Transfer Applicants

Transfer applicants come to Grove City College from many universities and colleges, bringing rich diversity and insightful perspectives. Our goal is to make the transfer process as smooth and as stress free as possible so you will feel at home from the moment you arrive on campus. All transfer applicants are welcome, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Below are some FAQs that transfer applicants ask us as they pursue admittance.

How does Grove City College define a transfer student?

A transfer student is someone who enrolled at another institution after graduating from high school.

What is my first step? 

Apply! View our detailed Application Tips before opening an application account. We also encourage you to read Transfer Process 101 on our blog Bridging the Gap. 

What do I need to apply? 

In order to apply, you will need to provide:

• Final high school transcript 
• Official college transcript(s)
• Academic Data Form (complete the bottom portion “Transfer Student Data”) 
• Transfer Student Reference Form (to be completed by your current Dean of Students) 
• SAT, ACT, or CLT test score(s)
• $50 application fee (or obtain a fee waiver)
• Application essay (in online application)
• Two letters of recommendation as listed below. Note: The College does not provide specific forms for the recommendation letters.
  • One academic reference from a professor, advisor, or dean
  • One spiritual/character reference from a pastor or someone who knows you well 

If you have not yet completed one full semester at your current institution, please have your professors fill out the Semester Report Form and submit it to the Office of Admissions after you have submitted your application for admission to Grove City College.

How do I schedule a campus visit?

As a transfer applicant, you can experience what life is like at Grove City College by attending a Next Step Friday event or by scheduling a personalized visit with our visit coordinator.

Will my credits transfer?

To receive a preliminary review of your transfer credits, email transfers@gcc.edu with a copy of your unofficial college transcript in addition to your major of interest. While this copy may be unofficial, you will need to submit an official copy to apply for admission. In some cases you may be asked to provide a copy of a course syllabus or other supporting documents.

Find out more about transfer credit requests. You may also use the online Transfer Evaluation System to search by institution for courses already reviewed for transfer to Grove City College.

Transfer Credit Requirements

• Courses from a regionally accredited institution with a “C” grade or better are accepted. “P-Pass” grades are not accepted and require a grade equivalent of at least a “C."
• Transfer credits do not enter into the computation of a student’s quality point average (QPA) at Grove City College.
• Grove City College requires 128 credits to graduate. Transfer credits may not exceed 50% of the total credits toward graduation. In addition, you may only transfer up to 50% of the credits required for any major, minor, certification, or concentration.
• For students who have attended institutions without regional accreditation, the Office of the Registrar will review transcripts for credit on an individual basis.

View our Transfer Credit Policies for complete requirements. 

How do I apply for financial aid?

Financial aid may be available for transfer applicants who show financial need. Find out more about Financial Aid and Scholarships, and begin your financial aid application.

Financial Aid Application Deadlines

• Fall transfer: August 15
• Spring transfer: January 15

Transfer applicants are encouraged to submit the financial aid application earlier than the deadlines if possible. Once enrolled and preparing for the next year, financial aid applications are due according to the financial aid timeline for returning students.

Contact Us

Please do not hesitate to contact Kate Mariani, Admissions Transfer Advisor, with any questions.