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 admissions 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 their high school graduation.

What is my first step? 

Apply! View our detailed Application Tips before opening an application account, and read over our Application Instructions, paying close attention to the application checklist and deadlines.You will also need to provide the Transfer Student Reference Form to your current Dean of Students and have them submit the completed form to Grove City College as part of your application.

If you have not 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 visit to campus?

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. You will be asked to submit a copy of your college transcript for evaluation. This copy can be unofficial; however, you will need an official copy as part of the application process. 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.

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.

How do I apply for financial aid?

Financial aid may be available for transfer applicants who show financial need. Find out more 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 us at transfers@gcc.edu with any questions.