External Students
St. John’s University admits candidates who wish to transfer from
other colleges or universities. Applicants must be in good academic
standing at their current institution and present evidence of such
during the admission process. Candidates are encouraged to submit
their application by May 1 for the summer session, August 1 for the
fall semester, and December 1 for the spring semester.
Applicants admitted with transfer credit must satisfy the
requirements of the University for residence and for graduation.
(cf. “Residence and Graduation” in section: Academic Information
and Regulations.)
A student transferring from another college or university need
to present the following:
- Official transcripts of high school and college work
- A list of courses currently in progress
- A letter explaining interim activities if the student has been
out of school for one semester or more
- A complete application, including the transfer
information.
It is the policy of the University to deny admission to an
applicant who has been dismissed from another institution for
academic or disciplinary reasons.
Internal Students
Matriculated students for the baccalaureate degree may qualify for
transfer to another baccalaureate curriculum in the University by
meeting the general scholastic requirements of a particular school
or college.
Matriculated students for the associate degree may qualify for
transfer to a baccalaureate curriculum of the University by meeting
the general scholastic requirements of a particular school or
college.
Matriculated students for the associate degree may qualify for
transfer to a baccalaureate curriculum of the University by
completing the requirements for the associate degree or by meeting
one of the following requirements:
| Completion of: |
| Credits Quality | Point Index |
| 21 to 27 | 3.00 |
| 30 or more | 2.75 |
| 45 or more | 2.50 |
| 60 or more | 2.25 |
Students who qualify for transfer to a baccalaureate program of
the University by earning the associate degree will begin a new
quality point index upon enrollment in that program. Students
wishing to transfer from one University school to another must
complete the Application for Undergraduate Transfer within the
University.
Those who apply for Undergraduate Re-Admission or Transfer
within the University and then decide not to transfer from one
school to another must officially request withdrawal of the
application in writing and submit the written request for
withdrawal notice to the Office of the Registrar.
Applicants for transfer from one program to another (one major
to another) within a college must seek approval from the college
office.