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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: http://www.hamilton.edu/apply/transfer.html. This link also provides a checklist of all required documents.

 

PLEASE NOTE: The application supplement and mid-term grade report are not a part of The Common Application but can be downloaded from our online checklist. Also, the $75 application fee is not waived for online transfer applicants and must be submitted via mail.

 

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

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

 

Students who applied as a transfer and are now reapplying do not need to complete another transfer application. However, a letter requesting the opportunity to re-open the application, a new college official's report, official transcripts and a mid-term grade report for courses in progress, if applicable, must be submitted.

 

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

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

 

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 freshmen 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 applications have typically earned a 3.33 GPA 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 credits 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.

 

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, we review the secondary school record of every applicant. 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 student live off-campus?

Hamilton College is a residential campus. It is the policy of the College that every student lives 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, therefore, international students with financial need may be at a competitive disadvantage.