When can I transfer to Hamilton and what are the application deadlines?

Students may apply for admission for either the fall or spring semester. The application deadline for the fall semester is April 15; the deadline for the spring semester is November 15^th.

 

How do I apply?

The transfer application is accessible through our website: www.hamilton.edu/admission/ApplicationProcess/. This link also provides a checklist of all required documents.

 

PLEASE NOTE: The application supplement is not a part of The Common Application but can be downloaded from our online checklist. Also, the $75 application fee is not waived for transfer applicants.

 

How do I know if I am a freshman or a transfer applicant?

A transfer applicant is any student who has previously enrolled as a degree-seeking student at another institution. This includes students who attend community college and/or are currently enrolled in an associate degree program.

 

If I applied to Hamilton before, do I need to reapply?

Students who have applied as a freshman candidate and have since completed at least one full semester of college coursework must complete a transfer application, including the transfers supplement, and submit final high school and new college transcripts, including a mid-term grade report for courses in progress, if applicable. 

 

What happens after I apply?

All applicants should receive email confirmation of their application. This email will also include an applicant's ID number and password. Applicants may use their ID and password to track the receipt of required documents and access their decision, once available.

 

What is the maximum number of times that I can apply?

The maximum number of times a student can be considered for admission to Hamilton College, including first-year admission, is three.

 

How will I find out if I'm admitted?

Applicants will receive a decision approximately four weeks after the application deadline. Decisions will be available online and accessible with student ID and password. Only admitted students will receive an acceptance packet by mail.

 

Is financial aid available?

Limited financial aid is available for transfer students and is dependent upon the college's overall budget and spending on the freshman class. Typically, transfer financial aid is only available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants for financial aid must file both the FAFSA and the CSS Profile form.

 

What kind of grades are you looking for in a transfer applicant?

There is no minimum GPA that a prospective student must have earned to be considered for admission. However, successful applicants have typically earned a college GPA of 3.33 or higher.

 

How will my credits transfer?

Once admitted, our Registrar will evaluate each of the college classes you have taken. Credits earned in the liberal arts generally transfer more successfully than credits earned in other programs or fields of study. Accepted students receive a credit evaluation as soon as possible after receiving their letter of acceptance.

 

Is there a maximum amount of credit that I can transfer?

There is no maximum number of credits for transfer applicants. However, we do require that all students complete a minimum of two years of coursework at Hamilton College.

 

As a transfer applicant, do I still need to submit a high school transcript and test scores?

All transfer applicants are required to submit a high school transcript and test scores regardless of the length of time enrolled in college or out of high school.

 

Can I substitute a recommendation from a high school teacher or guidance counselor for the College Instructor Evaluation or College Official's Report?

Although we realize that at an early stage of your college career, you may feel that your academic dean or college instructor may not know you as well as individuals in your high school, recommendations from high school do not replace recommendations from college officials. However, recommendations from high school may be submitted as additional information, if desired.

 

How important are my high school transcript and test scores?

The best predictor of success at Hamilton is your most recent academic work in a college setting. However, the secondary school record of every applicant is reviewed and will be considered. The longer a student has been in college, the less important the high school record becomes.

 

Do I need to schedule an interview?

A personal interview is not required, but is strongly recommended. The interview is informative for both the student and the admission committee. We do not offer off-campus interviews for transfer students.

 

Can transfer students live off-campus?

Hamilton College is a residential campus. It is the policy of Hamilton College that all students live in campus housing. This applies to transfer, returning and first-year students.

 

Can international students apply to transfer to Hamilton?

Anyone can apply to Hamilton College, but there is very little financial aid available for international students; as a result, international students with financial need may be at a competitive disadvantage.