nervous about transfer-ring, but everyone’s so friendly that it was an easy transition.

Julie Provenza

As the editor of the newspaper at Elmhurst, I’vegotten a lot of experience—not just covering big stories, but also managing writers, producingthe paper and selling advertising. It’s great prep-aration for the future.

Eric Lutz


I felt very comfortable transferring to Elmhurst because the teachers and the other students were so welcoming. Then when I joined the base-ball team, I found an instant group of friends—guys I hang out with all the time now. And being a team captain has helped me learn about leadership, teamwork and organizing my time.

Nicole SpizzirriI’ve dived into a lot of diΩerent areas at Elmhurst that I might not have explored at a bigger school. I’ve been on the mock trial team, I did student government, I’m an Alpha Phi, and I traveled to Turkey. It’s allowed me to make somegreat connections and to grow—both personallyand professionally.

Cody Boals


Transfer AdmissionOur admission process is quick and simple. You can apply online at www.elmhurst.edu, or fill out a paper application and mail it to us.

Admission Requirements• To be eligible for transfer admission to Elmhurst, you must be in good

academic standing at your current institution.• Elmhurst gives preference to students with cumulative grade-point

averages of 2.5 and above. Serious consideration is also given to applicants with grade-point averages between 2.0 and 2.49. These averages are based on a 4.0 scale.

• If you have fewer than 30 semester hours of transferable coursework,please note that your high school records will also be considered in the admission decision.

To apply for transfer admission, please submit:• A completed application form• An o≈cial transcript from each college or university you’ve attended• A high school transcript (or the results of the GED test)• Your scores on the ACT or SAT

If you’ve completed 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of college credit or have been out of high school for more than three years, you don’t have to submit test scores. If you are a citizen of a country other than the United States, please submit the results of either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery in addition to the materials listed above. For more details on international admission, please visit www.elmhurst.edu/admission. Finally, an essay, letters of recommendation, and campus visit are recommended but not required.

Admission

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Tuition DepositIf you are oΩered admission to Elmhurst, please submit a $100 advance tuition deposit by the deposit date to hold a place in the entering class. If you apply after the preferred dates, you will still be considered for admission on a space-available basis.



Financial Aid and ScholarshipsTo Apply for Financial Aid You’ll need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Tips on Financial Aid • Start the process early. If you’re applying for

financial aid for the Fall Term, start before March 1 if possible. With an early start, you’ll have time to spare if you make a mistake or need help along the way.

• Never exclude yourself from consideration forfinancial aid. You won’t know for certain if you qualify unless you apply.

• Read the FAFSA instructions carefully. Evenif you don’t know about a particular rule, its provisions will apply to you.

• Take the process one step at a time. We knowyou’re eager to get your college finances in order, and you may try to do everything at once. Just relax and take each step in order.

• Keep copies of the materials you file.

Transfer Scholarships Renewable scholarships are oΩered to the top 20 percent of entering transfer students each year. Scholarships are oΩered based on the grade-point average attained in previous college-level work and on the number of semester hours of college credit earned at the time of application. The

amount of scholarship oΩered may be influenced by the tuition rate of a particular academic program.

Transfer Excellence Scholarships Value: $13,000 to $18,000What we’ll look for:• At least 45 semester hours of transferable

college credit• Cumulative 3.50 transfer grade-point average

on a 4.00 scale To renew your scholarship:• Maintain a 3.25 grade-point average and full-

time enrollment

Transfer Achievement ScholarshipsValue: $9,000 to $13,000What we’ll look for:• At least 30 semester hours of transferable

college credit• Cumulative 3.00 transfer grade-point average

on a 4.00 scale To renew your scholarship:• Maintain a 3.00 grade-point average and full-

time enrollment

Transfer Recognition ScholarshipsValue: $6,000 to $10,000What we’ll look for:• Fewer than 30 semester hours of transferable

college credit

• Cumulative 2.80 transfer grade-point averageon a 4.00 scale

To renew your scholarship:• Maintain a 2.75 grade-point average and

full-time enrollment

Phi Theta Kappa ScholarshipsValue: $2,000 (can be added to other scholarships oΩered by Elmhurst)What we’ll look for:• Membership in Phi Theta Kappa• Cumulative 3.50 transfer grade-point average

on a 4.00 scaleTo be considered:• Provide o≈cial college transcripts confirming

PTK membership when applying for admissionTo renew:• Maintain grade-point average needed for

Elmhurst scholarship awarded (Excellence, Achievement, Recognition)

• Full-time enrollment

Other ScholarshipsEnrichment ScholarshipsValue: One-third tuition ($9,530 for 2010-2011)Who’s eligible:• Members of traditionally underrepresented

groups at Elmhurst • The scholarship is not limited by race or

ethnicityTo be considered:• Apply for admission


To renew your scholarship:• Maintain a 2.50 grade-point average and full-

time enrollment

United Church of Christ ScholarshipsValue: One-third tuition ($9,530 for 2010-2011)Who’s eligible:• Freshmen and transfer students who belong

to congregations of the United Church of ChristTo be considered:• Apply for admission and ask your pastor to

submit a letter of recommendation to the director of financial aid

To renew your scholarship:• Maintain full-time enrollment and good standing

at Elmhurst

Music ScholarshipsValue: up to $21,000Who’s eligible:• Students planning to major in music, music

education, music business, music theory and composition, or jazz studies

Awarded based on:• Academic credentials• AuditionTo be considered:• Apply for admission and schedule an audition

by contacting:Gayle BisesiDirector of Music Admission(630) [email protected]

Art and Theatre Talent ScholarshipsWho’s eligible:• Students who demonstrate exceptional talent

in art or theatre

• Students may receive these scholarships inaddition to others oΩered by Elmhurst

To be considered:• Apply for admission and contact the appropriate

director for audition or portfolio details

ArtMary Lou StewartChair and Associate Professor(630) [email protected]

TheatreJanice PohlDirector of the College Theatre(630) [email protected]

Legacy ScholarshipsValue: $2,000 (can be added to other scholarships oΩered by Elmhurst) Who’s eligble:• Students with directly related family members

(father, mother, brother, sister, grandfather, grandmother) who have graduated from or are enrolled full-time at Elmhurst

To be considered:• Identify your legacy relative on your application

for admission

Finally…The minimum grade-point averages cited above are calculated on a scale of 4.0. Most students who are eligible for two scholarships receive only the larger of the two. Students who receive Phi Theta Kappa, UCC, enrichment, art or theatre talent, or legacy scholarships may also receive another award.


My Elmhurst Experience

Transferring from a community college and com-muting from home to a four-year school where you live on campus was a big transition. But the faculty at Elmhurst gave me a lot of guidance in choosing courses and getting involved, and it was easy to meet people and make friends through my major. There’s a sense of community here that’s really special.

Chris Hernandez

I’ve changed since I’ve been at Elmhurst. I’ve met a lot of people from diΩerent backgrounds and diΩerent religions, and it’s helped me become a more open and welcoming person.

Chrissy Stelter


Jacob ScottAt Elmhurst it’s easy to get involved at a high level very quickly. My second semester here I was news editor for the newspaper. I also have an internship with the Niebuhr Center, and I’m a national fellow with the Interfaith Youth Core. Getting involved like this reminds me that regular people can make a diΩerence, both here on campus and in the world.

Before coming here I spent two years at a big university, and I got sick of the big class sizes and the lack of personal interaction. Elmhurst is a good fit for me because the professors have o≈ce hours and they actually talk to you without having to look up your ID number. The community here is so close knit and intimatethat the College seems like a second home.

Sonia Pedapati



Frequently Asked QuestionsIs Elmhurst a “transfer-friendly” college?Absolutely! About one in three of our students comes to us with experience at another college or university, and more than 300 transfer students join the Elmhurst College community each fall. We even oΩer a special orientation just for transfers.

Can I visit the campus and sit in on a class?Yes, we welcome your visit to campus, whether you want to join us for a special transfer student event or arrange your own visit day. Please visit us online at www.elmhurst.edu/visit for details.

How will I know if my courses will transfer?Along with your admission packet, you will receive a Transfer Credit Evaluation showing all general education courses fulfilled, the total number of transferable credits, and any courses that did not transfer. Within a few weeks after admission, you’ll receive a major evaluation detail-ing all courses approved by the department for fulfillment of major requirements.

Does my grade-point average at Elmhurst include prior coursework?You will have two grade-point averages: one for Elmhurst only, and one that reflects all of your college-level work. The combined GPA is used to determine your eligibility for gradua-tion honors.

Do any majors have GPA requirements for admission? Yes. Here’s a rundown:• Nursing majors must have a minimum 2.75

cumulative GPA, with a 2.75 GPA in science courses.

• Education majors need at least a 2.75 cumula-tive GPA.

• Majors in speech-language pathology need aminimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.

How do I learn about specific department requirements?Please visit www.elmhurst.edu/academics and click on Departments and Programs.

When do I register for classes?If you’re starting at Elmhurst in the Fall Term, you’ll meet with an advisor and register during the summer. If you’re starting in Spring Term,

you’ll meet with an advisor and register in January. Watch the mail for more information on advising dates once you’ve received your accep-tance letter.

Do I need an associate’s degree before I can transfer to Elmhurst?No, you don’t need an associate’s degree, and you don’t need to have a certain number of credits completed. If you transfer to Elmhurst with fewer than 30 hours, however, we’ll look at your high school records in addition to your college-level work in making an admission decision.


Where do I go for more information?Contact any of the o≈ces below. We’d be happy to answer your questions and tell you more about Elmhurst College!

O≈ce of Admission (630) [email protected]

O≈ce of Advising(630) [email protected]

Athletics(630) [email protected]

Center for Professional Excellence(630) [email protected]

Financial Aid(630) [email protected]

Records & Registration(630) [email protected]

Residence Life(630) [email protected]


Elmhurst College: The Lists

Majors• Accounting• American Studies• Art• Art Business• Art Education• Biology• Business Administration• Chemistry• Communication Studies• Computer Game &

Entertainment Technology• Computer Science• Criminal Justice• Early Childhood

Education• Economics• Elementary

Education• English• Exercise Science• Finance• French• Geography• German• History

• Information Systems• Intercultural Studies• Interdepartmental• Interdisciplinary

Communication Studies• International Business• Jazz Studies• Logistics & Supply Chain

Management• Management• Marketing• Mathematics• Multi-Language• Music• Music Business• Music Education• Musical Theatre• Music Theory and

Composition• Nursing• Organizational

Communication• Philosophy• Physical Education• Physics• Political Science

• Psychology• Religion and Service• Religious Studies• Secondary Education• Sociology• Spanish• Special Education• Speech-Language

Pathology• Theatre• Theatre Arts Education• Theological Studies &

Christian Ministry• Urban Studies

Preprofessional Programs • Actuarial Science• Chiropractic• Dentistry• Engineering• Law• Library Science• Medicine• Occupational Therapy• Optometry

• Pharmacy• Physical Therapy• Physician Assistant• Podiatry• Seminary• Veterinary Medicine

Master’s Programs• Business Administration• Computer Information

Systems • Early Childhood Special

Education • English Studies• Industrial/Organizational

Psychology• Nursing• Professional Accountancy• Supply Chain

Management• Teacher Leadership



Center for Professional Excellence • Honors Program• Internships• Mentorships/ Shadowing• International Study• Service-Learning• Intercultural Education• Career Exploration

Center for the Health Professions• Advising• Practical Experience • Research Opportunities• International Experience• Team Building

Niebuhr Center • Innovative Courses• Internships• Ministry Team• International Experience• Discussions of Faith

at Work

Selected Sites of Internships• Abbott Laboratories• ABC-TV • Allstate • Argonne National

Laboratory• AT&T • Brookfield Zoo• Fermi National Laboratory• Fifth Third Bank• IBM• John G. Shedd Aquarium• Marriott• Merrill Lynch• Minolta• Motorola• Nabisco• Nalco Chemical Company • Ronald McDonald House • Rush University Medical

Center• The Mix 101.9 FM• United Airlines• White Sox Training

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Elmhurst College: The Lists

Selected Student Organizations• American Chemical

Society• American Marketing

Association• Black Student Union • Campus Crusade for

Christ • Cheer Team• College

Republicans • Environmentally Green

Students• Geographical Society • Human Resource

Association • H.A.B.L.A.M.O.S.• Hall Councils• Intercultural Society• International Club• Math/Computer Science

Club• Mock Trial Team• Model U.N.• Panhellenic Council

• PomPon Squad• Psychology Club• SAGE• Society of Physics

Students• Spiritual Life Council• Student Government

Association• Student Nurses

Association• Union Board• United Church of Christ

Fellowship

Arts and Media Organizations• Art Club• Chamber Singers• Concert Choir• Elmhurst College and

Community Band• Elmhurst College Theatre • The Elms (yearbook)• Jazz Band• Jazzy Jays• The Leader (newspaper)

• MiddleWestern Voice (literary magazine)

• Music Educators National Conference (MENC)

• Percussion Ensemble• Vocal Jazz Ensemble• Women’s Chorus• WRSE-FM

Intercollegiate Sports (Men’s)• Baseball• Basketball• Cross Country• Football• Golf• Soccer• Tennis• Track and Field• Wrestling

Intercollegiate Sports (Women’s)• Basketball• Bowling • Cross Country• Golf• Soccer• Softball• Tennis• Track and Field• Volleyball



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O≈ce of Admission190 Prospect AvenueElmhurst Illinois 60126

(630) 617-3400(800) [email protected]

For Fall Term AdmissionPreferred application deadline: July 1Deposit date: May 1 (or two weeks following date of admission)

For Spring Term AdmissionPreferred application deadline: January 15Deposit date: December 15 (or two weeks following date of admission)

Transfer Tuesday Visit DaysOn-site admission oΩered four times throughout the year. Please visit www.elmhurst.edu/visit for details

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