Explore the application process as an international transfer applicant. 

If you are a transfer applicant, you have completed secondary school or high school and have attempted at least 15 or more college-level credits. Here, you’ll gain more insight into Temple’s application process as an aspiring international transfer student.

 When to Apply 

Transfer applications are reviewed on a rolling basis for each semester. The sooner you submit your application, the sooner you will receive a decision.

 How to Apply 

Apply using the Common Application.

Temple exclusively uses the Common Application. As a transfer student, be sure to select the correct semester you are applying for, either fall or spring.

There’s a required application fee of $55, which you will submit at the same time as the Common Application unless you qualify for a waiver.

APPLICATION SUPPORTING MATERIALS

The following documents may be necessary to complete your application. Please review the testing options to determine whether you wish to submit academic testing to support your application. If your documents are not in English, please provide them in the original language and with an English translation.

After You Apply

Applicant Portal

Soon after you submit your Common Application, you will receive an email about setting up your Undergraduate Applicant Portal, where you can track the status of your application and submit any requirements to complete your application. The undergraduate applicant portal is also where you can make any necessary changes to your account and connect directly with us. 

If you’re admitted, you may need to obtain a nonimmigrant student visa—including a student (F-1) or an exchange visitor (J-1) visa—as a next step toward your enrollment at Temple. Learn how to obtain your I-20 or DS-2019 from Temple and apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa.

Submit proof of secondary school graduation.

If you are admitted to Temple and you have submitted your enrollment deposit, you must have your secondary school send your final transcript or proof of graduation to Temple.

Need help determining what satisfies proof of graduation? Please contact the International Admissions office.

Advanced Credit Policy

Temple’s generous policy accepts advanced credits as determined by the examining body. If you have successfully completed IB, A Level, AP or CLEP courses/subjects, learn more about our policy.

 Conditional Admission Program 

Academically qualified students with low or no language scores may still be accepted to Temple University through our Conditional Admission Program (CAP). This program provides English language classes while orienting students to university life and preparing them for success at Temple University. Students at the highest CAP levels take credit-bearing classes so they can begin working toward their degree even while learning English. Learn more about our Conditional Admission Program for international students.

Learn more about scholarship opportunities for this program.

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 Additional Resources for International Students 

Get more information about how Temple supports international students, and learn more about our global perspective on our Office of International Affairs website.