Fast Facts for Transfer Students
When Is the Transfer Admission Deadline?
June 15 is the Priority Deadline for Fall admission.
What Are the Transfer Admission Requirements?
- Arcadia University Transfer Application
- Official transcript from each college/university attended
- High school transcript—if fewer than 30 college credits have been earned, or if you are applying for financial aid
What Is the Transfer Application Fee?
$30. The application fee is waived by applying online at www.arcadia.edu, and it is waived if you attend a Transfer Evaluation Day.
What Is the Minimum GPA? 2.5
Are There Any Merit-Based Scholarships for Transfer Students?
Yes! Students who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher automatically will be considered for this scholarship. Award amounts go up to $18,000 per year for fall 2010/Spring 2011 and are renewable automatically for students who remain in good academic standing. Members of Phi Theta Kappa are guaranteed a $16,000 per year scholarship for full-time study provided their cumulative transfer GPA is a 3.5 or better (cumulative GPA from all institutions combined) and they have earned a minimum of 30 college credits. Additionally, coursework must have been earned on a full-time basis (12 or more credits per semester) and must pertain to two or more general academic disciplines.
What Financial Aid Forms Should I Complete?
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) (can be completed online at www.fafsa.gov).
- Arcadia Financial Aid Application (can be completed online at www.arcadia.edu/finaidforms).
Is Arcadia University Transfer Friendly?
Yes! Arcadia will accept up to 75 credits from regionally accredited two-year institutions and up to 90 credits from regionally accredited four-year institutions.
How Do I Find Out What Will Transfer?
- Option A: Attend a Transfer Evaluation Day (TED). Click here for upcoming dates.
- Option B: Complete a Fax Cover Sheet for Credit Evaluation and fax along with transcripts from each school you have attended.
- Option C: Contact the Office of Enrollment Management to schedule an individual appointment.
Can Transfer Students Study Abroad?
Yes! Transfer students are able to participate in the same study abroad opportunities as all Arcadia students.With the approval of their academic advisers, transfer students in good academic standing can spend a week, a semester or a full academic year studying abroad.Typically, transfer students will choose to study abroad during their junior year or the first semester of their senior year.
In addition, only transfer students are eligible for Italy Preview. This is your chance to explore one of the world’s most distinctive countries where history, culture and cuisine combine for an unforgettable experience! View famous art, visit historic sites, discover unique neighborhoods and outdoor markets, relax in an outdoor café, and sample Italy’s famous dessert, gelato, as part of a 2-credit spring course that begins in Glenside and culminates in Italy. For more information about Italy Preview, please visit www.arcadia.edu/italypreview.
What Core Classes Will I Need to Take as a Transfer Student?
The requirements for transfer students depend upon the number of credits transferred. All students must complete EN101 if they do not have an equivalent course with a “B” or better. In addition, all transfer students must complete the Global Connections Experience and Reflection as well as the Senior Capstone Project. The remaining curricular requirements will be based on the number of credits accepted. Click here for more information on Arcadia requirements for transfer students. Arcadia’s flexible Undergraduate Curriculum allows you and your Arcadia adviser to design an academic path specially tailored to your interests and enthusiasms.
At Arcadia your courses and academic experiences make the connections—across disciplines and cultures, between theory and practical applications, between the classroom and the community—that help you to understand how the world works.
Who Do I Contact With Additional Questions?
Office of Enrollment Management. Call: 215-572-2910 E-mail: transfer@arcadia.edu
