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Transfer Students

Transfer Made Simple

Started someplace else? No problem! We'll help you transfer those hard-earned credits so you can finish at Newberry College. Check out our Transfer Course Equivalency Guide for South Carolina technical colleges. Our streamlined admission process makes enrolling easy. Our generous transfer financial aid package makes a Newberry education affordable.

Learn More about Transferring

Learn about transferring to Newberry College in real-time with a member of our team. Virtual sessions are available every day! You can schedule your virtual session here, reach out to admission@newberry.edu or 803.321.5127, or contact our dedicated transfer counselor below.

Myasia Byrd

Myasia Byrd

Assistant Director of Recruitment

Transfer-Friendly Financial Aid

Transfer students are a valuable part of our campus community. To prove it, we offer a comprehensive financial aid package, which includes up to $15,000 in merit-based institutional scholarships specifically for transfer students. The minimum amount of aid you can receive is $9,000.

South Carolina residents transferring to Newberry College for 2023-24 may also receive our S.C. Tuition Grant Replacement offer. You may also be eligible for other state-funded scholarships, such as S.C. Life, S.C. Life Enhancement, S.C. Hope, S.C. Palmetto Fellows and S.C. Palmetto Fellows Enhancement.

Transfer students should also be sure to submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible for financial aid. Newberry's school code is 003440.

Click here for more information about financial aid at Newberry College.

Transferring from a Technical College or Two-Year Institution

  • If you've completed an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science degree from an accredited institution with a grade of C or better, you will transfer to Newberry College with junior-level standing and have most general education requirements waived.
  • In addition, be sure to view the SCTC Course Equivalency Guide to see what classes will transfer from South Carolina's technical colleges. A maximum of 72 credit hours will be accepted toward graduation for students transferring from a junior, technical, or community college. See the Newberry College Catalog under "Admission to the College" for more details.

Transfer-Friendly Housing

Transfer students are now able to choose whether to live on-campus in a residence hall or commute to campus. We offer nine convenient and comfortable residence halls with a variety of living arrangements, including traditional double rooms, suite-style and apartment-style. All of our on-campus residences come with the benefits of our living-learning community, including connection opportunities, easy access to campus, flexible meal plans, and a safe and secure campus.

Ready to Apply? It's Easy!

Our two-step application process is hassle-free.

  • Complete the transfer application online. We've waived the application fee, and eliminated the letter of recommendation requirement, to make applying easier than ever!
  • Submit college transcripts. Send us your official transcripts for all current and previously attended colleges and universities.
  • If you have fewer than 24 college credit hours, you will need to submit an official high school transcript in addition to your college transcript.

You'll have an admission decision as soon as your required materials arrive.

Questions?

Our transfer admission counselor will answer your questions and help you every step of the way! Reach out to Myasia Byrd '22, assistant director of recruitment, at 803.947.2063 or Myasia.Byrd@newberry.edu.

Minimum GPA

  • 2.0 cumulative transfer GPA to receive a transfer scholarships ranging from $9,000 to $15,000 based upon cumulative credit and GPA. 2.0 GPA required to renew scholarship

Official Transcripts

  • Send us your official transcripts for all current and previously attended colleges and universities

  • Students with more than 24 college credit hours or who are over the age of 25, are not required to submit official high school transcripts

  • Students transferring with fewer than 24 college credit hours must submit official high school transcripts

Transfer Credit Policy

  • College-level courses with grades of “C” or better may be considered for potential transfer credit

  • Military, CLEP, AP courses may also be considered as eligible for transfer

  • Coursework over 10 years old will be evaluated after successful completion of 24 semester hours at Newberry College

  • Remedial courses typically do not transfer

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