Santa Clara University

Undergraduate Admission

Transfer Students

 

Thank you for your interest in Santa Clara University. It is important to note that prospective Transfer students have the ability to apply to SCU any time after they have enrolled at another college or university. Currently, only the January and September academic quarters are open for transfer students.

Transfer admissions at Santa Clara are based on academic competitiveness and space availability. Priority consideration will be given to those students who have successfully completed the recommended courses for the school to which they are applying. The recommended courses for each school are listed below:



 

  • iconCollege of Arts and Sciences

    • Two courses of English composition
    • One course of college-level mathematics (for students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree) or two college-level mathematics (for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree). Certain majors may have more detailed math requirements for graduation.
    • One course in biological or physical science with a lab
    • Recommended GPA 3.3

  • iconLeavey School of Business:

    • Two Courses of English composition
    • Two courses of calculus
    • Financial accounting
    • Managerial accounting
    • Macroeconomics
    • Microeconomics
    • Recommended GPA 3.5

  • iconSchool of Engineering:

    • Two courses of English composition
    • Two courses of calculus
    • One course of general chemistry
    • Two courses of calculus-based physics
    • Recommended GPA 3.5
    Please note that priority goes to students who have satisfied the requirements outlined above and decisions are contingent upon the competitiveness of the applicant pool and space availability within programs. However, if you have not met all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We also consider the personal statement, instructor evaluations, and extracurricular activities during the application process.

  • iconTransfer Guides

    Transfer Guides are intended to be utilized as a reference for students attempting to select transferable courses for Santa Clara. If you attend one of the local community colleges for which we have a Transfer Guide, then the courses listed should directly match the courses available to you at your institution. If you attend any other institution then you can still use the General Transfer Guide to determine the types of classes which generally transfer to SCU.      

  • iconImportant Dates and Deadlines:

    • October 1 – Winter Transfer Deadline
    • January 7 to April 15 – Fall Rolling Application Period
    • Note: During the fall rolling application period, we will be admitting and awarding financial aid on a rolling basis. Thus, we encourage you to apply early. Applications are available the summer before the deadline.

  • iconRequired Documents

    • Official transcript(s) from all colleges and universities you have attended
    • Official copy of your high final school transcripts showing date of graduation
    • One college instructor evaluation
    • SAT or ACT score(s) if you have fewer than 30 semester or 45 quarter units completed at time of application
    • $55 application fee


    Mid-Term Report

      We strongly encourage you to submit the Mid-Term Report, especially if you are interested in having your current term grades considered.  You will find the Mid-Term Report here.  Note that although it is optional to submit a Mid-Term Report when applying, in some cases, we may contact you to require it in order to render a decision.

    Not required    

      We do not require the Secondary School Report or the College Report.

    International Student  

      International applicants please click here for additional admission information and resources.

    Important Application Tips

      You are required to submit only one instructor evaluation. However, if you are interested in submitting more letters of recommendations, you may submit up to two supplemental letters of recommendation.  These letters can come from an employer, community leader, or anyone else who can add a different perspective to your application.  The letter can be addressed directly to Santa Clara's Undergraduate Admission Office. 

      If you would like to include extra information, you may do so in the "Additional Information" section of the Common Application.
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