Transfer Applicants

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Each year, Emory has 100 to 120 transfer students join our community. We’re thrilled you’d like to be a part of the creative thinkers, problem solvers, and leaders who call Emory home.

Who Can Apply as a Transfer Student?

Emory University considers you a transfer student if you have already graduated from high school and also completed one year as a full-time student (or are in the second semester of your first complete year as a full-time student) in a degree-seeking program at another two-year or four-year college or university. To be eligible to apply, you must meet the following requirements:

  • A minimum of 28 credit hours must have been completed or in progress before applying. 

    NOTE: The 28 hours of credit cannot include credit from AP, IB, or dual-enrollment classes.

  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all college work.

    NOTE: Most students admitted have a GPA of 3.5 or better.

  • The ability to complete two years (four semesters) of coursework at Emory University.

    NOTE: Transfer applicants may only transfer up to 62 semester hours of college credit.

Important Information for Transfer Applicants

Before applying, review these transfer-specific policies, including when applications are accepted and important information about college and school eligibility.

  • Application Term

    Transfer applications are accepted for fall enrollment only.

  • Oxford College

    Oxford College does not accept transfer applicants.

  • Goizueta Business School

    Interested in transferring to Goizueta Business School? Review transfer information.

  • School of Nursing

    Interested in transferring to Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing? Review the transfer admission information.

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Required Courses and Credit Evaluation

There are no required courses you must take in order to apply as a transfer student. We expect that students will have taken a broad curriculum, preparing them for our academic environment. Emory University does not evaluate credit prior to offering admission to an applicant. Credit evaluation occurs after a student has been admitted.

Find out more about Transferring your Credits

Transfer Application Deadlines

Application PlanFall Transfer
Application deadlineMarch 15
Financial aid deadlineMarch 17
Decision notificationby early May

Application Requirements for Transfer Applicants

Review the materials you’ll need to submit when applying to Emory as a transfer student. Requirements include your application, academic records, a recommendation, applicable test scores, and the application fee or fee waiver.

Application
  • Apply through the Common App. Begin by adding Emory University to your list of colleges on the Common Application.
Academic Records
  • College official report
  • Official transcript(s) from all colleges and universities attended (including summer coursework)
  • Official high school transcripts, including all four years and graduation date

PLEASE NOTE: The Documents tab within Program Materials of the Common Application is simply for supplemental materials. We require official transcripts, high school and college, from your schools.

Academic Recommendation
  • One faculty letter of recommendation or academic evaluation
Application Fee or Fee Waiver
  • Submit a $75 application fee or request a fee waiver.
Test Scores (if applicable)
  • TOEFL or IELTS (recommended). If English is not your first language, submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.
  • SAT/ACT (optional): You may self-report scores in the Common App or send official ones.
  • AP Scores: You may self-report scores in the Common App or send official ones.

NOTE: Emory is test optional for the 2026–2027 application cycle. Applicants may choose to self-report or submit official test scores. 

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Financial Aid

To be considered for financial assistance, students must apply for financial aid upon applying for admission to Emory University. Students who apply for financial aid after the deadline will not be considered for financial aid.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Merit-based aid is not available for transfer students.
  • Need-based aid is not available for international transfer students.
Review Financial Aid Requirements
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Need Additional Help?

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