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Transfer Students
Find your Fit at Saint Francis University
At Saint Francis University we welcome students who have earned academic credits from other colleges and universities. We provide you with personalized attention as you transition to our campus or online learning environment. We are committed to not just getting you to Saint Francis University but to helping you Become that Someone.
Below is helpful information to explore and as soon as you are ready talk, our professional staff members are ready to guide you through the process.
What are the deadlines to apply?
We follow a rolling admission process for most programs but we suggest applying by the following dates to maximize your benefits.
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On-Campus Deadlines
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Online Program Deadlines
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Fall Start: August 1
Spring Start: January 1
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August Start Aug. 15 October Start Sept. 30 January Start Jan. 1 March Start Feb. 28 May Start April 30 June Start May 31
Transfer Admission Information
Everything you need to know to Transfer with Ease
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What defines a transfer student?
If you have completed the equivalent of a US secondary school education and have at least one full-time semester (12 or more credits) as a degree candidate at another college or university you should apply as a transfer student to either our on-campus or online programs.
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How do I know if SFU has my program?
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Do I need SAT or ACT scores for Admission to SFU?
Selected programs require you to submit SAT I or ACT scores. Use the codes below to have your official scores sent directly to SFU. These scores are waived for students who have graduated from high school five years or more ago.
SAT code #2797
ACT code #3682
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What credits can I transfer?
- Students can transfer a maximum of 98 credits to Saint Francis University.
- Grades of “C” or better from accredited colleges and universities will be considered for transfer credit.
- Developmental, review, or remedial courses are not transferable. A course for which no credit is given at the original institution cannot be transferred for credit at Saint Francis University.
- Science courses will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- Transfer credits are not used to compute your grade point average at Saint Francis University.
- Military credits, special certifications, and other ACE-approved program can be considered for transfer credit.
- SFU offers online degree programs through the Division of Professional Studies that are designed to be highly transfer-friendly.
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Does my former school have an articulation agreement with SFU?
Articulation agreements are established to help students smoothly transition between colleges and programs without duplicating coursework. Many institutions have these articulation agreements in place with SFU which may help you maximize your prior education.
Approved Articulation Agreements
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Do certain programs have specific transfer requirements?
Occupational Therapy
Admissibility Requirements
SAT/ACT: test-optional
To Complete Your Applicant Portfolio, You Will Need:
Nursing
Admissibility Requirements
GPA: 3.0 cumulative/2.6 in math/science
SAT/ACT: 1080/21 waived for Assoc. Degree or higher, GED, or 5+ years out of high school
To Complete Your Applicant Portfolio, You Will Need:
Letters of recommendation/evaluation (for students who have been previously enrolled in a nursing program)
Department interview
Completed nursing evaluation form
Healthcare Studies Pre-PA program
Admissibility Requirements
GPA: 2.75
SAT/ACT: test-optional
To Complete Your Applicant Portfolio, You Will Need:
All transcripts
Physical Therapy
space available basis
Admissibility Requirements
GPA: 2.75
SAT/ACT: test-optional only if student has fewer than 24 earned credits
To Complete Your Applicant Portfolio, You Will Need:
Department interview
Personal essay that addresses reasons for transferring and the objectives the student hopes to achieve
Letter of recommendation from a science professor
Accelerated MBA or MHRM
Admissibility Requirements
GPA: 2.75
SAT/ACT:
Required only if student has fewer than 30 earned credits
To Complete Your Applicant Portfolio, You Will Need:
All transcripts
If you have completed the equivalent of a US secondary school education and have at least one full-time semester (12 or more credits) as a degree candidate at another college or university you should apply as a transfer student to either our on-campus or online programs.
Selected programs require you to submit SAT I or ACT scores. Use the codes below to have your official scores sent directly to SFU. These scores are waived for students who have graduated from high school five years or more ago.
SAT code #2797
ACT code #3682
- Students can transfer a maximum of 98 credits to Saint Francis University.
- Grades of “C” or better from accredited colleges and universities will be considered for transfer credit.
- Developmental, review, or remedial courses are not transferable. A course for which no credit is given at the original institution cannot be transferred for credit at Saint Francis University.
- Science courses will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- Transfer credits are not used to compute your grade point average at Saint Francis University.
- Military credits, special certifications, and other ACE-approved program can be considered for transfer credit.
- SFU offers online degree programs through the Division of Professional Studies that are designed to be highly transfer-friendly.
Articulation agreements are established to help students smoothly transition between colleges and programs without duplicating coursework. Many institutions have these articulation agreements in place with SFU which may help you maximize your prior education.
Approved Articulation Agreements
Occupational Therapy
Admissibility Requirements
SAT/ACT: test-optional
To Complete Your Applicant Portfolio, You Will Need:
Nursing
Admissibility Requirements
GPA: 3.0 cumulative/2.6 in math/science
SAT/ACT: 1080/21 waived for Assoc. Degree or higher, GED, or 5+ years out of high school
To Complete Your Applicant Portfolio, You Will Need:
Letters of recommendation/evaluation (for students who have been previously enrolled in a nursing program)
Department interview
Completed nursing evaluation form
Healthcare Studies Pre-PA program
Admissibility Requirements
GPA: 2.75
SAT/ACT: test-optional
To Complete Your Applicant Portfolio, You Will Need:
All transcripts
Physical Therapy
space available basis
Admissibility Requirements
GPA: 2.75
SAT/ACT: test-optional only if student has fewer than 24 earned credits
To Complete Your Applicant Portfolio, You Will Need:
Department interview
Personal essay that addresses reasons for transferring and the objectives the student hopes to achieve
Letter of recommendation from a science professor
Accelerated MBA or MHRM
Admissibility Requirements
GPA: 2.75
SAT/ACT:
Required only if student has fewer than 30 earned credits
To Complete Your Applicant Portfolio, You Will Need:
All transcripts
Transfer Scholarship Opportunities
At Saint Francis University we know that affordability is important to you. We offer merit-based scholarships based upon previous academic performance.
- On-Campus Undergraduate Students: Earn up to $25,000 in annual transfer scholarships!
- Online Program Scholarships: We offer a 25% scholarship our online per credit rate. Additional scholarships may also be available. Contact the Division of Professional Studies for details.
Free Transfer Credit Evaluation
- Want to see how the college or technical school courses you've already taken will transfer to Saint Francis University?
- Are you a first- or second-year high school student who would like our advisors to guide you through choosing your college in high school classes to help you best prepare for college?
- Are you an active-duty military servicemember and want to know how your military education, training, and prior learning can help you fast-track your degree?
Let us do the heavy lifting.
Email your transcript or your questions to transcripteval@francis.edu
Transfer Student Checklist
Completed Application
Official transcripts of * (high school and any two or four-year colleges/universities or technical schools attended)
College Clearance Form **
Be in good standing at your previous institution.
Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and 12 transferable credits.
*High school transcripts are waived for Division of Professional Studies applicants with 15 credits or more from a post secondary school
**College Clearance forms are not requires for Division of Professional Studies applicants
Transfer Admission Team
We are here to guide you through every step of the admissions process to make your journey to Saint Francis University as easy as possible.
Ms. Megan Mason
Assistant Director of Admission for Transfer Recruitment
mmason@francis.edu
Call/Text: 814-328-8773
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