So, you're thinking about transferring to Adelphi University? You’re in good company! More than half of our new students each year are just like you—transferring from a community college or a four-year university. Our transfer counselors are eager to work with you to plan your transition to a new educational experience at Adelphi. Take a look at our easy-to-use transfer resources and information. Then, should you have additional questions or want to have your transcripts evaluated, be sure to schedule an appointment with a transfer counselor.

• Requirements to Apply as a Transfer Student
• Criteria to Gain Admission as a Transfer Student
• Transfer Scholarships
  
• Transfer Credit Policy
• Transfer Credit Equivalencies
• Academic/Advisement Resources
  • Degree maps for transfer students (found in the handbook Academic Adelphi for Transfer Students) (PDF 620KB)
• Apply Online
• Schedule a Visit
• Preview a Class
• Request Materials
• Articulation Agreements

How to Apply
Transfer applicants should submit the following to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions:

• Completed Transfer and University College Application for Admission.
• Non-refundable $35 application fee.
• Official transcripts from each college attended or now attending including work in progress

Transfer applicants who have completed less than 30 college credits must submit the following:

• Official high school transcript, indicating the date of graduation.
• Essay, in 500 words or less, responding to the following topics:
  • Explain your reasons for wanting to attend Adelphi University.
  • Describe a personal accomplishment of which you are particularly proud and explain why.

SAT or ACT scores will be required from applicants who have graduated high school within the past year.

Students are encouraged to arrange for an interview and a campus tour prior to submitting an application. If you would like to visit campus for a
student-guided tour, please contact tours@adelphi.edu.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be submitted along with your application.


Special Admission Requirements
Some programs of study have additional application requirements:

NET Exam: Required for all applicants to the School of Nursing, who do not hold a NYS R.N. license. Please note: There are limited spaces and limited dates for the NET exam. Your application will not be considered until the Admissions office has received the results of your NET exam.

School of Nursing: Please be advised that the School of Nursing will no longer accept applicants with two or more science pre-requisite grades below a C+. This requirement does not apply to applicants with a current R.N. license.

Copy of R.N. License:Required for all applicants who hold a NYS R.N. license and are applying to the R.N. to B.S. program.

Portfolio Review: Required for all applying as an Art, Art Education, or Technical Design major.

Audition: Required for all applying as a Dance, Music or Theatre major.



Transfer Credit Evaluation

Applicants must submit official college transcripts of all work, whether completed or in progress, from all colleges and universities attended. Applicants for admission must provide evidence of having achieved work of high quality in the institutions from which they transfer. Transfer students who have completed less than 30 college credits must submit an official high school transcript.

Interviews may be required for transfer students interested in social work. All requests for advanced standing credit must be made at the time of the student’s admission and before registering for courses at Adelphi, and must be supported by official transcripts. Students admitted directly from regionally accredited two-year colleges will have their transcripts evaluated on a course-by-course basis. The official transcript of a transfer student from another college or university is evaluated by the Office of Admissions and the evaluation is sent to the Office of the University Registrar, where it is recorded on the permanent Adelphi University record.

• Students transferring from an associate’s degree program at a regionally accredited college may transfer a maximum of 64 credits (with or without an associate’s degree).
• A student who was enrolled in a baccalaureate program at a four-year institution is eligible for a maximum of 90 credits.

Adelphi requires that the last 30 hours of college work be completed in residence. Some majors require that students complete 50% of their work at Adelphi. The maximum number of credits a student may receive from Advanced Placement tests offered by the College Board is 30 credits. Transfer students entering the University with 60 credits or more are required to declare a major at the time of matriculation.

Adelphi University will transfer all appropriate and comparable courses undertaken by transfer students in the past 10 years at regionally accredited junior or senior college. Grades of A, B, or C earned in these courses will be accepted for credit. College credit earned prior to 10 years ago will be evaluated on an individual basis. Grade points for courses in which grades of A, B, or C have been earned are not transferred to the permanent Adelphi University record, nor are they included in the Adelphi cumulative GPA.

Credit may be granted for appropriate courses taken under the direction of the United States Armed Forces Institute, but only if such courses were given under the supervision of a fully regionally accredited, two- or four-year, degree-granting college or university. For veterans enrolled in University College, credit may be granted for courses completed in service schools if the content of such courses is applicable to the degree requirements of the University and if the individual’s record of accomplishment in such courses has been properly authenticated. In general, the recommendations of the American Council on Education, as published in the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services, are followed where appropriate in the evaluation of service training for students in University College’s baccalaureate program.

Students wishing to transfer from any one of the professional schools within the University into the College of Arts and Sciences, in order to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree, can transfer no more than 30 professional school (applied) credits.

Schedule a Visit

Appointment with a Transfer Counselor:

Visiting Adelphi for a one-on-one appointment with a transfer counselor is a great opportunity to get information on how your courses will transfer and what the application procedures and deadlines are for admission. Appointments usually last about 30 minutes and are available at the times below:

Hours for the Academic Year:
Monday - Thursday:	8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Friday:	8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Weekends:	Admissions Events
Summer Hours:
Monday:	8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Tuesday:	8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Wednesday:	8:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Thursday:	8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday:	8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Weekends:	Admissions Events

What to bring:

Unofficial transcripts
Current class schedule

If you are not able to arrange an on-campus appointment, we also offer phone appointments at the same times as our interviews.

To schedule a visit with a Transfer Counselor, please contact Admissions at: transfer@adelphi.edu or 516.877.3050 or 1.800.ADELPHI.

Campus Tours:

If you are interested, please feel free to ask about going on one of our campus tours which are available:

Monday–Friday: 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Personalized tours can also be arranged.

To schedule a Campus Tour, please contact Admissions at: admissions@adelphi.edu or 516.877.3050 or 1.800.ADELPHI.



Preview a Class
Visiting a class is a great way to get a feel for the academic life at Adelphi University! If you are interested in this opportunity, please e-mail transfer@adelphi.edu. In your email, please include dates that will be convenient for you, and indicate which course(s) you are interested in previewing. Before submitting your request, you may wish to view our current course offerings by visiting course search.



Course Equivalencies
Adelphi University is proud to offer Transfer Evaluation System (TES) as a resource for our prospective transfer students. By using this tool, you will be able to access course equivalencies from your institution and see how they will transfer to Adelphi University. Simply select your school and choose the appropriate course catalog from the year you were in attendance. If you cannot find the year you took the course, then choose the most recent course catalog. If you are unable to find a course equivalency for a course you have taken, this does not mean it will not transfer. Similarly, if you cannot find a school that you attended in the list, our Transfer Admissions staff is continually adding new course equivalencies and schools to the TES database.

Please note that while a course equivalency may appear in a list, this does not guarantee that the course will transfer to Adelphi University. Our Transfer Admissions staff continually reviews equivalencies, making them subject to change.

We would be happy to answer specific questions you have about your courses. You can contact us at transfer@adelphi.edu.