Transferring to SLU: Frequently Asked Questions
Below are questions students frequently have about transferring to Saint Louis University. If your question is not addressed, you can contact your admission counselor at any time.
Questions About Applying
You should apply as early as possible the semester before you wish to transfer. With the exception of certain majors, SLU accepts applications on a rolling basis.
Programs with transfer application deadlines:
- Aeronautics Flight Science (Dec. 1 for fall admission)
- Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy (March 1 for fall admission and Oct. 1 for spring admission)
Please note: Your application is not considered complete until all required materials are received.
No, neither an essay nor résumé are required as part of your application for admission. In some cases, a personal statement may be required of applicants seeking readmission to the University.
The minimum GPA for transfer applicants is 2.5-3.2, depending on the major. Applications are reviewed holistically, and students are not admitted on GPA alone.
We still need information from that school, even if you’ve just started. Ask your college for a transcript showing the course schedule. You can also provide an unofficial schedule.
There is no application fee to apply for undergraduate admission to SLU. Accelerated B.S.N. applicants must pay the associated application fee through NursingCAS.
High school transcripts are only required of applicants who have completed fewer than 24 transferable credit hours.
Saint Louis University has a standardized test-optional admission process for all undergraduate programs. Applicants may submit standardized test scores, but those who choose not to will not be disadvantaged in any way in the admission process.
Questions About Scholarships
Transfer students may be eligible for SLU’s freshman merit-based scholarships, the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship and several scholarships exclusively for transfer students.
Scholarships for Transfer Students
Applying for Financial Aid
Transfer applicants who have attempted fewer than 24 transferable credit hours may be considered for a freshman merit-based scholarship, but must complete a new application for admission.
Yes. Students readmitted to SLU are allowed to have their previous award reinstated.
Questions About Transferring Credits
Most general college-level classes in which you achieved a grade of “C” or higher should transfer to SLU. You can use our course equivalencies resource to get an idea of how your previous courses will transfer.
No. SLU requires each school you’ve attended to directly send your official transcripts.