Transfer Students

Transfer students are a welcome addition to the Mount. A focused orientation program and our small community will help you feel at home.

Ready to apply right now?

Fill out a Transfer Application online.

Transfer students are a welcome addition to Mount St. Mary’s University. Transfer students are eligible for admission for either the fall or spring semester.  The Mount has articulation agreements with Frederick Community College, Hagerstown Community College, and Harrisburg Area Community College.

Mount St. Mary’s is committed to helping those students who have received their Associate’s Degree from a community college graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in two years.  Each student will be assigned an academic advisor to help the student plan the remaining two-year course of study.

Distinctive Transfer Initiatives:

• Need-Based Grant for All Commuter Students
• Free Textbooks for AA Degree Transfer Students
• Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Unique Offer
Free Books -Awarded to all full-time, AA degree students for four consecutive semesters.  Verification of the AA degree must be listed on an official transcript. Students must transfer from a community college with their AA degree to qualify. This award is for MSMU Main Campus students only and for books made available through the campus bookstore.

Transfer Application Requirements
Transfer students should submit all application materials by June 1st for fall semester and by December 1st for spring semester. Generally, transfers should have a minimum cumulative grade average of a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, although each application is reviewed individually.

Requirements:

• A completed application (Transfer Application)
• $45.00 application fee
• Final official copy of your secondary school transcript (waived for those out of high school for 10 or more years)
• Official transcript from all colleges or universities attended
• At least one recommendation from a professor who taught you an academic course during the last two academic years.

Financial Aid & Scholarships
If you plan to apply for financial assistance, you should click here for more information and to download necessary applications.

You can view our transfer scholarships here.

You're Invited

Transfer students are strongly encouraged to visit campus during the application process. Please call 1-800-448-4347 to make an appointment or attend one of our personalized Transfer Days.

Transfer Days:
Currently enrolled at another institution of higher learning and looking to transfer to the Mount?  Mary Catherine James, Transfer Coordinator, has set aside specific days where she is hosting one-on-one interviews with you.  Bring your transcripts for evaluation and your questions to be answered!  You must call to register and reserve your interview time- 1.800.448.4347.

Students should also feel free to contact our Transfer Coordinator:
Mary Catherine James
Senior Associate Director of Admissions/
Transfer Coordinator
Email: mjames@msmary.edu
Phone: 800-448-4347
AIM: MCJMSM98

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