Transfer Students

[Mike Epperson]

I just recently became interested in becoming a pilot and i would like to go to the best flight school in the nation. I was just wondering what it would be like for a transfer student like myself. I could graduate with an AS in general studies from Brigham Young University-Idaho in December and would like to know what a transfer to ERAU would be like. Credits, admissions, stuff like that. Thanks for your time.
Mike Epperson

[Rob Kelm]

Hi Mike,

The admission process for transfer students is no different for transferring than for first-time students with the exception that standardized test scores, such as the SAT or ACT, are not required for students with more than 30 college credits completed. Applications are reviewed based on academic performance in relevant courses and recommendations from professors and other professionals.

The transfer process for Embry-Riddle is really pretty easy. Once an application has been reviewed and accepted, whether from a high school, college or university student, any college-level transcripts are evaluated by our records office automatically to determine how many credits will be transferred to meet major curriculum requirements. The amount of credit offered for transfer will depend on how the classes you've completed will meet those requirements. The best way to maximize the transfer credit potential is to work with your Embry-Riddle Admissions Counselor along the way to make sure the classes you take at the college will meet the requirements for your major of choice at Embry-Riddle. In your case, if you only have the one term remaining before finishing at BYU-Idaho, I'd recommend getting started on the admission process soon so we can advise you on how to best make use of the remaining classes. We do accept applications for a spring-term start if you are ready to get started.

I hope that helps. If you would like to get into greater detail about the transfer process or admissions requirements, you are welcome to contact me or another Admissions Counselor directly at 800-888-3728.

Cheers!

Rob

[Mike Epperson]

If I had 3.65 gpa in college what kind of scholarships could I maybe qualify for?

[Samantha Kingston]

Im actually transfering to ERAU this fall and i just graduated with my associates in mechanical engineering. Definately take the advice above and talk to who ever your admissions advisor is as soon as possible. Bryan Daugherty is mine and he really rocks! Hes really helped me every step of the way and answered about a million questions for me lol. If you still have the chance send in your transcripts and see where you have holes in the general education classes and take them at the college your at now if possible. As bryan explained to me, theres no point in taking general education requirements at ERAU if you dont have too. Your going to get the same level of education in a basic econ or humanities class where ever you go so why not save some money and take it somewhere else? Since im going to be home every summer bryan suggested to me that i take summer classes at my old college for requirements i still have left like technical writing. Also SAVE YOUR SYLLABUS FROM EVERY CLASS!! lol i cant stress that enough i took a dynamics class that i thought would transfer over no problem but then ended up needing to send in my syllabus which was alot harder then i thought it would be to get hold of. I will admit i was surprised as to what classes did and didnt transfer to ERAU so definately send a transcript in right away. As far as scholarships for your gpa im not 100% sure how they work and if you have to demonstarte financial need or not (its a good question to ask someone like bryan!) but to give you a idea i had a 3.62 when i applied and was awarded a transfer merit scholarship for 3250.00 for fall and spring semester.

Good luck!

Samantha Kingston

[Rob Kelm]

Hi Mike,

A 3.65 gpa at the college level is great! That will qualify you for a Transfer Merit Scholarship similar to what Samantha described, but I can't provide a definite amount at this time. It'll likely start around the same $6,500 level per year that Samantha received. Beyond that we can look at how demonstrated need may increase your award. Especially with a GPA like yours, I would recommend exploring the many external scholarship opportunities that are out there. Keep in mind, however, that most external scholarships (like from Boeing, Cessna, Experimental Aircraft Association, etc.) are intended for the traditional fall-spring academic year, so you may not have much luck finding something to start in the Spring term, but it will put you ahead of the game for next fall if nothing else.

Hope that helps some.

Rob

[Ruitio]

Hello !

I have a question and I am an international transfert student to. Do you know if the choice of the courses is flexible.
Indeed I will be a student in business administration but I previously passed courses during two years in physics and in order to complete these two years I need to validate 4 more courses that are available in ERAU.

I know that it can seem to be a loss of time but regardless of my bachelor is that easy to choose courses in another field of the one of my bachelor ? And in the programm of the bachelor do we have to follow the way courses are scheduled for example taking a class of the third year (without prerequisite off course) whereas I am a second year student.

A last questions about the credits. 5 credits worth five/hour for ten weeks that is it ?

Many thanks for your help

[Rob Kelm]

Hi Ruitio,

It sounds like you have an interesting situation. Yes, students have full control of their schedule and can take classes outside of their major as long as the pre-requisite classes have been met. Your faculty adviser is there to help keep you on track with your degree program, but you will have the final say on what classes to take and when.

The credit hours shown for the classes at Embry-Riddle generally equate to the number of hours spent per week in the classroom. For example, a 3 credit class meets 3 times a week for about 1 hour, or twice a week for 75-90 minutes each session. We recommend twice that number of study hours per week, such that someone with a 15 credit hour schedule should be involved directly with academics for about 45 hours per week, similar to a full-time job.

Cheers!

Rob

[Ruitio]

Thank you very much !