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Fall 2016
Transfer Student
Orientation and Registration Guide
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Orientation and Registration
Welcome to Pace University! We are excited that you will be joining our community for the fall 2016 semester.
This brochure contains important information you will need to get started.
We have designed an Orientation program that will prepare you to
succeed at Pace University and acquaint you with your new environment.
Current students who serve as Orientation Leaders will guide you
through an experience that includes learning about campus resources,
academic advisement, college life and expectations, receiving your
class schedule, and meeting members of the campus community.
Orientation is a vital element to your success. Therefore, Pace requires
all newly enrolled students to attend the Orientation program prior
to the start of the fall semester. By attending this experience, you
will have the advantage of immersing yourself in the Pace University
environment and forming a connection to the campus that will translate
into a successful career at Pace.
You must register for Orientation by following the instructions in this
packet. As you register, please be sure to also register any family
members or guests who will be attending and include a phone number
at which we can reach you. All efforts will be made to accommodate
your top choice among available dates.
Transfer Student Orientation is just the beginning of several programs
planned to help you make a successful transition into the Pace
Community. At the start of the fall semester, numerous welcome events
designed to meet your interests and needs will be offered, including
open houses, NYC events, social activities, and workshops.
Placement Testing for Writing and Math
Pace University requires mandatory online placement testing in writing
and math for all new students. Exemption is based on the review of the
math and English courses transferred from other universities. If you
are required to take a placement test, you will receive a letter from
the Office of Undergraduate Admission indicating the required tests.
Please make sure that you take all required online placement tests
by at least three days prior to Orientation because the results will be
used to help you select your fall courses. If you are unsure whether you
are required to take a placement test, please contact the Center for
Academic Excellence (CAE) at (212) 346-1386. Details on placement
testing for those students with transfer credits will be sent to them once
we receive their tuition deposit. Information about taking either the
math or English placement test or a practice math placement test can
be found at www.pace.edu/placementtesting.
Transfer students with two or more years of high school study in
Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese, or Italian who are not transferring
in college credit for any of those languages and who wish to resume
their study of the same language in the coming semester will need
to take a modern languages placement exam to ensure placement
at the appropriate level. This is an online exam you can take prior to
arriving for Orientation. For further information visit www.pace.edu/
placementtesting or call the CAE at (212) 346-1386.
Advisement and Registration
At Orientation, you will meet your academic adviser and begin to
develop one of the most important relationships you will have at Pace.
Students who have chosen a major will meet with professional advisers
and faculty members from the college or school in which their intended
major is offered. Students who are still deciding on a major will meet
with professional advisers who will help them use their interests to
explore the many possibilities at Pace. After working with your adviser,
you will select and register for classes and get your class schedule for
the upcoming semester.
Family Orientation
Parents, siblings, and other family members and guardians play a vital
role in a student’s transition into the Pace Community. This transition
can be both exciting and challenging for the entire family, which is why
we also offer an Orientation for parents and family members.
The Family Orientation and Student Orientation are two distinct
programs—thus, the program for families is geared toward their
needs and includes sessions on campus services, academic
expectations, adjustment to campus life, and successfully engaging
in and navigating the Pace Community. A listing of local hotels is
available upon request by calling Student Development and Campus
Activities at (212) 346-1590 or e-mailing [email protected]
and can be found online at www.pace.edu/hotels.
Sign Up for Orientation and Registration
It is important that we know of your intention to attend Orientation
and Registration. RSVP by visiting www.pace.edu/orientation.
Students who attend without an RSVP may not receive an updated
Transfer Credit Evaluation, which can impact their ability to register
for classes. If you are having difficulty signing up, please contact
Student Development and Campus Activities at (212) 346-1590.
This is a mandatory program, but space is limited for each date
and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Orientation/Registration sessions will be held on
the following dates:
Tuesday, June 28 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 26
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 30
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Upon arrival for Orientation, you should enter the front of
One Pace Plaza. Lunch will be provided and Orientation
is free for all attendess.
International Transfer Students
All international students must attend Orientation.
Students currently in the US on an F-1 visa or other non-immigrant
visa (e.g., E-2, G-4, H-4, L-2, etc.) transferring from a two-year or
four-year US college/university who will be staying in the US for
the summer may attend Transfer Orientation on June 28, July 26,
or August 30 for admitted NYC Campus students. Admitted Westchester
Campus students may attend Transfer Orientation on July 1
or September 2. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
students may also attend one of these Orientation dates.
Students who will be receiving an F-1 visa from a US Consulate’s
Office* during the summer and are currently residing in their
home country must attend the Transfer Orientation on August 30
(for NYC Campus admitted students) or September 2 (for Westchester
Campus admitted students). *Please note: F-1 visa holders outside
of the US can enter the US on the F-1 visa no more than 30 days before
the start of the school year which begins on September 7, 2016.
In addition, all international students on an F-1 visa who are firsttime students at Pace must attend International Student Orientation
(ISO) on September 1, 2016 from 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. The International
Student Orientation will focus on immigration regulations pertaining
to international students on an F-1 visa, visa applicable benefits and
restrictions, and other helpful information about Pace University
services for international students.
The Transfer Credit
Evaluation Process
Transfer Credit Evaluation
A Transfer Credit Evaluation was sent to you shortly after your
admission to Pace. Courses you 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 (please ensure their receipt prior
to your Orientation session).
Residency Requirements
A maximum of 96 credits may be transferred to Pace University
from a baccalaureate program at an accredited four-year institution.
A maximum of 68 credits may be transferred from two-year colleges.
Additionally, at least 50 percent of the credits required to complete
a major at Pace must be earned at Pace. Credits that exceed
Pace University residency requirements for your declared major will
not be transferred. Students who have not yet declared a major will
have their credits applied toward University Core Curriculum.
Credits toward free electives and major course requirements will
not be applied until a major is declared.
Course Evaluation
Individual courses that may be applied toward University core and
major requirements are evaluated by the chairperson of the relevant
academic department. This evaluation process typically takes two
to three weeks. Occasionally, a course syllabus is required and is noted
as “Submit Syllabus” on the 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 credit evaluation will be sent to you.
What to Bring with You
Students will sometimes need to attend Registration before their
Transfer Credit Evaluation has been completed. This may be the
case if Pace has not yet received the final grades for courses you
are currently completing or have just recently completed, or if
the Office of Undergraduate Admission has asked you to submit
additional information about a course or courses in order to fully
evaluate the transfer of credit to Pace. We ask that you bring the
following with you to Orientation and Registration:
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nofficial copies of all transcripts from colleges you have attended,
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with grades, if available
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ourse descriptions or syllabi for any credits still pending
C
(as indicated on your Transfer Credit Evaluation)
Questions?
Please contact the admission representative who completed your
Transfer Credit Evaluation. All counselors can be reached at
(212) 346-1323.
Register at www.pace.edu/orientation.
Housing
Financial Aid
The deadline for submitting an application and deposit for
guaranteed on-campus housing for the fall semester was May 1.
Students who applied by that date should expect to receive
confirmation from Housing and Residential Life by June 1.
Students applying after May 1 will be placed on a waitlist,
and many will receive housing for the fall. Please contact us
at (212) 346-1295 with any additional questions.
Have you filed your 2016–2017 FAFSA form? If you have, you should
receive your electronic Student Aid Report (e-SAR) via e-mail within
a few days. Upon receipt of your e-SAR, please review and make any
necessary corrections. If you have not applied yet, you may do so
by filling out the FAFSA form online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Expect it
to take two to three weeks for processing. If you plan to attend
Pace University, be sure to list Pace’s school code as one of the schools
you would like to receive your FAFSA information. The New York City
Campus code is 002791.
For those living in the residence halls for the fall semester,
move-in takes place on September 3 and 4. A specific day and time,
based on your room assignment, will be provided by Housing
later this summer. Students wishing to move in earlier than their
assigned date and time for any reason, including attendance at
the August 30 Orientation, must complete an early arrival form,
which will be available later in the summer.
Directions to Pace University
The New York City Campus is an intellectual and cultural focal
point for one of New York’s most dynamic and revitalized areas.
For directions to Campus, please visit: www.pace.edu/directions.
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
for the fall semester and housing assignment (where applicable),
you must finalize your financial aid (where applicable) and make
your payment on time.
Important Telephone Numbers
Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (212) 346-1605
Office of Student Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . (877) OSA-1830
Center for Academic Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . (212) 346-1386
Dean for Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (212) 346-1306
Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (212) 346-1300
Housing and Residential Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . (212) 346-1295
Student Development and Campus Activities . . . (212) 346-1590
Testing and Disability Accommodation . . . . . . . (212) 346-1526
Undergraduate Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (212) 346-1323
If you are in need of other services, but are not sure who to contact,
call (866) 722-3338.
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