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Transfer Students

Transfer to Monmouth College!
Making the decision to transfer colleges takes a lot of thought and consideration.At Monmouth College, we strive to make the transition smooth and efficient.

This guide was prepared to answer your specific questions regarding the transfer process. If you have additional questions, please contact the Office of Admissions at transfer@monmouthcollege.edu or 1-800-747-2687.

Application Process
To be considered for admission to Monmouth College as a transfer student, please submit the following to the Office of Admissions:

  • Completed online application for admission. There is no fee to apply!
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended.
  • Official high school transcripts and ACT or SAT scores are required if you have completed less than 24 semester hours.

A cumulative GPA of 2.5 from your most recently attended college is strongly encouraged for admission to Monmouth College.

Applications and transcripts will be evaluated on a rolling basis. Students should expect a transcript evaluation and admission decision within 7-10 days in most cases.

Visit Opportunities
Individual Visits

There is no better way to get to know Monmouth than to visit campus! Prospective transfer students are encouraged to schedule individual visits with the transfer coordinator to discuss the details of the transfer process. Arrangements are also made for the student to meet with the faculty adviser in the department in which he/she wishes to major. These visits may be scheduled on Monday – Friday from 8am-4:30pm. Students are strongly encouraged to submit the application for admission and college transcripts for evaluation prior to the visit.

Additional visit opportunities
Open Houses
Bus Trip
Overnight Visit

Credit Transfer
Students may transfer up to the equivalent of 64 semester hours from other accredited colleges and universities. Grades of C- of better in courses that are similar or equivalent to the college level course work offered at Monmouth will transfer.

At the time of evaluation, the student will receive a general education equivalency evaluation along with a listing of all transferable course work and the equivalent courses at Monmouth. As Monmouth is on a 4-4 academic calendar, semester hours will be converted to course credits. One course credit is equal to 4 semester hours. A total of 32 course credits (128 semester hours) are required to meet the degree requirement in most majors.

Class levels:
Freshman: Less than 28 semester hours (7 course credits)
Sophomore: 28 semester hours to less than 60 semester hours (7 -14.75 course credits)
Junior: 60 semester hours (15 course credits)

Recommended General Education Courses
Students may wish to consider taking the following general education courses prior to transfer:
Two course sequence in English Composition
One course in public speaking
Two courses in foreign language (or proficiency at 102 level)
One course with lab in a physical or life science
One course in fine art appreciation or participation (3 semester hour course)

We have included listings of acceptable course work and specific program guides from many community colleges. Please note that we do accept course work from all the colleges listed below. If you do not see a specific course that you are looking for, please email transfer@monmouthcollege.edu.

Financial Aid
To apply for financial aid, students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Please be sure to add Monmouth’s Title IV code 001725 to your FAFSA to ensure that we receive your results in a timely manner.

To view a complete listing of scholarships and financial assistance for transfer students, please visit our scholarship page.

Accepted Student Checklist
Follow these important steps to complete your enrollment at Monmouth College:

  1. File or update the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov as early as possible after January 1. List Monmouth’s code – 001725. Apply for outside scholarships.
  2. Submit $150 enrollment deposit to ensure your place at Monmouth. Deposits are refundable prior to December 1 for students entering in the spring semester and May 1st for students entering in the fall semester.
  3. Complete the living preference form if you plan to live on campus.
  4. If you are commuter, you must complete the commuter request form to seek permission to live off-campus.
  5. Visit as many times as you are able! Sit in on classes, stay overnight, and meet with faculty and coaches.
  6. Contact the Office of Admissions to make arrangements to meet with an advisor to register for classes. Class registration begins in mid-November for students entering in the spring semester and early April for students entering in the fall semester.
  7. Sign up to attend our SOAR program – Summer Orientation, Advisement and Registration in early June.
  8. Turn in your immunization records and complete the insurance waiver form, if applicable.
  9. Turn in the biographical and general info form and photo.
  10. Complete Parking registration forms if you plan to bring a car to campus.
  11. Send final college transcripts for evaluation. Be sure to forward transcripts for any summer work completed prior to the start of the semester.
  12. Plan to attend fall orientation in late August prior to the start of classes.
  13. Visit these helpful links to help with the enrollment process at Monmouth:
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Contact Info

Kristi Hippen
Toll Free: 1-800-747-2687
Fax: 309-457-2141