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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM 16 UCW MARCH 10-16, 2021 FTCC's University Outreach offfice assists in making the college transfer program seamless by LOUTRICIA J. NELSON As a student, do you want a direct link to univer- sity representatives? Are you positive that the classes you are taking will 100% transfer into a university within North Carolina? Are you certain you know the correct pre-requisite classes for your profes - sional program? e process of transferring to a 4-year university after obtaining an associate degree can be confus- ing, but FTCC's Office of University Outreach helps provide answers to these questions and provides other assistance. FTCC's University Outreach office serves as the central hub at the Fayetteville campus for all transfer needs. Equipped with the knowledge of articula - tion agreements, University Outreach staffers can provide students with a course evaluation. Students request an appointment for a personal evaluation, which ensures that they take the correct courses at FTCC in order to transfer academic credits to the student's 4-year college of choice. e evaluation also assists students when specific requirements must be met concerning competitive professional programs. Students may walk in during "Transfer ursdays" for a transfer evaluation for two quali - fied university majors. Currently, students also have the option to request an appointment via zoom or telephone. e University Outreach office sponsors a series of events to provide resources to students includ - ing direct access to university representatives who can further answer specific questions. is includes but is not limited to Week of Welcome and College Transfer Day—an event that normally has between 57 and 62 university representatives each fall and spring term. During these events, universities des - ignate specific times for Fayetteville Tech students to meet, greet and receive answers to questions concerning admissions and program requirements, scholarship and internship opportunities, as well as other transfer information. During the pandemic, the University Outreach office has expanded its offerings to students to make sure that students' needs are being met. We have done this by providing zoom question-and-answer sessions with various colleges across the state of North Carolina, reorganizing our College Transfer Day event to one that is virtual, and initiating a new program called Ask a University Rep, where students can submit questions to specific college and univer - sity representatives on designated days. FTCC University Outreach has expanded Zoom capabilities by partnering with various North Caro- lina universities to offer students between 30-45 sessions on a monthly basis. ese offerings provide a means of engagement between students and uni- versity representatives and cultivate strong rapport during the pandemic. e process of transferring to a four-year college/ university may cause students to feel overwhelmed, unheard and filled with unanswered questions. Staff members from FTCC's University Outreach office are committed to making the process smooth, well planned and seamless. Students may schedule an appointment by email - ing me at nelsonl@faytechcc.edu or calling 910- 678-8205. e University Outreach office is located inside the Horace Sisk Building in Room 610. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Personal assistance from the University Outreach office is another reason why FTCC is the smart choice for education. EDUCATION C APE FEAR BOTANIC AL GARDEN For M ore I nformation | 910.485.0555 https://toastof thetown-107361.square.site/ | w w w.TheCareClinic.org The Care Clinic is a 501(c)(3) O rganization 536 N. Easter n Blvd. Fayetteville, NC 28301 $75 Per Person - I n Advance $ 100 Per Person - At The Door SAVE THE DATE Thursday, May 6, 2021 6pm-10pm LOUTRICIA J. NELSON, FTCC University Outreach Coordinator. Comments? Editor@upandcomin- gweekly.com. 910-484-6200.