Transfer Student Admission

You can apply as a transfer using the Common Application.

In addition, prospective transfer students must submit:

• One-time $50 non-refundable fee (waived if you have previously applied to Bryant)
• Official high school transcript
• Official college transcript(s) from each college attended
• Personal essay
• SAT or ACT scores if transferring with fewer than 30 credits at the time of application (or you can apply test-optional)
• List of courses and course numbers not included on the transcript that the applicant expects to complete before the proposed date of enrollment

International transfer students must also submit:

• Evidence of English language proficiency (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS)
• Certification of Finances [PDF] and supporting bank documents
• SEVIS_Record_Transfer_Verification_Form_Admission.pdf

Merit scholarships are available for outstanding transfer students for the fall and spring semesters and range from $14,000 to $20,000. Scholarships are based on the application for admission and are renewable.

Transfer students are also eligible for need-based financial aid. Please submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Preferred filing date is the same as the admission application.

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Don't assume you are ineligible for financial aid! Because rules, regulations, and eligibility requirements change from year to year, you should at least apply. You may find it is well worth your time.

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Upon acceptance, you'll receive a credit evaluation indicating which classes have transferred, along with a curriculum summary identifying the courses required for a bachelor's degree at Bryant.

You may transfer:

• Up to 62 credits from a two-year college and 92 credits from a four-year college
• Courses in which you’ve received a grade of "C" or better, as long as the courses fit into the Bryant curriculum.
• Certain courses may require the submission of a course syllabus and faculty approval for final course placement

We're proud to partner with several colleges to offer articulation agreements. That means these schools have courses that are so similar in content to certain Bryant classes, you'll get transfer credit instead of having to retake them.

• Bermuda College
• Bristol Community College:
  • Business Administration
  • Communication
  • Information Systems
• Community College of Rhode Island:
  • Biology
  • Communication
  • General Business
  • General Studies
  • Psychology
• Holyoke Community College
• Mass Bay Community College
• Massasoit Community College
• Quinebaug Valley Community College

Students who complete all of the requirements of the agreement can have their $50 application fee waived. Contact the Office of Transfer Admission at (401) 232-6100 or (800) 622-7001 for more information.

RHODE ISLAND GUARANTEE:

The Rhode Island Guarantee is a transfer partnership between the Community College of Rhode Island and participating four-year colleges and universities. Eligible Community College of Rhode Island graduates are able to transfer to Bryant University seamlessly - admission is guaranteed!

• Eligibility Requirements:
   
  • Pathways exist for Business, Biology, and Communication; International Business and Data Science are not included in the RI Guarantee
  • You may transfer up to 62 credits for courses in which you’ve received a grade of “C” or better, and that fit into the Bryant curriculum. Courses taken over 5 years ago and pertain to a student's major may not transfer.
  • Students who complete all of the requirements of the RI Guarantee will have their $50 application fee waived.

Merit scholarships are available to eligible transfer students ranging from $14,000 to $20,000 and are renewable.

Transfer students are also eligible for need-based financial aid and are encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

For more information on transferring to Bryant, please contact the transfer team at transfer@bryant.edu or (401) 232-6100.

Schedule a virtual meeting with a transfer counselor to learn more about the transfer admission process, merit-based scholarships, and how credits will transfer from another college or university. Transfer Chats are available on most Mondays and Fridays 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Register here for the date and time of your choice.

You can apply to Bryant using the Common Application, which requires you to create a log-in and password, allowing you to save and add to your application as needed.

You can also download and mail a paper application [PDF].

If you have applied to Bryant within the past academic year, you may reapply by submitting the request to reactivate application for admission [PDF] in lieu of the other options.

Application deadlines

• Spring Semester – December 1
• Fall Semester – May 1