Transfer
True or False: All universities require transfer students to write an essay and letters of recommendation for admissions.
False
At Central Piedmont a student must achieve a cumulative GPA of ____ or above to maintain good academic standing with the college.
A GPA of 2.0 or Above.
What are the four transfer degrees offered at CPCC?
Associates in Arts, Associates in Science, Associates in Engineering, and Associates in Fine Arts
What is The Transfer Assured Admissions Policy (TAAP)?
Guarantees admission into ONE of the 16 UNC system schools that are apart of the CAA. Not always the first choice.
What does it mean when a course section number begins with a "B"?
The course is blended and meets face to face two times a week.
True or False: To help ensure your successful transfer, colleges and universities provide transfer orientation and tours, mentors and ambassadors for transfer students, and social activities targeted for transfer students.
True
What does the acronym "SMART" stand for in terms of goal setting.
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound
What type of degree offered at CPCC leads directly into the workforce?
True or False: All colleges in North and South Carolina have a Comprehensive Articulation Agreement with CPCC.
False, SC schools are not included in the CAA and neither are ALL NC schools.
What is Plagiarism?
Plagiarism is the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own or using your own work completed for another class.
_____________ is a general recommended list of which courses to take and in what order to take them, based on your program/degree at Central Piedmont or what you want to major in once you transfer to a university.
Course Sequence
the 4 steps in the Decision Making Process are: Identify and Assess, Research and Develop Options, _________________, and Translate Plan into Action.
Make a Decision
What type of agreements allow Associates in Applied Science Degrees to transfer?
2+2 Agreements.
True or False: A student can make a "D" in class at CPCC and receive credit toward their associate degree for that course AND the D's will also transfer to any university for credit.
False
True or False: Critical thinking, communication, leadership and teamwork are some of the competencies and skills students can build while engaged in leadership and civic responsibilities while in college.
True
What are the three types of financial aid that do NOT have to be repaid?
Grants, Scholarships, and Work Study.
What is MYCOLLEGE Primarily used for at CPCC?
MYCOLLEGE is the Central Piedmont system that is the main point of access for online registration, financial aid resources, looking up your GPA, reviewing your class schedule and planning your degree.
Do 2+2 agreements allow students to transfer to any school they choose?
No, a student can only transfer to the schools that have 2+2 agreements with CPCC in their program of study.
If a student from a North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) college believes the terms of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) have not been honored by a University of North Carolina (U.N.C.) institution to which the student has been admitted, what procedure would they use to appeal this error?
The student may use the CAA Transfer Credit Appeal Procedure
What are expenses related to the cost of getting a college degree?
Tuition, Fees, Books, Supplies, Room and Board, Transportation, and Personal Expenses.
What does the term "competitive program" mean when looking at college level programs.
This means that there are additional requirements for acceptance into that program beyond the requirements for admission into the college or university.
the 6 Key Attributes of successful college students are:
Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Interdependence, Self-Efficacy and _______________.
Accountability.
What are three ways to "test out" your career choice to help validate your decision?
Informational Interviewing, Internships, and Volunteering
What does the term "Transfer Guide" refer to and what is it's purpose?
A Transfer Guide is the list of courses to take to complete your Bachelor's Degree at the university. It also serves as a pathway for community college students by showing the courses you should take at the community college to satisfy any Pre major requirements or prerequisites.
______ is a job board or job platform designed specifically for college students where employers are seeking out Central Piedmont students.
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