Course Preference Form - Transfer

Contact Information

Student ID (see registration cover letter for information):
First Name:
Last Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone:
Email address:

Major and Career Choices

Intended Major (select major from list of North Park Majors).

Place in rank order:
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With regard to my intended major (listed above), I am currently:
Totally committed
Somewhat committed
Undecided (it is entirely appropriate not to have decided on a major at this point)

If you intend to major in Music, please indicate your primary instrument:
All recipients of a music scholarship must take lessons and be involved in an ensemble.

If you intend or think you might be interested in teacher education, please check all areas that apply:
Early Childhood Certification*
Elementary Certification*
Secondary Certification
K-12 Certification (Art, French, Music, Physical Education, Spanish only) *Before entry into the Education certification program, students will need to choose a concentration area. You may discuss concentration areas with the School of Education.

Credits Already Earned

If you have taken or plan to take any AP, CLEP or IB courses and exams, please list the courses below:*

Course & Exam In	AP/CLEP/IB	Exam Grade (if known)	Date of Exam
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My evaluation of transfer credit provided by North Park University is Official Unofficial. Note: If your evaluation is marked unofficial according to the evaluation cover page, please follow the instructions noted to ensure transfer credit is official.

Are you currently enrolled in courses that are not reflected on your transfer evaluation?
Yes
No If yes, please indicate those courses below*

Course number	Course title	College/University
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*Important: If you want to receive credit for exams or course work done elsewhere, it is the student’s responsibility to have OFFICIAL test scores and/or transcripts sent to North Park University.

Course Preferences

Students generally take 4-5 courses during each semester for a total of 14-16 semester hours (sh). We are asking you to select several courses as options so that we may create a schedule with which you are comfortable, giving you the greatest opportunity for success.

You will not take all courses you select nor will you meet all the requirements in your first semester. To learn more about each of the courses listed below, see the North Park Catalog.

The categories listed below are General Education requirements. If your intended major(s) you identified earlier require you to take a course during your first semester, this course will be selected first and then your General Education preferences.

North Park Dialogue
This General Education category is a series of courses you take during your years at North Park University. Transfer students are placed in a Dialogue course based on their total transfer credit prior to attending North Park University.

Biblical Studies

Personal Development

Foreign Language
Did you study a foreign language in high school? Yes
No If yes, what language?
If yes, how many years?
Do you intend to study the same language? Yes
No

Please select one (1) language:
Note: Students who have previously studied a foreign language will be required to take a placement test when upon arrival on campus.

Do you plan on participating in a North Park study abroad program?
Other:
Note: Language courses and/or proficiency may be required to participate in a study abroad program.

Fine Arts
Please rank your top three (3) preferences:
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Culture and Society
Please rank your top three (3) preferences:
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Natural Science
Please rank your top three (3) preferences. Students must take at least one course in Biology and one (1) course in Chemistry or Physics to fulfill this requirement.
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*For majors or minors only

Mathematics
Please rank your top three (3) preferences. Placement depends on your ACT/SAT math subscore. You may be placed in a prerequisite course.
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Note: Students will be required to take a Math placement test upon arrival on campus.

Theological Studies
Please rank your top three (3) preferences. Students must complete BTS 1850 prior to fulfilling this requirement.
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Electives
These classes do not fulfill a general education requirement, but we have found students are interested in explore these topics as potential majors. The credit earned will apply toward the 120 credits required for graduation. Please rank your top three (3) preferences.
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Co-Curricular Involvement
Please indicate if you plan on being involved in the following:
Intercollegiate Athletics
Music Ensemble Other:

Disability Resources
North Park University does not discriminate with regard to race, creed or religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or color. The university seeks to provide an environment and community where each person may develop academically, socially and spiritually. North Park University is committed to full inclusion and participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of university life. As a result, the university is willing to provide accommodations and/or relocate programs, services or activities to make the class or event accessible. http://www.northpark.edu/ada/

Would you like the Center for Academic Services to contact you regarding the services we provide to students with disabilities? Yes
No

Additional Information
Please let us know any additional information that would be helpful in planning your class schedule.

Once this form is received in the Center for Academic Services, you will be sent your class schedule. Please allow two weeks for your course preference form to be processed.