Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Approximately 65% of students receive financial assistance; average award is approximately $15,000 in scholarships and grants, low-interest loans, and part-time employment.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  Successful candidates typically have maintained a 3.0 grade point average in previous college coursework; however, individual circumstances as described by the candidate will be considered.
• Official Transcripts:
  A final, official high school transcript or GED, indicating your date of graduation, is required. An official transcript is also required from each college or university attended.
• SAT Scores:
  SAT or ACT test results, are not required if—by the time you enroll you will have 1) earned an Associate Degree, 2) will be at the junior level or above at your institution (60-64 credits) or 3) will have been away from high school for 3+ years.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  The submission of an Instructor Evaluation from someone who has taught you in a college subject is required.
• Essay:
  There is an Admission Essay (400 to 600 words) and a Short Answer (100 to 200 words) on the application.
• Application Fee:
  There is a nonrefundable $65 application fee.
• Interview:
  Auditions are required for Acting BFA, Musical Theatre BFA, Theatre Studies: Acting BA, Theatre Education: Acting BA. Interviews are required for Design/Technology BFA, Stage/Production Management BFA.
• Other Requirements:
  Emerson requires the submission of a Mid-Term Report which includes estimated grades from your current semester. Applicants for Performing Arts and Film programs are required to submit additional materials to complete their application.
• Apply Here:
  www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/default.aspx

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Transfer credit is granted for comparable courses from accredited two- and four-year institutions that were completed in the last 10 years with grades of “C” (73% or 2.0) or better. A pass “P” or “CR” grade must equal a “C” or better.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  Newly matriculating students may transfer a max of 80 credits, with a max of 64 credits from a 2-year institution and a max of 32 exam-based credits. Once in attendance, students may transfer a max of 64 credits, with a max 32 exam-based credits.
• Transfer Policy Document:
  Emerson College Transfer Credit Policy.pdf