GUARANTEED ADMISSION AGREEMENT

(GAA)

RICHARD BLAND COLLEGE

of The College of William and Mary in Virginia

AND

ROANOKE COLLEGE

Richard Bland College and Roanoke College recognize the need and importance of facilitating the transfer of students from one institution to the other as they pursue their educational goals. In an effort to insure that transfer students and native students are treated on an equal basis, and to make the full resources of both institutions available to the students, the colleges enter into the following admission agreement. This agreement is in effect beginning September 1999. The terms of the agreement will be reviewed by both institutions on an annual basis and will be redefined as needed.

ADMISSION AGREEMENT

I. Academic

A student enrolled in a University Parallel Program at Richard Bland College, who obtains a cumulative grade point average of 2.2 in academically transferable courses and completes all requirements for the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science Degree may transfer to Roanoke College, and may expect the following:

A. All of the courses accepted by Roanoke College will be applied to the attainment of the baccalaureate degree. Students with a minimum of 18 unit courses will be given Junior status at Roanoke College.

B. For the student transferring the 18-unit minimum required for Junior classification, Roanoke College cannot guarantee that the student will be able to complete all requirements for graduation within the remaining 18-unit minimum to be taken at Roanoke College. The student will be informed by the institution when the program of study is developed for his/her major if there are course requirements beyond the 18-unit minimum.

C. It should also be understood that acceptance in some departments at Roanoke College is competitive and that acceptance into Roanoke College does not imply admission to these programs without further acceptance by the college or department offering the program. A Richard Bland College student participating in this admission agreement should follow all special college and/or departmental application procedures and deadlines, as well as grade point requirements listed in the Roanoke College catalog for native Roanoke College students. Transfer students and native Roanoke College students will be treated identically with regard to admission to programs.

II. Student Services

A student transferring from Richard Bland College to Roanoke College will be treated on an equal basis with native students with regard to award and distribution of financial aid and other scholarships, campus housing, selection of courses, and other student services.

PROCEDURAL AGREEMENT

I. Academic Admission

A. A student who wants to participate in the admission process must contact the transfer counselor at Richard Bland College.

B. The student will be referred to a Roanoke College transfer advisor who will develop a program of study following guidelines provided by Roanoke College and in accordance with the curriculum established by Richard Bland College.

C. The student will review the admission agreement and the developed program of study and will sign a letter of intent to transfer from Richard Bland College to Roanoke College.

D. The student may initiate changes in his/her program of study by contacting the transfer counselor(s) at Richard Bland College and Roanoke College for approval of changes.

E. The student must obtain a cumulative grade point average of 2.2 (on a 4.0 scale) in academically transferable courses (as determined by the Office of the Registrar at Roanoke College). A minimum grade of "C" must be obtained in each course the student wishes to transfer unless otherwise indicated.

F. Richard Bland College will monitor the progress of students participating in the GAA, and report annually to Roanoke College those students who withdraw from the program.

II. Admission Student Services

Roanoke College will provide current information to students covered by this agreement with regard to financial aid and other scholarships, registration, and housing procedures and deadlines.

What are the major benefits of the GAA for Richard Bland College students?

I. A Richard Bland College student may select a Roanoke College catalog for degree requirements on the same basis as native students. Specifically, a student transferring from Richard Bland College may elect to declare any catalog in effect at the time of entering into this agreement and within the twenty-four month period immediately preceding enrollment at Roanoke College, except in cases where core requirements have been changed and the College has stipulated those eligible to declare the new curriculum.

II. Based on the number of transfer units earned, the student may participate in applicable Junior-year registration periods during the Spring at Roanoke College.

III. The student participating in the GAA will receive regular communication and information from Roanoke College.

IV. Associate degree students from Richard Bland College will be allowed to waive the $30 application fee at Roanoke College.

V. Richard Bland College students and native Roanoke College students will be treated identically regarding admission to programs of Roanoke College, financial aid, scholarships, registration, and housing procedures and deadlines.

Responsibilities of the Student

I. Interested Richard Bland College students must consult with a transfer counselor to select the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree plan that best satisfies the requirements of the intended Roanoke College degree.

II. Eligible students must each complete and sign a GAA Letter of Intent Form and must provide an official transcript from all institutions attended.

III. Upon program approval by Roanoke College's transfer advisor, all students must complete the approved degree program with a 2.2 minimum grade point average, as described above. (It should be noted that certain degree programs require a grade point average higher than a 2.2 on a 4.0 scale.) A minimum grade of "C" must be obtained in each course that the student wishes to transfer.

IV. Students must meet minimum grade criteria and prerequisites for courses in specific programs at Roanoke College. See the Roanoke College Catalog for program requirements.

V. Students must communicate any changes in their programs of study to the Richard Bland College transfer counselor prior to any change being made.

VI. Students must notify the Richard Bland College transfer counselor if participation in the GAA is to be terminated.

VII. Students must submit the Roanoke College/GAA Application for Admission and request all previously attended colleges/universities submit official transcripts to Roanoke College's Office of Admissions. The $30 application fee is waived for Richard Bland College GAA students.

VIII. Students are responsible for the information contained in the Roanoke College Catalog and for meeting all academic requirements for a selected program.

Responsibilities of Richard Bland College

I. Richard Bland College will provide computer support described below:

A. Identify and track students in the GAA.

B. Modify the tracking system to meet Roanoke College's curricular requirements and to monitor courses the students complete.

C. Develop a mechanism to assign GAA students to the designated transfer counselor.

D. Generate letters to students periodically regarding specific program requirements.

Responsibilities of the Richard Bland College Transfer Counselor

I. The transfer counselor will assist students in developing the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree plan that best satisfies the requirements of the intended Roanoke College degree.

II. The transfer counselor will send the student's program of study and letter of intent to the Roanoke College transfer advisor.

III. The transfer counselor will assist students who require GAA program changes and forward recommended changes to Roanoke College for approval.

Responsibilities of Roanoke College

I. Roanoke College will provide current Roanoke College curriculum information and information on impending changes to Richard Bland College's transfer counselor.

II. Roanoke College will provide Letter of Intent Forms, Roanoke College/GAA Application Forms, Transfer Guides and Roanoke College catalogs for distribution to students.

III. Roanoke College will approve Richard Bland College students' programs of study and subsequent changes in a timely fashion.

IV. Roanoke College will provide current information to GAA students with regard to transfer procedures, financial aid, registration, housing procedures, tuition and fee payments, and deadlines.

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