St. Edward's Transfer Guide

Live Fully at St. Edward’s Your Transfer Guide

COLLEGE IS BETTER WITH A MAP AND A GUIDE

Outstanding classes are just the beginning of a full college experience.

We’ll connect you with academic and career support to guide you throughout your time on the hilltop. Your professors, advisors and coaches will work with you to create a plan that matches your interests and goals.

Experiential Courses

that go beyond the textbook to hands-on learning

Meaningful Service Projects

with fellow students who devote 70,000 hours annually

Life-Changing Internships

in Austin, a city that routinely tops the “best of” lists Study

Abroad Adventures

that deliver a perspective shift like no other

Publication-Worthy Research

in the sciences, the arts, business or any discipline

Undergraduate Degrees

Majors and Minors

Accounting+

Accounting Information Technology

Acting Animation+

Art+

Behavioral Neuroscience

Biochemistry

Bioinformatics+

Biology+

Business Administration+

Catholic Studies+

Chemistry+

Communication+

Computer Information Science

Computer Science+

Criminal Justice+

Digital Media Management

Digital Storytelling and Content Creation

Economics+

Engineering*

English Literature+

Entrepreneurship+

Environmental Biology and Climate Change+

Environmental Chemistry

Environmental Science and Policy+

Ethics and Leadership

Finance

Forensic Chemistry

+ Offered as a major and minor

Forensic Science+

French+

Global Languages and Cultural Studies

Global Studies+**

Graphic Design+

Health Systems and Administration

History+

Interdisciplinary Studies+

International Business+

Kinesiology+

Leadership and Social Justice

Management+

Marketing

Mathematics+

Medical Laboratory Science

Nursing***

Philosophy

Photography and Media Arts+

Political Science+

Psychology+

Religious and Theological Studies+

Social Work

Sociology+

Spanish+

Theater Arts+

User Experience Design+

Video Game Development+

Writing and Rhetoric+

Minors Only

Art History

Chicanx and Latinx Studies

Criminological Theory

Digital Marketing

Education Studies

Environmental Humanities

Fitness and Conditioning

German

Health Communication

Jewish Studies

Journalism and Digital Media

Legal Studies

Musical Theater

Pre-Law

Professional Ethics

Recreation Management

Social Welfare

Visual Studies

Women’s and Gender Studies

Pre-Professional Programs

Pre-Athletic Training

Pre-Health Professions

Pre-Law

Pre-Nursing

Pre-Occupational Therapy

Pre-Physical Therapy

* Dual degree program with Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri

** Dual degree program with Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University in Beppu, Japan

*** Pending approval by the Texas Board of Nursing and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Fully Engaged

LOGAN GONZALES ’23

Marketing

Future marketing trailblazer, tireless advocate for transfer students

MERIAM ELAWAD ’22

Environmental Science and Policy / Political Science

Inspired activist, intern and researcher

How One Class Changed My Life

In my “Environmental Controversies in Austin” class, I learned about injustices happening only miles away from where I was sitting, such as food insecurity and environmental racism. It taught me that to change the world, I could start with my own backyard.

EDUARDO “LALO” CARRILLO ’22 Biology

Proud Hispanic migrant scientist, aspiring medical school graduate

Why I’m Glad I Transferred to St. Ed’s

The diversity of the community and the support I’ve received at St. Ed’s has been amazing. My friends who attend other universities can’t believe the network of coaches, counselors and professors I have that genuinely care about me and help me succeed.

MICHELLE FLORES ’22

Political Science / Pre-Law

Dedicated changemaker, legislative assistant at the Texas State Capitol

How I Fueled My Passion for Service

Thanks to a St. Edward’s Legislative Fellowship, I worked with a Texas State Senate Representative on legislation that would improve public education for minorities and support the creation of a pathway to citizenship for immigrants.

Learning to conduct important research and to write and deliver scientific presentations has shown me and my peers our potential as scientists.

100%

Goal for all students to participate in experiential learning

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

The St. Ed’s Advantage

Exceptional Academics

Our professors are stellar teachers and mentors. They’ll get to know you, collaborate with you on important research and inspire you to achieve your potential.

Austin Connections

Austin is a hub for innovation and the best and brightest minds. Our partnerships in the city’s business environment open doors to career-building internships and jobs.

What will you find at St. Edward’s?

Inspiration, belonging and a commitment to improving the world. Our welcoming, multicultural community will challenge you to experiment, debate, create and connect with your purpose.

Dynamic Campus Community

Hilltop life is always in motion, with 100+ student organizations (including the Transfer Student Association), campus traditions, residence hall living and more.

Lifetime Career Support

Our career resources (yours for life) help prepare you for entering the job market or graduate school. And our network of 35,000+ alumni can unlock valuable opportunities.

100+ Student Organizations

Discover Austin

One

St. Ed’s is 3 miles from downtown

25% 2,760 Undergraduate Students of Hilltoppers are Transfer Students

From St. Ed’s to Broadway

Tyler Mount ’13, Theater Arts, transferred to St. Edward’s his sophomore year. Today, the Theater Arts graduate is a Grammy, Olivier and threetime Tony Award–winning Broadway producer and founder of Tyler Mount Ventures, a digital agency in New York City that provides support to some of the world’s most iconic thought leaders.

I wouldn’t be where I am today without the education, mentorship and real-world learning I experienced at St. Edward’s. Working alongside the professionals in the Actors’ Equity Association union training program at St. Ed’s prepared me to work on Broadway the day I graduated.

Austin Opportunities Kickstart Careers

Lupita Aguilar ’20, Forensic Science,  is a medical examiner investigator for Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office. She interned with TCME her senior year.

Jackson Wagner ’21,  Video Game Development,  is the quality assurance lead at Worldwalker Games in Austin. As an intern with Worldwalker his senior year, he helped develop Wildermyth, a new video game.

Myrka Moreno ’19, Digital Media Management, is an audience engagement producer at The 19th, an Austin-based independent newsroom. Her internships with The Texas Observer and Annie’s List gave her an edge in the job market.

The Long Center for the Performing Arts

Join Our Community

We support you every step of the way.

Attend a transfer information session or schedule an appointment with an admission counselor to learn more about transferring credits, scholarships, financial aid and the St. Ed’s transfer student experience.

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Application Deadlines

April 15

Fall transfer priority application deadline

July 1

Fall transfer final application deadline

Nov. 15

Spring transfer final application deadline

St. Edward’s is more affordable than you may think.

Our generous scholarships and grants could reduce your tuition by more than half.

Financial Assistance

$15,270

Average transfer award per semester (not including loans and campus jobs)

$10,423

Average tuition per semester paid by full-time transfer students who received scholarships and/or grants

94%

Full-time transfer students who received scholarships and grants

Academic Scholarships

St. Edward’s awards up to $20,000 per year to full-time transfer students.

Phi Theta Kappa awards an additional $2,500 scholarship per year.

Ready to live a full college experience?

APPLY TODAY

stedwards.edu/apply

Tuition Housing

Food/Meal Plan

Comprehensive Fee

Based on the 2023–2024 academic year

Estimate what you’ll pay at stedwards.edu/calculator

$25,242

$4,350

$2,655

$450

Get Transfer Credit

Equivalent courses (listed below) can be taken at another college or university to meet our 40 credit hours of general education requirements.

St. Edward’s accepts up to 66 hours of community college credit, up to 90 hours of university credit, and a C- or better in all college-level coursework.

30 of the last 50 hours of your degree and at least half of the coursework required for your major must be taken at St. Edward’s.

Once you are accepted, we will provide you with your official transfer of credit evaluation for your major.

CREDIT HOURS GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES EQUIVALENT COURSES

3 Writing and Rhetoric I College Composition I

3 Writing and Rhetoric II College Composition II

3 Quantitative Reasoning College-Level Mathematics or Statistics

3 Oral Communication Speech (Fundamentals/Principles of Public Speaking)

3–6 Modern Language Complete one course of second semester or above

3 Exploring Artistic Works May include any British Literature, American Literature, Mexican-American Literature, World Literature, History of Theater, Art History or other Literature/Theater/Arts Analysis courses

3 Creativity and Making Creative Writing, Performing Arts (such as Drawing, Photography, Pottery) or Design

3 Diverse American Perspectives Any U.S. History course or a History course with a minorities topic, U.S. or State Government, Intro to Sociology, Social Problems or SOCI course in American Minorities

3 Global Perspectives

Courses that include analysis of diverse global perspectives and moral and ethical analysis, such as World Civilization II or Western Civilization II

3 Ethics Ethics course with a PHIL course number

3 Studies in Theology and Religion Any Religious Studies (RELS) course or World Religions if transferring from a community college

4 Natural Sciences

Texas Core Complete

Choose any 4-hour course (lecture and lab) in Natural Science, such as Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography (physical only), Geology, Oceanography or Physics

If you’ve completed your general education core curriculum at a community college in Texas, St. Edward’s will help you graduate faster by counting it toward your bachelor’s degree — possibly saving you time and money.

Depending on your major, some courses may vary.