Bring your college journey to Lawrence.
You’ve already started college. Now you’re looking for the right place to keep going.
At Lawrence, transfer applicants find close faculty support, a welcoming campus community, and people who will help them sort through the practical details, from applying to understanding how credits may transfer.
Whether you’re coming from a community college, another four-year college, or an international institution, we’ll help you make sense of the process.
Your Transfer Roadmap
Making the move to Lawrence is simple. We’ve broken it down into four steps:
Step 1: Connect With Us
Schedule a one-on-one transfer consultation to talk through your goals, credits, timing, and questions about Lawrence.
Apply
Use either the Lawrence Application or the Common Application. Applying is free, and we offer rolling admission for flexibility.
Credit Evaluation
After you are admitted, our team will provide a transfer credit evaluation so you can see how your previous coursework may apply to a Lawrence degree.
Join Our Community
Once admitted, we’ll guide you through course registration, housing, and campus resources so you know what to expect before you arrive.
What Transfer Students Love About Lawrence
- Thriving, Supportive Community: Lawrence is a welcoming community where connections extend beyond the classroom.
- Small Classes, Big Impact: With an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio, you’ll get personal attention from professors who care about your success.
- Generous Merit and Need-Based Scholarships: We recognize your hard work and past achievements, helping you save time and money, an investment in you.
- A Launchpad for Your Future: You’ll have access to research opportunities, internships, and a strong alumni network that can help open doors after Lawrence.
Transfer Credit
You’ve worked hard for the credits you’ve earned. Learn how transfer credit works at Lawrence, what documents you’ll need, and how your credit evaluation happens after admission.
Degree Requirements
To qualify for a Lawrence University Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Music degree, students must complete a minimum of 216 units.
Transfer students must complete at least six terms, or two years, in residence at Lawrence or on Lawrence-affiliated programs and earn 108 units, approximately 18 courses.
Transfer students working toward the B.A. and B.Mus. double degree may have additional requirements. Your admission counselor can help you understand how your previous coursework, intended program, and goals fit together.
Transfer FAQs
Have questions about housing, transcript review, scholarships, reapplying, First-Year Studies, Conservatory placement, visas, or English proficiency? Start with answers to common transfer applicant questions.
Still Have Questions? We Have Answers.
Not sure where to start? We can talk through the transfer process, application options, credit evaluation, financial aid, and what your path to Lawrence could look like.