Frequently Asked Questions - Transfer Admission
General Topics
Am I a transfer student?
成人头条 considers you a transfer student if you have enrolled in college courses after graduating from high school, regardless of the number of courses you have completed or how many credits you鈥檝e earned.
Can I live on campus?
Yes, 成人头条 housing is available for transfer students on a space available basis. Transfer students are placed in age/graduation year appropriate housing. 成人头条 doesn鈥檛 offer single, separate, or family housing. Only full-time enrolled students (12+ credits) are eligible for housing. Learn more about transfer housing.
I already have a bachelor鈥檚 degree. Can I transfer to 成人头条 for a second bachelor鈥檚 degree in another area of study?
Yes, however, courses that were taken and counted toward a first undergraduate degree generally cannot be counted toward a new degree. You would still need to fulfill all of 成人头条鈥檚 core curriculum requirements as well as your major courses. You can also apply to be a non-degree seeking student to take classes at 成人头条 University Maryland.
I work full time. Can I take night/weekend/online courses?
成人头条鈥檚 undergraduate courses are mostly taught on campus, during the daytime hours. While we do offer a few night/online courses, students cannot complete an undergraduate degree exclusively in an online format. 成人头条 does not offer any weekend undergraduate courses.
Application Process
Should I wait until my current semester ends before submitting my application?
No. It鈥檚 usually best to submit your application early in your current semester. The admission committee will notify you if they need either mid-term or final grades for your in-progress courses in order to make a decision.
I applied to 成人头条 when I was in high school. Do I have to submit a new application?
Yes, you will need to submit a new application as a transfer student. You will also need to have your high school send a final transcript that includes your graduation date.
Are there merit scholarships for transfer students?
You will automatically be considered for a 成人头条 transfer scholarship by submitting your application. You will be notified if you鈥檝e been selected for a 成人头条 transfer scholarship with your acceptance letter.
What are the values of transfer scholarships?
Transfer scholarships are tuition scholarships ranging in value from $33,000-$39,000 per academic year (fall and spring semesters), and you must be enrolled full-time. Transfer scholarships are renewable for 8 semesters.
Are there any requirements to keep my scholarship once I鈥檓 attending 成人头条?
Yes, you will need to be enrolled full-time (4-5 courses or 12-15 credits), maintain a 成人头条 GPA of 2.0, and receive no grade below a C.
Why do I need to submit high school information?
成人头条 verifies that all undergraduate degree-seeking students have graduated from high school or been awarded a high school diploma equivalent (GED).
Do I need to submit SAT or ACT scores as a transfer applicant?
No, we do not require SAT or ACT scores for any applicant.
Is there a minimum GPA I need to be accepted to 成人头条?
Admission for transfer students is competitive, and the admission committee typically expects applicants to have earned a cumulative college GPA of a 2.7 or higher in all college courses attempted.
What is the Transfer Student Conduct Report form?
成人头条 requires a completed Transfer Student Conduct Form from each college you have attended after graduating from high school. Students must complete the applicant information section at the top and submit the form(s) to the Dean of Students at their college(s). The student鈥檚 signature authorizes the release of information regarding student conduct and any disciplinary record. The completed form(s) must then be sent by the college directly to 成人头条鈥檚 Office of Undergraduate Admission by email at transferadmission@loyola.edu.
If my current transcript shows courses that were transferred from another college, do I need to send a separate transcript from my first school?
Yes, you will need to have official transcripts sent from every college or university you have attended prior to 成人头条. You will also need to have each institution send a Transfer Student Conduct Report Form directly to 成人头条.
Can I transfer after only one semester of college?
成人头条 will accept second semester first-year students on a case-by-case and space-availability basis.
Can I apply undecided?
No. You must list an intended major for the purposes of course evaluations.
Admission Decisions and Transfer Course Evaluations
When will I receive my decision?
Spring Semester start: rolling notification starts November 1.
Fall Semester start: rolling notification starts mid-April.
When will I know if my courses transfer to 成人头条?
A full course evaluation will be sent along with each acceptance letter. It is a checklist of all the courses needed for the major you鈥檝e indicated and what courses taken previously fulfill those requirements.
Which of my courses will transfer?
Courses must be 3 or 4 credit/semester hours, with a grade of C or higher earned, and must have been taken within the last 10 years. Course content is compared to courses offered at 成人头条. Health, fitness, remedial, personal development, and many vocational courses will not transfer. Learn more about transferring courses.
How many credits are transferable?
A maximum of 60 credits can be transferred to 成人头条.
How many courses will I need to take at 成人头条 to complete my degree?
A minimum of 60 credits and at least half of all major courses must be taken at 成人头条.
Will my current/in progress courses be evaluated for transfer credit?
Yes. All courses on the official transcript, including those in progress, will be evaluated for potential transfer. Transfer courses will not be posted on your 成人头条 transcript until we have received an official transcript that includes final grades.
Can I receive credit for AP courses, IB exams, or dual enrollment courses I took in high school?
Yes. You will need to have official score reports sent directly to 成人头条 to be awarded credit, even if your current institution shows credits awarded on your transcript. Learn more about required test scores.
These courses count toward the 60-credit maximum for transfer credit.
Dual enrollment courses taken during high school require an official transcript be sent to 成人头条 from the credit-granting college or university.
Can I get college credit for my work experience?
成人头条 does not award class credit for work/life experience but it will be considered during the admission review process.
I disagree with my course evaluation, what can I do?
The Academic Advising and Support Center will potentially reconsider a course for transfer into 成人头条, but often requires additional information, such as a syllabus.
Connect with your Transfer Admission Counselor
Choosing your home for college is a big decision, and we know you probably have questions. Your transfer admission counselor is here to help you throughout your college search and to guide you on your journey to becoming a Greyhound. The earlier you connect with the admission office, the better! This will help you put a transfer plan in place with a transfer admission counselor. Contact us today at transferadmission@loyola.edu.