Transfer Students
You can apply as a candidate for transfer admissions if you hold a high school diploma (or its equivalent) and have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at an accredited college or university.
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**If you have a bachelor's degree from another institution please note you are not a transfer student. You will need to apply as a second degree student. Please see the link at the bottom of the page.
Admissions Requirements
- Complete the Undergraduate Application: Download a PDF version now, or submit your application online
- $55 nonrefundable application fee (payable online)
- Statement of Intent (see page 7 of undergraduate application)
- Official Transcripts (Contact your high school and request an official transcript. This is required regardless of your high school graduation date. Transfer applicants must also submit one official transcript from all colleges and universities attended.)
- Recommendation Letter
- SAT/ACT scores for those who have completed less than 24 credits at the college level
- Portfolio review (Architecture students only)
- Audition (Music students only)
* CUA SAT Code is 5104
* CUA ACT Code is 0654
* CUA ACT Code is 0654
Application Deadlines
Fall semester: July 15*
Spring semester: November 15*
Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis.
*All applicants are encouraged to submit their completed application as soon as possible to allow adequate time for the transcript evaluation.
- Transferring Credits
Links and information on transferring your credits into CUA - Visiting CUA
We invite you to visit our campus, schedule an appointment with your department of interest, and take a tour. - Financial Aid
Learn more about planning for the cost of a college education. Find scholarship possibilities available to you! - Second Degree Students
Download the CUA Second Degree application now! - Transfer Nursing Students
Nursing students are advised to apply as soon as possible and well before the deadline.