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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July: Before You Get to Campus
August: Getting Involved
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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: ie. PSY 110S
A - Fine Art
S - Social Science
H - Humanities
N - Natural Science
- 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).
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 contact the
Integrative Core Office.
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
Integrative Core Office to discuss their individual WOC Portfolio submission plan.
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Transfer Credit Report
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All transfer students will take a 1.00 or 2.00 credit hour seminar in their first semester at Mount Union.
This 8-week course will help transfer students transition to Mount Union, learn about the meaning and purpose of a liberal education, and understand the purpose and requirements of the Integrative Core. In addition, those who transfer in at least 48 credit hours, will refine their writing and speaking skills, choose and revise writing and speaking assignments, and complete the Second Year WOC Portfolio.
This course is a graduation requirement for all transfer students and is to be completed in the first semester at Mount Union.
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Transfer Credit Report and Course Scheduling
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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.
This Transfer Credit Report will also help with course scheduling for your first semester at Mount Union and beyond. Marci Muckleroy and Rodney Dick, academic advisors for transfer students, will reach out to you upon receipt of the Transfer Credit Evaluation from the Registrar Office (typically after June 1st). You will have the opportunity to discuss your fall schedule at that time.
In order to best prepare to schedule courses, it's important to know that 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 |
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Math and Foreign Language Proficiency Exams
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All graduates of the University of Mount Union must demonstrate a proficiency in mathematics and a modern foreign language. Please read more below.
Mathematics Proficiency
Incoming students will be assigned a math placement level determined by their ACT math or SAT math scores or previous math classes completed at another college or university. Students who have not taken math in college or who have no ACT math or SAT math scores will take a math placement test. Student will be deemed proficient in mathematics if they:
- earn a satisfactory math placement level, as determined by the Department of Mathematics, or
- receive credit for any one of the following courses: MTH 121 (Data Analysis), MTH 123 (Elementary Statistics), MTH 125 (Elementary Discrete Math), MTH 140 (Precalculus), MTH 141 (Calculus I), or MTH 142 (Calculus II).
Foreign Language Proficiency
Students must demonstrate a 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:
- Passing the Proficiency Test.
- Satisfactorily completing a 102 or higher level course in a modern foreign language previously studied.
- 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 four office:
- Office of Students in Academic Transition:
- Search for a major services for those declaring for the first time or changing their major
- Sophomore Student Initiatives
- Transfer Student Services and Advising
- Office of Academic Support:
- One-on-one meetings to help students manage their course work, improve their study and time management skills and succeed in challenging classes
- Coordinates academic tutoring programs
- Provides academic development workshops for all students
- Office of Career Development:
- Assists students with preparation of a personal career strategy
- Prepare students to research careers, identify and secure experiential learning opportunities (internships), including providing resume reviews
- Hosts job and internships fairs, mock interviews, on-campus recruiting, and a variety of networking events
- Office of First Year Initiatives:
- Hosts Preview and Orientation programs for all new students
- Facilitates the Exceptional Beginnings Program for first year students
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Thinking About Your Major
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So 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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