Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  More than half of Old Westbury students and their families receive financial assistance in the form of grants, loans, scholarships and student employment.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  Old Westbury welcomes qualified candidates from two- and four-year colleges and universities.
• Transfer Agreements:
  The college has also developed detailed articulation agreements with regional two-year colleges, designed to encourage and facilitate transfers into upper division academic programs.

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  To apply as a transfer student you will need a grade point average of at least 2.0. Academic programs such as those with the School of Business and Teacher Education Department require a higher GPA*.
• Official Transcripts:
  In addition to official college transcripts, an official high school transcript must be forwarded to the College for admission consideration.
• SAT Scores:
  A copy of the candidate’s SAT/ACT scores must be forwarded to the College for admission consideration.
• Essay:
  Two essay questions are required and can be found on the Supplemental Application.
• Associates Degree Required:
  Students will receive credit for courses taken as part of an AA or AS degree. Acceptance of any credit does not imply that major or College requirements have been satisfied.
• Other Requirements:
  Applicants with over 24 credits that have not earned an Associate degree must also submit proof of high school graduation (final high school transcript with actual date of graduation or a copy of a high school diploma).
• Apply Here:
  http://www.oldwestbury.edu/admissions/transfer.cfm

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Transfer credit will not be awarded for courses in which a grade of D+ or below was earned, except if the courses are part of an AA, AS or AAS degree.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  A maximum of 72 transfer credits will be awarded. You must take a minimum of 24 credit hours in courses in the major at the 3000, 4000 or 5000-level. Specific majors may require more than the minimum 24 credits.
• Transfer Policy Document:
  SUNY College at Old Westbury Transfer Credit Policy.pdf