Transfer

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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. Please scroll down for more information, and let us know if you have any questions.

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Contact Information

TORRI HENSON '89 P'17
Associate Director of Admission and Transfer Admission Coordinator

Welcome Center
1500 N. Warner St. #1062
Tacoma, WA 98416-1062

253.879.3608

253.879.3993

thenson@pugetsound.edu

Application Guide for Transfer Students

Please review the application checklist and important admission info below. If you have questions about applying to Puget Sound, please reach out to our transfer admission coordinator, Torri Henson.

Application Checklist

Required for all Transfer Applicants:

The Common Application for transfer students. The transfer application, including the personal statement and University of Puget Sound supplemental questions, should be submitted along with the $65 application fee to Puget Sound. The application fee is not required if you have previously applied to Puget Sound, if you are a veteran of the US Armed Forces, or if you attend a Washington State community college.
An official college transcript from every college you have attended. The transcript must be official, and it must come directly to Puget Sound from the issuing institution. Due to its speed and reliability, electronic transmission is preferred, but official paper transcripts may be sent to the address listed at the bottom of the page if necessary.
An academic evaluation. The academic evaluation is a recommendation from a college instructor. Listing an instructor in the “recommenders” section of the application will generate an email from Common App to that recommender with instructions for submitting the academic evaluation. Alternatively, you may ask your recommender to email a letter of recommendation directly to our transfer admission coordinator at thenson@pugetsound.edu.
The College Report. The college report confirms that you are in good standing at your current (or most recent) college and would be eligible to return. Please print the form, complete your portion, then take or email it to the Registrar’s office of your current (or most recent) college. An official at that institution should complete and sign the form, then email it directly to our transfer admission coordinator at thenson@pugetsound.edu.

Required for some Transfer Applicants:

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): Required for transfer applicants who wish to be considered for need-based financial aid.
Official high school transcript. Required for transfer applicants who have earned fewer than 7 units (42 quarter hours or 28 semester hours) of graded college credit after high school.
Official TOEFL, Duolingo or IELTS results. Required for some international students.
School of Music application and audition. Required for acceptance into the School of Music as a major or a minor, and for music scholarship consideration. Additional deadlines apply; please contact the Office of Admission as soon as possible for more information.

Encouraged for All Transfer Applicants:

Campus Visit. The best way to discover if Puget Sound is right for you is by arranging a visit and interacting with our friendly students, faculty, and staff.
Interview or appointment. Although not required, a conversation with an admission counselor is a great opportunity to discuss your individual circumstances and learn more about academics and campus life at Puget Sound. You can schedule an appointment with our transfer admission coordinator on our website or by emailing thenson@pugetsound.edu.

Please have all admission application materials sent electronically to University of Puget Sound or emailed directly to thenson@pugetsound.edu. In cases where electronic transmission isn't possible, please use the mailing address below:

University of Puget Sound
Office of Admission
1500 North Warner St. #1062
Tacoma, WA 98416-1062

Application Deadlines

Transfer Scholarship and Financial Aid

Test-Optional Policy

Transfer Credit Information

Direct Transfer Degrees from WA, CA, and OR

Transfer Student Information Session

Join Torri Henson '89 P'17, assistant director of admission and transfer admission coordinator, as she walks through the basics of applying to and attending Puget Sound as a transfer student.

Visit Campus

Join us on a visit to learn more about Puget Sound's campus, community, and classes!

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I apply as a Transfer Student or a First-Year Student?

How will you assess my application? Am I eligible for scholarships and other financial aid?

Is there a minimum GPA required for transfer admission?

It's been years since I last attended college. Does this affect the letter of recommendation or transcript requirements?

Are transfer students required to live on campus?

Can I attend Puget Sound part-time? Do you offer evening, weekend, or online classes?

Is there an orientation program available to transfer students?

Start Your Application

A complete application consists of the Common Application for Transfer Students, a $65 application fee, and the additional application materials listed on the Application Checklist. Washington State Community College students, military veterans, and students who have previously applied to Puget Sound do not need to pay the application fee.

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