  {"id":51421,"date":"2016-03-01T16:50:49","date_gmt":"2016-03-01T16:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/transfer\/?page_id=51421"},"modified":"2024-06-10T22:34:39","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T22:34:39","slug":"auggieplan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/transfer\/auggieplan\/","title":{"rendered":"Auggie Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-51680 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/transfer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2020\/04\/Auggie-plan-compressed-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/transfer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2020\/04\/Auggie-plan-compressed-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/transfer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2020\/04\/Auggie-plan-compressed-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/transfer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2020\/04\/Auggie-plan-compressed-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Completing your Associate of Arts degree or the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) at a community college?\u00a0 We have several ways for you to transfer to Augsburg University and complete your Bachelor\u2019s degree in only 2 additional years. We recommend completing your Associate of Arts degree or the MnTC in 4 semesters or less prior to starting at Augsburg as there are several academic and financial benefits of doing so.\u00a0 However, if you take longer or would like to transfer to Augsburg sooner, that is perfectly fine!\u00a0 Learn more about some of our programs designed to make transferring to Augsburg a smooth and affordable process.<\/p>\n<h2>What is the AUGGIE PLAN?<\/h2>\n<p>The Auggie Plan is designed for Minnesota students who want to begin their college experience at a community college but are seeking a clear and attainable path to a four-year degree. The Auggie Plan is a \u201c2+2\u201d plan where students spend 2 years at a community college finishing either their Associates of Arts degree or the MnTC and then 2 additional years at Augsburg completing their Bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n<p>Registering for the Auggie Plan is easy, <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.augsburg.edu\/register\/?id=2e2feaae-3597-443a-bfd5-5dde93c95b64\">just fill out our Auggie Plan form<\/a> to let us know you are attending one of our partner community colleges.\u00a0 Then work with your community college advisor to ensure you select coursework that will complete your Associates of Arts degree or the MnTC in 4 semesters or less.\u00a0 Students must meet the following criteria to be Auggie Plan students.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Completion of Associate of Arts degree or 60 transferable credits, including the MnTC, in 4 semesters or less at one of our partner community colleges.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Resident of Minnesota and a graduate of a Minnesota high school<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Academic Benefits of the Auggie Plan:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><em><strong>Guaranteed admission to Augsburg University<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">When students transfer to Augsburg, the Associate of Arts degree or 60 transferable credits, including the MnTC, will fulfill the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/academics\/core-curriculum\/liberal-arts-foundation\/\">liberal arts foundation coursework<\/a> requirements of your Bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Students can complete their degree within 2 years at Augsburg in one of 45 major options (for students interested in STEM or a licensure major such as Education, we strongly recommend transferring to Augsburg after no more than one year at a community college).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Financial Benefits of the Auggie Plan:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If students are Pell grant eligible and meet the requirements of the Auggie Plan, they will receive the Auggie Plan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/transfer\/financial-aid-and-scholarships\/\">Two + Two scholarship<\/a>. This scholarship utilizes the Pell grant, MN state grant, and $7,500 in student loans for junior and senior year (per year). <b><i>The remaining tuition is covered by Augsburg scholarships and grants.<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Auggie Plan students may also qualify for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/scholars\/\">Full Tuition Scholars Program<\/a> if they meet additional requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s really that simple, earn your Associate of Arts degree or 60 transferable credits, including the MnTC, in 2 years at a Minnesota community college and your Bachelor\u2019s degree in 2 additional years at Augsburg.\u00a0 Auggie Plan students are strongly encouraged to live on campus, however residing on campus is not required<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in the Auggie Plan, please register below and reach out to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/transfer\/staff\/\">Transfer Counselor<\/a> that represents your school with questions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<a class=\"sidebar-color-box blue-sidebar-box left-color-box\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.augsburg.edu\/register\/?id=2e2feaae-3597-443a-bfd5-5dde93c95b64\" style=\"text-align:left;\" >Register for the Auggie Plan<\/a>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Full Tuition Scholars Program<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/scholars\/\">Augsburg Full Tuition Scholars<\/a> program acknowledges strong academic success and is designed to make Augsburg University affordable for students with demonstrated financial need.\u00a0 Incoming transfer students will receive the total cost of tuition and standard fees (does not include room, board, or books) through scholarships and grants if they meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Cumulative unweighted college GPA of 3.50 (on a 4.0 scale)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Pell Grant eligible<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Application submitted by March 15th for fall semester or November 1st for spring semester<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Resident of Minnesota and a graduate of a Minnesota high school<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Completion of Associate of Arts degree in 4 semesters or less<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Augsburg Full Tuition Scholar transfer recipients must continue to meet satisfactory academic progress during the completion of their Associates of Arts degree at their current community college.\u00a0 Augsburg Full Tuition Scholar recipients are strongly encouraged to live on campus, however residing on campus is not a requirement of the scholarship<\/p>\n<h2>Additional Options<\/h2>\n<p>We recognize that some students will take longer than 2 years to complete their Associate of Arts degree or the MnTC at their community college.\u00a0 This is completely fine and we look forward to you finishing your Bachelor\u2019s degree with us!\u00a0 Your Associates of Arts degree or 60 transferable credits, including the MnTC, will fulfill the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/academics\/core-curriculum\/liberal-arts-foundation\/\">liberal arts foundation coursework<\/a> requirements of your Bachelor\u2019s degree and you are still able to receive our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/transfer\/financial-aid-and-scholarships\/\">Transfer Scholarships<\/a> upon admission along with a complete financial aid package once you submit your FAFSA or the MN Dream grant application.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-51530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/transfer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2016\/03\/arcc-logo-1-300x58.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"271\" height=\"44\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51702 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/transfer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2020\/07\/Dougherty-Family-College-300x48.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"341\" height=\"40\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51701 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/transfer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2020\/07\/normandale-300x77.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"274\" height=\"49\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51605 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/transfer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2016\/03\/MC_RGB_V_TM_MD.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"189\" height=\"140\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintpaul.edu\/academics\/academic-pathways\/#auggie\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-51423 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/transfer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2016\/03\/SaintPaulCollege2c-300x75.jpg\" alt=\"Saint Paul College\" width=\"300\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/transfer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2016\/03\/SaintPaulCollege2c-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/transfer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2016\/03\/SaintPaulCollege2c.jpg 576w\" sizes=\"auto, 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