Are you wondering what to expect during your academic experience at Mount Union? Check out this video to catch a few glimpses into an average classroom and hear about hands-on opportunities, advising and more!
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To Do
 Send final transcripts to the Office of Admission
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Integrative Core
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The Integrative Core at the University of Mount Union is a collection of foundational courses that ensure a well-rounded educational experience.
- Foundations Courses allow students to explore the perspectives of different fields. You'll think critically about what has happened in the past, what issues are occurring in society today, and what the future looks like through these different lenses. As a reminder, Foundations Courses are designated by the letter following the course code: i.e. PSY 110S
A - Fine Art
S - Social Science
H - Humanities
N - Natural Science
- Students may satisfy no more than two of the integrative core foundation courses with transfer credit. If the transfer credit could satisfy more than two areas above, students must still take at least two foundation courses at Mount Union. (You still get transferable credit which counts toward graduation requirements)
- Following your exploration in Foundations Courses, your strengthened skills will be ready to tackle Theme Courses and the Capstone Seminar. The Theme Courses help you integrate ideas, methods and perspectives from different fields while in the Capstone Seminar you will work with fellow students to address a real-world issue.
Get ready for challenging, yet incredibly rewarding courses that will prepare you for life beyond college... and provide some fun along the way!
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What is the WOC Portfolio?
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Written and Oral Communication (WOC) Portfolio is part of Mount Union's General Education Program -The
Integrative Core (IC). It's kind of a "mid-career checkpoint" regarding your development as a writer and speaker. The portfolio will be electronic and will consist of materials that you will select from assignments you've completed in the IC up to that point: Foundational Knowledge courses (Arts-A, Natural Science-N, Humanities-H, & Social Science-S). Students may satisfy no more than two IC Foundational Knowledge requirements with transfer credit. Transfer students must take at least two of the four Foundation courses (A, N, H, or S) at Mount Union.
Because the WOC Portfolio is what Mount Union students complete instead of a "College Writing" and "Public Speaking" requirement that most universities use, all new Mount Union students must complete the WOC Portfolio including
all Transfer Students. But you are not alone! Not only are there tons of resources online to help you through the process, but you can also visit the
Digital, Writing and Oral Communication Studio (DWOC) for help from consultants who have successfully navigated this process.
If you transferred to the university with 58 or more credits, it is strongly suggested that you contact the
WOC Director to set up an individualized plan for submitting the WOC Portfolio. If you transferred to the university with 57 or fewer credits, you have up to 4 semesters to complete and submit your WOC Portfolio, yet many transfer students opt to submit their portfolio after their first year (or first two semesters) at Mount Union. All students must pass the WOC Portfolio and have all other IC requirements met before they can enroll in the IC Senior Capstone. The Senior Capstone is required to graduate from the university. All transfer students are invited to contact the
WOC Director to discuss their individual WOC Portfolio submission plan.
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Transfer Credit Report
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When the final official transcript from your previous institution(s) has been received by the Office of Admission, a Mount Union transcript will be created. A transfer credit report will also be issued indicating if any of your previous coursework satisfies Integrative Core Requirements.
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Scheduling
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- The average course load is 16 credit hours during your first semester.
- Be sure to read about the credit breakdown and meet with your academic advisor each semester to stay on track with meeting all requirements needed for graduation
- Marci Muckleroy, academic advisor for transfer students, will reach out to you upon receipt of the Transfer Credit Evaluation from the Registrar Office (typically after June 1). You will have the opportunity to discuss your fall schedule at that time.
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Thinking About Your Major
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Even if you haven't decided on a major quite yet, there is plenty of time to learn all about them on our website! You can also spend some time looking at what possible careers you might pursue with a degree from Mount Union.
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Math and Foreign Language Proficiency Exams
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Math Proficiency Exam
All incoming students will be required to take the COMPASS test, a multiple choice exam developed by ACT that tests basic operations skills, knowledge of proper applications of those skills, and conceptual understandings of mathematical principles. A student will be deemed proficient in mathematics if he or she either
- Earns a satisfactory score, as determined by the Department of Mathematics, on the COMPASS test, or
- Receives approved transfer credit for any one of the following courses: MTH 140 (Precalculus), MTH121 (Data Analysis), MTH 123 (Elementary Statistics), MTH 125 (Elementary Discrete Math), MTH 141 (Calculus I), or MTH 142 (Calculus II).
Foreign Language Proficiency Exam
As a graduation requirement, all Mount Union students must demonstrate proficiency in a modern foreign language equivalent to the satisfactory completion of a 102-level course. The proficiency requirement can be satisfied in one of the following ways:
1. By passing the Proficiency Test.
2. By satisfactorily completing a 102 or higher level course in a modern foreign language previously studied.
3. By satisfactorily completing the 101-102 sequence of a modern foreign language not previously studied.
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Center for Student Success
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The friendly staff in the Center for Student Success will provide you with the necessary support needed to succeed on campus. The Center, located in the Hoover-Price Campus Center, is comprised of the following three offices:
- Office of Students in Academic Transition: Marci Muckleroy, coordinator of students in academic transition, will be ready to help you! She specializes in helping students identify academic interests in order to determine the right major, learn about related careers and decide on the best major for their goals.
- Office of Academic Support offers a variety of support services to help students manage their course work, improve their study and time management skills and succeed in challenging classes. They coordinate the academic tutors available to all students on campus at no additional cost. This office also works with students who have been admitted conditionally with a requirement to schedule regular meetings throughout the Fall 2016 semester.
- Office of Career Development: Can you envision the time when you'll be ready for internships, a job, or graduate school? Sara Fugett, director of career development, helps guide students in the development of a personal career strategy that includes identifying major-related career fields, securing internships, building job search strategies and targeting career leads. Career Development offers a variety of services including resume review, mock interviews, on-campus recruiting, preparation for graduate or professional school and job fairs, and much more!
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New Raider News Email Series
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From now through mid-August, you'll receive a monthly New Raider News issue from Mount Union with everything you need to know before arriving on campus in August. These emails will contain information on upcoming to-do items, opportunities in the classroom and beyond, campus resources, getting involved, and preparing for the start of classes! Have a question you'd like to see answered in a future email? Email us at
[email protected].
Is this your first email from us? Check out our past issues to see what else has been sent!
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