Transfer Programs
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Quick Facts for Transfers
Required Materials:
• Transfer up to 96 credits • Average college GPA: 3.4 • Up to $17,000 in merit scholarships • $2,000 for Phi Theta Kappa members • 8% of undergrads are transfer students • 46% of transfers are from out-of-state • 15% of undergrads are from community colleges • General education courses waived with completed associate’s degree
• High School Transcript • College Transcript(s) • Essay/Personal Statement • 1 Recommendation Letter • Standardized Test Scores
Transferring to Simmons is easy with the help of our friendly admission staff, generous merit scholarships, and transfer credit policy. Students under 24 who have earned 18+ college-level credits at an accredited institution are considered transfer students. Transfer credit will be granted for courses taken at an accredited institution at the undergraduate level that are comparable to ones offered at Simmons with a passing grade of “C” or better.
• Admission Interview
(waived if you have 32+ transfer credits, unless you are applying for nursing; students applying for the
2021-2022 academic year will not be required to submit standardized test scores) (recommended, not required)
Apply online for FREE at simmons.edu/ apply
Deadlines Spring: DECEMBER 1 Fall: APRIL 1
NURSING
Prerequisite Courses • General Biology • General (Inorganic) Chemistry • Organic Chemistry • Anatomy & Physiology I • Anatomy & Physiology II • Microbiology • Introductory Psychology • Human Growth & Development • Statistics (accelerated BSN only)
Are you thinking of pursuing a career in Nursing? You’re not alone; hundreds of students turn to Simmons for our top-notch programs in health sciences and unparalleled clinical placements around Boston. There are two nursing sequence options for students who do not already have the RN credential. Both tracks lead to a BSN degree and prepare you to take the NCLEX. The options are two years or 16 months (accelerated). The tracks are based on a student’s educational preparedness* and the pace at which you choose to pursue a BSN. * A grade of C+ or better is required for each prerequisite taken prior to transfer and it’s highly recommended that students take prerequisites at Simmons. Applicants typically have a 3.3 GPA or higher in their prerequisites.
Priority Nursing Deadline: December 15 450+ clinical affiliations with healthcare facilities such as: Boston Children’s Hospital Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Mass General Hospital St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center Brigham & Women’s Hospital Tufts Medical Center
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Neuroscience & Behavior Nursing Nutrition & Dietetics Nutrition & Food • Food Service Management • Nutrition, Wellness & Health Promotion Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Public Health Public Relations & Marketing Communications Retail Management Social Work Sociology Spanish Web Design & Development Women’s & Gender Studies
Pre-law/Pre-health/ Pre-med advising Pre-professional advising is available for students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in law or careers in dentistry, medicine, optometry, podiatry, or veterinary medicine.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST Attend an info session We offer on-campus and online options specific to transfer students
Request transcripts/scores Please have transcripts (high school and college) and test scores (SAT, ACT, or TEAS) sent to our office
Identify recommender We require one letter of recommendation; it can be professional, or academic if enrolled in school within the last three years
Write your personal statement Please submit an essay on a topic of your choice, this is typically about your reason for transferring
Schedule an interview We recommend a formal interview for transfer students
Submit your application It’s free to apply! Go to simmons.edu/apply or commonapp.org
Fill out the FAFSA If you would like to apply for financial aid, our school code is: 002208
Simmons University Community College Excellence Scholarship (SUCCESS) For Massachusetts community college students Learn more about this scholarship at: simmons.edu/transfer
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