Every student’s journey to Bryant is unique, and we’re proud that one in seven Bulldogs has joined us as a transfer. Whether you’re graduating from a community college, choosing a different academic path, or seeking a university that’s a better fit for you, you’ll find at Bryant a home where you can grow, innovate, and define your success.
Transfer applicants may apply for admission for the fall and spring semesters. We expect you to have obtained sufficient academic preparation for the Bryant curriculum through accredited secondary school and college coursework. Let us know how we can support your exciting transition to Bryant!
You can start your application using the Common Application, which requires creating a login and password, allowing you to save and add your application as needed before submitting it to Bryant.
While our listed application deadlines are preferred, we will review transfer applications on a rolling basis:
| Application Round | Preferred Deadline | Decision Notification | Preferred Enrollment Deadline |
Fall Semester Spring Semester | May 15 December 1 | Rolling Rolling | June 1 January 1 |
You can also download and mail a paper application.
If you have applied to Bryant within the past academic year, you may reapply by submitting the request to reactivate your application for admission in lieu of the other options.
Transfer applicants must submit copies of the following:
Transfer applicants must submit copies of the following:
Bryant University is test-optional and does not require transfer applicants to submit standardized testing to be considered for admission.
Bryant University is test-optional and does not require transfer applicants to submit standardized testing to be considered for admission.
International transfer students must also submit:
For additional information, please visit our International Student Admission page.
International transfer students must also submit:
For additional information, please visit our International Student Admission page.
Applicants who have previously completed an application for transfer admission to Bryant University within the last academic year may submit our reactivation form. Previously submitted applications need to include the following documents:
If you applied more than one academic year prior, you must follow the regular transfer admission process.
Applicants who have previously completed an application for transfer admission to Bryant University within the last academic year may submit our reactivation form. Previously submitted applications need to include the following documents:
If you applied more than one academic year prior, you must follow the regular transfer admission process.
If you have completed college-level coursework during your high school career, you may be eligible to transfer credits toward your Bryant degree. We encourage you to challenge yourself academically and continue building on the progress you’ve already made.
Transfer students may receive credit for:
If you have completed college-level coursework during your high school career, you may be eligible to transfer credits toward your Bryant degree. We encourage you to challenge yourself academically and continue building on the progress you’ve already made.
Transfer students may receive credit for:
After applying to Bryant, you’ll receive access to the Admission Portal to check your application status.
We also have plenty of resources to help you along your application journey. Transfer applicants can schedule a virtual meeting with a counselor to discuss the admission process and credit transfers.
You will receive an application acknowledgment via email once your online application has been submitted, along with instructions to create your Bryant Admission Portal account. You can use the Admission Portal to check the status of your application.
Schedule a virtual meeting with a transfer counselor to learn about the transfer admission process, merit-based scholarships, and how credits will transfer. Available most Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Once you’re admitted, it’s important to secure your spot.
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 can seamlessly transfer to Bryant University — admission is guaranteed!
We partner with several colleges to make the transfer experience smooth for their students. The Office of Transfer Admission will work with each student on admission to the university and credit transfer. Please contact the Office of Transfer Admission at (401) 232-6100 or (800) 622-7001 for more information.
We’re proud to collaborate 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. Please contact the Office of Transfer Admission at (401) 232-6100 or (800) 622-7001 for more information.
We’re proud to collaborate 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. Please contact the Office of Transfer Admission at (401) 232-6100 or (800) 622-7001 for more information.
In addition to transfer equivalencies, we also partner with many other two-year colleges to help their students transfer to Bryant University. Below is a list of, but not limited to, schools that students have applied from, been admitted to, and enrolled at Bryant. Please contact the Office of Transfer Admission at (401) 232-6100 or (800) 622-7001 for more information on transfer opportunities and credit equivalencies.
In addition to transfer equivalencies, we also partner with many other two-year colleges to help their students transfer to Bryant University. Below is a list of, but not limited to, schools that students have applied from, been admitted to, and enrolled at Bryant. Please contact the Office of Transfer Admission at (401) 232-6100 or (800) 622-7001 for more information on transfer opportunities and credit equivalencies.
Reverse transfer enables current or former Community College of Rhode Island students to apply credits they earn at Bryant University towards a degree at CCRI. Having an associate’s degree or certificate can mean better job opportunities, even while you work toward a bachelor’s degree. Students will consent to Bryant sharing their academic information (transcripts, etc.) with CCRI. The purpose of this is to keep CCRI informed of your transfer progress and make the reverse transfer a possibility.
Reverse transfer qualifications:
Reverse transfer enables current or former Community College of Rhode Island students to apply credits they earn at Bryant University towards a degree at CCRI. Having an associate’s degree or certificate can mean better job opportunities, even while you work toward a bachelor’s degree. Students will consent to Bryant sharing their academic information (transcripts, etc.) with CCRI. The purpose of this is to keep CCRI informed of your transfer progress and make the reverse transfer a possibility.
Reverse transfer qualifications:
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:
Merit scholarships, ranging from $12,000 to $25,000, are available for outstanding transfer students for the fall and spring semesters. They 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).
The preferred filing date is the same as the admission application.
Don’t assume you are ineligible for financial aid! Because rules, regulations, and eligibility requirements change yearly, you should at least apply. You may find it is well worth your time.