Newman University Transfer Guide

In the 2007-08 academic years, 98 % of incoming transfer students received some form of financial aid. The respiratory program at Newman University has a pulmonary doctor as one of the supervising agents thus providing quality education. Newman I T— designed with the application of knowledge in mind. Throughout our curriculum, students apply the topics through numerous hands-on, project based activities. An applied approach will cultivate the problem solving and analytical skills necessary for developing, managing, and maintaining information resources in today’s global electronic society.

Transfer Student Advisor
Sherry Lamm, Career Services Director
3100 McCormick Avenue
Wichita, KS 67213
316-942-4291 ext. 2234 or 1-877-NEWMANU
lamms@newmanu.edu

Additional Transfer Information

Transfer Student Statistics 2008& 2009
Undergraduate Transfers:	209
Percent of total undergraduate student body:	17.5%
Number of graduates completing in:
4 years or less	49
6 years or less	74
Percentage completing in 4 years:	66%

outcomes of transferring students

Newman University trains more teachers than any other private college or university in KS according to the 2005 Kansas Report for Section 207 in Title II of the Higher Education Act
Newman University’s nursing program is ranked one of the state’s top programs based on the results of nursing student board exams.
96 percent of Newman eligible pre-med graduates have been accepted into medical schools over the past 10 years and 100 percent were accepted for 3 consecutive years. In 2009, 100 percent of pre-med students who applied for early admission to medical school were accepted.
Newman University graduates have been accepted into law schools and professional programs at many prestigious institutions such as Notre Dame, Southern Methodist University and London School of Economics.
100 precent of first-year Newman students who responded in the 2008 National Survey of Student Engagement said they have a positive relationship with their professors (That’s 29 points higher than the survey average).
100 precent of May 2009 nursing graduated had a nursing job within 3 months
90 percent of cooperative education students in the 2008-2009 academic year were rated “Outstanding” or “Very Good” by mentors at their placement sites
92 percent of 2008 radiologic technology graduated passed the national certification exam on their first attempt
89 percent of 2007 education graduates passed all Kansas licensure tests taken for their area of specialization *
83 percent of 2007 education graduates were hired in their fields within a year of graduation *

* Title II Higher Education Act Kansas State Report (2008)

financial aid for transfer students

Board of Trustees
3.3 + Cum. College GPA $8,000 annually / Must maintain at least 3.0 cumulative NU GPA and full time enrollment to renew

NU Grant
2.0 – 3.29 Cum. College GPA / $5,000 annually / Must maintain full time enrollment

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship
Member of the Phi Theta Kappa / (community college honor society) $3,000 annually / Must maintain at least 3.3 Cum. NU GPA and full time enrollment to renew

Athletics And Fine Arts Awards
Varies and is awarded from the coach or program director. Contact coach or program director for details

De Mattias Grant (need based)
Varies; contact Financial Aid / (Must complete FAFSA and show financial need) Must maintain full time enrollment to renew

Community College Student Transfer Scholarship Opportunity
– Must be a Kansas community college AA/AS graduate
– Must enroll at NU as full time, daytime student
– $1,500/year for juniors; renewable for a second year

Need more information? Talk with one of our experienced financial aid counselors by calling 316–942–4291, ext. 2103 or Toll–Free 877–
NEWMANU (639-6268), ext. 2103

top majors for transfers

Education
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Pre-Med
Radiology Tech.
Respiratory Care

Admissions requirements for transfer students

Other forms of financial aid are available!
To begin your admissions and financial aid process:

Complete the free application online at www.newmanu.edu
Go to “Admissions” then “Apply to Newman”
A high school transcript & an ACT or SAT are required if you have less than 24 College credits. (ACT or SAT are NOT REQUIRED if HS graduation was more than 3 years ago).
All post-high school transcripts are required.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Articulation Agreements

Newman University has signed an articulation agreement with local community colleges that include Butler, Cowley, Hutch, WATC, WTI, Barton, Coffeyville, Dodge City, Garden City, Independence, Labette and Seward County Community Colleges.

Testimonials

Student testimonial about teachers & staff:
“The teachers actually want you to succeed,” “the faculty and staff make the Newman University experience enjoyable. These two factors alone allow me to say I have never had a bad day at Newman.”
Student testimonial about programs:
“The nursing program has a great reputation. The people are nice and helpful and I like the small class.”
Student testimonial about transition:
“The Newman University transition from Butler was one of the easiest transitions that I made in spite of me being an international student. I felt right at home with the Newman University community.”

Housing Requirements
Number of required credit hours in residence a transfer student must take for a Bachelor’s degree:	30
Transfer students do not require to live on campus unless they are 21 years and younger. If they wish to live off campus with their parents, then parents need to fill out the waiver form that is found under the housing site on our website. We also have an upper class living quarters that is usually available for student 21 and older. It features private bedrooms, full kitchens and baths, and furnished living rooms and bedrooms. This apt style living quarter is known as the Fugate Hall and it is first come first serve basis.