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Transfer Students

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

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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

Fall Semester Start
  • Application Deadline: June 1
  • Nursing Application Deadline: Feb. 1​

*Nursing is a four-year program, even for transfer students. Limited spaces are available.

Spring Semester Start
  • Application Deadline: Nov. 1

Apply using the Common App.

Temple exclusively uses the Common App 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 App unless you qualify for a waiver through a federal or state program.

Please note: It is important to submit your application prior to sending us any transcripts or other documents. See below for how to send us your transcripts. 

 

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.

Previous College Academic History

This is the basis of our admissions decision, as it is most telling of the work you will demonstrate as a Temple student. The average GPA for incoming fall 2024 transfer students was 3.21. All previous college coursework is considered even if you attended more than one college or university.

Remedial and developmental coursework is not counted toward our 15-credit minimum. The Architecture and Nursing programs have higher GPA requirements.

If you are seeking a second bachelor’s degree, note that

High School Performance

We require an official high school transcript for students who have completed fewer than 30 college credits. We may review your high school work as part of our admission decision.

Application Essay

This is your opportunity to describe the reasons you are interested in transferring schools, explain any academic trends or tell us something that is not evident in your application.

Extracurricular Activities

Tell us about what you do outside the classroom. Your outside interests help paint the full picture of who you are and can factor into the review process.

Optional Letter of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation are optional but will be reviewed if you choose to send them. Please do not send more than two letters. Your letters should be submitted by individuals who can speak to your academic abilities and personal accomplishments, such as an advisor or professor.

Additional materials for Boyer College of Music and Dance, Tyler School of Art and Architecture and School of Theater, Film and Media Arts

Some majors in the Boyer College of Music and Dance, the Tyler School of Art and Architecture and the School of Theater, Film and Media Arts may require additional supporting information such as an audition, interview or portfolio. Please check your intended major’s specific requirements with the school or college below.

For schools and colleges with such requirements, you may schedule your audition and submit your portfolio for review prior to completing the submission of your application.

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Applying Made Simple

Complete the Common App and apply as a transfer student to Temple.

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After you Apply

Applicant Portal 

Soon after you submit your Common App, 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 your Common App and setting up your Applicant Portal, you will need to submit your transcripts. We need transcripts from all institutions you may have attended (or are currently attending), and your final high school transcript if you have less than 30 college credits completed. Do not send us your transcripts until after activating your applicant portal to ensure proper completion of your application. 

Please have your transcripts sent to us electronically directly from the school’s transcript service. Select Temple University Admissions as the recipient. Please do not send us a transcript via email or prior to submitting an application. These will be discarded.

If you have trouble with these options, log into your Applicant Portal to connect with 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

The Transfer Equivalency Tool helps current and prospective students determine how their college-level academic credits may transfer to Temple. Use these tables to find the current listing of available Temple equivalents to classes at various two-year and four-year institutions, as well as Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, CLEP and A-Level exams.

Explore how to use the Transfer Equivalency Tool.

Transfer Credit Policy

Learn about Temple’s policy for transferring credits.

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Dual Admissions

We’ve partnered with several regional, two-year colleges to create a clear path from community college to a Temple degree so you can transfer your credits and earn your degree here.

Learn more