Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Need-based financial assistance is available to transfer students; financial aid awards will depend upon eligibility. All students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CSS PROFILE before the priority deadline of February 15 for full consideration. If you are applying for spring semester, you must authorize release of your FAFSA and PROFILE information as soon as possible.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  Transfer students bring a welcome maturity and diversity to Lewis & Clark College. The approximately 60 new transfer students who enroll each year are a very important part of the College’s entering student group.
• Transfer Applications Received:
  Fall: 294
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  Fall: 133
• Percentage Accepted:
  Fall: 45%
• Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
  Fall: 71
• Credit For Life Experience:
  Under no circumstances will credit be granted for college courses used in any way for high school graduation, CLEP, life experience, credit by examination, or distance-learning courses, including online correspondence & televised courses.

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  There are no GPA or credit distribution requirements for admission, but transfer admission at Lewis & Clark is selective. We look for applicants who have demonstrated success in challenging courses across the traditional academic disciplines, including college-level math, lab science, foreign language, and writing intensive coursework. Most successful applicants have carried at least a B average (3.0) in their academic courses at their previous institution(s). In addition, we value the contributions applicants have made through co-curricular involvement, employment, community service, and life experience.
• Official Transcripts:
  Your official high school transcript including verification of graduation is required, as well as official college transcript(s) from each college or university attended.
• SAT Scores:
  You must provide a record of either SAT or ACT scores, unless you are applying under our Portfolio Path option or have verified with the transfer counselor that you will enter L&C with more than 60 transferable credits.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  The College Instructor’s Evaluation form or a letter of recommendation by a college professor (or TA) who has taught you in a full credit, traditional academic (non-performance) class. Portfolio Path applicants must submit 2 academic evaluations.
• Application Fee:
  The Common Application is free online. There is a nonrefundable $50 fee for paper application.
• Interview:
  Transfer applicants are encouraged to visit the campus and schedule an interview with a transfer counselor.
• Associates Degree Required:
  Do not assume that all of your completed credits will transfer to the College, even if you have earned an AA or other transfer degree.
• Other Requirements:
  The Common Application’s College Official’s Report form to be completed by your most recent institution. Be sure to completely fill out the course list section.
• Apply Here:
  http://college.lclark.edu/offices/admissions/transfer/

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  We will grant credit only for classes in which you earned a grade of C (2.0) or better.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  In order to be awarded a L&C degree, students must fulfill the academic residency requirement by completing at least 60 semester credits at L&C out of the 128 semester credits required. Thus, a maximum of 68 semester credits may be transferred.
• Transfer Policy Document:
  Lewis & Clark College Transfer Credit Policy.pdf