Frequently Asked Questions by Transfers

  1. What are the minimum requirements for transfer admission?

  2. What does the Admission Office take into consideration when admitting a transfer student?

  3. How is Guilford known?

  4. What kind of financial aid is available?

  5. Describe the curriculum.

  6. How important/popular is Greek life?

  7. Are students allowed to have cars? Do you have to have one?

  8. Do I apply for financial aid before or after I apply for admission?

  9. How many transfer students come each semester?

  10. When should I apply for transfer admission?

  11. What kind of activities takes place on the weekends?

  12. How many students are from out-of-state?

  13. Do I have to live on campus?

  14. What kinds of student organizations are on campus?

  15. What is the faculty-student ratio? How big will the classes be?

  16. Is the campus safe?

  17. Is the student body liberal or conservative?

  18. How many minority students do you have?

  19. What percentage of your students continues their education after college?

  20. Are internships available?

  21. What is the consortium?

  22. What kind of learning disabled services do you offer?

  23. Tell me about Guilford's retention and graduation rate.

  24. How do I get from the airport to your institution?

  25. Where can I stay close to campus?

  26. Do you have guest accommodations?

  27. What are the office hours and are you open on Saturday?

  28. When can I get a tour of the campus?

  29. How can I transfer to your institution?

  30. When shall I come for an interview?

  31. If I am interested in athletics, who do I contact?

  32. Can I request a specific roommate?

  33. What is the closest bank?

  34. What does a postponement of my admissions decision mean?

  35. What kind of facilities are available at the Health Center?

  36. Can I challenge my rejection?

  37. Can I waive the matriculation fee?

  38. What is the mailing address?

  39. What kind of student services do you provide?

  40. What are the deadlines for submitting an application and paying a deposit? 

  41. Do you have late registration?

  42. Is your institution a party school?

  43. Where do I eat on campus?

  44. Do I have to live on campus?

  45. May I keep a pet in my room?

  46. Is the "legal" drinking age in your state 21?

  47. Describe the climate.

  48. Is there a dress code?

  49. Are books issued by instructors in class?

  50. Where will I get my mail?

  51. Are there telephones in all the rooms? Computers?

  52. What goes on in the Student Center?

  53. Are legal services provided? What is the cost?

  54. Is free laundry service provided to students?

  55. Is Sunday morning chapel mandatory?

  56. Can someone meet me at the airport when I come for a visit?

  57. My school(university) is on the quarter system. How will ¼ hours transfer?

  58. Do you have "co-ed" dorms?

  59. Are there any Jewish students? What are the special arrangements?

  60. How many students go to your institution? Undergraduate and Graduate?

  61. What are the dorms like?

  62. How's the food?

  63. How much do people study? How competitive is it?

  64. Are you a "suitcase" college?

  65. What is your acceptance rate into medical school? Law School?

  66. How many classes per semester/quarter does a student take?