F A Q’s about Individualized Two Plus Two

Who can apply for this program?
The AA, AS degree student or in some pre-determined situations the |AAS student who has selected a major and has two or more semesters remaining at their community college.

What about AAS degree Students?
I am working on a limited basis with some AAS degree programs that are also eligible for the time saving Capstone Option. The real advantage for AAS students is the early application to popular technical programs on the SIUC in conjunction with a knowledgeable contact person on the SIUC campus.

What if the student is a first semester freshman with no transfer work?
This is actually the best scenario for the student. The student’s “ initial plan” will contain a list of all the courses required plus a list of available courses at their community college. The student and their advisor will have the most time to benefit from the program.

When should a student apply?
AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. This is a program of Diminishing Returns, the earlier a student is involved in this program the more time they will have to successfully plan their transfer. A student MUST have a minimum of two semesters remaining at their community college.

What happens after the student applies?
The student’s application is entered into the SIUC system in a pre-admission status. A plan will be prepared for the student and communication will begin.

Does this program work for every major?
No. Some majors are better than others; i.e., Education, Business, Science, Social Work, Engineering to name a few. However, for some majors, such as Cinema and Photography, Design, Forestry, it is to the student’s advantage to apply early to SIUC and transfer after one year at their community college. When in doubt check it out!

If accepted, when will a student receive their degree plan?
Approximately 3 weeks after the receipt of their application and official transcript(s), their initial plan will be mailed.

What is contained in an Individualized 2 + 2 plan?
A 2 + 2 plan contains a transfer credit evaluation of a student’s transfer coursework, a list of all courses specific to their major and a list of equivalent courses available at their community college.

What if the student has questions about their plan?
The student may call, write or E-mail the Coordinator of 2 + 2 at any time with questions or their major SIUC advisement office about their plan.

Does the student receive follow up information?
Each semester that a transcript with additional transfer coursework is received for the student, an update will be prepared and mailed to the student, their SIUC advisor and their community college advisor.

Does the student have to submit another admission application before transferring to SIUC?
NO, After a student has completed the 2 + 2 application they do not have to submit another application to transfer to SIUC. After 26 semester hours of transferable coursework has been received they will be automatically admitted to SIUC for their projected semester.

What if the student wants to change their term of entry to SIUC?
A student may change their term of entry to SIUC at any time by notifying the 2+2 coordinator.

What if a student decides to transfer early?
If a student decides to transfer early they may call, write or E-mail the coordinator to stimulate the change. If they have transferred 26 or more transferable semester hours they will be admitted as sophomores. If they are transferring less than 26 semester hours they must follow the rules for freshman students as stated in the SIUC undergraduate catalog.

What if a student wants to change their major?
We encourage all students to carefully consider any major change, and to always discuss the consequences with their advisors first. If they do decide to change majors, they may call, write or e-mail and I will process the change.

Will the student receive a new plan for their new major?
If the student has two or more semesters left a new plan will be prepared and redistributed.

What are some of the advantages to the student of Dual Admission through Individualized 2 + 2?
Student’s who have been admitted early may:
    – receive the earliest contracts for student housing;
    – automatically be in contention for transfer scholarships;
    – receive early financial aid counseling;
    – be eligible to benefit from SalukiNet; and,
    – work one on one with the Individualized two plus two for early problem intervention.

What is SalukiNet?
SalukiNet is a link to the SIUC Student Information System that 2 + 2 participants and their advisors can access. With SalukiNet a student can see first hand how a change of major would affect them by playing the “what if” game without officially making the change.

Should a student visit the campus prior to transfer?
Absolutely…if possible visit more than once. We will be happy to coordinate a visit with whomever they would like to see. Advisors, teachers, facilities, etc. The more a student knows about the campus, the lower their anxiety factor will be during the transfer process.

Transcripts
For Southern Illinois community colleges (Below I-70 including Lewis and Clark) a transcript release is provided for each student to the Registrar. At the end of each semester the Registrar sends transcripts for 2+2 students who attended the previous semester.
Student’s from central and northern Illinois are requested to send an updated transcript if they would like an update to their file.
Receipt of transcripts on a regular basis is a key point of this program.

If you have additional questions not covered by this FAQ sheet feel free to call or E-mail the Individualized two Plus Two Coordinator at: mailto:brad@siu.edu or phone 618-453-2252

2+2 Information Brochure

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