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Transfer StudentsFrequently Asked QuestionsAre Running Start students considered transfer students?No. Students enrolled in college-level courses before graduating from high school must apply as freshmen. However, college credits will transfer under the same policies as all transfer students.How many students transfer to SPU?Each year approximately 300 students transfer to SPU.What is the minimum GPA needed in order to transfer?Typically, a minimum GPA of 2.5 is needed to be eligible for admission.What is the minimum number of credits needed to transfer?There is no minimum number of credits needed to transfer. Once you have completed at least one college course after graduating from high school, you are considered a transfer student. Students with less than 45 quarter credits (30 semester units) must submit an official high school transcript and SAT or ACT score.When should I apply?The priority deadline for financial aid is April 1, but SPU accepts applications for any quarter.Do transfer students need to submit a high school transcript?A high school transcript is required only if you have completed less than 45 quarter credits (30 semester units) at the time of application. However, if you took three years or more of a foreign language in high school with a "C" grade or better in the final course, this will fulfill our foreign language proficiency requirement. In this case, you should submit your official high school transcript to prove proficiency.Do transfer students need to submit SAT or ACT scores?Official SAT or ACT scores are required only if you have completed less than 45 quarter credits (30 semester units) at the time of application. A score of 580 or higher on the math section of the SAT, or 25 or higher on the math section of the ACT, will exempt a student from the math proficiency requirement. In this case you should submit your official test score.When do I apply for my major?Students applying to transfer directly into SPU's nursing program must submit a nursing application along with the university application by February 15. The nursing program accepts students only once per year for Autumn Quarter.Students wishing to apply for the visual communication major must submit a portfolio during Spring Quarter. Contact Professor of Art Roger Feldman (rfeldman@spu.edu). Students applying for any other major must complete their first quarter in their major program before applying. Are there any scholarships available?Yes. Learn more about scholarships.How do I apply for financial aid?To receive need-based financial aid, you must file your free application for federal student aid (FAFSA), which can be done at www.fafsa.ed.gov. You must also be admitted before any financial aid will be awarded.Can transfer students live on campus?Yes. Approximately 50 percent of transfer students live on the SPU campus each year. Transfer students are eligible to apply for residence halls as well as campus apartments, though some restrictions apply. |
My World He’s loud. He’s proud. He’s orange. Meet Houston Lui and his troupe, the Orange Men! After you learn about Houston, go ahead and meet other interesting SPU students at the My World Gallery. |
