1	Allegany College of Maryland Transfer Notes West Virginia University West Virginia University is a popular transfer university with Allegany College of Maryland students. Although most of our liberal arts courses transfer to WVU and many of our transfer programs relate well to majors at WVU, students are encouraged to enroll in the University Studies program. Many students choose to begin their college experience in a small community college setting and then transfer to WVU. Recommended ACM Programs - University Studies (Contact the Student Success Center or Pennsylvania Student Services Office to build a customized transfer study plan.) - Dental Hygiene - Nursing (RN to BSN) - Forestry Transfer
2	Allegany College of Maryland Transfer Notes West Virginia University P.O. Box 6009 Morgantown, WV 26506-6009 ADMISSIONS: 304-293-2121 OR 800-344-WVU1 GENERAL INFORMATION: 304-293-0111 WEB-PAGE: http://www.wvu.edu/ TRANSFER ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Candidates for eligibility to full-time admission as transfer students must satisfy one of the following categories. A. Less than 12 credits of transferable credits, as determined by WVU must meet freshman admissions standards. B. 12 to 28 credits of transferable credit as determined by WVU. 1. Cumulative GPA from all college transcripts must be a minimum of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale 2. Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended sent to WVU Admissions Office. 3. High school transcripts and SAT or ACT scores sent to WVU Admissions Office. B. 29 or more transferable credits, as determined by WVU. 1. Cumulative GPA must be a minimum of 2.0. 2. Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended must be sent to WVU Admissions Office.
3	Allegany College of Maryland Transfer Notes Application Dates Students applying for the fall semester should apply between September 15 (of the year prior to entering) and August 1. Students wishing to participate in pre-registration should apply before March 1. Students applying for the spring semester should apply between September 1 and December 1. GENERAL TRANSFER INFORMATION No more than 72 credits may be accepted for transfer credit from 2-year or community colleges. All students transferring from community colleges will be required to complete the Liberal Studies Program (LSP) or General Education Curriculum (GEC) and any additional general requirements of the specific college. Only credits in which a grade of D or better are transferable for college level courses. Grades do not transfer. Only official transcripts, ones sent directly to the WVU Admissions Office from other colleges, will be recognized for transfer credit. WVU only recognizes credits earned at regionally accredited institutions. Allegany College of Maryland is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. WVU will review transcripts and send students a course-by-course evaluation at the time of admission. If you are transferring more than 58 credits, you must meet the entrance requirements for the specific program you wish to enter.
4	Allegany College of Maryland Transfer Notes West Virginia University General Education Curriculum (GEC) For New Students in Fall 2005 or later The following is a suggested list of Allegany College of Maryland courses that will satisfy the General Education Curriculum of WVU for students who started Fall 2005 or later. Some colleges or schools within the university may require specific or additional general education courses. 1. Communication (6 credits) ENG 101 Freshman English I ENG 102 Freshman English II 2. Basic Mathematical Skills and Scientific Inquiry (13-14 credits) Groups A, B, C Group A (3-4 credits) Math 102 College Algebra Math 105 Elements of Mathematics Math 107 Algebra and Trig. for App. Math 119 Pre-Calculus I Math 200 Calculus for Application Math 201 Calculus I Math 202 Calculus II Math 221 Elements of Statistics 2. Group B (8 credits) Bio 101, 102 General Biology I & II Chem 101, 102 General Chemistry I & II Phys 101, 102, Introductory Physics I & II Phys 105 Physical Geology Phys 106 Introductory Astronomy Phys 201, 202 General Physics I & II Group C (3-4 credits) Cmsc 101 Computer Literacy Bio 114 Fund. of Nutrition Any additional Group A or B course. Note: A sequence of sciences may be taken to satisfy Groups B and C.
5	Allegany College of Maryland Transfer Notes West Virginia University General Education Curriculum (GEC) For New Students in Fall 2005 or later 3. The Past and Its Traditions (3 credits) Art 101 Art Appreciation Hist 101, 102 History of Western Civilization I or II Hist 103, 104 U.S. History I or II Posc 101 American National Gov. Posc 102 State & Local Gov. 4. Issues of Contemporary Society (3 credits) Bio 114 Fund. of Nutrition Econ 201 Princ. of Macroeconomics Econ 202 Princ. of Microeconomics Hist 104 U.S. History I Math 221 Elements of Statistics Mus 112 Music Appreciation Phil 201 Intro. to Philosophy Phys 105 Physical Geology Posc 102 State and Local Gov Psych 101 General Psychology Psych 203 Human Growth & Dev. Soc 101 Intro. to Sociology Soc 205 Marriage & the Family Spch 101 Speech Communication
6	Allegany College of Maryland Transfer Notes West Virginia University General Education Curriculum (GEC) For New Students in Fall 2005 or later 5. Artistic Expression (3 credits) Art 101 Art Appreciation Hum 100 Mini-Civilization Mus 112 Music Appreciation 6. Individuals in Society (3 credits) Phil 201 Intro. to Philosophy Psych 101 General Psychology Psych 203 Human Growth and Dev. Soc 205 Marriage and the Family Spch 101 Speech Communication 7. American Culture (3 credits) Hist 103, 104 U.S. History I or II Soc 101 Intro. to Sociology Soc 215 Crime & Delinquency 8. Western Culture (3 credits) Econ 201 Princ. Of Macroeconomics Econ 202 Princ. Of Microeconomics Hist 101, 102 History of Western Civilization I or II Hum 100 Mini-Civilizations Cmedia 101 Intro. to Media Soc 102 Cultural Anthropology Lang 103, 104 Intro. Spanish I or II Lang 203, 204 Intermediate Spanish I or II 9. Non-Western Culture (3 credits) Cmedia 101 Intro to Media Lang 103, 104 Intro. Spanish I or II Lang 203, 204 Intermediate Spanish I or II
7	Allegany College of Maryland Transfer Notes SUGGESTED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES- LSP (Prior to Fall 2005) The following is a suggested list of Allegany College of Maryland courses that will satisfy the Liberal Studies Program (LSP) of WVU for students who started college prior to Fall 2005. Please note that one course from Cluster A, B,or C must substantially focus in issues relating to foreign or minority cultures or women or gender issues. These courses have been underlined in Cluster B. Also note that some colleges or schools, within the University, may require additional general education courses. Skills Requirements ENG 101 Freshman English I ENG 102 Freshman English II Select one course: Math 102 College Algebra Math 103 Plane Trigonometry Math 105 Elements of Mathematics Math 119 Pre-Calculus I Math 200 Calculus for Application Math 201 Calculus I Math 202 Calculus II Math 221 Elements of Statistics Cluster A Select four courses from three disciplines, two of the courses must be from the same discipline, and the remaining two must be from different disciplines. Art 101 Art Appreciation Hist 101, 102 History of Western Civilization Hist 103, 104 US History Hum 100 Mini-civilizations Lang 103, 104, 203 ,204 Spanish I, II, III, IV Mus 112 Music Appreciation Phil 201 Intro to Philosophy Cluster B Select four courses from three different disciplines, two of the courses must be from the same discipline, and the remaining two must be from different disciplines. Cmed 101 Intro to Media CJ 101 Intro to Criminal Justice Econ 201 Principles of Macroeconomics Econ 202 Principles of Microeconomics See the next page for continuation of Cluster B
8	Allegany College of Maryland Transfer Notes West Virginia University Liberal Studies Program Cluster B (continued) Posc 101 American National Government Posc 102 State & Local Government Psych 101 General Psychology Psych 199 Thanatos Psych 203 Human Growth & Development Soc101 Introduction to Sociology Soc 102 Intro to Anthropology Soc 203 Social Problems Soc 205 Marriage & Family Soc 207 Society of Sex Roles Soc 211 Intro to Gerontology Soc 215 Crime & Delinquency Spch 101 Speech Communication Note: Soc 102 & 207 satisfy the minority/ gender/ foreign culture requirement. Cluster C – Select 11 to 12 credits from two disciplines including one laboratory course Bio 101, 102 General Biology I & II Bio 215 Nutrition Chem 101, 102 General Chemistry I & II Cmsc 101 Intro to Computer Science Math 102 College Algebra Math 104 Plane Trigonometry Math 105 Elements of Mathematics Math 119 Pre-Calculus Math 200 Applied Calculus Math 201 Calculus I Math 202 Calculus II Math 221 Statistics Phys 101, 102, Introductory Physics I & II Phys 201 General Physics I Phys 105 Physical Geology Phys 106 Introductory Astronomy
9	Allegany College of Maryland Transfer Notes West Virginia University MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS 1. Check the WVU academic catalog to obtain a complete list of courses required by each major or refer to the WVU website. 2. Consult with your advisor, the Student Success Center or Pennsylvania Student Services for course transferability information or appropriate courses for a major. A partial list of transferable courses is available at http://www.arc.wvu.edu/tes/index.php 3. Many departments require that only courses in which a C grade or better may count toward satisfaction of major requirements. Consult the WVU academic catalog under the major requirements. A minimum of 2.0 average in the major requirements is needed for graduation. Some majors may require a higher average.
10	Allegany College of Maryland Transfer Notes West Virginia University Admission, Financial Aid & Scholarship Information Contact the Student Success Center or Pennsylvania Student Services for assistance in preparing to transfer.
11	Allegany College of Maryland Transfer Notes West Virginia University – Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Program Admission to the Pharmacy program at WVU is competitive. Students planning to apply for admission are recommended to complete the following Pre-Pharmacy courses. See the following pages or check with your advisor for additional requirements. GEC and LSP courses are explained on previous pages. WVU Pre-Pharmacy Requirements ACM Courses Meeting Requirements Freshman English ENGL 101 & 102 6 Calculus MATH 200 or 201 4 Principles of Microeconomics ECON 202 3 General Biology BIOL 101 and 102 8 General Chemistry CHEM 101 and 102 8 Organic Chemistry CHEM 203 and 204 8 Physics PHYS 101 and 102 8 Elements of Statistics MATH 221 3 Microbiology BIOL 204 4 Speech Communications SPCH 101 3 General Education Curriculum or Liberal Study Programs Electives 18-21 Total 71-76
12	Allegany College of Maryland Transfer Notes West Virginia University – Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Program Continued *Electives must satisfy the University Liberal Studies Program (LSP) requirements for students who began college prior to Fall 2005 or the General Education Curriculum (GEC) for students who entered college Fall 2005 or later. All of these requirements must be completed by the end of the Spring semester preceding the Fall admission semester with the exception of 3 credit hours of LSP elective only. This elective must then be completed either in summer school preceding fall admission or alternatively in the professional program. Testing Requirements: The Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) is also required. The test is offered 3 times during the year, and applicants are encouraged to take the test at the fall administration of the exam. This will help to ensure that the applicants’ scores are received in time for the admissions process. Community Service: As with all the caring professions, community service, as well as extracurricular activities, show that individuals are committed to the overall betterment of society. The School of Pharmacy Admissions Committee will look at these activities in addition to the above criteria.
13	Allegany College of Maryland Transfer Notes West Virginia University – Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) Program Continued Application Process: Apply using PharmCAS beginning June 15, 2006. Deadline for submission of PharmCAS application is expected to be January 1, 2007. Supplemental applications will be mailed after January 1 and will be due 30 days after the application is mailed out. The application must be accompanied by a non-refundable $50 application fee, check made payable to WVU. Letters of Recommendation: Only those applicants eligible for the supplemental application are to submit letters of recommendation. Recommendation instructions will be provided by the School of Pharmacy in the supplemental application material. Three (3) academic letters of recommendation are required for admission. Two (2) of these must be from professors representing two (2) different sciences (math, biology, chemistry and physics), and the remaining third letter can be obtained from a professor of the applicant's choice. Personal Interview: Applicants deemed eligible, by the Committee on Admissions, will be scheduled for a personal interview. Interviews are held February through April. Applicants are judged on the quality of their answers and on their oral communication skills There were 464 applicants for Fall 2005 with a final class size of 80.