Transfer Applicants

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Transfer applicants are students who have taken college courses at another institution and are now applying to Harvard. Transfer students must apply directly to Harvard College, but they can start their application process before their final year of high school or community college. Many transfer applicants will take advantage of early action options when submitting their applications to receive a decision before the rest of the applicant pool has been reviewed.

Transfer applicants must have at least 24 credits from an accredited institution for their application materials (including transcripts) and letters of recommendation to be considered valid by our Admissions Office; however, we recommend having more than 30 credits by May 1 if possible because this will allow us more time for review during our holistic review process if needed later on down the road due to any changes made after submitting initial applications back in December/January timeframe!

Transfer Program

The Transfer Program is a great way to save time and money. If you are considering transferring from a community college to Harvard, there are some things you should know about the program.

Harvard University's transfer program allows students who have completed at least two years of full-time coursework at an accredited community college or University outside of Massachusetts (or completed one year of full-time coursework in Massachusetts) to apply for admission as juniors. Students who have earned an associate degree from a regionally accredited institution may be eligible for early acceptance into Harvard College; please consult the appropriate admissions office if interested.

You can take courses online or in person at your local community college before applying to Harvard University as part of its Transfer Program, which enables qualified applicants with previous college coursework toward completion of their bachelor's degree who demonstrate excellence in academics and leadership potential through extracurricular activities such as athletics or student government - regardless whether they were already accepted into another four-year university first before applying here - so long as they meet specific GPA requirements set forth by both institutions involved!

Eligibility

You must be a degree-seeking student at another college or University.
You must have completed at least 12 transferable semester credits (or equivalent quarter credits) with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
You must have been admitted to Harvard College, either as an applicant to one of our undergraduate programs or as an incoming transfer student who has not yet enrolled on any program within the University but meets all other criteria for admission as an undergraduate student in good standing at another institution.

What Harvard Look For

A humanities and social sciences background is preferred, but we also welcome applications from students who have studied engineering, computer science and other fields.
Strong writing skills are essential to success at Harvard. Candidates should be able to write well-crafted essays that demonstrate their ability to think critically about complex issues and craft reasoned arguments.
We look for an intellectual curiosity that extends beyond one's immediate discipline or area of specialization; this may include study abroad experiences or volunteer work relevant to your intended field of study.
The Admissions Committee values applicants who have pursued academic interests outside their primary field of study--for example, by taking courses in history or literature outside their major requirements; participating in research projects related to other disciplines (e.g., psychology); engaging with peers across different majors through extracurricular activities such as student organizations or athletics; working on international service trips during summers off campus.

Timeline

The application deadline is February 1. You should submit your application by this date, but you can also apply after this date and still be considered for admission.

The application fee is $70, but it’s waived if you apply by October 15 or are eligible for financial aid or one of Harvard’s summer programs.

Application Requirements

Submit a complete application online by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on February 1.
$85 fee
College/Dean’s/Registrar’s report
Official College Transcript
College Instructor Recommendations
Official High School Transcript
Complete the Common Application or Coalition Application, including essays, and submit it electronically by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on February 1.
You may use either option to apply for financial aid at Harvard University; however, if you plan to apply for need-based scholarships through any other organization.
Please note that some require submission of paper applications by January 15 or earlier. Please visit their websites directly for more details about their specific deadlines and requirements before applying elsewhere!

Transferring Course Credit

Transfer applicants who have completed coursework at other colleges and universities may be eligible for transfer credit. Coursework will be evaluated by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, which determines whether or not to award transfer credit based on how similar your courses were to those offered at Harvard.

If you are applying with Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or A-Levels (UK) examinations, please note that these scores do not automatically apply toward any specific degree program at Harvard College; instead, they may help you gain entry into a particular concentration within a given major or degree program if appropriate for your interests and talents.

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