Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  NU offers financial assistance to its students on the basis of need and not on the basis of merit. We are among a small group of private institutions that continue to meet the full demonstrated institutional financial need of our aid applicants.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  Yes, Northwestern University is a transfer-friendly school.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  A minimum college grade point average of 3.00 is required of transfer applicants.
• Official Transcripts:
  Both official transcripts from high school and college are required for admission consideration.
• SAT Scores:
  Standardized test scores are required for admission consideration.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) is required for admission consideration.
• Essay:
  An essay or personal statement is required for admission consideration.
• Application Fee:
  Application fee of $65
• Interview:
  An interview is not required for admission consideration.
• Apply Here:
  www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/default.aspx

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  The lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit is a C or higher.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  A transfer applicant must have a minimum number of semester hours/36 quarter hours completed or else must apply as an entering freshman. Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year and four-year institution is 60.
• Transfer Policy Document:
  northwestern transfer.doc