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Transfer Students

Congratulations on your acceptance to UNC Asheville!

We've chosen you to be a part of our community because of your academic performance, civic engagement, and extra-curricular accomplishments. Now we hope that you will decide that we are the best place for you to continue your education. To ensure you are prepared, complete the following items on the Orientation Checklist before your Embark session.

Orientation Checklist
Submit your Enrollment Deposit Form. Return your Enrollment Deposit Form to Admissions by May 1, 2012.
Complete your FAFSA to apply for Financial Aid. If you wish to apply for Financial Assistance, the priority filing deadline is March 1, 2012. All UNC Asheville Financial Aid correspondence is done electronically; be sure to check your UNC Asheville email account frequently to stay informed about Financial Aid Information.
RSVP for embark new student orientation. Plan to join us for embark on either Wednesday, June 20th or Thursday, June 21st.  Embark is an essential component to preparing you for a successful academic career at UNC Asheville.
Register your parents or other guests for embark orientation.

If you want to bring any guest(s) with you to embark, submit an RSVP to make sure they are on the roster for the Parent Orientation.

When you click on the RSVP link above, scroll to the bottom of the page and select the Parent Orientation session that coincides with your embark orientation session.
Complete your online Housing Application. Your housing application and housing advanced payment must be submitted by May 15, 2012.
Send us your Immunization records.

You need to submit this information by June 5, 2012. Your immunization information can come from military records, transcripts from previous schools or a signed letter from your physician to satisfy this requirement.

Your records must be received and complete before you will be allowed to register for classes during Embark. If you have an immunization question, please contact our Immunization Coordinator at 828.350.4576.
Consider which Liberal Studies Introductory Colloquium (LSIC) course you will enroll in this upcoming fall semester.

You need to complete an LSIC course during your first semester at UNC Asheville. A wide variety of LSIC courses are available during the Fall 2012 semester.

LSIC courses created specifically for transfers are designated with the course number 379. 
Log into OnePort to check your information.  

Enter your user name and UNC Asheville ID number, which are listed at the bottom of your admission letter. The first few steps of the OnePort Registration Instructions provide screen shots to help you navigate OnePort.

If you have lost your admission letter, you will need to contact the Admissions Office to receive this information.
Send all transcripts from your high school, AP or IB scores, or college credit to UNC Asheville.

If you are currently enrolled at another school, request an updated transcript be sent to UNC Asheville at the end of this semester. This will help ensure we have all your transfer credits and will assist in your advising experience during embark.

Check your OnePort account to see which credits have already transferred.
Review Academic Planning Resources. You need to prepare for embark before you arrive; reviewing our Academic Planning Resources will help you have a smooth registration process.
Review your Degree Progress Report (DegPAR). DegPAR will help you begin to plan which classes to take in the Fall. You will learn more about this at embark.
Prepare to make your tuition and fee payment. You will need to pay for your Fall 2012 semester before school begins in August. You will have the opportunity to create your schedule while at embark, as well as the schedule readjustment period later in the summer.
Make sure you'll arrive at embark on time. Review the directions to campus, the campus map and area accommodations as you make travel plans.

We Know You Have A Lot of Questions!

You need to begin your education by learning as much as you can about starting your first semester at UNC Asheville. Review the information below and if you still want more information about any of these topics, let us know - we're here to help!

What do I do after I've been admitted?

Your letter from Admissions will tell you what your next steps are, beginning with the need to send in your Enrollment Deposit Form.

After you submit your tuition deposit, you will begin to receive more information about UNC Asheville via your UNC Asheville email account. Your acceptance letter will include a list of "next steps"--things to do and things to know now that you've decided to attend UNC Asheville.

What do I need to do to apply for financial aid?

The first step in applying for financial aid is completing your FAFSA. The priority filing deadline for the Fall 2012 semester is March 1, 2012.

When completing your FAFSA, be sure to list UNC Asheville's school code: 002907. Your tuition deposit must be received and posted to your student account before your Financial Aid award will be granted.

All UNC Asheville Financial Aid correspondence is done electronically; so be sure to your UNC Asheville email account frequently to stay informed about Financial Aid Information.

If you have additional questions about applying for or receiving Financial Aid, visit the Office of Financial Aid.

When will I get more information about living on campus, registering for classes, and campus life?

Once you have been admitted to UNC Asheville, you will receive a letter from the Residential Education and Housing Operations (REHO) Office to give you information about your housing options. The deadline to submit your online application for on-campus housing (via your OnePort account)  is May 15, 2012.

Which courses will I take?

Transfers take a variety of courses; what you will take depends on your major and the courses you are transferring to UNC Asheville.  All students follow the Integrative Liberal Studies (ILS) program, which is a core group of required courses all students must take regardless of their major. 

All students take an introductory course in their first semester called Liberal Studies Introductory Colloquium (LSIC). This course is designed to introduce you to the liberal arts environment and assist you in adjusting to the academic culture of UNC Asheville.

If you are transferring in 25 semester hours or less, you should take an LSIC 179.

If you are transferring in more than 25 semester hours, you should take an LSIC 379.

 For additional resources to help you plan your schedule and understand the ILS requirements, please review our Advising Resources. You'll learn more about the ILS requirements at embark.

How many hours should I take?

At UNC Asheville, courses have semester credit hours associated with them. Most students take around 15 semester hours each semester. In order to be a full-time student, you must take at least 12 semester hours. 

While most courses are three (3) credit hour courses, some courses, such as many of the Health and Fitness courses, carry one (1) semester hour credit. Other courses, such as science and math courses, are 4 or 5 semester hours. The number of credit hours a course is worth is roughly the number of hours it meets each week. 

How will my courses transfer?

Once we receive your transcripts from your previous college(s), we will evaluate your coursework to see how it will transfer to UNC Asheville. You can review your latest transfer evaluation through OnePort.

If you have taken classes at other colleges but haven't yet requested your transcript be sent to UNC Asheville for evaluation, you can use our available online resources to help judge how your courses may transfer. Equivalency information about AP credit and IB credit can be found in the UNC Asheville Catalog, while equivalency information about classes transferring from North Carolina Community Colleges and several North Carolina 4-year institutions can be found within the Transfer Resources section of the Registrar's website.

Occasionally, students will want to petition for their transfer credits to count differently than they appear on the initial transfer evaluation. The process to do this differs depending on the requirement the course in question will fulfill, and you'll learn about your options for petitioning courses during embark.

Which math course should I take?

Some majors require that you take a specific math course. You can find that information by looking at our ILS Advising Sheets by Major. If you are uncertain about your major, and you don't have transfer credit that will fulfill your Math requirement, you may want to postpone registering for a course to fulfill the ILS math requirement.

If your major doesn't require a specific math course, the Mathematics Department has online information about course selection and an on-line Mathematics placement test - check it out to help you decide!

Which foreign language course should I take?

UNC Asheville requires all students to demonstrate proficiency through the second introductory level of a foreign language. This can be done either through a placement exam, AP exam, or completion of the appropriate level course work. At UNC Asheville, students can choose from French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Latin, Portuguese and Spanish. Students who wish to use French, Spanish, or Latin to fulfill this requirement and have had previous exposure to their chosen language should take a Foreign Language Placement exam, which is offered through our Foreign Language Department.

Students who have scores of 3 or higher on the Spanish, French, German or Latin AP exams do not have to take the foreign language test unless they plan on continuing in that language.

Which writing course should I take?

Unless you have AP or college transfer credit for LANG 120 (Foundation of Academic Writing), you will need to take this course.

How do I register for classes?

You will begin registering for classes after you receive information about UNC Asheville's curriculum during embark.  You will also be able to adjust your schedule during the schedule readjustment period, as well as through the Drop/Add period, which ends on the 5th day of class each semester.

How do I log into OnePort?

To log into OnePort, you will need to choose "First Time Login" link (located underneath the OnePort Links heading in the top right corner) and enter the user name and UNC Asheville ID number from your admission letter.

You will use OnePort to review your Financial Aid status and any transfer credit or test score information prior to embark.

How is my GPA calculated at UNC Asheville?

Your GPA is calculated using only the grades earned in courses taken at UNC Asheville. Our courses are not weighted by level of difficulty - like Honors or AP classes in high schools. They are, however, weighted by the semester hours credit associated with the course, and thus count differently in your GPA. For example, a 3-hour B+ will affect your GPA more than a 1-hour B+.

The quality points earned for each of your courses is multiplied by the semester credit hours it is worth. Your total quality points are divided by the total semester hours credit. For example, if you have an A in Econ 101 (3 semester hours) and a B in Astronomy 105 (5 semester hours), you would multiply 4 X 3 cr. hrs and 3 X 5 cr. hrs. for a quality point total of 27. Divide 27 by 8 to get 3.375 - your Grade Point Average (GPA).

Please see the Academic Policies section of the UNC Asheville Catalog for more information.

Are there support services offered to help me with my classes if I need it?

Every faculty member has office hours when students can stop by for help with course material or just to talk. If you find you need more assistance, you can contact Advising & Learning Support to find out about the various Peer Tutoring Labs that are scheduled for each semester. Peer Tutors are UNC Asheville students who have been trained to work with students in particular courses.

If you need assistance with a mathematics course, you should go by the Math Lab and if you need help with a writing project in any course, make an appointment at the Writing Center. Not only are these great resources to help you succeed, they're also free!

Who attends embark?

All transfer students should attend embark. Embark is a necessary part of your transition to UNC Asheville and provides you with all the information you need to know to further your education at UNC Asheville.

How long is embark?

For Fall 2012, you have the option of attending embark either on the evening of June 20th or during the day on June 21st. You must submit your RSVP for embark to let us know which session you plan to attend.

Do I have to sign up to come to embark?

In order to attend embark, you must RSVP. We need to know in advance if you plan to attend so we can make sure we can schedule you an appointment with an academic advisor. You will need to submit your RSVP for embark online.

What if I can't come to embark?

You should know that attendance at embark is required for a successful transition to UNC Asheville. Please contact our Orientation Office at orient@unca.edu if you have concerns about your ability to attend embark.

Who lives in the residence halls and what is it like?

Students of all classifications live on campus. If you are transferring to UNC Asheville with 24 credit hours or less, you will be required to live on campus. Living on campus gives you more than just a room-it's convenient and provides you with a lot of activities and resources! 

Can I have a car on campus?

If you are transferring to UNC Asheville with 24 credit hours or less, you will not be permitted to have your vehicle on campus during the Fall 2012 semester. For more information, please visit the Transportation website. 

How can I get involved in student organizations?

Here at UNC Asheville, our large transfer student population has made a huge impact on our campus community by getting involved in many ways. There are academic, social, and special interest student organizations, on-campus jobs, service learning opportunities, and outdoor opportunities. For more information, visit the Student Affairs website.  

Are there on-campus jobs available?

The Career Center coordinates on-campus employment and can also help you find off-campus jobs and internships.