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APP Getting StartedSeptember 13, 2006
An Introduction to the Admissions Partnership Program
With Special Thanks & Credit to:
Laura Doering – Iowa State University
Lee Furbeck – Kansas University
Laurie Wolf - Des Moines Area Community College
Marc HardingIowa State University
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Iowa State University Total enrollment of 25,462
20,440 undergrad 5,022 grad
Students from all 50 states and 110+ countries
2,154 American ethnic minority students
2,143 international students
101 curricula and majors
6 undergraduate colleges, a professional college and a graduate college
Student-faculty ratio of 18 : 1
Average class size of 34
87% of faculty hold doctorates
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New Students for Fall 2006
3,983 Fall 2006 new freshmen
1,461 Fall 2006 new transfers 869 (60%) of 1,461
came from Iowa’s community college system
359 American ethnic minority students
Top Iowa Community Colleges for new Fall 2006 enrollment: DMACC (300+) Kirkwood NIACC Iowa Central CC
Does not count direct from HS with credits.
Majors vary by CC.
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Comparison of Iowa Private, Regent & Community College Enrollment 2000-2006IA Community
CollegesIowa Privates
Regents
Fall 2006 84,961 51,953 67,701
Fall 2005 82,499 50,484 67,896
Fall 2004 81,803 51,485 68,949
Fall 2003 78,292 50,595 70,566
Fall 2002 73,805 49,231 71,521
Fall 2001 68,581 49,362 70,661
Fall 2000 65,836 48,337 68,930
Source for Iowa College Enrollment Report, Community College Enrollment Report, Iowa College Student Aid Commissions
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Iowa Community Colleges
15 public two-year colleges FY 2005 credit enrollment (unduplicated headcount)
= 82,499, an increase of 696 (0.85%) over Fall 2004 unduplicated credit headcount enrollment of 81,803. Arts & Sciences: 57 percent (57.22%) African-American students constitute largest minority
enrollment of CC students Largest number of awards is granted to College
Transfer (Parallel) AA and AAS degrees are most frequently granted
awards
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Non-Iowa21%
Iowa Four Year Private
8%
Iowa Four Year Public
6%
Foreign4%
Iowa Comm Colleges
60%
Non-Iowa Iowa Four Year Private Iowa Four Year Public
Iowa Comm Colleges Foreign
Iowa State UniversityNew Undergraduate Transfers – Fall 2006
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New Undergraduate Transfer Studentsfrom Iowa Community Colleges at Regent Universities 1994-2006
Source: Board of Regents, State of Iowa
652760581Fall 1994
728765612Fall 1995
673790618Fall 1996
757854650Fall 1997
704932652Fall 1998
774902609Fall 1999
805922617Fall 2000
838930604Fall 2001
773906665Fall 2002
786883656Fall 2003
757848671Fall 2004
UNIISUSUI
Fall 2005 835767 835
Fall 2006 869704 798
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Projected Change in High School Graduates 2006-07 to 2016-17
Source: Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education (WICHE)
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Iowa High School Graduates
Iowa High School Graduates
28,00029,00030,00031,00032,00033,00034,00035,00036,00037,00038,000
1998
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
YearSource: Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, 2003
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Background Fall 2005
DMACC and ISU presidents met to discuss partnerships
Agreement written, revised, and presented to academic leaders for approval
Spring 2006 Formal agreement signed Implementation of necessary
systems components; policies created or further defined as needed
Summer 2006 Application available June 1 First students accepted a few
weeks later
Fall 2006 APP officially begins its first
semester First DMACC students take
advantage of APP benefits—both social and academic
“Getting Started” event on September 13, 2006
Formal APP agreement signed with Iowa Valley Community College District in December 2006
Spring 2007 First APP participants enrolled at
Iowa State Negotiations with NIACC for third
APP agreement
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Des Moines Area Community College provides: A DMACC educational
adviser Official transcripts to
Iowa State upon program entry and during each semester of program participation
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Iowa State University provides:
An ISU academic adviser Assistance with course selection An ISU Card and Iowa State e-mail account Opportunities to take advantage of academic and social resources before
transferring Early orientation and registration In-person help on DMACC campuses
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APP Participants must:
Remain enrolled at DMACC in a major or course work appropriate for transfer to the desired program at Iowa State.
Consult with an Iowa State academic adviser and meet with a DMACC educational adviser each semester prior to registration to select the appropriate course work.
Consult with DMACC and Iowa State advisers before altering a previously agreed upon course schedule.
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. No later than one semester prior to transfer (excluding summer), complete and
submit an Intent to Enroll form to the Iowa State Office of Admissions. The $30 application fee will be required when the Intent to Enroll is submitted.
Prior to transfer, earn or maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA in all college course work attempted. Students planning to transfer with fewer than 24 academic credits must meet Iowa State freshman admissions requirements and have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA in all college course work attempted. The 2.0 cumulative GPA is current transfer policy and does not assure acceptance into all programs.
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APP Application Process
1. Apply for admission to and enroll at DMACC as a degree-seeking student.
2. Following admission to DMACC, meet with a DMACC educational adviser to discuss whether APP is a good fit.
3. Obtain an APP application from a DMACC educational adviser. (APP applications are only available from a DMACC educational adviser.)
4. Complete the APP application and return it to the DMACC Admissions Processing office.
5. Have transcripts sent to Iowa State from all institutions where college level coursework has been attempted, including coursework taken while still enrolled in high school.
(Send transcripts to 100 Alumni Hall, Ames, IA 50011.)
6. Receive notification and information about “next steps” from Iowa State University.
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APP Eligibility Requirements
Students must be enrolled at or accepted to DMACC in a program leading to transfer.
Students who have attempted DMACC coursework must have a cumulative DMACC GPA of 2.0 or better.
Current or former Iowa State University students including students enrolled in off-campus programs or the Intensive English Program are not eligible unless the course work was attempted prior to high school graduation, during the summer immediately following graduation from high school, or as part of the DMACC-ISU cross-enrollment agreement.
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DMACC APP – A Strong Start
New for Fall 2006 Goal was 25-50 As of January, 2007
205 admitted to the program
10 students living in university housing
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Transfer Planning
An Iowa State academic adviser and a DMACC educational adviser work with students to plan course work.
Iowa State maintains a course equivalency guide for DMACC and other Iowa community colleges. The course equivalency guide lists the community college courses alongside the Iowa State equivalent courses.
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Transferring to Iowa State
No later than the final semester at DMACC (excluding summer), students should complete and submit the Intent to Enroll form to Iowa State University.
Provided the student meets Iowa State’s admission requirements, s/he will be formally admitted to Iowa State University.
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Admissions Requirements
Transfer Students 2.00 cumulative grade
point average in all college-level coursework attempted
24 transferable, academic semester credits
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Opportunities
Get an ISU student identification card and e-mail address.
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Living on Campus
Contact the Department of Residence at 800 854-9050 and request a paper contract. DMACC students may live in any housing area for which they meet eligibility requirements.*
*Iowa State University and Des Moines Area Community College do not operate on the same academic calendar. When your students have questions about when particular housing options are open and closed, contact the Department of Residence at 800 854-9050.
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Student Activities Fee (optional)
APP students may pay a fee of $92.50, allowing them to access resources and events at Iowa State University.
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Opportunities
Work out at Iowa State recreational facilities, be a part of an Iowa State student organization, and ride CyRide fare-free with payment of an optional student activity fee.
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Opportunities
Attend athletic and selected cultural events at discounted Iowa State student rates. APP participants should contact the appropriate ticket office to purchase event tickets after paying the optional student activity fee.
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In the last few weeks, APP students have: Purchased and used dining
dollars in Iowa State’s dining facilities
Played intramural football at Iowa State (and won!)
Attended class at DMACC’s Boone, Ankeny, Urban, and West campuses
Cheered for the Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium
Met with advisers from both institutions
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Questions?
Iowa State UniversityMarc Harding
515 294-5842