Contacts
Who should I contact if I am interested in transferring to Drew?
It depends. Students under the age of 24 who have attempted 12 or more credits of college level course work subsequent to having completed their secondary education should contact Frances Field in the Office of College Admissions. (Students who have attempted college credits while in high school should apply to Drew as first-year students.)
Adults age 24 and older wishing to resume studies leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree at Drew should contact Trish LaPrey in the Office of Continuing Education and Special Programs.
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Credits and Criteria
How many credits can I transfer to Drew?
Students may transfer up to 64 credits to Drew from accredited two- or four-year institutions.In order to achieve a Bachelor of Arts degree from Drew, students must complete at least 128 credits. Of these 128 credits, 64 of them must be beyond the lower level and at least 32 must be at the upper level.
On what criteria is the transfer of credits based?
The transfer of credit is based on two criteria: 1) Courses must be the same as, or comparable to, those listed in the current Drew University College of Liberal Arts catalog or such as otherwise would be judged suitable for credit toward a Drew University Bachelor of Arts degree; 2) Grades of a C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better must have been achieved in acceptable courses for credit to be transferred.
How can I determine how my credits will transfer?
Credits are transferred on a semester-hour basis; credits from schools on the quarter-hour system transfer to Drew at less than a one-for-one rate. Grades for transfer credit are not calculated in the official Drew grade point average. An official evaluation of credit will follow admission to the College and will be conducted by the Registrar's office. Credit previously awarded for AP courses is reevaluated on the basis of Drew's standards. (See page 16 of the Drew course catalog for information regarding credit and exemption for satisfactory AP scores.)
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Documentation
What academic documents must I submit for transfer consideration?
Your high school transcript(s) and transcripts from any college or university that you have attended.
Do I need to submit any letters of recommendation?
Yes, our College Official's Reference form is required.
Do I need to submit recommendations from professors?
These are not required, however you may submit college instructors' references if you wish.
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Test Scores
Are standardized test (SAT or ACT) scores required for admission consideration?
No, standardized test scores are not required.
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Interviews
Does Drew require a “transfer interview”?
We reserve the right to require a transfer interview. Otherwise, the transfer interview is optional.
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Financial Assistance
Does Drew offer scholarships (merit awards) to transfer students?
Yes! Drew offers scholarship consideration for all transfer students. Scholarships are offered in various increments and are based on strength of candidacy.
Are transfer students eligible for financial aid?
Yes, transfer students are eligible for financial assistance.
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Housing
Are transfer students offered housing on the Drew campus?
Housing for transfer students is offered on a space-available basis. Drew has committed to providing housing for all transfer students.
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