Transfer Application Information

• Online Applications

  • The University of Scranton Online Application

    The Common Application

• Download Forms
  • • Teacher Recommendation Form (PDF)
    • Guidance Counselor Recommendation Form (PDF)
    • Disciplinary Form (PDF)
• Online Application Procedures

  • Students applying online to Scranton should submit the following:

    • Online application
    • Official high school transcript showing graduation date or official copy of the GED certificate and grade report (if fewer than 36 college credits completed).
    • Official results of the SAT I / ACT (if fewer than 36 college credits completed): Submit scores on your official transcript or from the College Board or ACT.
      • University of Scranton Codes:
        • SAT: 2929
        • ACT: 3736
    • Official transcripts from all colleges attended, whether or not credit was earned, and a list of courses in progress.
    • Letter of recommendation: Your guidance counselor or professor/teacher may use the recommendation forms above, an alternate form, or write a letter. Through Scranton's online application, you have the option to email the form directly to your guidance counselor or professor/teacher.
    • Personal statement: Submit in the online application, email to transfer@scranton.edu or mail to the address below.
    • If a disciplinary violation occured during college, please also print out and complete the disciplinary form.
    • Permanent Residents must submit a copy of their current Proof of Residency card.
• Common Application Procedures
  • • Please complete The Common Application online. We do require a supplement which is available for completion online through The Common Application website.
    • Please follow Online Application Procedures listed above.
    • We accept the Common Application's essay in place of our personal statement.
• Mailing Address

  • Please be sure to request that your transcript, letter of recommendation and any other supplemental materials are forwarded to:

    Office of Transfer Admissions
    The Estate, The University of Scranton
    Scranton, PA 18510
    transfer@scranton.edu
    Fax: (570)-941-5928

• Application Deadlines

  • December 15: Preferred Deadline for Spring-Semester Transfer Applications
    Transfer students interested in applying for the spring semester are encouraged to apply by December 15.

    August 1: Preferred Deadline for Fall-Semester Transfer Applications
    Transfer students interested in applying for the fall semester are encouraged to apply by August 1.

    Applications are considered after preferred dates on a space-available basis.

• Scholarships
  • All accepted students are evaluated for academic merit scholarships. No special applications are required. Students receiving merit scholarships will be notified of the amount in their acceptance letter. For more information on financial aid and scholarships, please click here.
• Questions
  • Please visit our Transfer FAQ page for answers to commonly asked questions.  If you have any other questions about Scranton's transfer application process, please email transfer@scranton.edu or call 1-888-SCRANTON.
• Other Links
  • • Applying for Financial Aid
    • AP, IB and Other College Credit
    • Undergraduate Majors
    • Undergraduate Catalog
    • Freshman Application Information
    • International Freshman Application Information
    • International Transfer Application Information
    • Graduate School Admissions