Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Hollins offers its transfer students competitive and affordable financial aid packages. These include scholarship and grants available specifically for transfer students, as well as all eligible federal student aid.
• Tuition and Fees:
  Please visit our website for more information on tuition

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  Hollins University is happy to accept transfer students. Students typically hold at least a 2.5 academic GPA and are in good standing at their current institution Students do not need to have received their associate's degree to transfer to Hollins.
• Transfer Applications Received:
  In the last six years Hollins has averaged just under 100 transfer applicants a year.
• Percentage Accepted:
  Hollins accepts close to 65% of all transfer applicants who apply.
• Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
  Hollins University welcomes close to 40 transfers a year, enrolling nearly 60% of the transfer students accepted.
• Transfer Agreements:
  Hollins welcomes women from the United States and abroad to apply to transfer to Hollins. Students within Virginia can utilize the transfer module (below) to inform their transfer process. Students residing out of state please contact admission.
• View Agreements:
  http://www.hollins.edu/admissions/transfer/transfer_credits.shtml
• Degree Completion Programs:
  Hollins offers degrees in: Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
• Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:
  Typically, technical and vocational credit is not accepted. Occasionally, students who have attended regionally accredited institutions may find that some vocational/technical credits transfer on a course by course basis.
• Credit For Life Experience:
  Hollins does not accept credit for life experience.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  Transfer students should have a 2.5 overall GPA. A student with a lower cumulative GPA but two concurrent and most recent semesters with a GPA over 2.5 will be considered.
• Official Transcripts:
  Hollins University requires transcripts from all high schools and colleges a prospective transfer student has attended.
• SAT Scores:
  Students are required to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of their application package. If a student has not taken the SAT or ACT but has completed more than two years of full time college enrollment they may be considered without SAT scores.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  In lieu of letters of recommendations, Hollins requires students to submit a College Official’s Report. This form illustrates that a student is in good standing at their current or most recently attended college or university.
• Essay:
  An essay is required as part of the Hollins University application.
• Application Fee:
  Application fees are waived for transfer students who apply online.
• Interview:
  Interviews are not required, but are recommended. An interview can be conducted on campus or over the phone. The interview is a great opportunity for an applicant to ask questions and learn more about the university.
• Associates Degree Required:
  Hollins does not require an associate’s degree. Students can transfer up to 64 credits.
• Apply Here:
  http://www.hollins.edu/admissions/transfer/apply.shtml

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Courses are accepted for transfer with a C or better.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  Hollins will accept a maximum of 64 credits.