Transfer Students

Students who have earned college credit(s) after receiving their high school diploma are considered transfer students and should apply as such. Those who have earned a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher are most competitive to receive an offer of transfer admission to Alma College.

As a transfer student, you can complete the free Alma College application or apply through the Common Application.

Please submit the following materials to be considered for admission:

• A completed application for admission.
• Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended are required. Applicants with less than 25 college credits must also submit an official high school transcript with the graduation date.

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Alma College offers rolling admissions to transfer students. That means that you can apply at any point throughout the year. Students can apply to begin in the Fall (August) or Winter (January) term.

Transfer Pathways

Transfer Credit Policy

Alma College accepts credit earned from regionally accredited colleges or universities in the United States. International credit is evaluated using guidance from AACRAO and World Education Services. An evaluation of credit earned is available upon submission of an application and transcripts to the Admissions Office. Transfer students entering Alma College with an awarded associate’s degree or comparable work will have the “Explore and Theme” requirements in the Core Curriculum waived. “Comparable work” means the equivalent of four full-time college terms with a minimum of 56 Alma credits accepted for transfer. This must include at least three credits each of courses addressing laboratory science, arts or humanities, and social science, plus at least nine additional credits of work outside of the primary area of emphasis.

All transfer students with 25+ credits will have the First Year Seminar (FYS) requirement and one Spring Term requirement waived. Students are still required to take one Spring Term course at Alma.

Limitations are as follows:

1. Only non-developmental courses that are graded “C” (2.0) or higher are accepted for credit.
2. All transfer students must complete the final 52 credits for the degree in residence at Alma or in an Alma-approved program.
3. Transferred credit must be documented by receipt of an official transcript from each institution attended.
4. Transfer credits from courses below the 100-level do not count toward the 136 credits required for graduation.

Transfer students are encouraged to consult with the Registrar’s Office to review transfer credit equivalencies

Transfer Credit Evaluation Tool

When you invest in your future at Alma, we’re with you every step of the way. Our generous scholarships are designed to make the next steps of your college journey as smooth and accessible as possible.

Transfer Student Scholarships

When you transfer to Alma College, you choose a close-knit community committed to your success. You’ll experience personalized mentorship from faculty and staff. You’ll find your people with 80+ student clubs and organizations. And you’ll make lifelong friends as you live and learn alongside your peers.

Plus, to support you in your transfer journey, we offer generous financial awards of up to $6,000 to students who choose to live on campus — to ensure it is as affordable as it is fun!

Submit your $300 commitment deposit in order to make your decision official. 

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