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Transfer Students
Find your Fit 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.
Below is helpful information to explore and as soon as you are ready talk, our professional staff members are ready to guide you through the process.
What are the deadlines to apply?
We follow a rolling admission process for most programs but we suggest applying by the following dates to maximize your benefits.
| August Start | Aug. 15 |
| October Start | Sept. 30 |
| January Start | Jan. 1 |
| March Start | Feb. 28 |
| May Start | April 30 |
| June Start | May 31 |
Fall Start: August 1st
Spring Start: January 1st
Transfer Admission Information
Everything you need to know to Transfer with Ease
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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 to either our on-campus or online programs.
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- Students can transfer a maximum of 98 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, special certifications, and other ACE-approved program can be considered for transfer credit.
- SFU offers online degree programs through the Division of Professional Studies that are designed to be highly transfer-friendly.
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Articulation agreements are established to help students smoothly transition between colleges and programs without duplicating coursework. Many institutions have these articulation agreements in place with SFU which may help you maximize your prior education.
Approved Articulation Agreements
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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
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: 3.2
To Complete Your Applicant Portfolio, You Will Need:
Letter of recommendation from a science professor
Accelerated MBA or MHRM
Admissibility Requirements
GPA: 2.75
To Complete Your Applicant Portfolio, You Will Need:
All transcripts
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 to either our on-campus or online programs.
- Students can transfer a maximum of 98 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, special certifications, and other ACE-approved program can be considered for transfer credit.
- SFU offers online degree programs through the Division of Professional Studies that are designed to be highly transfer-friendly.
Articulation agreements are established to help students smoothly transition between colleges and programs without duplicating coursework. Many institutions have these articulation agreements in place with SFU which may help you 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
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: 3.2
To Complete Your Applicant Portfolio, You Will Need:
Letter of recommendation from a science professor
Accelerated MBA or MHRM
Admissibility Requirements
GPA: 2.75
To Complete Your Applicant Portfolio, You Will Need:
All transcripts
Transfer Scholarship Opportunities
At Saint Francis University we know that affordability is important to you. We offer merit-based scholarships based upon previous academic performance.
- On-Campus Undergraduate Students: Earn up to $25,000 in annual transfer scholarships!
- Online Program Scholarships: Contact the Division of Professional Studies for details. Online Program Scholarships: We apply a 25% scholarship to our online per credit rate.
Free Transfer Credit Evaluation
- Want to see how the college or technical school 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
Transfer Student Checklist
 | Completed Application |
| Official transcripts* (high school and any two or four-year colleges/universities or technical schools attended) |
| College Clearance Form ** |
| Be in good standing at your previous institution. |
| Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and 12 transferable credits. |
*High school transcripts are waived for Division of Professional Studies applicants with 15 credits or more from a post secondary school
**College Clearance forms are not requires for Division of Professional Studies applicants
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
Senior Enrollment Advisor
mmason@francis.edu
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.