Common App transfer application deadlines

Hi everyone! I'm planning to apply for a transfer through the Common App and I'm trying to get a sense of when the deadlines are. Are transfer deadlines generally the same for all colleges, or do they vary from school to school? Thanks!

Hi there! Transfer application deadlines can vary significantly from school to school, just like regular application deadlines for first-year students. Typically, transfer deadlines do fall within a general range, though: the earliest deadlines for fall transfer admission are typically in March, while the latest are in June. There may be exceptions to this general timeline, though, and some institutions even have rolling admissions for transfer students. For the most accurate information, it's important to check the specific deadlines for the colleges you're interested in transferring to.

To find these deadlines, visit each college's admissions or transfer admissions webpage. You can also find some of this information on the Common App website by searching the colleges you're interested in and checking their respective transfer admission requirements. Make sure to take note of any additional materials required by the colleges, such as supplemental essays or letters of recommendation, and plan accordingly so that you submit all necessary materials by their respective deadlines.

Keep in mind that financial aid and housing deadlines might be different from the transfer application deadlines, so be sure to also look into these aspects to ensure you don't miss any important dates. Overall, regardless of what the official deadlines are, you'll want to start getting organized well in advance of them, to ensure you have plenty of time to put together a compelling application and take care of any other necessary logistics.

Good luck with your transfer applications!