Transfer Student Information
Transfer Admissions
Wake Forest welcomes the submission of applications from transfer students each semester. The number of transfer students admitted varies from semester to semester depending on the current enrollment. Traditionally, more students are admitted for the fall semester than the spring semester.
The availability of on-campus housing also varies from semester to semester. Applicants who desire housing may be accepted as day students if there is a lack of dorm space.
Transfer students are eligible for all Wake Forest need-based financial aid programs. There are no available merit-based scholarships for transfer students. For information on our need-based financial aid programs, visit our Financial Aid web site.
On this page you will find the following information about transfer admissions:
- Applying to Wake Forest University
- Seeking a second undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University
- Seeking "Unclassified Student" status at Wake Forest University (non-degree seeking)
Important transfer admission links:
Applying To Transfer To Wake Forest University
Each of the following items must be submitted in order for your application to be considered for admission:
- Application (including all essays and short answer questions)
- $50 application fee
- College transcripts from all colleges attended
- Dean's Statement for Transfer Students from each college attended (form included in application)
- Final high school transcript
- SAT I or ACT score (unofficial score reports or scores reported on high school transcripts are acceptable)
- Essay stating why you desire to transfer to Wake Forest University
Applications for the fall semester will be reviewed beginning on April 1. Applications for the spring semester will be reviewed beginning on November 1. Students are encouraged to submit the application prior to these dates. Applications are often accepted after these dates, however. For more information on whether transfer applications are still being accepted once these dates have passed, please contact our office.
Seeking a second undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University
Students desiring a second undergraduate degree must apply to transfer to Wake Forest University. You must still complete all degree requirements (including all basic and divisional requirements) prior to earning your second degree. In order to graduate from Wake Forest, you must complete at least half of your degree and half of your major and minor (if applicable) at Wake Forest.
Seeking Unclassified Student status at Wake Forest University (non-degree seeking)
Individuals desiring to continue their education as non-degree seeking students may take courses at Wake Forest. Only students who have already earned an undergraduate degree will be considered. The following items must be submitted:
- The first two pages of our application only (the "Personal Data" and "Educational Data" sections)
- $40 application fee
- Final college transcript (must state degree earned and date of graduation)
- A cover letter explaining what courses you would like to take and why
Questions about transferring to Wake Forest University
Prospective transfer students are invited to attend any of our information sessions and tours. For more information, visit the Visitors' Center web site.
Questions via phone or email are always welcome. We will make every effort to answer your questions as soon as possible.
- Telephone: (336) 758-5201
- Email: admissions@wfu.edu
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