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Fall 2016
Transfer Student
Orientation and Registration Guide
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Welcome to Pace!
School and College Advisers
We are excited that you will be joining our community for
the fall 2016 semester. Enclosed in this brochure is the
information you will need to get started at Pace University,
Westchester (Pleasantville). The first step you need to take
is to make an appointment with your academic adviser. Your
adviser is determined by the college or school in which your
major is housed. To the right, there is a list of college and school
advisers. If you are uncertain about who to contact, you should
call the Center for Academic Excellence at (914) 773-3434. It is
important that you meet with your adviser before Orientation
so that you can select and register for courses. At your first
meeting, your adviser will be able to answer any questions
you may have. During Orientation you will meet with your
adviser again to continue to develop one of the most important
relationships you will have at Pace University.
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Ann Marie McGlynn or Heather Calchera
(914) 773-3781
[email protected] or [email protected]
College of Health Professions
Elizabeth Colon, Chris Walther, or Eve Khan
(914) 773-3347, (914) 773-3961, or (212) 618-6016
[email protected], [email protected], or [email protected]
Lubin School of Business
Eileen Murphy, Jeannette Louis, or Julie Hoepker
(914) 773-3531
[email protected], [email protected], or [email protected]
Orientation
The second step is to schedule your Orientation date. To sign
up for Orientation, follow the instructions in the letter that
accompanied this brochure. If you are having difficulty with
the system, please contact Student Development and Campus
Activities (SDCA) at (914) 773-3767.
School of Education
Linda Guyette
(914) 773-3571
[email protected]
The Westchester (Pleasantville) New Student
Orientation and Registration sessions for fall 2016
admitted students are:
Seidenberg School of Computer
Science and Information Systems
Lynne Larkin
(914) 773-3254
[email protected]
Session 1, July 1, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Session 2, September 2, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Undecided/Exploring Students
Beth Ann Tonner
(914) 773-3847
[email protected]
International Students
Orientation is scheduled for September 2, 2016. To sign up
for Orientation, follow the instructions at the end of the letter
that accompanied this brochure. As part of your Orientation
experience, if you have an F-1 or J-1 Visa, you must attend this
event, which includes a Mandatory International Student
Orientation where you will receive important instructions about
maintaining your student visa. This event will provide you with
the critical information about being an international student in
the United States. Above all, you will have the opportunity to
ask questions about the college experience so that you begin
the semester as prepared as possible for success.
Family and Guest Program
Other Important Information
Family and guests are invited to attend Orientation. The Family
and Guest Program runs concurrent to the Transfer Orientation
program. Family and guests will have the opportunity to
meet with faculty, the Dean for Students, and other integral
members of the Pace Community. Activities will be both
informative and entertaining, providing opportunities for
individual attention, quality service, and peace of mind!
Housing
Pace University’s housing options offer a variety of living
arrangements. Pace University makes every effort to
accommodate all students who wish to live in campus housing.
Space is limited; however, priority is given to students living
outside a 50-mile radius. Please note that Pace University
does not offer housing options for couples. If you have any
questions, please call the Office of Housing and Residential Life
at (914) 923-2791.
Highlights of the Family and Guest Program include:
• Meeting with faculty to learn about academic standards
at Pace University
• Learning about family events
• Financial aid and loan counseling
• MyPace Portal, Blackboard, e-mail, and systems training
• Pace University resources and services, such as Career
Services, Safety and Security, and many others
• Lunch and Resource Fair
Directions and Arrival Instructions
For directions to campus, please go to: www.pace.edu/directions
When you arrive, please enter campus through Entrance 3 and report
to the Kessel Student Center. Members of the Pace Community will
greet you and direct you to Orientation check-in.
Out-of-Area Students
For those travelling from out of town, a listing of local hotels is
available at www.pace.edu/Hotels under accommodations.
Tuition
For information on tuition payments and payment deadlines,
please contact the Office of Student Assistance (OSA) at
(877) OSA-1830. Please note that in order for Pace University
to guarantee your schedule and housing assignment, you must
finalize your financial aid (if applicable) and make your tuition
payment by the deadline.
Financial Aid
If you have filed your 2016–2017 Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) form, you will receive notice that your
application has been processed. Upon receipt of this notice,
please review and make any necessary corrections. If you
have not yet filed your 2016–2017 FAFSA, you can file online
at www.fafsa.gov. Expect two to four weeks for processing.
Be sure it is signed by you and a parent if you were not born
before January 1, 1993. The school code for Pace Westchester
(Pleasantville) is 002792. Remember to include your expected
housing plans (with parents, on campus, etc.)
Note: The priority deadline for the 2017–2018 FAFSA is
November 15, 2016. You can file the 2017–2018 FAFSA
starting on October 1, 2016.
Transfer Credit Evaluation
If you are a transfer student, a Preliminary Transfer Credit
Evaluation was e-mailed to you shortly after receipt of your
acceptance packet. Courses completed at a regionally
accredited college or university and for which you earned
a grade of “C” or higher are eligible for transfer credit if they
satisfy coursework requirements for your major and degree.
Courses completed after admission will be considered for
credit upon submission of updated transcripts to the
Office of Undergraduate Admission.
A maximum of 96 credits may be transferred to Pace University
from a baccalaureate program from an accredited, four-year
institution. A maximum of 68 credits may be transferred from
a two-year institution. Additionally, at least 50 percent of the
credits required to complete a major at Pace must be earned
at Pace. Students who have not yet declared a major will have
their credits applied toward the University core curriculum
requirements. Credits toward free electives and major course
requirements will not be applied until a major is declared.
Course Evaluation
Please have your school send your final, official college
and high school transcripts to the Pace University Office
of Admission by August 1, 2016. Submission of all official
transcripts is required prior to registering for fall 2016 classes.
Please ensure that we have also received any AP or IB scores
by August 1, 2016.
High School Diploma Requirements
All enrolled students must possess a high school diploma or its
equivalent. Failure to submit documentation may jeopardize
your financial aid award and course registration. To satisfy this
requirement, a student may submit at least one of the following:
• Final secondary school transcript from an accredited
institution, indicating date of graduation
• Copy of secondary school diploma from an accredited
institution, indicating date of graduation
• Copy of state GED/high school equivalency diploma or test
scores, indicating date of issue
• Final transcript from an accredited, post-secondary institution
indicating proof of degree (i.e. associate, bachelor’s)
Individual courses that can be applied toward University
major requirements are evaluated by the chairperson of each
academic department. This evaluation process typically takes
two to three weeks. In some cases, course syllabi may be
requested. If so, it will be noted on the Preliminary Transfer
Credit Evaluation. You should provide these documents as soon
as possible to expedite the course evaluation process. Should
additional courses be accepted for credit, an updated Transfer
Credit Evaluation will be sent to you.
Students sometimes need to attend Orientation before their
Preliminary Transfer Credit Evaluation has been finalized.
This may be the case if Pace has not yet received the final
course grades for courses you are completing now or have
just recently completed, or if the Office of Undergraduate
Admission has asked you to submit additional information in
order to fully evaluate the transfer of credit to Pace. We ask
that you bring the following with you to Orientation:
• Unofficial copies of all transcripts from colleges
you have attended, with grades (if available)
• Course descriptions for any credits still pending
(as indicated on your Preliminary Transfer
Credit Evaluation)
• Advanced placement (AP) and/or International
Bacc (IB) scores
www.pace.edu/orientation
Important Telephone Numbers
Athletics
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(914) 773-3411
Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (914) 773-3761
Center for Academic Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (914) 773-3434
Career Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (914) 773-3415
Dean for Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (914) 773-3351
Financial Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) 672-1830
Health Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (914) 773-3760
HigherOne Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (914) 773-3830
Housing and Residential Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (914) 923-2791
International Students and Scholars Office . . . . . . . . . (914) 773-3425
Office of Disability Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (914) 773-3710
Office of Student Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) OSA-1830
Student Development and Campus
Activities/Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (914) 773-3767
Undergraduate Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (914) 773-3746