Transfer with Ease

 

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Traditional Undergraduate Transfer Students

 

How many of my credits can transfer?

Community College: Up to 90 credits.

4-Year College: We do not cap the number of credits. From the 120 credits needed to receive your Bachelor's degree, at least 30 need to be from Aquinas. Your admissions counselor will run an audit for you, since the exact number depends on your academic program.

Transfer Agreements and Requirements

• Michigan Transfer Agreement
• Transfer Guides, Agreements, and Equivalencies
• Transfer Application Requirements
• International Student Requirements

 

Will I still graduate in four years?

Classes are weighted differently between the academic programs, so we get you in front of a dedicated faculty member before you enroll. That way you can ask any questions about the program and see your graduation plan.

Academics and Internships

An Aquinas education creates well-rounded individuals prepared to achieve their goals. As a liberal arts college, we focus not only on great careers and internships but also on the foundation for a life that never stops pursuing knowledge. Our graduates are critical thinkers, leaders, and service-focused.

 

How much financial aid do I qualify for?

At Aquinas, transfer students are automatically considered for generous merit scholarships based on GPA. In addition, the Aquinas College Assurance Program provides eligible transfer students from low-income families with full tuition, including madatory fees.

We work with our students so they take on less debt in four years than they earn in their first year of work. The average net cost at Aquinas is about $4k below the average you'd pay elsewhere.

We highly encourage all students to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to see if they qualify for additional federal and state aid.

The Aquinas College Scholarship

Find out how much you’ll receive

We work hard to ensure an Aquinas College education is affordable for ALL families. Calculate your Aid

 

What are my next steps?

To be considered for admission, transfer students should complete the following:

• Submit your no-fee application
• Supply your official high school and college transcripts
• Anytime during the process, we recommend you schedule a campus visit
• File your FAFSA (please use the Aquinas school code of 002239)
• Confirm your enrollment by submitting your deposit
• Log in to your AQ Application Portal for current updates

 

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Nursing Transfer Students

In partnership with Trinity Health Saint Mary's, the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) offers an accredited, four-year baccalaureate nursing degree at Aquinas College. All nursing coursework is taught by UDM faculty, and the program is 100% in Grand Rapids.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR NURSING MAJOR (BSN)

 

To be considered for admission, nursing transfer students should complete the following:

• Submit your no-fee application
• Supply your official high school and college transcripts

Next steps in your transfer process:

• Anytime during the process, we recommend you schedule a campus visit.
• File your FAFSA (Nursing students should use UDM's school code of 002323)
• Confirm your enrollment by submitting your deposit
• Log in to your AQ Application Portal for current updates

 

Transfer Agreements and Requirements

• Nursing Transfer Application Requirements

 

Cost & Aid

Since nursing students are University of Detroit Mercy students taking classes on Aquinas’ campus, all financial aid is from UDM. Nursing students pay UDM tuition and Aquinas College food and housing rates. Learn more about the Cost & Aid associated with the nursing program.

 

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Dates and Deadlines

 

Aquinas practices rolling admissions, which means we review applications as they are completed. We pride ourselves on a holistic approach to application review that considers curriculum, extracurricular activities, and extenuating circumstances in the admissions decision.

Please have a look at our page on Dates and Deadlines for complete details.

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