Massachusetts Private Colleges

Massachusetts Private Colleges Joint Admissions Program Springfield Technical Community College in partnership with American International College Bay Path College Elms College Springfield College Western New England College STUDENT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT and INTENT TO ENROLL FORM SPRINGFIELD TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE MASSACHUSETTS PRIVATE COLLEGES JOINT ADMISSIONS PROGRAM INTENT TO ENROLL FORM Please keep this attachment for your information This form is to be completed by Springfield Technical Community College students who are working towards earning their Associate Degree in a Joint Admission Program with the required GPA prior to enrolling at their intended private college. Action Steps 1. When do I submit this form? Early: keep in mind some academic programs reach their maximum enrollment early. 2. Where should I send this form? Once you complete each item on the Intent to Enroll Form, send it to the following: American International College Admissions Office 1000 State Street Springfield, MA 01109 Bay Path College Admissions Office 588 Longmeadow Street Longmeadow, MA 01106 Elms College Admissions Office 291 Springfield Street Chicopee, MA 01013-2839 Springfield College Admissions Office 263 Alden Street Springfield, MA 01109 3. Is there anything else I need to do? Western New England College Admissions Office 1215 Wilbraham Road Springfield, MA 01119-2684 Immediately request an official copy of your academic transcript from the Registrar’s Office at STCC to be sent to the Admissions Office at the college that you intend to enroll. Once you have finished your last semester at STCC, request another official copy of your academic transcript from the Registrar’s Office that shows you graduated, and send it to the College’s Admissions Office. Please note: send official transcript(s) from any other colleges attended to ensure that all transfer coursework is evaluated for degree requirements. Other Important Information  Make sure that you contact the private college where you plan to enroll to determine if that college has a priority deadline and/or requires additional information.  International students must meet additional visa status and financial support requirement (these requirements may vary from college to college).  If you were previously enrolled in a degree program at your designated private college, you are NOT eligible for Joint Admissions. Massachusetts Private Colleges Joint Admissions Approved Programs 2009-2010 STCC JA Academic Programs Accounting Biology Biotechnology Chemistry Computer & IT Security Microcomputer Specialist: Programmer Option Computer Science Transfer Engineering & Science Transfer Finance General Business Transfer Compact Gen. Studies Transfer Law Enforcement Liberal Arts Transfer Management Marketing Math Nursing Occupational Therapy Assist. Physical Therapy Assist. Pre-Med Teleproduction Technology Update: 4/9/2009 List is subject to change American International College X X X Bay Path College X X X Elms College X X X X X X X Springfield College Western New England College X X X X (MIS Track) X X X (CS Track) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X To be determined X X X X X X X X X Joint Admissions Eligibility Criteria and Scholarship Information American International College Minimum number of credits Associate Degree or 30 credits completed Minimum GPA: 2.0 (Majors including, but limited to Nursing Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy have specific program requirements) Scholarships: Transfer Academic Scholarships: Cumulative GPA Award Amount 3.8 – 4.0 $6,000/year/full-time 3.5 – 3.79 $5,000/year/full-time 3.0 – 3.49 $3,000/year/full-time 2.7 – 2.99 $2,500/year/full-time Joint Admissions Scholarships: Students signing this agreement will be eligible for the following depending on time of signing: Up to 2 years at STCC $4,000/year/full-time After 2 years at STCC $3,000/year/full-time PTK Scholarship: This scholarship increases the existing Transfer Scholarship-it is not in addition to the Transfer Scholarship. 3.8 – 4.0 $10,000/year/full-time 3.5 – 3.79 $ 8,000/year/full-time 3.3 – 3.49 $5,000/year/full-time Bay Path College Minimum number of credits: Associate Degree or 24 credits: Minimum GPA: 2.0 (Majors including, but not limited to Forensic Science, Education and Occupational Therapy have specific program requirements) Scholarships: Transfer Academic Scholarships: Cumulative GPA Award Amount 3.25 – 4.0 $8,000-$10,000/year/full-time 2.8 – 3.24 $7,000-$9,000/year/full-time 2.0 – 2.79 $5,000-7,000/year/full-time Also available: up to $2,000 scholarship for residential students. PTK Scholarship: $1,500.00 renewable scholarship for students who are a member of PTK. Transfer students who graduate with a Bachelor’s degree and then pursue a graduate degree are eligible to receive a $2,500 grant per year. Financial Aid: complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available from any Financial Aid office, or you can visit www.fafsa.ed.gov . Have your financial aid information sent directly to the College that you intend to enroll. Elms College (Tentative-subject to change) Minimum number of credits: Associate Degree or 45 credits completed Minimum GPA: 2.5 Scholarships: Transfer Academic Scholarships Cumulative GPA 3.5 – 4.0 3.0 – 3.49 Award Amount $5,000-$10,000/year/full-time $1,000-$4,000/year/full-time Springfield College Minimum number of credits: Associate Degree or 24 credits completed Minimum GPA : 2.5 Scholarships: Transfer Academic/Leadership Scholarships: Cumulative GPA Award Amount 3.5 – 4.0 $10,000/year/full-time 3.2 – 3.49 $ 7,000/year/full-time These scholarships will be made available without regard to financial need. In addition to achieving the stated GPA’s, students must also demonstrate special leadership characteristics as identified by the Springfield College Admissions Staff. Scholarships will be based on the scholarship value available at the time of matriculation; therefore the amount may be larger. Western New England College Minimum number of credits: Associate Degree or 24 credits completed Minimum GPA: 2.3 Scholarship: Transfer Academic Scholarships: Cumulative GPA Award Amount 3.5 – 4.0 $7,000/year/full-time 3.0 – 3.49 $5,000/year/full-time *Scholarships will be based on the scholarship value available at the time of matriculation; therefore, the amount may be larger. Massachusetts Private College Joint Admission Intent to Enroll Form Massachusetts Private College: ______________________________________ The college/campus where you plan to enroll Community College: Springfield Technical Community College The community college where you will earn your Associate Degree PERSONAL INFORMATION (Please print) _____________________________________________________________________________ Last name (Maiden or other name on record) First name Middle _____________________________________________________________________________ Number and street address City State Zip _____________________________________________________________________________ Home Telephone Cell E-mail address ______________________________________________________________________________________ Social Security number Gender (optional) Sex: Male Female Date of Birth: __________________________ Ethnic Background (optional) Are you a U.S. citizen? American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian or Pacific Islander (including Indian Subcontinent) Black Hispanic (including Puerto Rican) White, Anglo, Caucasian American (non-Hispanic) Yes No Non-Immigrant Will require a Student F-1 Visa Immigrant, a green card holder Spring Year: ________ If you are not a U.S. citizen, what is your status? ADMISSIONS INFORMATION When do you plan to enroll at this College? Will you be Fall Full time Part time College Residence Hall Yes (FAFSA required) No If yes, choose one: Commute No Army Air Force Off-campus What is your housing preference: Will you be applying for financial aid? Are you interested in ROTC? (Answer if applicable) Yes Intended Major: ____________________________ Secondary Major: _______________________ Yes No Will you have an Associate’s Degree prior to enrolling at this College? Expected date of graduation with Associate’s Degree: Month: _________ Are you a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society? Yes No Year: __________ Associate’s Degree Major: _________________________________________________________________ Complete the next statement ONLY if you are submitting this form to Western New England College. Suspension Information: Have you ever been suspended, dismissed, or expelled from an educational institution? ___Yes ___No Have you ever been convicted of a felony (without the record being sealed or expunged)? ___Yes ___No If you answered yes to either question, please provide an explanation on a separate sheet of paper. College Information: Please list any courses that you are currently enrolled: Semester Course Number Title (Please attach an additional page if necessary) ACADEMIC INFORMATION Please list all high schools and colleges you have attended. Note: you must send official transcripts from all colleges attended. Name of School City and State Date __________________________________________________________________________________ Name of School City and State Date __________________________________________________________________________________ Current Enrollment Status: Not Enrolled Enrolled Signature: I certify that the information above is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and that I am the original author of any information that is directly requested of me. I understand that my acceptance and matriculation may be canceled if any information in support of my application is found to be false. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Applicant’s signature Date Springfield Technical Community College Massachusetts Private Colleges Joint Admissions Student Participation Agreement Springfield Technical Community College participates in a Joint Admissions Program with private colleges. The program guarantees admission to the college(s) of one’s choice, provided they meet the criteria on the document that is attached. Students seeking joint admissions into specialized programs, including, but not limited to Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy and Engineering, Business, Social Work, Forensic Science and Computer Science must satisfy all program requirements and earn the minimum cumulative grade point average established for those programs. Please check off the college(s) you would like to participate in Joint Admissions. American International College _____ Springfield College _____ Bay Path College _____ Elms College _____ Western New England College _____ I,_________________________________________ (please print) hereby authorize Springfield Technical Community College to provide essential academic information including but not limited to, my name, address, telephone number, academic transcripts, student identification number and other information contained in my student record; to the institution(s) indicated above. I understand that participation in this program does not obligate me to attend the selected institution and does not prevent me from exploring other transfer options. Address: __________________________________ City:_____________ State/Zip: _________ Social Security Number: ___________ (Last Date of Birth: ___________ Major at STCC: ___________ four digits only) Home Telephone: ______________________ Cellular Telephone:____________________ Email Address: _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________ Signature ______________________________ Date Please return form to: Pamela J. White, Director of Cooperative Education/Career Services & Transfer Affairs, STCC, 1 Armory Sq., P.O. Box 9000, STE-1, Bldg 27, Room 265, Springfield, MA 01102-9000.