General Information for Transfer Students

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The UNO Transfer Student

Over 4,000 students transfer to the University of New Orleans each year. Approximately half are traditional age college students who want to continue their college experience on the UNO campus. The other half are adult students, many with families and careers. They have accepted the challenge of pursuing their education while balancing these important personal and professional commitments.

UNO understands that transfer students have varying academic and social needs, and we strive to accommodate those needs. That's why UNO offers a broad range of evening and Saturday classes, as well as our summer sunrise and mini-session classes. In addition, we offer programs and classes at three separate campuses in the New Orleans metropolitan area, as well as courses at satellite locations on the Westbank and the Northshore.

Every semester, UNO offers a Transfer Student Orientation to make the adjustment to campus both pleasant and successful. Our faculty and staff are available during their regular office hours and by appointment to give you the extra attention you may need. Approximately 60 percent of UNO's graduates began here as transfer students.

Why Choose UNO?

You may already know that the University of New Orleans offers affordable tuition and payment schedules. But did you know that:

UNO has the highest success rate among south central universities in placing graduates in medical and dental school
UNO has been admitted to the ranks of the "Urban 13"-a consortium of the best urban universities in the United States
UNO's Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Administration program is among the top 15 programs of its kind in America
UNO offers the only Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering program in the South and is one of only 5 nationally
UNO's Political Science department ranks in the top 10 in the U.S.
UNO boasts the largest graduate College of Education in the state to prepare tomorrow's teachers and leaders today

We invite you to visit our campus and meet the UNO community. You'll find that UNO is the right choice for continuing your education. To arrange for a campus visit, please contact the Office of Admissions at 1-800-256-5-UNO.

Transfer Student Information

To transfer to the University of New Orleans, you should apply for admission at least one semester before you wish to enroll. You'll need to submit your application fee as well as complete, official transcripts from each college and university you have attended. If you are enrolled at another college when you apply, follow up with final records at the close of the semester.

The Office of Admissions will evaluate your academic work taken at other institutions for general university purposes. A complete transfer credit evaluation will be mailed to you once you are admitted and all official transcripts are received. The dean of your major college will determine which credits will be accepted towards your UNO degree. If you receive transfer credit for English 1158, you will need to validate that credit by passing the English Proficiency Examination for transfer students. You must take the exam during your first two regular semesters of enrollment at UNO.

Other Requirements for Transfer Admission

Effective Fall 2005, the minimum cumulative GPA required on 18 semester hours of non-remedial coursework will be 2.25. Not more than one-half of the credit required for your degree may be accepted from community or junior colleges. You may earn a maximum of one-fourth of your degree credit through a combination of CLEP, Advanced Placement Tests, Advanced Standing Exams, bypass credit, non-traditional credit or correspondence study. Please consult our Credit Where Credit Is Due page for details.

Summer Only Guest Students

Planning to be in New Orleans for the summer? If your answer's yes, you may want to enroll for summer classes at UNO. You can get a head start on next year's classes by earning credit that's fully transferable according to the usual rules. You must have been enrolled at an accredited college or university during the spring semester and be eligible to return there in the fall. You should apply to UNO as a non-degree guest student. When applying, please submit a completed UNO admission application, the appropriate fee, and an official transcript from the institution at which you are currently enrolled.

Application Checklist

Submit your application for admission and application fee by:

July 1 for the Fall Semester,
November 15 for the Spring Semester, and
May 1 for the Summer Session

(Applications may be accepted after these deadlines, but an additional $30 late fee will be assessed.)

Request official transcripts for all college work attempted. If you have completed fewer than 18 college credit hours, please request official ACT/SAT scores and high school transcript.

To be considered for financial aid, complete and return the Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA). Contact the UNO Financial Aid Office for Deadlines. Their telephone number is (504) 280-6603.

Important UNO Numbers:

Office of Admissions	504.280.6595 or 1.800.256.5.UNO

Office of Financial Aid	504.280.6603
	finaid@uno.edu
Bursar	504.280.6489
	BursarInfo@uno.edu
Office of the Registrar	504.280.6216
	registrar@uno.edu
Student Housing	504.280.6402 or 504.282.5670
	studenthousing@uno.edu
Graduate School	504.280.1155
	www.grad.uno.edu
Student Life	504.280.6222
	www.uno.edu/studentlife.cfm
Student Support Services	504.280.7036
	www.studentaffairs.uno.edu
Career Development	504.280.6225
	www.career.uno.edu
IELP - Intensive English Language Program	504.280.5530
	www.ielp.uno.edu

The University of New Orleans welcomes transfer students. If you have further questions about transferring to UNO, please call or write to:

University of New Orleans
Office of Admissions
103 Administration Building
New Orleans, LA 70148
Phone: (504) 280-6595 or 1-800-256-5-UNO
Fax: (504) 280-5522