Admissions - Transfer

• Who is a transfer?
• Do you accept credits from my college?
• What is the maximum number of transfer credits SU will accept?
• How many credits and what GPA do I need to be admitted?
• Do I need to submit high school information?
• When should I apply?
• Are there merit scholarships available for transfer students?
• Does Syracuse provide housing for transfer students?
• May I start school early?
• Can I reapply to Syracuse University?
• Can I earn a second bachelor's degree?

Who is a transfer? If you have attended an institution of higher education for any period of time after graduating from secondary school, you must apply as a transfer. Transfer students are evaluated primarily on the basis of their college-level work unless they have completed fewer than 30 college credits, in which case we will need to see your high school transcript.

Do you accept credits from my college? SU grants credit for courses you successfully completed at other accredited institutions. Transfer credit policies vary, depending on the SU college to which you apply.

What is the maximum number of transfer credits SU will accept? SU will accept up to 66 credits from a two-year college and 90 credits from a four-year institution.

How many credits and what GPA do I need to be admitted? Applicants to SU are very different from one another, presenting a variety of academic and extracurricular activities. Your admission to Syracuse University is based on many factors, not only your GPA. Students can apply as transfers regardless of the number of college credits they have already completed.

Do I need to submit high school information? Transfer students are evaluated primarily on the basis of their college-level work. If you have completed fewer than 30 credits of college-level academic coursework, you must also submit an official copy of your high school transcript.

When should I apply? Transfer students applying for the fall semester are encouraged to submit their completed application by the January 1 postmarked deadline. Transfer applications received after January 1 will be considered on a space-available basis. Transfer students applying for the spring semester are encouraged to submit their completed application by the November 15 postmarked deadline.

Are there merit scholarships available for transfer students? Transfer students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible to receive either a Chancellor's Scholarship or a Dean's Scholarship. Students are automatically considered for these scholarships when their application is reviewed by the Admissions Selection Committee.

Does Syracuse provide housing for transfer students? Yes. Housing is available but not guaranteed for transfer students who submit their application in a timely manner. Transfer students also have the opportunity to live together in one of our residence halls as part of the Interest Housing Program.

May I start school early? Yes. Transitions is a six-week academic program that operates during the second summer session. Transitions will ease your transition to Syracuse University and allow you to earn credit toward your degree. For more information see the Transitions web site.

Can I reapply to Syracuse University? Yes. If you applied to SU within the past year, we will have your application on file. Please e-mail us a request to reactivate your application, including information about what you have done since your original application.

Can I earn a second bachelor's degree? On a case-by-case basis students may be able to earn a second bachelor's degree. Please contact the Office of Admissions for more information.