Learn everything you need to know about applying to Temple as a transfer student.

Who is a transfer student?
If you’ve attempted 15 or more college-level credits after high school graduation, you should apply to Temple as a transfer student.

Learn more about applying as an international transfer student.

Learn more about applying as a first-year student. 

Looking to visit campus as a transfer student? We offer Temple Transfer Day on selected dates throughout the year. Learn more on our on-campus tours page

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.

Important Dates for Transfer Students

How to Apply

Transform your college experience—and your future—at Temple, where nearly half of new Owls transfer from other colleges and universities.

Apply using the Common Application.

Temple exclusively uses the Common Application for all transfer student submissions. Be sure to indicate in your application if you are a Dual Admissions student. Dual Admissions is our partnership with local, two-year community colleges through which you can enroll at Temple.

There’s an application fee of $55, which you will submit at the same time as the Common Application unless you qualify for a waiver through a federal or state program.

What We Consider

There are several factors we consider when reviewing applications. Get an idea of what we are looking for by reviewing the following items.

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. 

Sending your transcripts

After submitting the Common Application, you’ll need to send your official high school and college transcripts to our Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The best option is to have official transcripts sent to us electronically. Official transcripts are sent directly from your school’s transcript service directly to us. You would not send it from your personal email account. From your institution’s website, simply select Temple University from the drop-down menu (if available). If your school requires that the transcript be sent via email, please use the following address.
Email: ugapp@temple.edu

If your school is unable to send electronic transcripts please request the official transcript be mailed to the following address.

Temple University
Undergraduate Admissions
1801 N. Broad Street
Conwell 103
Philadelphia, PA 19122

High school transcripts only need to be sent if you have completed less than 30 college credits. Please contact your high school's counseling office to request a transcript to be sent to us.

Transfer Your Credits

Generally, Temple accepts academic, college-level courses with a grade of C or better. Please note that for semesters impacted by COVID-19, we will also accept courses completed with a pass designation in place of a grade. There’s no limit to the number of credits Temple can accept, but you must complete at least 45 of your last 60 credits here to earn a Temple degree.

Once you have been officially admitted, an admissions counselor will review your credits and the evaluation will be available on the Undergraduate Applicant Portal. 

Use our online Transfer Equivalency Tool to get an idea of how your college-level credits may transfer to Temple.

Transfer Equivalency Tool

Transfer Credit Policy