TRANSFER GUIDE

Admitted Transfer Students | 2018–19

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WELCOME TO UNC

ENROLLMENT CONFIRMATION DEPOSITThe University of Northern Colorado requires a $200 nonrefundable enrollment confirmation deposit to finalize your admission and secure your space in the incoming class. Confirm your space by June 30. The enrollment confirmation deposit is not a fee. The $200 applies directly to your student bill the first semester you enroll at UNC. Once you create your Ursa account (see next page), go to unco.edu/confirm to pay your enrollment confirmation deposit.

This guide will help you check out options for financial aid, housing and dining. It will also give you information about clubs, organizations, resources and recreation. Take time to read through it, and get excited about making UNC your home!

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Go to ursa.unco.edu and click on Password reset / account activation.

Your PDID (username) and UNC email address will be displayed. Make sure to write this information down or save it for future reference. Click Continue to set your password.

Select three security questions and create an answer for each, then click Continue.

Create a strong password by following the password requirements, then click Set Password. You will see a confirmation page.

Select Account Activation.

Follow the directions on the screen, entering your Bear number, date of birth and the last four digits of your Social Security Number. Click Continue.

ACTIVATE YOUR URSA ACCOUNTActivating your Ursa account is one of your crucial first steps in becoming a Bear. You’ll need it to make your enrollment confirmation deposit (see previous page), apply for scholarships, complete your housing contract and more. Down the road, you’ll use the online portal to register for classes, pay your bills, access financial aid information and more.

PROBLEMS OR QUESTIONS? Contact the Technical Support Center at 970-351-4357 or visit help.unco.edu.

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Your account should be ready to go! Be sure to log out and close browser windows whenever you finish using Ursa to keep your personal information secure.

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GET REGISTEREDYou’ll be assigned a registration date based on the number of completed credits you have on record with the Registrar’s Office.

Register online using Ursa, the university’s secure, electronic gateway for student registration, bill payment and other important functions. A Personal Identification Number (PIN) must be obtained from an advisor before you can register for classes.

ONLINE ORIENTATIONOnline Orientation is designed to acquaint you with campus resources and equip you to be successful during your time at UNC. You cannot register for classes before you complete Online Orientation.

ADVISINGOnce you’ve completed Online Orientation, you’ll be able to meet with an advisor and set up your course schedule. You are also invited to a Transfer & Non-Traditional Welcome, where you’ll have the chance to meet other incoming students, get an overview of life at UNC, and connect with advisors.

HOW TO TRANSFER YOUR CREDITSUNC requires a minimum of 120 semester credit hours to graduate with a bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of 30 credit hours taken at UNC. Your credits will automatically be evaluated after you’re admitted to UNC (which means we’re working on it, if it’s not already done!). The Office of the Registrar determines which credits are transferable and evaluates that coursework based on previously established equivalencies. Courses that do not have established equivalencies will be sent to academic departments responsible for reviewing new courses. To see how your earned credits will count toward your UNC degree, log in to your Ursa account and go to Degree Works under the Student tab. Still taking classes that didn’t show up on the transcript you submitted to us? Use Transferology: go.unco.edu/transferology to see how your credits will transfer to UNC, and make sure to send us an updated transcript after you’ve completed courses at your current institution.

Once you make your confirmation deposit, you’ll receive information about orientation as it is available.

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INVEST IN YOUR EDUCATION The Office of Financial Aid is committed to helping you through the financial aid process and finding ways to manage your college costs at UNC.

For more information, visit unco.edu/financial-aid.

NET PRICE CALCULATORUNC’s net price calculator will give you an estimate of costs and let you know if you might qualify for grants and loans. go.unco.edu/price-calculator

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov by March 1 to be considered for the maximum amount of financial aid. If you miss the March 1 deadline, you should still submit a FAFSA as soon as possible. Be sure to use UNC’s school code, 001349, and import your 2016 tax information directly into the 2018-2019 FAFSA. After completing your FAFSA, you may be eligible for federal and state grants and loans as well as work-study. Once you have completed the FAFSA, you’ll receive an estimated award letter as early as January. Your official award letter will be sent in early March. Be sure to check your BearMail and Ursa account frequently for updates.

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MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME

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HOUSING PLACEMENTAlthough no housing placements can be guaranteed when you apply, knowing how the process works can help you as you fill out your application. Decisions are made based on the following preference hierarchy:

ROOMMATE

RESIDENTIAL LEARNING COMMUNITY

HOUSING TIER

Decide which preference is most important to you, and fill out your application based on the following chart.

UNC’s housing offers outstanding amenities and the convenience of living on campus.

To secure on-campus housing, submit the online contract available at unco.edu/housing with your $100 deposit as soon as possible after making your confirmation deposit (page 2).

ON-CAMPUS LIVING970-351-2721 unco.edu/housing UNC boasts residence hall amenities and communities that are among the best in Colorado. Living units include free cable, internet and laundry; lounges with flat-screen TVs; fully equipped community kitchens; study spaces; music practice rooms; and more.

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WHAT’S MOST IMPORTANT?

ROOMMATE RESIDENTIAL LEARNING COMMUNITY

HOUSING TIER

Select roommate first(all roommate requests must

be mutual and include the requested roommate’s full

name and Bear number)

Select RLC first(visit the housing website to see where your RLC will be

located, so you’ll know which tier you’ll pay for)

Select housing tier by order of preference

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Check out the amenities and find more information at unco.edu/housing.

YOUR ROOMMATESGetting to know your roommate(s) is a big moment in the college experience. The Housing and Residential Education Office determines your hall, room and roommate assignment based on the date you complete your housing contract, your roommate compatibility survey and your housing tier preferences. Requesting a roommate or particular hall does not guarantee those placements; however, the sooner you complete your contract, the more likely you will be assigned in your tier preferences. You will be able to log back in to the housing contract to see your assignment after July 15. You can then contact your roommate through email or social media. Your housing deposit must be submitted before you will be assigned a room and roommate.

Be sure to check your BearMail and Ursa account frequently for updates.

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FIND YOURCOMMUNITY Living in a Residential Learning Community, or RLC, means you’ll live in a hall with fellow students and a resident advisor with similar interests, goals or academic pursuits as yours.

In addition to gaining networking opportunities, students who participate in RLCs tend to be more academically successful and have the chance to network for their careers. You can also choose to live in the Transfer Community, which is intended as a place for students like you to network and connect.

Gender-Inclusive Gender-Inclusive living allows students of many genders to live together. This is ideal for students whose gender identification and/or expression varies from binary; for students uncomfortable living with a roommate of the same biological sex; and for students who want to live with friends or family. This community is intended for students to feel safe and have a sense of belonging. Note: You’ll need to complete the Gender Inclusive Agreement on the Housing & Residential Education website if you choose this option.

Global Village This community is focused on international living and experiencing college through a global lens. Students will have the opportunity to live with domestic students interested in studying abroad, as well as other international students.

Pet-friendly This community is for students who want to bring a pet or who want to live around animals.

Transfer CommunityThis community is intended for transfer students to network and connect.

OFF-CAMPUS LIVING970-351-2172unco.edu/off-campusThe university’s Off-Campus Life office provides information on a wide variety of off-campus housing options in the Greeley area.

ARLINGTON PARK APARTMENTS970-351-4888arlingtonparkunc.comArlington Park Apartments are conveniently located just two blocks from campus and offer two- and four-bedroom units that are fully furnished. In addition to a community space, Arlington Park has a fitness center, all utilities, internet and extended basic cable. Most units have private laundry.

Each residence hall has its own floor plans, but all rooms are furnished with twin beds, mattresses, desks, chairs, window coverings and clothing storage.

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*Rates subject to change. For a breakdown of room and board rates, visit unco.edu/housing.

ARLINGTON PARK APARTMENT RATES

COST(Per person, per semester)

2 BEDROOM/2 BATH (Fall or Spring) $2,725

2 BEDROOM/2 BATH (Summer) $1,090

2 BEDROOM/1 BATH (Fall or Spring) $2,575

2 BEDROOM/1 BATH (Summer) $1,030

4 BEDROOM/2 BATH (Fall or Spring) $2,625

4 BEDROOM/2 BATH (Summer) $1,050

RESIDENCE HALL RATES FOR 2017–18COST

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TIER 1Belford, Gordon, Sabin, Snyder, Wiebking and Wilson $2,495

TIER 2Harrison, Sabin and Snyder Deluxe Doubles $2,600

TIER 3Brown, Luján, Dickeson, Bond, Hansen-Willis, Lawrenson Efficiencies

$2,845

TIER 4Turner Efficiencies and Lawrenson Apartments $3,025

TIER 5Turner Suites $3,260

TIER 6North and South $3,390

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WEST CAMPUSWest Campus features some of the larger residence halls and Holmes Dining Hall. Located west of the University Center, the West Campus residence halls accommodate more than 2,000 students with convenient access to the Campus Recreation Center, frisbee golf area, intramural playing fields, Michener Library and Butler-Hancock Athletics Center. Living in the West Campus communities, you’ll have some of the best views of campus and enjoy up-to-date amenities.

ARLINGTON PARK APARTMENTS2315 9th Ave., 970-351-4888 View rates and floor plans at arlingtonparkUNC.com

PLAN YOUR SPACE

HARRISON HALL

SOUTH HALLNORTH HALL

LAWRENSON HALL

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CENTRAL CAMPUSCentral Campus is known for its beauty, green space and charm. Looking out upon Central Campus, you’ll find beautiful landscaping, the prestigious architecture of Gunter Hall and quaint, English Tudor-style residence halls. Central Campus residence halls accommodate more than 1,000 students and provide students close access to Tobey-Kendel Dining Room, the Student Health Center, the Counseling Center, Skinner Music Library and the University Center.

BROWN HALL

HANSEN-WILLIS HALL

SABIN HALLSNYDER HALL

DECKER HALLGORDON HALL

BELFORD HALL

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* Note: This represents a double room; beds are bunked.

Note: Floorplans not pictured for Sabin Hall, Gordon Hall, Belford Hall and Decker Hall.

View individual floor plans at unco.edu/housing.Please note: These floor plans are not to scale.

SUITE STYLESingle or double bedroom options, a common shared living room and a private bathroom, some with separate shower and toilet room within the suite.

APARTMENT STYLESingle or double bedroom options, a common shared living room, a private bathroom and kitchen within the suite.

COMMUNITY STYLEProvides students with a more traditional-style living option offering double rooms with community bathrooms and showers located on each floor. These halls also offer community TV/study lounges and kitchen areas.

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EAT ON CAMPUSYour on-campus dining options feature meals prepared by four award-winning chefs and their cadre of 50+ supporting cooks.

There’s Tobey-Kendel (aka TK) Dining Room, Holmes Dining Hall and the University Center Food Court, along with retail dining options Einstein Bros® Bagels, Subway®, Munchy Mart, Bears Mo’Jo Coffee Co., Sushi with Gusto®, Bears Bistro at the University Center, and three Coffee Corner locations across campus.

*Rates subject to change.

UNC practices recycling and composting in dining halls and uses biodegradable containers at to-go locations.

DINING DOLLARSPart of your meal plan includes Dining Dollars, which are loaded onto your UNC ID card. You’ll use your Dining Dollars for food and beverages at campus retail food locations such as Munchy Mart or Subway® by swiping your card. Any UNC student can also purchase Dining Dollars in $25 increments.

Go to unco.edu/dining to look up dining room menus and check nutrition labels for UNC meal items, consult with UNC’s dietitian and find out about upcoming special events like Taste of UNC or Thanksgiving Brunch.

You or a family member can load Dining Dollars onto your card at go.unco.edu/diningcontract. For more information go to unco.edu/dining.

MEAL PLANS 2017–18SEMESTER RATE

(Per semester)

5 MEALS/WEEK (Includes 30 Bonus Meals + 300 Dining Dollars) $1,650

10 MEALS/WEEK(No Bonus Meals or Dining Dollars included) $1,925

10 MEALS/WEEK (Includes 25 Bonus Meals + 250 Dining Dollars) $2,355

14 MEALS/WEEK(Includes 20 Bonus Meals + 200 Dining Dollars) $2,640

19 MEALS/WEEK(Includes 15 Bonus Meals + 150 Dining Dollars) $2,890

ANY MEAL/ANY TIME(Includes 10 Bonus Meals + 100 Dining Dollars) $13,110

BEAR PLANS 2017–18Average meals per week based on a 16-week semester

COST(Per semester)

10 MEALS (<1 meal per week) $115

25 MEALS (1-2 meals per week) $280

50 MEALS (3 meals per week) $556

80 MEALS (5 meals per week) $875

120 MEALS (7-8 meals per week) $1,301

160 MEALS (10 meals per week) $1,720

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FIND YOUR NICHE Explore the organizations and resources that will allow you to tailor your UNC experience to your interests and needs.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT & ADVISINGunco.edu/academic-support-advising

ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN STUDENT SERVICES unco.edu/asian-pacific-american-student-services

CAREER SERVICESunco.edu/career

CENTER FOR HUMAN ENRICHMENTunco.edu/center-human-enrichment

CÉSAR CHÁVEZ CULTURAL CENTERunco.edu/cesar-chavez-cultural-center

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONSunco.edu/clubs

COMMUNITY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENTunco.edu/community-civic-engagement

CUMBRESunco.edu/cumbres

DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES unco.edu/disability-support-services

GENDER & SEXUALITY RESOURCE CENTERunco.edu/gender-sexuality-resource-center

HONORS, SCHOLARS AND LEADERSHIPunco.edu/honors-scholars-leadership

MARCUS GARVEY CULTURAL CENTERunco.edu/marcus-garvey-cultural-center

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIESunco.edu/library

NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENT SERVICESunco.edu/native-american-student-services

RESIDENCE HALL ASSOCIATIONunco.edu/residence-hall-association

DEAN OF STUDENTSunco.edu/dean-of-students

OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE unco.edu/student-life

STUDENT SENATEunco.edu/student-senate

STUDY ABROADunco.edu/center-international-education/study-abroad

TUTORIAL SERVICESunco.edu/tutoring

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHunco.edu/office-undergraduate-research

UNIVERSITY 101unco.edu/university-101

UNIVERSITY PROGRAM COUNCILunco.edu/university-program-council

VETERANS SERVICESunco.edu/veterans-services

WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTERunco.edu/womens-resource-center

WRITING CENTERunco.edu/writing-center

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UNC’s Gear Shop allows you to borrow (free of charge) gear and equipment such as tents, backpacks, bikes, snowboards, canoes and kayaks. You can attend workshops that perfect your s’mores-making skills or head out on weekend rafting trips.

TAKE A BREAK Wondering what there is to do when you aren’t studying?

You’ll find sports, recreational opportunities, Fraternity and Sorority life and a welcoming community, all located in a state renowned for its outdoor activities and natural beauty.

ATHLETICS  uncbears.comYour student ID is your ticket to all home games for UNC’s 19 NCAA Division I teams.

FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFEunco.edu/fraternity-sororityUNC is home to 23 social and multicultural fraternities and sororities.

INTRAMURAL AND CLUB SPORTS unco.edu/campus-recreation/programs/intramural-sports unco.edu/campus-recreation/programs/club-sportsWith more than 40 intramural and club sports to choose from, you can run, jump and climb your way into campus life.

OUTDOOR PURSUITS unco.edu/campus-recreation/programs/outdoor-pursuitsGear up for adventures both on and off campus, learn new skills at workshops and make lifelong friends along the way.

REC CENTER unco.edu/campus-recreation Explore 100,000 square feet of fitness classes, equipment and activities, with access to personal trainers and dietitians.

STUDENT LIFE unco.edu/student-lifeThis office fosters an inclusive environment while also coordinating and planning student programs such as Homecoming, Alternative Spring Break, Bears P.A.Y. It Forward and other volunteer opportunities.

GREELEY AND COLORADO  unco.edu/greeleyGreeley will surprise you with its bike trails, Frisbee golf courses, skate parks, festivals, art and music. You’ll find big-city amenities fused with a college town’s eclectic vibe. From Greeley, about an hour’s drive will get you to Denver’s LoDo District, the Museum of Nature and Science, a Broncos game or Denver International Airport. Planning a weekend ski trip to the mountains? Winter Park, Keystone and Breckenridge are just a few of the Colorado ski resorts within about two hours of Greeley.

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATIONAccounting – 970-351-2855Africana Studies – 970-351-2685Anthropology – 970-351-2021Art and Design – 970-351-2143Audiology and Speech Language Sciences – 970-351-2734Biology – 970-351-2921Business – 970-351-2088Chemistry – 970-351-2559Communication Studies – 970-351-2045Computer Information Systems – 970-351-2855Criminal Justice – 970-351-2186Dietetics – 970-351-2755Earth Sciences – 970-351-2647Economics – 970-351-2739Elementary Education – 970-351-2908English – 970-351-2971Finance – 970-351-2275Geography – 970-351-2715History – 970-351-2905Human Services – 970-351-2403Interdisciplinary Studies – 970-351-2940Journalism – 970-351-2726K-12 Education – 970-351-2908Management – 970-351-2088Marketing – 970-351-2275Mathematical Sciences – 970-351-2820Mexican American Studies – 970-351-2811Modern Languages – 970-351-2685Music/Music Education – 970-351-2993Musical Theatre – 970-351-2991Nursing – 970-351-2293Philosophy – 970-351-2572Physics – 970-351-2961Political Science – 970-351-2058Pre-Law – 970-351-2058Pre-Med/Pre-Dental/Pre-Vet – 970-351-2921Psychological Sciences – 970-351-2957Recreation and Tourism – 970-351-2403Social Sciences – 970-351-2707Sociology – 970-351-2315 Software Engineering – 970-351-2855Spanish – 970-351-2811Special Education – 970-351-2691Sport and Exercise Science – 970-351-1712Teacher Education – 970-351-2908Theatre Arts – 970-351-2991

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NEXT STEPSNow that you’ve been admitted, here’s what’s on your checklist.

1Complete the FAFSAThe Free Application for Federal Student Aid opens October 1 each year. UNC’s school code is 001349. (Colorado students: You also need to apply for the College Opportunity Fund, which enables you to pay the lowest possible in-state tuition rate.)

Activate your Ursa accountActivate your online Ursa account at ursa.unco.edu.

Set up your UNC BearMail accountThis is how offices and individuals on campus, such as Financial Aid, professors and advisors, will contact you.

2Submit your enrollment confirmation depositThe University of Northern Colorado requires a $200 nonrefundable enrollment confirmation deposit to finalize your admission and secure your space in the incoming class. Confirm your space by June 30.

Submit the UNC Scholarship ApplicationLog in to your Ursa account and click on the Financial tab to complete and submit your UNC Scholarship Application. The UNC Scholarship Application opens in early January.

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Join UNC’s community on the Schools appOnce you’re accepted, you’ll get an email inviting you to participate in UNC’s online community. There, you can meet fellow admitted students, look for a roommate and ask questions about UNC.

Apply for campus housingThe housing application opens October 6, and the sooner you apply and submit your $100 housing deposit, the better chance you have of getting one of your top preferences.

Complete Online OrientationThis is where you’ll receive academic advising and register for classes. You’ll get an invitation to make your orientation reservation for yourself and for family members as soon as it opens. After completing this orientation, you’ll have next steps for advising and registration. At that point, you can also register for an optional Transfer & Non-Traditional Welcome on campus.

Submit your final transcriptsIf you were still attending classes at your previous institution while you applied to UNC, send your updated transcript once you’ve finished your coursework.

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Complete the ALEKS Math Placement AssessmentThis is how UNC determines your placement for entry-level math and statistics courses.

Submit your immunization recordsYou must submit these records to the Immunizations Office before you can register for classes.

Submit the student health insurance waiverIf you enroll in nine or more credit hours, you’ll automatically be enrolled in the UNC-sponsored health insurance plan unless you provide documentation that you have comparable insurance by the 10th day of classes of the semester you start. You can submit your health insurance waiver via your Ursa account.

Purchase a parking passIf you’ll have a car while you’re at UNC, you can buy your parking pass through your Ursa account.

Be sure to check your BearMail frequently for updates.

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Office of AdmissionsCampus Box 10501 20th Street

Greeley, CO 80639-0006

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONU.S. POSTAGE PAID

PERMIT NO. 21EVANS, COLORADO

COME VISITYou’ll have an opportunity to meet our staff, faculty and students, see our classrooms, and maybe even enjoy a meal in one of our dining halls. Best of all? You’ll experience the unique, welcoming vibe that is UNC through and through. As the needs and questions of transfer students differ greatly from those of traditional first-year students, we recommend selecting our Transfer Thursday visit option.

TRANSFER THURSDAYSTransfer Thursdays are offered every Thursday year-round at 8:45 a.m. This two-hour visit includes a UNC transfer information session and a campus tour, and you have the option to extend to include additional time with a transfer counselor, lunch in the dining hall, meetings with the financial aid office and more.

The University of Northern Colorado is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual preference or veteran status. For more information or issues of equity or fairness or claims of discrimination contact the UNC AA/ EEO/ Title IX Officer at UNC Human Resource Services, Carter Hall 2002, Greeley, CO 80639 or call 970-351-2718.

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONSVisitors Center, Campus Box 18Greeley, CO 80639-0006888-700-4UNC (4862)Fax: 970-351-2984Email: admissions@unco.eduunco.edu/admissions

TOURS HAVE LIMITED SPACE, so registration is required. Go to unco.edu/visit or call 970-351-2881 to schedule your visit to UNC today.