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Transfer Students
Imagine Yourself at Saint Francis University
At Saint Francis University we welcome students who have earned academic credits from other colleges and universities. We provide you with personalized attention as you transition to our campus or online learning environment. We are committed to not just getting you to Saint Francis University but to helping you Become that Someone. Our professional staff is ready to guide you through the process.
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Transfer Student Checklist
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Transfer Admission Information
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Free Transfer Credit Evaluation
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Scholarship Opportunities
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We are Here to Help You
What Defines a Transfer Student?
If you have completed the equivalent of a US secondary school education and have at least one full-time semester (12 or more credits) as a degree candidate at another college or university you should apply as a transfer student.
Deadlines to apply
We follow a rolling admission process for most programs but we do suggest applying by the following dates.
Fall Start: August 1
Spring Start: January 1
Transfer Student Checklist
Completed application
Official transcripts from all two or four-year colleges/universities attended
Official high school transcript
College Clearance form
Be in good standing at your previous institution
Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and 12 transferable credits
Transfer Admission Information
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Admissions Standards
Selected programs require you to submit SAT I or ACT scores. Use the codes below to have your official scores sent directly to SFU. These scores are waived for students who have graduated from high school five years or more.
SAT code #2797
ACT code #3682
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Transfer Credit Information
- Students can transfer a maximum of 92 credits to Saint Francis University.
- Grades of “C” or better from accredited colleges and universities will be considered for transfer credit.
- Developmental, review, or remedial courses are not transferable. A course for which no credit is given at the original institution cannot be transferred for credit at Saint Francis University.
- Science courses will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- Transfer credits are not used to compute your grade point average at Saint Francis University.
- Military credits can be considered for transfer credit.
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Articulation Agreements
Articulation agreements are established to help students make a smooth transition between colleges and programs without duplicating coursework. View our articulation agreements with several institutions for more information about opportunities to maximize your prior education.
Approved Articulation Agreements
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Program-Specific Transfer Requirements
Occupational Therapy
Admissibility Requirements
SAT/ACT: test-optional
To Complete Your Applicant Portfolio, You Will Need:
Nursing
Admissibility Requirements
GPA: 3.0 cumulative/2.6 in math/science
SAT/ACT: 1080/21 waived for Assoc. Degree or higher, GED, or 5+ years out of high school
To Complete Your Applicant Portfolio, You Will Need:
Letters of recommendation/evaluation (for students who have been previously enrolled in a nursing program)
Department interview
Completed nursing evaluation form
Healthcare Studies Pre-PA program
Admissibility Requirements
GPA: 2.75
SAT/ACT: test-optional
To Complete Your Applicant Portfolio, You Will Need:
All transcripts
Physical Therapy
space available basis
Admissibility Requirements
GPA: 2.75
SAT/ACT: test-optional only if student has fewer than 24 earned credits
To Complete Your Applicant Portfolio, You Will Need:
Department interview
Personal essay that addresses reasons for transferring and the objectives the student hopes to achieve
Letter of recommendation from a science professor
Accelerated MBA or MHRM
Admissibility Requirements
GPA: 2.75
SAT/ACT:
Required only if student has fewer than 30 earned credits
To Complete Your Applicant Portfolio, You Will Need:
All transcripts
Selected programs require you to submit SAT I or ACT scores. Use the codes below to have your official scores sent directly to SFU. These scores are waived for students who have graduated from high school five years or more.
SAT code #2797
ACT code #3682
- Students can transfer a maximum of 92 credits to Saint Francis University.
- Grades of “C” or better from accredited colleges and universities will be considered for transfer credit.
- Developmental, review, or remedial courses are not transferable. A course for which no credit is given at the original institution cannot be transferred for credit at Saint Francis University.
- Science courses will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- Transfer credits are not used to compute your grade point average at Saint Francis University.
- Military credits can be considered for transfer credit.
Articulation agreements are established to help students make a smooth transition between colleges and programs without duplicating coursework. View our articulation agreements with several institutions for more information about opportunities to maximize your prior education.
Approved Articulation Agreements
Occupational Therapy
Admissibility Requirements
SAT/ACT: test-optional
To Complete Your Applicant Portfolio, You Will Need:
Nursing
Admissibility Requirements
GPA: 3.0 cumulative/2.6 in math/science
SAT/ACT: 1080/21 waived for Assoc. Degree or higher, GED, or 5+ years out of high school
To Complete Your Applicant Portfolio, You Will Need:
Letters of recommendation/evaluation (for students who have been previously enrolled in a nursing program)
Department interview
Completed nursing evaluation form
Healthcare Studies Pre-PA program
Admissibility Requirements
GPA: 2.75
SAT/ACT: test-optional
To Complete Your Applicant Portfolio, You Will Need:
All transcripts
Physical Therapy
space available basis
Admissibility Requirements
GPA: 2.75
SAT/ACT: test-optional only if student has fewer than 24 earned credits
To Complete Your Applicant Portfolio, You Will Need:
Department interview
Personal essay that addresses reasons for transferring and the objectives the student hopes to achieve
Letter of recommendation from a science professor
Accelerated MBA or MHRM
Admissibility Requirements
GPA: 2.75
SAT/ACT:
Required only if student has fewer than 30 earned credits
To Complete Your Applicant Portfolio, You Will Need:
All transcripts
Free Transfer Credit Evaluation
- Want to see how the college courses you've already taken will transfer to Saint Francis University?
- Are you a first- or second-year high school student who would like our advisors to guide you through choosing your college in high school classes to help you best prepare for college?
- Are you an active-duty military servicemember and want to know how your military education, training, and prior learning can help you fast-track your degree?
Let us do the heavy lifting.
Email your transcript or your questions to transcripteval@francis.edu
Scholarship Opportunities
At Saint Francis University we know that affordability is important to you. We offer merit-based scholarships based upon previous academic performance.
Earn up to $23,000 in annual transfer scholarships!

Transfer Admission Team
We are here to guide you through every step of the admissions process to make your journey to Saint Francis University as easy as possible.
Ms. Megan Mason, Assistant Director of Admission
Call/Text: 814-328-8773
Non-Discrimination Policy
Saint Francis University, inspired by its Franciscan and Catholic identity values equality of opportunity, human dignity, racial, cultural, and ethnic diversity, both as an educational institution and as an employer.
View our nondiscrimination policy.