Transfer Student Definition

A student with 15 or more semester hours of college credit is considered a transfer student.  Anyone can transfer and there are no prerequisite courses.  Contact Stephanie Huskey, Transfer Enrollment Specialist at 1-800-PICK-TWC ext 5289, (423) 746-2589, or shuskey@twcnet.edu.

Students who do not plan to seek a degree with Tennessee Wesleyan College are considered Non-Degree Seeking and should refer to the Non-Degree Student Applicants Webpage.

Students who are interested in seeking a degree through our evening program, should refer to the Evening Program Webpage.

Step 1: Application Documents

1.      Application- Apply Online or complete a hard copy.

2.      College Transcripts- Final official college transcripts from all undergraduate coursework must be submitted regardless of dates of attendance. The majority of institutions have an online transfer request form they prefer.

3.      High School Transcripts- Final official transcripts from high school. These are not used for admissions purposes, but must be included in the application for Tennessee residents only.

4.      Letter of Recommendation- Recommendation Form Completed by Dean of Students at last college attended.  Students who have not attended college in 5 or more years are exempt.

      Please submit all documents to:

      Tennessee Wesleyan College
ATTN: Transfer Enrollment Specialist
P.O. Box 40
Athens, TN  37371-0040

Step 2: Transcript Evaluation Process

Upon receipt of application and college transcripts, the Registrar’s Office will evaluate coursework to determine transferable credits.  Students will receive a copy of the evaluations. 

Transfer credit will be granted for course work applicable to a Tennessee Wesleyan College baccalaureate degree taken at institutions accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) or similar regional accrediting associations. Grades earned at other institutions are used only for admission, course placement, and other academic decisions.

Course work taken at institutions accredited by organizations other than regional associations will be reviewed on an individual basis for possible transfer credit. Tennessee Wesleyan College accepts the recommendations contained in the current issue of Report of Credit Given by Educational Institutions, a publication of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO).

Students who transfer from 2-year accredited institutions will be granted credit up to 64 semester hours. A maximum of 96 semester hours may be transferred from all institutions. The last 32 hours of course work must be taken at Tennessee Wesleyan College.

Tennessee Wesleyan College has articulation agreements, which can be downloaded and printed, from the following Junior Colleges:

• Chattanooga State CC (pdf)

• Cleveland State CC (pdf)

• Motlow State CC (pdf)

• Pellissippi State CC (pdf)

• Roane State CC (pdf)

• Walter State CC (pdf)

• Andrew College (pdf)

Tennessee Wesleyan College also accepts Advanced Placement credit when an official score report is received.  The following minimum scores are needed:  Advanced Placement Equivalency

Step 3: Scholarships and Financial Aid

Transfer students who qualify will be sent a scholarship offer which is to be signed and returned by the deadline specified on the award.  Please note that academic and athletic awards cannot be combined. This information will be sent to the Financial Aid Office and combined with any other qualifying grants, scholarships, or loans; these amounts are only available to Tennessee Wesleyan College after the FAFSA has been completed. Students will then receive an award letter from Financial Aid detailing any and all awards and loans.
 

Students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before March 1 to ensure qualification for any available state grants.  Students are required to complete the FAFSA in order to receive a Financial Aid package.  Tennessee Wesleyan’s school code for the FAFSA is 003525.  The Financial Aid Office provides assistance in completing the FAFSA for students who would like to schedule an appointment.  Please visit The Financial Aid Website to view additional financial aid information.

Step 4: Acceptance and Final Documents

After the Registrar’s Office completes an official evaluation of all college transcripts and all application documents have been received, students who have a 2.0 or higher college GPA will be notified of acceptance to Tennessee Wesleyan College.  Upon acceptance, the following documents should be submitted (letters and forms will be mailed to the accepted student):

• $100 Advance Tuition Deposit (Refundable until May1 for Summer and Fall terms and October 31 for the spring term).

• Immunization and Copy of Insurance Form

• Medical Examination Form (Athletes only)

• Housing Application (If applicable)

Step 5: Advising

After acceptance, transfer students will meet with an advisor and register for classes during one of the following Registration dates for 2008-2009 year:

            Saturday, April 19
            Friday, June 6
            Friday, July 11
            Thursday, August 15

All students must complete Tennessee Wesleyan College’s All College Requirements (ACR). Associate degree holders will have to make up any deficiencies between their college’s general education core and the general education core of Tennessee Wesleyan College. Students who hold A.A. or A.S. degrees from institutions located in non-English speaking countries must demonstrate a TOEFL score of at least 500 (paper-based) or 173 (computer-based) in order to gain admission to the College.

Advising Checklists for each major can be accessed for transfer students’ personal, unofficial planning purposes.  Advisors will use these same checklists for official advising purposes.