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Apply as a Transfer Student

You are considered a transfer applicant if, by the time you enroll at Trinity, you will have completed at least 12 college credit hours after graduating from high school or earning a GED.

This guide walks you through each step of the process and what you’ll need to submit.

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Application Deadlines

Fall Semester
Application Due: April 1
Notification Date: May 1 (contingent upon file completed by the posted deadline)

Spring Semester
Application Due: November 1
Notification Date: November 15 (contingent upon file completed by the posted deadline)

How to Apply as a Transfer Student

  1. Step 1

    Submit Your Application

    Complete the transfer application using the Common Application.

    All required forms, including recommendations and reports, are available within the Common Application.

  2. Step 2

    Submit Required Documents

    You will need to submit:

    • Personal essay (via Common Application)
    • College instructor academic evaluation - Email directly to @email
    • Registrar report (or Common Application college report) - Email directly to @email

  3. Step 3

    Submit Transcripts

    Submit official transcripts from all institutions you have attended. In order to be deemed official, transcripts must be submitted directly to @email by a school official OR sent electronically via third-party vendor, i.e. Parchment, Naviance, etc.

    This includes:

    • All colleges or universities attended
    • Your final official high school transcript with graduation date listed
       

    Important:

    • The registrar’s office reserves the right to request course syllabi to determine whether transfer credits fulfill degree requirements.
    • If you are currently enrolled in your first semester, you should also submit a mid-term report.

  4. Step 4

    Submit Test Scores (Optional)

    Trinity is test-optional. You may choose to submit SAT or ACT scores.

    • Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency or included on an official high school transcript
    • Trinity will superscore by combining your highest section scores across test dates
       

    Note:
    International applicants must still submit one of the following: SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English test scores

  5. Step 5

    Track Your Application

    After submitting your application, you will receive access to your applicant portal, where you can track your status and next steps.

Additional Information

How We Review Transfer Applicants

Applications are reviewed holistically. We consider your academic performance in both high school and college, along with your experiences and involvement.

As part of your application, you will be asked to explain your interest in transferring to Trinity.

 

Transferring Credits

Transfer credit is evaluated after admission. The Office of the Registrar will review your transcripts and course descriptions to determine which credits will transfer.

Key Points:

  • Courses must have a grade of C- or higher to transfer
  • If Trinity accepts the credit, it will be applied towards your degree in one of the following ways: elective credit, Pathways general education curriculum, or major requirement credit.

Graduation Requirements at Trinity:

  • Complete at least 60 credit hours at Trinity
  • Complete at least 15 credit hours in each major (12 upper division)
  • Complete your final 30 credit hours at Trinity

What to Know Before You Apply

Academic Schedule
Classes are held during the day, generally between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Limited evening courses are available, and Trinity does not offer online or weekend course options.

International Coursework
International coursework must be evaluated and translated by an approved credential agency. See our Guide for International Applicants for more information. 

What to Expect After Acceptance

Credit Evaluations
Following acceptance as a transfer student, the Registrar's office will conduct a credit evaluation to determine which of your incoming credits will be accepted. Introductory general education courses typically transfer, while remedial and technical courses will not transfer to Trinity. If a course does not transfer toward your intended major/minor or the Pathways general education curriculum, it may apply toward elective hours at Trinity. Regardless of how many credits transfer over, you must complete 60 hours (roughly 2 years) in residence in order to earn a degree from Trinity. You can expect to receive your credit evaluation by Dec. 10 (Spring Entry Term)/ June 10 (Fall Entry Term).

Key Points
If we do not receive your completed application by the posted deadline, we cannot guarantee a completed transfer credit evaluation prior to the deposit deadline.

Spring Entry Term
Application Deadline: November 1
Deposit Deadline: December 15

Fall Entry Term
Application Deadline: April 1
Deposit Deadline: June 15

Financial Aid
If you qualify for an academic transfer merit scholarship, it will be indicated in your letter of acceptance. While we cannot provide need-based aid to international students, domestic students looking for need-based aid must submit both the FAFSA and CSS Profile in order to be considered fully for federal and institutional need-based funding. You can expect to receive a financial aid award letter by Dec. 10 (Spring Entry Term)/ June 10 (Fall Entry Term).

Don’t see what you’re looking for?

The Office of Admissions can help with transfer application questions and next steps.

Meet the Trinity University Admissions team

Phone: 210-999-7011
Email: @email

Mailing Address
Trinity University
Office of Admissions
1 Trinity Place
San Antonio, Texas 78212-7200

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