Why Transfer to St. John's?
At every point in your transfer journey, you'll experience personalized attention from a team of admissions, financial aid, and academic advisers. From academic support to generous scholarships and credit transfer opportunities, we are dedicated to helping you make a smooth transition to our vibrant and welcoming community.
Get to Know St. John's
St. John’s University’s main campus in Queens, New York, provides a safe and welcoming home in metropolitan New York City. As a student, you will be able to access the amenities of the city, while taking class on our leafy, beautiful campus that will feel like a cozy oasis away from the hustle and bustle.
Scholarships
St. John’s offers competitive academic scholarships to new transfer students. In addition to these scholarships, you may also qualify for the following awards: the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship and the St. John’s University Service Scholarship.
Here to answer any questions you may have
Starting at the point of application, the transfer process at St. John’s is a personalized experience with a team of advisers to support you during your journey. Offered through one-on-one counselor advisement appointments, early credit evaluations, assistance with schedule building, and graduate pathway opportunities, St. John’s transfer advisers are aware of your hard work from previous institutions so you stay on a path to a timely graduation.
Would Recommend St. John's
Education that Elevates
It’s time to make your move. Time to get noticed. Time to elevate your education. A St. John’s education is a transformational experience and every student’s journey is unique.
A Great Place to Call Home.
St. John’s residential Queens, NY, campus spans more than 100 acres and offers all of the amenities you would want in a campus experience. Healthy eating options, fitness classes, seasonal Great Lawn parties, stellar technology, and student organization events mean a Johnny is never bored!
See the World. Change Your World.
With locations in Rome, Italy; Paris, France; and Limerick, Ireland, you have access to some of the most exciting European cities. Additionally, you may also see the world through service programs, such as the University Plunge Program.
Make Connections
More than 198,000 successful professionals are proud St. John’s alumni, with more than 80 percent of them living in the New York metropolitan area. This robust network means opportunities for internships and mentoring that are unmatched.
Did You Know?
St. John's has Community College Partnerships with leading two-year colleges, to ensure that you can seamlessly transfer to St. John's.
Take the Next Step
Transfer Admission Information
Visit St. John's!
Be sure to take a tour of our beautiful campus and to schedule a one on one appointment with a Transfer Admission and Advising Counselor, while you're here!
See where our Transfer Admission and Advising Counselors will be this spring!
Contact Transfer Admissions
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718-990-2051
Meet the Transfer Advising Team
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A Student Guide to Transferring Colleges
Deciding which college to attend is one of the biggest decisions of a young person’s life. But, the reality is, we don’t always get it right on the first try. In 2021, more than 1.2 million college students made the decision to transfer. While this is a relatively common occurrence in the academic world, it can be daunting—but when you make the decision to transfer colleges, you could find a better academic fit and campus culture, improved financial aid opportunities, and more. First, you have to figure out where to start. That’s where we can help.