Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Financial aid is very occasionally available for transfer students, but is limited by the commitment we make to assist already enrolled and incoming first-year students. All financial aid (including grants and scholarships) is based upon financial need.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  We generally receive between 150-200 transfer applications and admit between 5-20 candidates. We offer a fall transfer program and, in certain years, mid-year admission.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  Although Bowdoin sets no cut-off guidelines successful candidates usually submit work of honors quality: “B” work or better, or a GPA of no lower than 3.0.
• Official Transcripts:
  Bowdoin requires both high school and college transcripts for admission.
• SAT Scores:
  The submission of standardized test scores is optional.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  A special statement from the dean or advisor of the your current college or university; and two letters of recommendation from current or recent college professors are required.
• Essay:
  The Common Application Transfer essay as well as the essay described in the Bowdoin Supplement are required.
• Application Fee:
  There is a $60 application fee for all applicants to Bowdoin College.
• Interview:
  On-campus interviews with a member of the admissions staff are encouraged for transfer applicants. If you are unable to meet with a member of our staff, in some cases an alumni interview may be possible.
• Other Requirements:
  Transfer applicants should submit the Common Application, the transfer essay, as well as the Bowdoin Supplement by the March 1 deadline.
• Apply Here:
  http://www.bowdoin.edu/admissions/apply/transfer-applicants.shtml

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Bowdoin typically accepts transfer credit for liberal arts courses in which a grade of C or higher has been received.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  The maximum number of credits that may be transferred are 16. You must complete a minimum of 16 credits at Bowdoin to earn your bachelor's degree.
• Transfer Policy Document:
  Bowdoin Transfer Credit Policy.pdf