Transfer Students

Stevens welcomes transfer students for both the fall and spring semesters. Discover the application processes, timelines and requirements for transferring, as well as how your credits from a community college or university can contribute to your degree at Stevens. If you have been enrolled in a college or university after graduating high school or completing a high school equivalency exam, you should submit a transfer application. 

Stevens Institute of Technology is extending its SAT/ACT test-optional policy, with some exceptions. More details about the test-optional plan can be found here. Please note that while the test-optional policy is in place, non-native English-speaking students must still demonstrate language proficiency by submitting results from an approved exam (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, SAT EBRW or Duolingo).  

Application Process: 

1. Submit your admission application and pay your $75 application fee through the Common Application. 

2. Complete the CSS Profile and FAFSA if you’re applying for financial aid. 

3. Receive your application confirmation 

   • After submission, you'll receive an acknowledgment and gain access to your student portal. Stevens will communicate via email regarding any supporting documents or additional requests.  

4. Complete the Transfer Student Credit Evaluation Form, which can be accessed in your student portal that is established after application. This form requires you to gather and submit: 

   • Official college transcripts from all previously attended institutions. Transcripts from non-U.S. schools must include a credential evaluation report from WES, ECE or another NACES member. 

   • Syllabi for each course you plan to have evaluated for credit. Detailed syllabi should include weekly topics, assignments/grading and texts. List courses you are currently taking as “in progress” and avoid uploading entire course catalogs.  

   • Previously approved courses can be filtered by school in the Stevens Transfer Database. If you do not see your courses listed in the transfer credit database it does not necessarily mean the courses will not be accepted but rather that they still need to be evaluated for transfer credit by submitting a detailed syllabi.

   •  Final high school transcript with graduation date. 

5. Test scores if you wish to submit them. Indicate this on your application and report your scores in the application portal. A portfolio is strongly encouraged for applicants to the Music or Visual Arts & Technology programs. 

6. One letter of recommendation from a professor. We recommend having your professor upload their letter through the Common Application using the “Academic Advisor Report” form. 

7. Application notification  

   • Spring transfer decisions will be sent by the end of November; Fall transfer notifications will be sent by mid-June. 

   • If you've applied for financial aid by the deadline, you'll receive information about your awards at the time of admission. 

   • You’ll have four weeks from your admission notification to submit a tuition deposit and confirm your enrollment at Stevens. 

Note: International transfer students must demonstrate English proficiency (see International Transfer Students section for requirements). 

To be considered for admission, international students must submit an official high school transcript translated into English. All foreign college transcripts must also be translated and include a credential evaluation report from WES, ECE, or another NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member organization. A detailed syllabus for each course must be provided for transfer evaluation and should also be translated into English. 

Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following: 

• TOEFL (minimum 80 iBT) 

• IELTS (minimum 6 overall) 

• Duolingo English Test (minimum 105) 

• Pearson PTE Academic Test (minimum 53) 

• SAT I Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (minimum 550) 

• Native English speaker 

English proficiency waivers may be granted on a case-by-case basis for international students who have studied in the U.S. for at least three years prior to application. If you believe you qualify for a waiver, please contact the admissions office after submitting your application.  

Spring Semester: Apply by October 15. Submit the CSS Profile and FAFSA by November 1. Notifications are sent by November 15. 

Fall Semester: Apply by June 1. Submit the CSS Profile and FAFSA by February 14. Notifications are sent by June 17. 

See the transfer admissions section of the Admissions Timeline for details. 

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive an acknowledgement from our office indicating that we received your application. Stevens will communicate with you via email to follow up on required supporting documents and other requests relevant to your application. When you submit an application for admission, you will be opted in to receive email communications from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to ensure that we can communicate effectively with you about the application process.

After submitting your application, you will have access to your student portal. On your portal, you can view your application checklist, admission decision and all information relevant to your Stevens application. You will receive an email whenever an update is available on your portal.

Spring transfers will receive admissions decisions by the end of November; Fall transfers will receive notifications by the middle of June.

A transfer credit evaluation is completed as part of the application process and will be made available to admitted students prior to their tuition deposit deadline.  To ensure timely review, please submit all official transcripts, course syllabi, and Transfer Student - College Credit Evaluation Form by the application deadline.

At the time of admission, you will also receive information on any financial aid you’ve been awarded if you have applied for financial aid by the deadline.

You will have four weeks from the date of your admissions notification to submit a tuition deposit and confirm your enrollment at Stevens.

• To be considered for Stevens financial aid as well as federal and state aid, you must file the FAFSA and CSS Profile. Use our federal school code (002639) to designate Stevens as the recipient of your FAFSA application and use our CSS school code (2819) for the CSS Profile.   

• If you're a New Jersey resident who received EOF funding at your previous college, please note this on your Stevens application. 

• Phi Theta Kappa members must submit proof of membership (membership card or certificate) with their application to be considered for a scholarship of up to $5,000. 

• Stevens offers both merit-based and need-based awards to transfer students. However, students applying for a second degree (seeking a bachelor’s degree after already earning one) are not eligible for these awards but may qualify for a limited selection of government loans.  

• Students who have received NJSTARS at a New Jersey community college, graduated with an associate degree, achieved a 3.25 cumulative GPA and have a family income (taxable and untaxed income) of less than $250,000 may qualify for NJSTARSII. For more information please visit the following page: New Jersey Programs | Stevens Institute of Technology.

• International students can only receive merit-based awards from Stevens. To be considered, international students only need to complete the CSS Profile. For more information, explore our international student resources for financial aid.  

Stevens awards transfer credit by evaluating your courses against equivalent courses at Stevens. Providing detailed information on your courses enables the course evaluators at Stevens to conduct a more accurate review for potential credit. 

• To have your college credit evaluated, you need to submit three documents:  

  1. Transfer Credit Evaluation Form (via your Stevens Student portal) 

  2. Detailed syllabus for each course 

  3. Official college transcripts  

• Send your official college transcript(s) to:  
   
  Stevens Institute of Technology 
  Office of Undergraduate Admissions 
  Ruesterholz Admissions Center 
  1 Castle Point Terrace 
  Hoboken, NJ 07030 

You may also have your institution email your transcripts to [email protected] or fax to 201.216.8348. Stevens cannot accept college/high school transcripts uploaded or sent by students as official.   

• To ensure a timely credit evaluation, please submit all materials by the preferred deadlines: June 1 for fall transfer applicants and October 15 for spring transfer applicants. Early submission of syllabi is strongly encouraged for an efficient credit review. 

• An official AP score report is required for any credit from advanced placement exams. Learn more about transferring advanced placement credits. 

• International students must ensure that all documentation, including course syllabi, is translated into English and accompanied by a credential evaluation report from WES or ECE. 

• The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will inform you of your transfer credit evaluation results via the students portal. Once all official transcripts and final grades are received, the necessary information will be added to your Workday account. 

• You must earn a grade of C or higher for credits to be eligible for transfer. 

• Courses graded as Pass/Fail are not accepted. 

• Credits earned five years or more before your intended attendance at Stevens will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. 

• Foreign language credits do not have a direct equivalent at Stevens but may fulfill general elective credit if approved. 

• Stevens does not guarantee that credits earned at other institutions will fully meet its course requirements. 

• Students can transfer in at most 50% of their required graduation credits; but you must complete at least 50% of your coursework at Stevens to earn a Stevens degree. 

* If you are submitting courses from multiple universities, please make sure you name the originating school in your transfer credit evaluation with the correct corresponding course name and number. You will also be asked to provide an official transcript from the original school. 

If you’re transferring into an engineering program, you can typically expect to spend about three years earning your Bachelor of Engineering degree. Stevens offers an innovative curriculum that includes eight semesters of engineering design courses culminating in a senior capstone project. Given this structure, it's unlikely you’ll be able to complete six design courses in one year to prepare for the capstone the following year. We recommend that engineering transfer applicants plan for a three-year study timeline. Review our “Design Spine” curriculum for more information. 

• You have the right to a prompt and fair evaluation of transfer credits. To ensure timely processing, submit the required documents — official transcripts, course syllabi and a transfer credit evaluation form — immediately after receiving student portal access. It's recommended to start gathering these documents before applying. 

• Please review and adhere to the credit evaluation policies (listed above), ensuring that only courses which meet the established criteria are submitted for review. It's important to recognize that earning a degree from Stevens is a significant achievement, and the courses you submit should reflect the rigor and quality that contribute to your long-term success. 

• It’s important to respond promptly to any requests for additional information from Stevens. Be sure to adhere to all deadlines set by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. 

• After the assessment of your transfer credits is complete, you can request an evaluation of any additional credits through your Workday account. Students may be admitted to Stevens while their transfer credit evaluation is still in progress. Once admitted and after receiving their credentials and Stevens email, they can submit summer courses or any other courses not previously evaluated. 

• If you have questions about the transfer credits awarded to you, please reach out to the Transfer Credit Coordinator in the Office of Undergraduate Academics. 

• Midyear Report: While not required, a midyear report can be beneficial if you want Stevens to be informed of your current course progress. It is strongly recommended for students transferring during their first semester of college. 

• Registrar’s Report: This report verifies your enrollment and academic standing and requests your college registrar to upload your official transcript online. Though not mandatory, it can be useful if your college offers this service. 

Supplemental forms and reports may be emailed or mailed to: 

Stevens Institute of Technology 
Office of Undergraduate Admissions 
Ruesterholz Admissions Center 
1 Castle Point Terrace 
Hoboken, NJ 07030 
email: [email protected]

• Schedule a campus visit (highly recommended for all applicants) 

• Submit your FAFSA and complete your CSS Profile (required for consideration for Stevens financial aid, as well as federal and state aid; strongly recommended for all applicants) 

• Attend a virtual transfer student information session