Academic Catalog - The University of Akron : Wayne College

TRANSFER STUDENTS ADMISSIONA student applying for admission who has formerly attendedanother regionally accredited institution of higher learning College. The student also must present scholastic records assessment of scholastic records may include considerationof prior courses, grade-point average, credit value, and othersuch factors which the University or individual colleges usein evaluating, ranking, or otherwise determining admissibilityshould apply as follows: either by calling 330-684-8900 or 1-800-221-8308, or uakron.edu. Complete the application and return it assoon as possible with the nonrefundable application fee(a one-time charge). All checks should be made payable specify what fees and for which student the payment isbeing made. credits of accredited transfer work must submit a highschool transcript or GED scores along with the collegetranscript(s). A student under 21 years of age and havingfewer than 12 transfer credits must submit results fromthe ACT or SAT test in addition to a high school transcriptor GED scores. These documents must be received andevaluated before any admission action can be taken bythe University. prohibits enrollment in college-level mathematics and/orEnglish courses. direction regarding academic advising. UniversityCollege freshmen and some sophomore students receiveacademic advisement through the Academic AdvisementCenter. Transfer students admitted to University Collegeon probation must attend an Individual AcademicManagement workshop in addition to the New StudentOrientation program. and/or English if the student’s academic adviserareas. This recommendation will be based on workcompleted at a previous institution in mathematics and/or English; high school academic record (if available);standardized test results, ACT or SAT (if available); andUniversity mathematics, and/or English placement testresults. necessary to comply with this policy, the student musttake the appropriate placement test(s) by completion of at 330-684-8900 or 1-800-221-8308, extension 8900. the time of application, the student will not be permitted toenroll for a period of one semester. (Example: dismissedfall of 2009, permitted to enroll spring of 2010).Transfer ModuleThe Ohio Board of Regents, following the directive of theOhio General Assembly, has developed a statewide policy tofacilitate movement of students and transfer of credits from oneOhio public college or university to another. The purpose ofthe state policy is to avoid duplication of course requirementsand to enhance student mobility throughout Ohio’s highereducation system. Since independent colleges and universitiesin Ohio may or may not be participating in the transfer policy,students interested in transferring to an independent institutionare encouraged to check with the college or university of theirchoice regarding transfer agreements.The new Ohio Board of Regents’ Transfer and Articulationsubset or the entire set of a college or university’s generaleducation requirements. The Transfer Module contains arts, humanities, social science, behavioral science, naturalscience, physical science, and interdisciplinary coursework.A transfer module completed at one college or university willautomatically meet the requirements of the transfer moduleat the receiving institution, once the student is accepted.Students may be required, however, to meet additional generaleducation requirements that are not included in the TransferModule.Transfer Module Course RequirementsThe University of Akron Transfer Module requires a minimumof 38 semester credits in the following areas: 2020:121 English 4or3300:111 English Composition I 4and or3300:112 English Composition II 3English/Oral Communication 32540:263 Professional Communication and Presentations 3or7600:105 Introduction to Public Speaking 3or7600:106 Effective Oral Communication 3 2030:152,153 Technical Mathematics II, III 2,22030:161 Mathematics for Modern Technology 43450:145 College Algebra 43450:149 Precalculus Mathematics 43450:210 Calculus with Business Applications 33450:215 Concepts of Calculus 43450:221 Analytic Geometry-Calculus I 43470:260 Basic Statistics 33470:261 Introductory Statistics I 23470:262 Introductory Statistics II 2 The following is required for all students: or Two courses from different sets are required from the following:Set 17100:210 Visual Arts Awareness 37500:201 Exploring Music: Bach to Rock 37800:301 Introduction to Theatre and Film 37900:200 Viewing Dance 3Set 2 3200:230 Sports and Society in Ancient Greece and Rome 33200:289 Mythology of Ancient Greece 33600:101 Introduction to Philosophy 33600:120 Introduction to Ethics 33600:170 Introduction to Logic 3Set 33200:361 Literature of Greece 33300:250 Classic and Contemporary Literature 3 3580:350 Literature of Spanish America in Translation 3Set 4 or 21Admissions and Registration