Author Topic: Admissions: Transfer Decisions Released (Read 2125 times)

ravens20 · « **on:** April 26, 2007, 09:24 PM »

I know the admissions website says that transfer admissions will be released by early June; however, I was wondering when admission decisions for transfer students begin to be released. Thank you for your time.

Admissions_Daniel · « **Reply #1 on:** April 27, 2007, 06:27 AM »

Transfer admissions decisions will be released by early June. There is a chance that the decisions may start being released after May 15, but that determination has not been made. Except that transfer decisions will be released between May 15 and the end of the first week of June.

cmedina18 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 02, 2008, 03:42 PM »

Hi,
I am an International transfer applicant from Belize in Central America. I have sent in all my documents from last November. I was wondering when I will get a reply. Because i havent really seen any information on this site for international transfer students.
Thanks,
Casey

Admissions_Daniel · « **Reply #3 on:** May 04, 2008, 08:34 PM »

Quote from: "cmedina18"

Hi,
I am an International transfer applicant from Belize in Central America. I have sent in all my documents from last November. I was wondering when I will get a reply. Because i havent really seen any information on this site for international transfer students.
Thanks,
Casey

Transfer admissions decisions will be released at the end of May. No official date has been set yet.

Admissions_Daniel · « **Reply #4 on:** May 15, 2008, 03:51 PM »

Recent update on release of transfer admissions decisions can be found on the May 9th Hopkins Insider entry:

http://blogs.hopkins-interactive.com/blog/2008/05/update-time-wait-list-news-transfer-happenings-and-lost-theories/

waitingintheabyss · « **Reply #5 on:** May 21, 2008, 05:59 PM »

Don't know if anyone is waiting with bated breath like I was but I just received the e-mail. Denied :angry: Oh well. Glad I decided to submit the enrollment deposit to school number two. Good luck everyone!

JustinDStahl · « **Reply #6 on:** May 21, 2008, 08:45 PM »

Accepted! I am truly ecstatic. :D

JHU_Tanya · « **Reply #7 on:** May 21, 2008, 09:02 PM »

Congrats Justin! I hope to see you in the fall! :D

Admissions_Daniel · « **Reply #8 on:** May 21, 2008, 10:54 PM »

Yes Transfer Decisions were released today (May 21st).
http://blogs.hopkins-interactive.com/blog/2008/05/updates-2-0/

Transfer Decision Release Update Posted to Hopkins Insider Blog - May 21st

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TRANSFER DECISIONS UPDATE

As of late this afternoon (Wednesday, May 21), transfer admissions decisions have been released. In the morning, the Transfer Admissions Committee confirmed decisions on the just over 730 applications for Fall 2008 admissions, with just under 70 students being admitted. Decision letters were dropped off at the Baltimore post office at just around 4:00pm and a little while after that decision emails were sent to those applicants who provided a working email address with their application.

Congratulations to those admitted transfer students, and as mentioned in the last two Insider Blog updates, we hope you will use the new Transfer Exchange section of the Hopkins Forums to ask questions and obtain useful information. JHU_Tanya and the other JHU Transfer Buddies are a great source of information as you make the decision whether to "stay or go."

To those not admitted, we understand your disappointment. Applying as a transfer student to Hopkins is quite competitive, especially since we have so little room in the class for transfer students. We wish you the best of luck with your continued college search.

Finally, for those who did not receive a decision email, please note that just like with the release of freshman decisions we are unable to re-send decision emails. You will need to wait for your decision to arrive via the postal mail. The Admissions Office will begin to receive phone calls starting next Tuesday (May 27) for those who would like decisions to be released over the phone. Note that the Admissions Office is closed on Thursday for Commencement and next Monday for Memorial Day, and on this Friday are unable to discuss transfer decisions over the phone.

kenigsberg · « **Reply #9 on:** May 27, 2008, 07:29 PM »

Hi all!

My name is Liz and I was recently admitted as a transfer student. Currently I am a student at the University of Southern California, but I am (obviously) looking to transfer. I am planning to visit the campus within the next two weeks, but I would love to hear any advice anyone might have for transfer students. What does JHU do to help junior transfers matriculate into the university given that it can be such a tough transition?

I think JHU could very well be a great fit for me and I am hoping a visit to the campus will confirm that, but, again, any advice or stories about how Johns Hopkins was the right place for you to transfer will be great to hear. Thanks everyone.

Best,
Liz

Meagan2012 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 28, 2008, 03:46 PM »

AHHH NO WAY!

One of my friends will be going to the University of Southern California next year!! She just rocked the international science fair.

Unfortunately I'm not a transfer student, so I won't be able to help you in that sense. I'm just a traditional rising freshman.

Hopefully you'll love Hopkins even more in person like I did when I went to visit for the first time. :)

JHU_Tanya · « **Reply #11 on:** May 28, 2008, 09:34 PM »

Congratulations on your recent acceptance Liz! As I mentioned in my Transfer Buddy post, I recently transferred to Hopkins as a junior student last fall, so I can definitely relate to your current position and know what it is like to be in your shoes… I’ll try my best to provide an overview regarding the transfer student transition, and you are more than welcome to reply with further questions… Beware, I love to ramble. :)

First, before I begin, I think it’s an excellent idea to visit the campus, which provides the opportunity to see current students in action (it’s summer so the campus is pretty quiet in comparison to the fall and spring, but you’ll get the idea), as well as the chance stop by the important campus offices (Academic Advising, Housing, Registrar, etc.), and familiarize yourself with the greater Baltimore area. If you haven’t visited Baltimore before, I highly recommend a pit stop at the Hopkins Barnes & Noble University store, the Inner Harbor, and/or Fells Point!

Furthermore, during the summer months, the Admissions Office offers weekday information sessions at the new Mason Hall Admissions Building scheduled at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., followed by student-guided tours (immediately following the information sessions), where you can receive a personalized campus tour, familiarize yourself with the campus, and ask a current student questions regarding anything from campus life to academics to sports. My campus visit definitely helped solidify my enrollment choice, which I went into pretty in-depth detail in my first Hopkins Guest Blog which you can read here: A Historical Time

In terms of transferring in as a junior student, some things that I felt were importantly addressed by the Hopkins community as an incoming student:

1) Transfer Credit: I had earned approximately 70 academic credits between my two former schools, (Stony Brook and NYU), and when making my final transfer college selection, a rather 'painless' transfer credit process was a high priority. At Hopkins, after you submit your enrollment deposit, you are assigned an Academic Advisor (within the Academic Advising Department), who will contact you and assist you with the entire transfer credit process in a timely and professional manner. I had the opportunity to meet with my Advisor over the summer during a campus visit; she requested course descriptions for my previous classes, in addition to a few syllabi, and voila, within a short period of time, all of the courses (and earned credits), I had taken at Stony Brook and NYU were transferred over, (you are permitted to transfer up to 60 credits from your prior institution), with the exception of one mathematics review course. This was a painless process which as an incoming transfer student, was an important area of concern.

Furthermore, because of JHU’s flexible distribution requirements, most of the courses were 'satisfied' by transfer credit, and I was not required to take duplicate courses or complete unnecessary introductory-level pre-req classes.
A neat helpful hint of advice: The Degree Audit Checklists, checklists organized by major which help monitor your own progress and review major requirements, are extremely helpful to review, if you haven’t already: Degree Audit Checklists

2) Departmental Advisors: After the transfer credit process is complete and you have officially “declared” your major at Hopkins, you will also be assigned a Departmental Advisor, typically a Director of Undergraduate Study who you can begin to contact over the summer, and will meet with at least once per semester to review your upcoming schedules, major requirements, discuss extracurricular/internship/research opportunities, etc. I’ve met with my Psychology Advisor, who is also a Professor at Hopkins, several times over the course of the past 2 semesters to discuss the processing of transfer credit related to my major (core requirement transfer credits), internship opportunities at local hospitals, and he has also provided feedback/suggestions regarding new courses, scheduling, etc. It’s a nice thing to have someone always checking up on you and looking out for you, something I didn’t have at my former institution. Departmental Advisors

Furthermore, depending on your future career interests, there are Pre-Professional Advising staff members dedicated to Pre-Law, Pre-Med, graduate school studies, who are always available and love chatting with transfer students!

Also, even though you are coming in as a junior student, it may be feasible for you to study abroad, especially during the summer or Intersession, (several weeks in between winter break and the beginning of the Spring semester). Study Abroad

3) Housing: Housing is guaranteed for sophomore transfer students, and depending on availability, (which is typically extremely limited), junior students who desire to reside in university-owned residences may be accommodated, however, most likely you will be required to live off-campus as a junior student.

Formal notification regarding housing options from the Department of Housing and Dining will be sent to you after you submit your enrollment deposit. As a junior, I made the decision early on that I wanted to live off campus, and found the Office of Off-Campus Housing very helpful, as they provided an extensive 4-page document highlighting all of the different off-campus options close to campus. This information is also available online, highlighting both commercial properties and private residences, classified by area of the city: Off-Campus Housing (If you have questions about different areas of the city, please feel free to ask!)

4) Facebook: We are in the process of creating an official Facebook Incoming Transfer Student group, where a large group current transfer students (with varied majors, class standings, housing accommodations, etc.) will be available on a daily basis to field questions from incoming transfer students regarding housing, transfer credit, dining options, etc., over the summer to reduce pre-move, pre-fall semester anxiety and stress.

5) Orientation: Hopkins also offers an extensive orientation during the week prior to fall classes designed to familiarize new students with the campus community, which includes transfer-specific events such as the Transfer Luncheon and the Transfer Advising Session (scheduled for Sunday, August 31). Last year’s schedule provides helpful information highlighting the general events planned for both freshman and transfer students including performances, movies, assemblies, academic interest panels, (such as “How to get an A at Hopkins!”), etc. Last Year's O-Schedule

Some new plans currently in the works for the Fall 2008 semester dedicated to incoming transfer students, including juniors, are:

1) A Transfer Student Panel during Orientation (Q&A Session)
2) A Transfer “Involved Service Day” (a day dedicated to volunteering in the local Baltimore community)
3) A Transfer Student Scavenger Hunt
4) A Transfer Student Outing

6) Transfer Buddy Program: We also have a new program for incoming transfer students, the Transfer Buddy Program, where upon request, you will be matched to a current, experienced transfer student for the fall semester, most likely a senior transfer student, in your case. After you submit your deposit and your designated Transfer Buddy receives your contact information, your buddy will initiate contact via e-mail over the summer, will provide a personalized campus tour during the first week of campus (make sure to bring your schedule!), share their transfer experiences, provide advice regarding transfer-related issues, and introduce you to new friends, clubs, and organizations they have become a part of within the Hopkins community.

Some other things that I found helpful:

Considering you might experience a change in workload/course work difficulty at Hopkins, the university offers student tutors for most courses and open tutoring sessions on weekends, as well as individual Study Consultants, to help ensure your transition is a smooth one…

Junior transfer students are eligible to participate in internships and medical tutorials during their first year at Hopkins which can be arranged through the Academic Advising Office and your Major Department. The opportunity, in most cases, to conduct research, shadow a doctor, intern at a local agency, etc. is available from the start of your enrollment at Hopkins.

It is extremely easy to become involved on campus, right from your first day – there is a Student Activity Fair during the first week of classes, (numerous student clubs have tables/sign up sheets), the JHU Today’s Announcements (sent daily via e-mail) keeps you posted on upcoming university events, and many clubs will hold meetings for new members during the beginning of the fall semester.

Phew, there’s more I can talk about, but I think I’m going to end here for now, this is becoming an encyclopedia… I tried to cover the most pressing topics I could think of – if you have more specific questions, please feel free to reply!

Also, if you will be visiting within the next two weeks, I’d be more than happy to briefly meet with you at Café Q (the café located on the M Level of the MSE Library) to answer any specific, personal questions you may have about Hopkins and transferring in as a junior. (If you are interested, my e-mail is tlukasi1@jhu.edu)

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