Carroll Community College

Fall 2009

You can start almost any bachelor's degree at Carroll. Our transfer agreements with all Maryland public colleges and universities, most Maryland private schools, and many out-of-state schools ensure that your courses will transfer.

Carroll offers the freshman and sophomore-level courses you need for your major.  Use ARTSYS  to select transfer courses in Maryland. In hard economic times, more and more people are selecting community colleges to enhance employability. We have great transfer agreements!

This month's Transfer News includes:

• Fall Transfer Fair   
• Transfer tips 
• Transfer-Friendly Schools  
• Computer Majors 
• Engineers 
• Financial News  
• Did You Know?    

Fall Transfer Fair

More than 45 colleges and universities will participate in the Fall Transfer Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Great Hall.  Visit representatives from your favorite transfer school and get to know a few more!

Transfer Tips from Four-Year Institutions

1. Go to orientation and do not skip any aspects of the program.
2. Make decisions early. It is hard to meet deadlines and make connections with your transfer institution when you have not yet identified it.
3. Apply for admission during the first month of your last semester at Carroll or earlier.  Do not procrastinate when admitted, and register as soon as the four-year institution allows.

Transfer-Friendly Schools

Transfer students are the norm these days. More than 45 percent of college students enrolled in baccalaureate degree-granting institutions are transfer students. In addition to our great Maryland schools, U.S. News and World Report lists the following colleges and universities as being the most transfer-friendly with highest acceptance rates.

Washington and Jefferson College

Arizona State University

Calvin College

Randolph College

Ohio State University

Colorado State University

University of Denver

Washington State University

Samford University

Iowa State University

Computer Majors

Carroll has two new computer courses, CIS-132 and -232, Principles of Programming 1 and 2, which transfer to UMBC's Information Systems major.

Towson University and University of Maryland University College (UMUC) offer majors or concentrations in computer security. Watch for UMUC to be on campus several evenings this summer.

Engineers

Calling all future engineers to a great career.  Please consult an academic advisor about taking your "gateway" courses:

• MATH-135 Calculus
• PHYS-201 Calculus-Based Physics - take at Hood College or Howard or Frederick Community Colleges
• ENGL-101 College Writing 1
• CHEM-105 and -106  Principles of General Chemistry 1 and 2

Engineering majors are very specific and leave no room for electives!

A representative from University of Maryland College Park is offering a seminar at Carroll on Monday, Oct. 12, 2 - 3 p.m. in L-281. Registration is not required. 

Financial News

University of Maryland College Park awards 30 Transfer Academic Excellence Scholarships to outstanding transfer students. This competitive scholarship funds full tuition for four consecutive semesters. Learn more about this opportunity at the University of Maryland's Web site.

Stevenson University offers merit-based scholarships to students with GPA's of 3.0 or higher. If you have a 3.8 GPA, are a Phi Theta Kappa member, and have earned 45 or more credits, you will be granted $16,000 against their tuition of approximately $20,000.  Learn about this opportunity at Stevenson's Web site.

Shippensburg University offers dual admit students discounted tuition. Tuition, room and board for Carroll graduates in this program totals $16,121 per year. To apply for this program, see an academic advisor.

Did You Know?

• Maryland associate degree-holds are guaranteed admission to any of Maryland's public colleges and universities. Some majors require GPA's higher than the 2.0 required for graduation.
• Apply early - before the deadline - to qualify for the most financial aid.
• When you apply, have official transcripts from your previous colleges sent to your intended institution. You may request a Carroll transcript by fax or visiting the Records Office.
• Thirteen Carroll students graduated from Hood College last spring.
• You may take a course at McDaniel College for the cost of a Carroll course.
• ARTSYS is a great transfer resource. Use it to avoid taking courses you do not need!