Transferring From a 4-Year University

After four years of studying hard in high school, you finally get to college. But as time goes on, you may find that your choice isn't the best fit for you anymore, or you want to pursue a major that your college doesn't offer.

While the idea of transferring can be daunting, it doesn't have to be, especially with the right tools and people to point you in the direction you want to go. If you're looking for a school that makes the transfer process a breeze, Mercy University is ready to welcome you.

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Transferring From a 4-Year University

Reasons Why You May Want to Transfer

Everyone has different answers to the question, “Why are you transferring?” Here are some of the most common reasons:

I want more from my education: Wanting more out of your education is a great reason to transfer to a school that challenges you while igniting your passions
I want more financial aid opportunities: Every school offers different financial aid options. You may want to transfer to a place with lower tuition or more scholarships to take advantage of.
I want more extracurricular experiences: The college experience is more than just academics. If your current school has limited opportunities to connect with your peers outside of class, it may be worth transferring somewhere that allows you to feel fulfilled inside and outside the classroom.
I want to change my major: Let's say you chose your current university because you wanted a degree in computer science. After a few classes, you decide to switch to nursing, which your current school doesn't offer. Changing your major is totally okay, and switching colleges can give you access to the right program
I don't feel like I fit in here: College is a place to discover who you are and who you want to be, and feeling like your college isn't a good culture fit can make it hard to spread your wings. Finding a university that meets your values, is the right size or is in a location that works for you — all these factors can make a major difference in creating a positive college experience.

Benefits of Transferring to Mercy

Did you know that 2 in 5 Mercy students have transferred some credit here? This means at Mercy University, you'll find a community of like-minded students that know what it's like to switch things up and challenge the status quo.

Here are more reasons why Mercy is a top option for so many transfer students:

Scholarship Opportunities

Getting an education shouldn't break the bank. When you transfer to Mercy, you'll find a wide variety of scholarship opportunities to help make your college experience more affordable. We know that receiving a scholarship or grant can be life-changing, so we automatically review all students for merit-based scholarships based on their incoming academic criteria.

Variety of Locations

Are you ready to call New York City home while you pursue your degree? Or perhaps your ideal campus includes peaceful views of the Hudson River? Whatever your idea of the perfect campus, we have it at Mercy. Choose from three campus locations as well as online to learn in an environment that challenges and excites you.

Maximize Your Credits

At Mercy, we make it easy to know exactly how many of your credits will transfer so you can stay on track toward your degree. We accept up to 90 credits from four-year colleges, and you can use Transfer Credit Max to determine how many of your credits we will accept before you apply. Plus, we will articulate your credits upon acceptance, so you will know how many of your credits will transfer before you decide to enroll.

Diverse Campus Life

Exploring your passions is easy when you become a Maverick, thanks to many student clubs and organizations across our campuses. Whether you're looking for leadership opportunities, athletics or unique university traditions, you'll find plenty of exciting activities that offer the space to express yourself.

How to Get Started With the Transfer Process

Ready to make Mercy your new home? Take the following steps to get started:

Talk to our admissions team: If you have any questions or want to know exactly how your credits will apply, our transfer admissions team is here to help!
Gather application materials: The specific documents you need with your application vary based on which degree you're pursuing. Our admissions team can help you determine which documents you need when applying, but you will usually need transcripts from any school where you intend to transfer credit from.
Send in your application: Your application due date will depend on which program you want to transfer into. Most offer rolling admissions, meaning you can apply any time before the start of the term and still get accepted. Some programs follow our priority application deadlines — March 15 for fall admissions and December 15 for spring admissions. After you submit your application and all supporting documents, you'll hear from us within two weeks.

We invite you to reach out to our transfer admissions team with any questions and hope to welcoming you as a new Maverick soon!

Have any questions during the application process?

Our transfer team is more than happy to help! We also host several transfer student information sessions throughout the year for potential new students.