Transfer Profile

Reading Area Community College

Reading Area Community College offers associate, certificate and diploma programs, and provides a solid foundation for transferring into baccalaureate programs nationwide. Affordability and accessibility make Reading Area Community College The Right Choice for almost 4,800 students from Berks County, Pennsylvania and beyond. Agreements with many colleges and universities near and far make transfer into or out of Reading Area Community College a success.

Address:
Reading Area Community College 10 S. 2nd Street Box 1706 Reading, Pennsylvania 19603-1706 Berks United States
Transfer Admissions Contact Information:
Ms. Maria Mitchell Associate VP for Enrollment Management & Student Services, Admissions 610-372-4721 x5298 mmitchell@racc.edu IM Screen Names: N/A
Transfer Services Contact Information:
Jan-Michael Johnson Transfer Specialist, Center for Academic Success 610-372-4721 x5067 jjohnson@racc.edu
Phone Number:	610-372-4721
Email:	admissions@racc.edu
Website:	www.racc.edu

Additional Contacts

International Admissions Contact

Ms. Jill Melones
International Admissions Advisor, Admissions
610-372-4721 x5259
jmelones@racc.edu

Athletic Director Contact

Ms. Diane Marabella
VP of Enrollment Management/ Student Services, Student Services
610-607-6255
dmarabella@racc.edu

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:	Yes
Transfer Applications Received:	459 (Fall 09-10 academic year)
Transfer Applications Accepted:	459 (Fall 09-10 academic year)
Percentage Accepted:	100% (Open admissions policy)
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:	339 (Fall 09-10 academic year)

Information for Transfer Out Students

Number of Transferring:	42% of our Fall 09-10 students were enrolled in transfer programs. We are currently working to specifically track where our students transfer to utilizing Student Tracker from the National Student Clearinghouse.
Transfer Agreements:	We currently offer transfer agreements with 24 4-year postsecondary degree granting accredited institutions in Pennsylvania and New York in a variety of academic configurations.
Special Programs:	Our Transfer Center does advising to help students select courses for a RACC associate’s degree as well as prepare students to transfer to a 4-year college. Each term we have a Transfer Fair with over 20 colleges attending. www.racc.edu/TransferCenter

Transfer Scholarships and Financial Aid

Students transferring to RACC are eligible for all state, federal, and some institutional scholarships or awards, if they meet the individual criteria for the respective financial aid category or award.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:	For individual courses, grades of C or better generally required, but will consider courses with a D letter grade for students who have a cumulative 2.00 GPA or better upon transferring. Otherwise, there is no set GPA requirement for transferring to RACC
Official Transcripts:	High School and or College Transcripts are required as part of the application process for all students since we are an open admissions policy institution. Additional information may be required from international students seeking admission
SAT Scores:	SAT/ACT scores are not needed to apply to RACC for those wishing to transfer to RACC, because of the open admissions policy.
Letters of Recommendation:	None Required
Essay:	None Required
Application Fee:	None
Interview:	Is required for certain programs such as: ADN, Medical Lab Technician, Culinary Arts, LPN,Respiratory Care
Other Requirements:	Placement tests may be required of those seeking transfer to RACC, depending on credits or courses completed. Foreign students must satisfy all state and federal guidelines for study abroad. contact intern'l advisor for more information.
Apply Here:	www.racc.edu/Admissions/web_application.aspx

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Summer 2009-10	June 6th, 2010
Fall 2009-10	August 8th, 2009
Spring 2009-10	January 9th, 2010

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:	Course by course variation, some require C or better, but D is acceptable for those with an overall 2.00 GPA or better on a 4 point grading system.
Credits (Min/Max):	Maximum accepted for transfer in is 45 credits, including: general education and program specific courses , and CLEP, military, or life experience credit. Students transferring in must complete 1/4 of program credits at RACC.
Transfer Policy Document:	TRANSFER CREDIT AND EVALUATION PROCESS.docx
Transfer Credit Appeals Process Document:	Reading Area Community Coll - Re-evaluation 2010.docx

Last updated on 8/9/2010 8:36:16 AM by Reading Area Community College.