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Apply to Rochester - Transfers
Applying to the University of Rochester is a sign that you're ready to take control — of your education and your future. Here's how it works:
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The Application Process
Step 1.
Submit the Part 1 Application.
Step 2.
Complete the Transfer Common Application.
Step 3.
Submit the application fee ($60 for paper applications, $30 for online).
Step 4.
Submit the Transfer Application Supplement.
Step 5.
Send us official college transcripts from all the schools you have attended.
Step 6.
Send us at least one letter of recommendation from an instructor. Additional letters of support may be from an advisor, school counselor, high school teacher, or employer.
Step 7.
Send us your high school transcript or copy of your equivalency and your official SAT or ACT scores.* If you have completed more than 30 college credits (the equivalent of one year of full-time study), you don't need to submit SAT scores. If you are an international transfer applicant studying outside the U.S., SAT, TOEFEL, or IELTS scores are required. If you are an international transfer applicant studying in the U.S., you must have completed at least one year of study and a college level writing course to have the testing requirement waived.
Step 8.
International transfer applicants may have some additional requirements. Please see the international page for details.
Step 9.
If applying to one of the Combined-Admission Programs (GEAR, GRADE, REBS), submit the CAPs application.
Step 10.
Check your application status to make sure we've received everything.
Step 11.
If applying for need-based financial aid, the FAFSA and the CSS PROFILE are both required. These documents should be submitted at the same time you are completing admissions documents to ensure proper timing of your financial aid package. click here.
* The University of Rochester considers only your highest combined SAT/ACT score.
The University of Rochester values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Further, the University complies with all applicable nondiscrimination laws in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. Questions on compliance should be directed to the particular school or department and/or to the University's Equal Opportunity Coordinator, University of Rochester, P.O. Box 270039, Rochester, New York 14627-0039. Phone: (585) 275-9125.
What Next?
We strongly recommend you use the My ROC page to start and to complete your application. It will keep track of what you've submitted and guide you through the rest of the admissions and financial aid processes.
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