Transferring To Manhattan College

Because transfer admissions operates on a rolling basis, there is no set application deadline. We will continue to accept transfer admissions applications through the first week of classes during the semester when you enroll.

Admission Decision Notifications:

If you submit your application online, it generally takes 7-10 business days for you to be notified of the application decision.

If you are currently enrolled at another college or university, your acceptance as a transfer student to Manhattan College is conditional upon successful completion of your classes with a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Generally, you must have a minimum 2.5 GPA at the college or university where you are currently enrolled to be considered for admission at Manhattan College. However, our admissions standards will vary depending upon the space availability in a specific school or major.

In order for your application to be considered, you must submit the following:

1. Official Final High School Transcript

A high school transcript is required even if you have already completed a two- or four-year bachelor's degree.

2. Official College Transcript

If you have attended more than one college, you must submit a transcript from each institution.

3. List of Current Courses

If you are currently enrolled in college courses when you submit your application, you must provide a list with the name of each course.

4. SAT and/or ACT Scores

You must submit SAT or ACT scores only if you have completed less than 15 college-level credits.

5. Recommendation Letter

One letter of recommendation from a high school teacher, college professor or employer is required. You are also permitted to submit an additional character reference.

6. Personal Statement

You must submit a brief personal statement. This statement should be 300-650 words.

7. $75 Non-Refundable Application Fee

Special Requirements

International Students

International students have additional requirements regarding transcripts and language proficiency. See the International Students page for details. 

Within a few weeks of your acceptance to Manhattan College, we will notify you of how many credits from your previous college will transfer in. Our credit transfer guidelines are as follows:

• Credit will be granted only for specific work when completed at accredited institutions whose quality and course content have been approved by Manhattan College.
• Typically, students are not allowed to transfer in more than 50% of the credits required for graduation. You must take at least half of your courses at Manhattan College which will normally take four semesters of full-time study.
• “P” grades may be accepted for credit but only if they represent a “C” or better as defined by the regulations of the institution of origin.

The Transfer Evaluation System (TES) is a web tool that will help prospective transfer students see what credits from their current institutions will transfer to Manhattan College. 

Scholarships

All accepted transfer students are considered for an academic scholarship. You may be eligible to receive a scholarship if you have exemplary scores in your high school and college coursework. Scholarship award notifications are mailed home starting in March for fall entrants and November for students enrolling for the spring semester.

To be eligible for renewal of your academic scholarship, you must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 while attending Manhattan College.

Financial Aid

To be considered for financial aid, you must be a full-time student and live in the United States. To apply for financial aid, you must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, which is available on October 1 each year. Eligible New York residents should also apply for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP).

After we review your FAFSA and credit evaluation, we will prepare a financial aid package and notify you of the award via postal mail.

Learn more about the financial aid process in our Paying for College section.