Each year, a select group of undergraduate students choose to transfer to Puget Sound.

Students choose to change colleges for a variety of reasons, and that diversity of experience adds greatly to the Puget Sound campus community. Whether you’re currently at another four—year school that doesn’t quite fit, you’re wrapping up your time at a two—year school and are ready to move on, or it’s been years since your last college class, we’d love to talk to you about how Puget Sound fits into your future.

We want our students to thrive; our competitive admission process looks for candidates who will excel in their chosen program. Our graduate-level Loggers are intellectually engaged, endlessly curious, and passionate about their field—whether it’s education, public health, occupational therapy, or physical therapy.

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Transfer Student Information Session

Join Torri Henson ’89 P’17, Associate Director of Admission, as she walks through the basics of applying to and attending Puget Sound as a transfer student.

Transfer Student Information Session
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    of students come from outside Washington state

  • Top 391

    College per Princeton Review

  • 10:1

    Student-to-faculty ratio with an average class size of 17
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Frequently Asked Questions

Students who have undertaken college coursework after high school graduation (even those currently in their first term of college) should apply using the Common App for transfer students. Please note that in addition to the standard transfer application requirements, an official high school transcript will be required for all transfer applicants with less than a year of graded college coursework.

Students whose only college credits have been earned while in high school (through Running Start, dual enrollment, College in the High School, or another program) should apply with the Common App for first-year students and submit transcripts from any colleges attended along with the rest of the requirements for a first-year application. Learn more about our credit transfer policy for first-year applicants.

We will review the entirety of your college (and high school, if applicable) record, including the courses you have taken and the grades you have received in them. We pay special attention to the rigor of your coursework, the trend and distribution of your grades, as well as any contextual information about your academic performance that may be provided in the application. Because strong writing and communication skills factor heavily into the curriculum of every academic department on our campus, we will also closely evaluate your application essay for both content and form.

Beyond academics, we look for students who demonstrate intellectual independence and curiosity, manage their time well, and commit to excellence both in and outside of the classroom.

All prospective transfer applicants are automatically considered for an academic merit scholarship of up to $45,000 per year. Applicants may also qualify for a Visit Scholarship, a Phi Theta Kappa scholarship, and/or an All-Washington Academic Team scholarship.

To be eligible for need-based financial aid, applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the appropriate academic year. Read more about financial aid.

Yes. We require that all incoming transfer students have a cumulative college GPA of at least 2.00. However, please note that the average incoming GPA for transfer students is approximately 3.30. We understand that each transfer applicant has a different story behind their transcript, and encourage students to speak with our transfer admission coordinator to discuss how they’ve prepared for Puget Sound.

As a transfer applicant, you must list every college you have ever attended on your application, and you must arrange to have an official transcript sent from each institution – even if you think that the credits will not transfer or are not applicable to your intended degree program.

If it has been several years since you last attended college and you don’t believe you can get an academic evaluation from a professor, you may arrange to have someone else write your letter of recommendation. Please speak with our transfer admission coordinator to discuss your options.

All students are required to live on campus for their first two academic years with the university. Exceptions to the policy are made for students over the age of 20, students who are married, and students who have children. To inquire about possible exemptions to the policy, please speak with our Transfer Admission Coordinator, Hannah, at hharrington@pugetsound.edu. See additional information about Puget Sound’s residency requirement.

While it is possible to attend Puget Sound part-time, it is important to note that part-time students are not eligible for either merit scholarships or need-based financial aid. Full-time attendance is defined as at least 3 units per semester (up to a maximum of 4.25).

Classes at Puget Sound are held on campus and during the weekday. We do not offer evening, weekend, or online classes.

 

Yes! Fall transfer students participate in week-long new student orientation prior to the start of the term, which traditionally begins in late August or early September. Spring transfer students are invited to participate in a condensed version of the orientation program prior to the start of classes in mid-January.

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