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Transferring to Marywood University

At Marywood University, we prioritize a seamless transition, regardless of the reason you are considering a transfer. Our dedicated admissions team provides personalized support to navigate credit transfers, financial aid options, and campus integration, ensuring every student feels supported from application to graduation. We're committed to fostering a welcoming environment where all transfer students can thrive academically and personally.

How To Transfer Schools

Step 1 - Visit

Learn about your academic program and financial aid opportunities, speak with faculty, and tour campus. While here, you can discover more about Marywood’s athletic and extracurricular activities, as well as beyond the classroom opportunities like internships, study abroad, and service learning trips.

Plan Your Visit

Step 2 - Connect with Admissions

Our admissions office is here to help with your questions about credit transfers, requirements, how to apply and more.

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Step 3 - Submit Your Application

Whenever you're ready, just submit your application through the admissions portal or common application. Be sure to send official documents for any AP exams, official transcripts from dual enrollment, and official transcripts from any institution you have previously attended to be sure you are receiving credit!

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Step 4 - Review Tuition & Financial Aid

We understand that managing tuition and finances can be challenging. At Marywood University, we're here to support you every step of the way. Discover a range of financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs, designed to make your education accessible, with 99% of incoming, transfer students receiving some type of merit-based award.

Tuition & Costs

Financial Aid

Credit Transfer Eligibility

Undergraduate Students

In order for credits to be transferred to Marywood from other colleges and universities, the courses must be college-level, and a minimum grade of C is required. (A grade of C- is not transferable.) Transferable courses must be equivalent to courses offered at Marywood and appropriate to meet degree requirements in a student's major. Some course credits may transfer only as general electives. Grades do not transfer, only credits. A student's QPA (quality point average) at Marywood University depends on courses taken at Marywood or through the Consortium with the University of Scranton.

Credits older than 20 years may be approved for transfer if it is determined that the course content is still relevant. College-level credits earned within 20 years of a student's acceptance to Marywood are usually transferable. Some courses (e.g., science) will not transfer if taken more than seven years previous to entry into Marywood. Credits required for the student's major will be transferred if the course content is judged suitable by the chair of the department involved.

Graduate Students

At least two-thirds of the degree requirements must be met at Marywood. Departments or individual programs may require more hours taken at Marywood and may limit transfer credits to fewer than this limit. Specific credits and numbers of credits accepted for transfer must be approved in writing by the department chairperson in the degree program or graduate certification program to which a student has been fully admitted.

All credits accepted for transfer must have been taken at the graduate level. Bi-level courses are generally unacceptable and must be specifically justified in the student's departmental records. All credits transferred must be equivalent to a "B" grade or better. If a course has been taken on a pass-fail basis there must be a written statement attached to the requested transfer credit that states it is the institutional policy to grant credit only for grades of "B" or better in graduate coursework. Transfer credits must parallel or integrate well, both in terms of content and quality, with current standards at the University. Ordinarily, acceptable transfer credits must have been earned within the five previous calendar years from the date of provisional or regular admission.

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Academic Credit Programs

Marywood University recognizes that people learn in a variety of settings and that some students approach the university experience with college-level learning acquired outside the traditional classroom.

Academic credit or waiver for other college-level learning can be awarded through a variety of programs, such as standardized testing through:

College Level Examination Program (CLEP) provides people with the opportunity to gain college credit in general academic areas, as well as in foreign language, by performing well on specific written tests. The tests measure knowledge gained through life experiences during travel, work, military service, etc. Information on CLEP exams may be obtained by contacting the Coordinator of Prior Learning Assessment at Marywood.

Those who wish to be considered for advanced status through CLEP should take the CLEP examinations and request the test scores be reported directly to Marywood University.

CEEB code number: 2407

Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES) is another nationally recognized testing program that affords individuals the opportunity to receive college credit for learning acquired outside the traditional college classroom. Those who have military experience may gain college credits by obtaining a recommended score on the DANTES subject standardized tests. DANTES supports CLEP and DSST exams. Additional information can be obtained from The Coordinator of Prior Learning Assessment, Lori Orr at (570) 348-6266 or email loriorr@marywood.edu.

Advanced Placement: Secondary school students whose education has included work at the college level and who demonstrate a high level of achievement will be considered for advanced standing. Students who desire to apply for such placement should take the appropriate Advanced Placement Examinations (AP exams) offered in the spring by the College Entrance Examination Board, Princeton, New Jersey 08540. Many high schools offer students opportunities for taking Advanced Placement courses and exams. A score of "3" or higher is necessary to receive advance placement at Marywood University. For additional information contact The Coordinator of Prior Learning Assessment, Lori Orr at (570) 348-6266 or email loriorr@marywood.edu

Challenge and Placeout Exams: Several departments allow students to challenge lower level courses and receive advanced placement, with or without, credit if successful. For additional information contact the Registrar's Office at (570) 348-6280 or email the registrar@marywood.edu

Marywood recognizes that some individuals gain college-level knowledge and competence through life experiences. Students who can document significant learning experience may be able to present a portfolio to gain credits for courses in their degree programs.

Marywood University adheres to the principles outlined in the "Joint Statement on the Transfer and Award of Credit" recommended by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, American Council on Education and Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Marywood subscribes to the standards for quality assurance set forth by the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning.

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Find Your Fit at Marywood

Everyone will find a home—and a great fit—at Marywood University.

Marywood welcomes the following students:

Students in good standing will be guaranteed admission to Marywood University with a tuition match. All previously completed credits that are applicable to Marywood University, including general education requirements, will be accepted.

Articulation Agreements

Marywood University provides articulation agreements to assist students in determining how the courses they have taken at local and community colleges will transfer to Marywood's degree programs.

Undergraduate Agreements by College

Area of Study	College
Dual-Admission Agreement	Luzerne County Community College
	Lackawanna College
Architecture	Luzerne County Community College
Aviation Management	Lehigh Carbon Community College
Aviation Management - Private Pilot	Lehigh Carbon Community College
Computer Science	Johnson College
Criminal Justice	Lackawanna College
Exercise Science	Luzerne County Community College
Human Services	Luzerne County Community College
Multimedia Communication	Luzerne County Community College
Nursing	Broome-Tioga Board of Cooperative Ed. Services (BOCES)
	Career Tech of Lackawanna County
	Fortis Institute
	Lackawanna College
Pre-Medicine	Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Psychology	Lackawanna College
Psychology - Clinical Practice	Lackawanna College
Respiratory Therapy	Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC)
	Reading Area Community College
Science	Johnson College
Social Work	Lackawanna College
	Luzerne County Community College
	Northampton Community College

Graduate School Agreements By Area of Study

College	Area of Study
Master of Public Administration	East Stroudsburg University
Master of Arts in Visual Communication	Hodges University

Contact and Support

Questions about credit transfers, requirements, financial aid and more? We're here to help!

Menn, Christina

Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions
cmenn@marywood.edu
570-348-6211 x2437

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Orr, Lori A

Coord Prior Learning Assessment
loriorr@marywood.edu
570-348-6266

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Transfer Student Events

At Transfer Tuesdays, you'll be able to complete an application for admission, discuss financial aid opportunities, and review your credits for transfer eligibility. Optional tours are offered at select times.

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Applying for Admission as a Transfer Student

The $35 application fee is waived when you submit through the Marywood online application or Common Application.

All documents submitted in connection with the application become the property of the University.

Common App

Marywood Application

Transcripts for Transfer Students

Request official transcripts from your high school and all colleges attended and listed on your academic record be sent to Marywood. If applicable, please forward an official score report from the General Education Development test (GED). For further details, please review the following policy:

Submitting Final High School Transcripts Policy

Writing Sample/Essay

While we recommend all students sumbit a writing sample/essay, it is not something that is always required. The essay should be at least 250 words.

Essay topics may include:

Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?
Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?
Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?
Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.

Recommendation Letter

A letter of recommendation is recommended, but not always required if you meet requirements. The letter of recommendation should be from a school-based counselor or academic teacher. We also welcome additional letters from teachers, friends, or family members who are familiar with your academic achievements and interests. Letters can be sent electronically via the online application or emailed to yourfuture@marywood.edu.

Department Requirements

You also may need to meet additional department-specific requirements:

Art

School of Architecture

Music, Theatre and Dance