Gustavus Adolphus College

Gustavus welcomes transfer applicants and typically enrolls about 40 students annually at the beginning of the academic year or during the year at January Interim or spring semester. 

Students may transfer to Gustavus if they meet the following conditions:

1. Honorable standing at the previous college, including eligibility to return to the previous college in good standing;
2. Evidence of normal progress toward a degree; and,
3. A recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 2.4 (on a 4.0 scale).

Transfer applicants must complete and submit the Common Application for Transfer Admission, which can be done online or by downloading and mailing the paper form.

In addition to the application, transfer applicants must also submit:

1. High school transcript(s);
2. Standardized test scores (ACT or SAT);
3. Transcripts from each college attended;
4. The Common Application's College Official's Report;
5. A College Instructor Evaluation; and,
6. An Immunization record.

Courses at Gustavus are considered to be the equivalent of four semester hours or six quarter hours.  Credits accepted in transfer are based on this formula.  A minimum of 136 semester hours or 204 quarter hours is required for graduation at Gustavus.  Two years (17 courses minimum) are required in residence, including the senior year.  Acceptance of specific courses and their application to a Gustavus degree is the province of the Registrar and the chairpersons of the appropriate academic departments.  Only coursework graded C- or better is transferable; the GPA from the previous college does not transfer.

Since special circumstances are often present for transfer students, please contact Rich Aune, senior associate director of admission and transfer student coordinator, as soon as you begin considering transfering to Gustavus.  Rich can elaborate on the above details, describe the timeline, and assist with the financial aid process.