How To Apply – Transfer Students

Timeline

Application Deadlines

  • Applying for Fall semester: July 1
  • Applying for Spring semester: December 1

Allegheny College will consider applicants who apply beyond the July 1 and December 1 deadline. For late applicants, however, classroom space, housing and financial aid are subject to availability.

Decision Notification: Rolling

Applicant’s acceptance of admission: date will vary depending on acceptance date, typically two to three weeks after date of acceptance

Required Forms for Transfer Students

Application items can be mailed or faxed to:
Office of Admissions
Rachel Mallory, Transfer Admissions Coordinator
520 N. Main Street
Meadville, PA 16335
Fax number: 814-337-0431

A complete transfer application file includes the following:

  1. Common Application | Complete Online | Download and Mail

  2. Allegheny Supplement | Complete Online | Download and Mail
    This form provides more specific information about you and your understanding of Allegheny’s distinct qualities. Completing the Supplement thoughtfully is a great indicator of your interest in the College. You can complete the Supplement through the Common Application website.

  3. College Transcript
    Have an official transcript of all college-level coursework mailed or faxed to the Office of Admissions. A transcript that is stamped “Issued to the Student” is not considered official. If a transcript will not be available by the application deadline, have your instructors complete the Mid-term Report (see next)

  4. Mid-Term Report
    To be completed by your professors/instructors with current grades and returned via fax or mail

  5. Course Descriptions
    Descriptions for all classes taken or the catalogue from each college attended is requested. Course descriptions from the online catalogue can be cut and pasted into a word document then sent via e-mail to Transfer Coordinator Rachel Mallory at rmallory@allegheny.edu

  6. Instructor Evaluation or Recommendation letter from a Professor or Instructor

  7. College Official’s Form
    This form needs to be signed by the Dean of Students, Academic Dean or Provost at your current college (the office that handles student conduct/disciplinary issues) and returned to us via fax or by mail (address is on the form).

  8. High School Transcript
    Request that your secondary school submit an official final transcript.

  9. Standardized Test Scores | Submit Your SATs | Submit Your ACTs

Financial Aid

  • Merit-based scholarships up to $17,500 are available for eligible transfer students.
  • Need-based financial aid is available; please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  • Financial aid priority dates are June 1 for Fall Semester and November 1 for Spring semester.
  • Accepted students can submit the Candidate’s Reply Form and pay their deposit online here.

E-mail: finaid@allegheny.edu
Phone: (800) 835-7780