Messiah Welcomes Transfer Students!
There are many reasons to transfer to Messiah College to complete your bachelor’s degree. Each year Messiah College welcomes over 100 transfer students from other colleges and universities around the country. As a transfer student, you will receive the same quality education and Christian spiritual growth opportunities enjoyed by all students.
Please feel free to contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-233-4220 or 717-691-6000 if you have any questions. We look forward to serving you. In fact, Messiah has an admissions counselor specially designated as a resource for transfer students to help guide you through the admissions process.
If you are a transfer student applying to Messiah College for the first time, you may request an application from the Admissions Office, download an application from your computer, or complete the online version now by clicking on Apply to Messiah. Please submit an application for admission, college transcript(s), and the Christian Life Recommendation Form. If you have completed 30 or more college credits at the time of application, secondary school transcripts and SAT/ACT results are not required for admission. However, these materials are required if you wish to be considered for transfer scholarships.
If you have previously applied to Messiah College and now wish to be considered for transfer, you should complete an application for readmission/reactivation (PDF) and send any updated transcripts to the Admissions Office.
Messiah College operates on a rolling admissions policy which means we will review your application and make an admission decision once all necessary materials have been received.
Admission to Messiah College is selective. We seek students who desire to be part of a challenging academic environment and who are committed to Christ. We encourage transfer students to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in order to gain acceptance to the college. Attention is also given to your application, essays, and recommendations.
Enrollment is limited in certain majors and programs offered by the College. Some majors require additional application to the program after a student is accepted to the College, in which case prerequisite courses, passing test scores, or a specific minimum GPA attainment may be required prior to entering the major. Applicants who are accepted for admission to the College, but who cannot be accommodated in the major or program of their choice, will be permitted to select another major. Those deciding to enter the College as an undeclared student must meet all departmental requirements for the major they will eventually select. Undeclared students are not guaranteed entrance into any major they choose, since programs with limited capacity may be closed. Transfer applicants should refer to the catalog for more information on specific major requirements.
Although an admissions interview is not normally required, it is strongly recommended that you visit Messiah’s campus. This provides you with the ideal opportunity to share your accomplishments, discuss the transfer process, and learn more about Messiah’s diverse programs. Your conversation with an admissions counselor may last approximately 1 hour, and is either followed or preceded by a campus tour with a Messiah student. Be sure to bring a copy of your transcript(s) in order to have an unofficial evaluation of your credit completed. The campus visit allows you to personalize your impressions of Messiah College and to collect the necessary information to make a wise college choice. If you are unable to visit, we encourage you to contact the Admissions Office with any questions you may have. Please click here to Schedule a Campus Visit.
Transfer students may receive one of the following awards:
- Provost's Scholarships ranging from $6,000-$10,000 are awarded to transfer students with a minimum 3.2 college GPA. Click here for more detailed information on this scholarship.
- Provost's Scholarships in recognition of Phi Theta Kappa are awarded to transfer students who provide proof of membership in Phi Theta Kappa or have a minimum 3.5 GPA. This scholarship is in the amount of $7,000.
Transfer scholarships are renewable each year provided the recipient maintains a 3.2 cumulative grade point average. These amounts are based on selection criteria for the 2007-2008 academic year.
The deadline for admitted students to update information that might increase the Provost's Scholarship beyond the amount awarded at the time of acceptance or make them eligible for a Provost's Scholarship is June 1 for transfer students. Students are responsible for submitting updated transcripts to the Admissions Office by June 1.
The amount of the Provost's Scholarship award may be adjusted upon receipt of new information at any time prior to June 1 for fall enrollment. Adjustments to Provost's Scholarships are not allowed after June 1.
Messiah College is committed to keeping quality Christian higher education as affordable as possible. Nearly 96% of all Messiah students benefit from scholarships, grants, loans and work-study. Our Financial Aid Office will provide an estimate of financial aid to accepted students after receiving the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the year you desire to transfer. Click here to visit our Financial Aid page.
The following programs contain a highly prescribed course curriculum and/or specific program admission requirements. Because of specific program course requirements in these majors, it is also important to notify the Admissions Office of your desire to transfer as early as possible.
- Athletic Training
- Education
- Engineering
- Music - An audition is required to be considered for acceptance.
- Nursing - We are no longer accepting applications for the 2007-2008 academic year. Transfer students may apply for admission for Fall 2008, to join the Class of 2012. Visit the department website for more information.
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Philadelphia Campus Programs - Messiah College offers the following programs, which may require between one and five semesters of study at Messiah's Philadelphia Campus. Transfer students must study at the main campus in Grantham at least one semester before going to the Messiah Philadelphia Campus.
- Art History
- Broadcasting
- Communication, Film Concentration
- E-Marketing
- Entrepreneurship
- Journalism
- Physics
- Theatre
To select courses at your current college that will transfer to Messiah, simply access our Transfer Course Equivalency web page to fulfill Messiah College General Education requirements.
Learn more about Messiah College's academic programs including general education requirements, major course curriculum, course descriptions, and professor profiles from our On-line Catalog.
The following is a list of questions most frequently asked by transfer students. If you need further information, contact us at 1-800-233-4220 or 717-691-6000. We look forward to working with you throughout the transfer admissions process. |
