TRANSFER CREDITS
We have a long history of welcoming transfer students to our community and making your transition to Merrimack seamless and rewarding.
TRANSFER ADMISSION CHECKLIST
Merrimack College Application or Common Application (no fee to apply)
O fficial college transcript F inal high school transcript (optional if you have completed two college-level semesters)
T ransfer College Report L etter of recommendation from a professor and/or advisor C ourse syllabi (as requested for transfer credit evaluation after admission) Learn more at merrimack.edu/transfer.
Merrimack College accepts up to 76 credits for college-level courses taken at regionally accredited institutions in which a final grade of C or higher was earned. Admitted students will receive a transfer credit evaluation that indicates accepted transfer credits. Prior to admission, check out our course equivalency archive at merrimack.edu/transfercredit. If you do not see your courses, we encourage you to contact the transfer team at transfer@merrimack.edu to discuss course equivalencies.
INCOMING TRANSFER STUDENT PROFILE 100 Transfers | 43% live on campus
Merit Scholarships Merrimack awards competitive merit scholarships based on academic record. Transfer applicants receive the same merit scholarships as first-year applicants. Merit scholarships are available to fulltime/day transfer applicants and are renewable for four years or up to eight semesters, provided the student maintains good academic standing as defined in the Merrimack College catalog.
Average GPA: 3.2 Academic Profile GPA on a weighted 4.0 scale 3.5 and above 3.0–3.4 2.5–2.9 Below 2.5
28% 40% 20% 12%
Transfer (Spring) Priority Deadline: November 15 Regular Decision: January 6 VISIT CAMPUS Transfer Tuesdays What does it include? 30-minute meeting to review transfer admission and credit policies with a transfer counselor who can make an on-the-spot decision
Merrimack Need-Based Grants In order to qualify for need-based aid, a student must file the FAFSA at fafsa.gov and demonstrate financial need. The award amount in subsequent years will be calculated by the demonstrated level of financial need. International transfer applicants are not eligible for federal financial aid. Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society of two-year colleges and academic programs. If you are a member of Phi Theta Kappa, you are eligible for the Phi Theta Kappa scholarship. This scholarship is awarded in addition to any merit scholarship earned by admitted students. Phi Theta Kappa scholarship recipients must indicate Phi Theta Kappa membership on their application and provide a confirmation letter from their Phi Theta Kappa advisor.
APPLICATION DEADLINES Transfer (Fall) Priority Deadline: March 15 Regular Decision: August 15
Professional Studies Degree Programs Looking for evening classes? Earn your degree through Merrimack’s flexible and convenient professional studies program. View degree programs, deadlines, and application requirements at merrimack.edu/professionalstudies.
Information Sessions and Campus Tours 3 times daily, Monday through Friday (plus some Saturdays and holidays), starting at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM What does it include? • 20-minute information session led by an admission representative • Student-guided 60-minute campus tour, focused by your area of interest Learn more and register at merrimack.edu/visit.
TRANSFER
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AID
THE OFFICE OF ADMISSION Main office: transfer@merrimack.edu 978-837-5100 THE TRANSFER TEAM
Jim Cristiano Director of Admission for Transfer Students cristianoj@merrimack.edu 978-837-5411
Nicole Williams Associate Director of Admission for Transfer Students williamsn@merrimack.edu 978-837-5568
315 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA 01845 merrimack.edu