You must complete the Common App for Transfers or the Arcadia App and submit  your college transcripts or grades from any previously attended university. If you’ve completed less than two full-time semesters, you must also submit your high school transcript for a full academic review.

Please note: Letters of recommendation are optional for transfer students.

You can submit your transcript in a few ways. Take a screenshot or photo of your grades and upload it to the MyKnight applicant portal, or email it to transfer@arcadia.edu. You can also download a PDF version and submit it the same way. Prefer to send an official copy? You can contact your school’s registrar’s office for assistance. We accept unofficial transcripts for admission, but you’ll need to submit an official one before you enroll.

We generally look for a minimum GPA of 2.5 when reviewing transfer applications. If you're close to that or have questions about your academic history, feel free to reach out – we’re happy to talk it through with you!

We review transfer applications on a rolling basis for both the fall and spring semesters – which means we’ll review your application as soon as we get all your materials. To keep things on track, we recommend applying by mid-August for fall or early January for spring. Just be sure to send in your completed application and transcripts, and we’ll take it from there!

You can transfer up to 75 credits from a regionally accredited two-year college and up to 90 credits from a four-year institution. If you attended a four-year school before transferring to a community college, you may still transfer up to 90 total credits toward your degree.

Use our transfer equivalency tool to see how your courses have transferred from other schools in the past. If a course isn’t listed, it likely hasn’t been evaluated yet and will need to be reviewed by the Registrar. For a preliminary credit evaluation, you can also email an unofficial transcript or grades to transfer@arcadia.edu.

Yes! You can transfer to Arcadia as either a full-time or part-time student. If you choose part-time, you’ll take fewer than 12 credits per semester—usually one or two classes. Just keep in mind that part-time students are charged per credit and aren’t eligible for merit scholarships.

All transfer students must complete an English 101 composition course or transfer in an equivalent course. Additionally, all students must take a Global Experience and Reflections course and a senior capstone for their major. Your remaining curriculum depends on your transferred credits. Learn more about Arcadia’s Curricular Requirements (AUCs).

All full-time transfer students are automatically considered for merit-based aid at time of admissions review, up to $27,000 per year based on cumulative GPA and coursework. Additional scholarship opportunities exist, including a Phi Theta Kappa $1500 award per year for full-time study and students graduating with an approved associate’s degree from one of our partner institutions qualify for an additional $5000 partner scholarship.

To be considered for need-based aid, students must file or update their FAFSA with Arcadia’s school code (003235) for the relevant school year associated with their start term. You can find out more about scholarship opportunities and financing your education on our financial aid website.

Arcadia currently has core-to-core agreements with: Bucks County Community College, Cecil College, Community College of Philadelphia, Delaware County Community College, Lehigh Carbon Community College, Montgomery County Community College, Northampton Community College, and Rowan College at Burlington. Learn more about Arcadia’s Core-to-Core Agreements.

Yes! As a transfer student, you’re eligible for on-campus housing for your entire time at Arcadia if you choose to live here! Just complete a housing application by the published deadline to secure your spot. Learn more about our housing options.

Commuter students have access to our commuter lounge, university commons, and other spaces on campus to unwind or study between classes. Learn more about our commuter resources.

Your graduation timeline depends on how many credits you transfer and how they fit into Arcadia’s curriculum. Email transfer@arcadia.edu for a credit review and to discuss your next steps.

Yes! You will have full use of career prep resources through our Office of Career Education.You can also join College2Career Scholars, a program designed to get you career-ready. Many majors include internships or strongly encourage them, and our team – along with your academic department – can help you find opportunities, even abroad! Visit our Career Launchpad.

You can email transfer@arcadia.edu to set up a one-on-one chat with a transfer counselor. They’ll answer your questions and help make your transfer process as smooth as possible.