Transfer Applicants
Finish your bachelor’s degree at Simmons
If you’re looking to bring your goals to a women-centered university that supports your success and prepares you to lead with intention, we encourage you to apply to Simmons.
You are considered a transfer applicant if you have 17 or more college-level credits after earning your high school diploma (or equivalent).
If you have 16 or fewer credits, apply as a first-year student. If you are age 24 or older, apply as an adult student.
Applying as a transfer student is free.
Apply with the Common Application
You are considered a transfer applicant if you have earned 17 or more college-level credits after receiving your high school diploma or equivalent, and are 23 years old or younger.
General Applicants (Non-Nursing)
| Application Plan | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring | November 1 |
| Summer | April 1 |
| Fall | April 1 |
Nursing Transfer Applicants
| Nursing Start Term | Priority Deadline | Final Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall, conditional admission to finish prerequisites and general education at Simmons starting in Spring | November 1 | December 1 |
| Fall, conditional admission to finish prerequisites and general education at Simmons starting in Summer | April 1 | |
| Fall, all prerequisites and general education completed outside of Simmons | July 1 |
A Transfer-Friendly University
Phi Theta Kappa recognized Simmons as one of the most transfer-friendly institutions in the nation. This recognition exemplifies our commitment toward supporting transfer students as they pursue their bachelor's degree.
Application requirements for transfer students
The recommended GPA is 2.8 or higher. You may transfer up to 96 semester hours of credit for courses passed with a grade of C or higher (from an accredited institution). Additional transfer requirements include:
To demonstrate proof of high school graduation or equivalency, you must submit:
- Official high school transcript showing proof of graduation
or
- Official high school equivalency exam results (HiSET, GED, TASC, etc.)
or
- A signed High School Attestation Form that confirms completion of high school requirements or equivalency exam, including dates and locations. We cannot accept this form for nursing program applicants.
Additional required materials
- Official college transcript(s) from all institutions attended
- Essay/Personal Statement
- One college recommendation (faculty member or academic advisor preferred)
- Interview (optional, but encouraged)
We offer phone and virtual interviews. To schedule one, email [email protected].
Please note: Application materials cannot be returned, so please keep copies of the original documents.
Degree eligibility for transfer students
To earn a Simmons undergraduate degree, you must complete at least 32 semester credits at Simmons, the equivalent of two full-time semesters. The number of credits you transfer to Simmons University will determine your academic standing upon entering Simmons.
- Fewer than 32 credits: First-year standing
- 32 to 63 credits: Sophomore standing
- 64 to 95 credits: Junior standing
- 96 credits: Senior standing
Transfer course grades do not appear on your Simmons transcript and do not affect your Simmons GPA.
Transferring Credit to Simmons
Simmons makes it easy to understand how your credits will apply. The Transfer Credit Evaluation process, powered by Transferology, helps you see how previous coursework may transfer. Get started today.
All admitted or waitlisted transfer applicants receive an official transfer credit evaluation shortly after acceptance.
If you have completed an AA or AS degree, you will automatically fulfill Simmons PLAN (general education) requirements through transfer credit, except for the capstone in your major.
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