Allegany College of Maryland Transfer Notes


SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA


Shippensburg is a popular transfer university with ACM students.  To allow ACM students to easily transfer to Shippensburg, a dual admission agreement has been developed between the institutions.  Allegany College of Maryland provides a quality start to a baccalaureate degree in a small community college setting and Shippensburg provide a smooth transition to the four-year university.

•  Recommended ACM Program

            University Studies            

            (Contact the Student Support Center or Pennsylvania Student Services Office to build a customized transfer study plan.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Shippensburg University

            1871 Old Main Drive

Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299

          ADMISSIONS:  800-822-8028

          EMAIL:  admiss@ship.edu

 

          WEB-PAGE:  www.ship.edu

 

TRANSFER ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for eligibility to full-time admission as transfer students must satisfy one of the following categories.

                        A.  Less than 30 credits of transferable credits, as determined by Ship.

                                    1. Cumulative GPA from all college transcripts must be a minimum of 2.2 on a 4.0

                                    2.  Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended sent to
                                         Shippensburg’s Admissions Office. D grades are not transferable

 

                                    3.  High school transcripts and SAT scores sent to Ship’s

                                         Admissions  Office.

                                                            OR

                        B.  30 or more transferable credits, as determined by Shippensburg.

                                    1.  Cumulative GPA must be a minimum of 2.0.

                                    2.  Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended must

                                         be sent to Ship Admissions Office.  D grades are transferable for

                                         non-major courses.

 

                                    3.  All General Education courses up to 45 hours will transfer, which

                                        satisfies required competencies or general education categories

                                        A-E.

 

                        C.  If transferring with an Associate Degree from Allegany College:   

                                    1.  Minimum of 2.0 GPA is required except for designated

                                         curriculums .  Students are guaranteed admission unless

                                         capacity limits are reached or special program

                                         GPA requirements are not met.


                                    2. SAT’s and high school transcripts are not required.


                                    3. D grades are transferable.


                                    4.  All General Education courses up to 45 hours will transfer ,which will satisfy required competencies or general education categories A-E.

 

Some majors at Shippensburg require a higher GPA for admission to the program.  Visit http://www.ship.edu/admiss/transfer_adv/Passport.html for details.

 

APPLICATION DATES

Students should apply for admission no later than one semester prior to the semester in which they plan to attend.

For some majors such as Criminal Justice, Business and Elementary Education, transfer students are encouraged to apply as early as a year in advance. Shippensburg University uses a rolling admissions deadline which means students may apply at any time prior to the start of the semester in which they plan to enroll.   Applying early is the best way to ensure a seat in your degree program.

GENERAL TRANSFER INFORMATION

No more than half of the credits (60-64) required for a baccalaureate degree may be accepted for transfer credit from 2-year or community colleges.

Courses identified as general education courses at ACM will transfer to Ship and will either satisfy general education requirements, core major, or elective credit.

Only official transcripts, ones sent directly to the Ship’s Admissions Office from other colleges, will be recognized for transfer credit.

Shippensburg only recognizes credits earned at regionally accredited institutions. Allegany College of Maryland is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Ship will review transcripts and send students a course-by-course evaluation at the time  of admission.

Any students not transferring English 101 or a college level Math with a grade of C or better will be required to complete diagnostic (placement) tests in communication and computation.

Courses in which a D grade was earned may transfer, depending upon the department at Ship.

 

SUGGESTED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
The following is a suggested list of ACM courses that will satisfy the lower-level General Education Requirements of Shippensburg.  Additional courses may be used to complete the requirements.  Consult your advisor or the Student Support Center or Pennsylvania Student Services.

Required Skills and Competencies

•  Eng 101 Freshman Composition I

•  Spch 101 Speech Communication

•  Choose two courses

            Hist 101 History of Western Civilization I

            Hist 102 History of Western Civilization II

            Hist 103 U.S. History I

            Hist 104 U.S. History II

 

•  Choose one course

            Math 102 College Algebra

Math 104 Plane Trigonometry      

            Math 105 Elements of Mathematics

            Math 107 Algebra and Trig with Applications

            Math 112 Finite Mathematics       

            Math 119 Pre-Calculus I    

            Math 120 Pre-Calculus II   

            Math 200 Applied Business Calculus

            Math 201 Calculus I           

            Math 216 Math for Elementary Education I

            Math 217 Math for Elementary Education I

            Math 221 Elements of Statistics

 

Category A (3 credits)

•  Choose one:

            Cmsc 101 Introduction to Computer Science    

            Cmsc 233 Visual Basic Programming                

            Math 102 College Algebra

            Math 105 Elements of Mathematics                    

            Math 112 Finite Mathematics

           Math 119 Pre-Calculus I  

           Math 120 Pre-Calculus II                                               

            Math 200 Applied Business Calculus                             

            Math 201 Calculus I           

            Math 202 Calculus II                                  

            Math 216 Math for Elementary Education I        

            Math 217 Math for Elementary Education II       

            Math 221 Elements of Statistics               

            Phil 201 Introduction to Philosophy                    

            Phil 202 Ethics                                

            Phil 204 Comparative Religion

 

Category B: (9 credits)

•  CHOOSE ONE LITERATURE:

            Eng 102 Freshman English II      

            Eng 103 Introduction to Literature           

            Eng 213 Survey of American Literature

            Eng 223 Survey of British Literature

            Eng 251 Creative Writing  

 

•  CHOOSE TWO HUMANITIES FROM DIFFERENT DISCIPLINES:

            Art 101 Art Appreciation     

            Art 103 Intro. to Art Techniques    

            Art 112 Music Appreciation           

            Any Spanish course          

           

Category C: (9 credits)

•  CHOOSE THREE FROM DIFFERENT DISCIPLINES:

            Bio 101 General Biology I 

            Bio 103 General Botany    

            Bio 116 Human Biology    

            Chem 100 Elements of Chemistry           

            Chem 101 General Chemistry

            Chem 203 Organic Chemistry      

            Phys 101 Introductory Physics

            Phys 105 Physical Geology          

            Phys 106 Introductory Astronomy

            Phys 201General Physics

 

Category D: (6 credits)

•  CHOOSE TWO FROM DIFFERENT DISCIPLINES:

            Econ 201 Principles of Macroeconomics           

            Econ 202 Principles of Microeconomics

            Posc 101 American National Government

           Posc 102 State & Local Governments

            Posc  205 Intro. to American Constitutional Law

 

Category E: (6 credits)

•  CHOOSE TWO FROM DIFFERENT DISCIPLINES:

            Soc 102 Introduction to Anthropology    

            Psych 101 General Psychology   

            Soc 101 Introduction to Sociology           

            Geog 102 Cultural Geography

 

ATTENTION: Some majors may designate specific general education requirements. 

MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1.    Check the Shippensburg academic catalog to obtain a complete list of

courses required by each major.

 

2.    Consult with your advisor, the Student Support Center, or Pennsylvania Student Services Office for course transferability information or appropriate courses for a major.  Also check the courses equivalency section of Pennsylvania Transfer Articulation Center  and  Shippensburg’s list of course equivalencies.

 

3.    Many departments require that only courses in which a C grade or better may count toward satisfaction of major requirements.  Consult the Shippensburg 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.

 

Shippensburg University Dual Admission


How do you enroll?
First complete the Dual Admissions enrollment form and official admissions application available through the transfer/advising office at your community college. You may apply for the program as early as your senior year in high school but no later than the completion of 30 college-level credits at your community college.

Does this program guarantee you acceptance into Shippensburg and your major?

•  You must maintain continuous enrollment at your community college and meet all SU admissions requirements, including grade point average, for your intended major to be accepted. Click here for a list of these admissions requirements.

What are the benefits of Dual Admissions?

•  Be assured a place in your major at SU, provided you meet the GPA requirements for that major.

•  The $30 application fee is waived when you apply.

•  Continue your education close to home.

•  Take advantage of low tuition at both institutions.

•  Earn an associate’s degree and a bachelor’s degree from two nationally recognized institutions.

•  Out-of-state students who enroll in a Dual Admissions Program and earn an associate degree at their community college qualify for a reduced out-of-state tuition. See your advisor for details.

•  Receive clear semester-by-semester academic advising without wasting time and money on college-level course that do not transfer.

•  Have access to library and other campus facilities at both colleges by receiving a special Dual Admissions ID card.

Who will advise you?

•  Your community college and Ship advisors and you will collaboratively select courses each semester. You will also receive advising guides indicating which courses you can take at your community college for both your associate's and bachelor's degrees.

•  Shippensburg’s list of course equivalencies.

•  Check the Shippensburg  Admissions Counselor visitation schedule
or call SU Office of Admissions (717) 477-1231 or 1-800-822-8028

When do you enroll at Shippensburg University?

•  Every semester that you are enrolled in the Dual Admissions Program, the Admissions Office at Ship will receive a updated copy of your community college transcript. The semester prior to transferring, your application file will be reviewed for admission.

•  If accepted, the Dean of Admissions will send you a letter of admission along with a transcript evaluation and confirmation packet.

•  Return the enclosed confirmation form with your deposit check of $100 if you are a commuter student or $200 if you are a residential student.

•  After the confirmation form and deposit are received, Admissions will mail you additional information about Orientation and the start of the semester. The College that houses your major will develop your upcoming semester schedule.