What It’s Like to Transfer to SU
We’re thrilled that you’re considering transferring to Shenandoah University.
Whether you’re coming from a community college, another university, or returning to undergraduate education after a break, we’re excited to help you navigate the process. With our dedicated support services, vibrant campus community, and commitment to academic excellence, we’re confident that you’ll thrive as a Shenandoah Hornet.
Explore What’s Next: Transfer to SU 🌟
Transferring Credit
Planning Your Pathway To Shenandoah!
Transfer students can plan their pathway to Shenandoah by using several tools we have developed specifically to help navigate the process. Transfer students can feel confident in their choices and academic pathways by choosing courses and knowing how they will transfer to different academic programs at Shenandoah.
Easily transfer up to 90 credits from any regionally-accredited institution. Our personalized approach ensures your prior coursework applies directly toward your degree pathway. Apply today!
Choose between dedicated housing for transfer students or any of our upper-class residence halls. Single rooms are available upon request (subject to availability).
Join us at transfer open houses throughout the year to meet admissions, advising, and faculty from various academic areas to explore the reasons why SU is the transfer destination for you.
Attend our July orientation for committed students. Meet campus people and systems, and pick up your ID, Apple technology, and more. We can’t wait to welcome you to the SU community!
If you have already applied to SU, schedule a meeting with advising to discuss your transfer credits. New students should schedule a meeting with their admissions counselor.
Build SU community through Transfer Connection, our dedicated student organization run by transfer students to ease your transition. We meet monthly in the evenings.
Thrive guides are students who love helping their fellow Hornets! Thrive Guides meet with students one-on-one to help them navigate life at SU.
Explore our career development resources, including internship opportunities, resume building workshops, and networking events to help you demonstrate the skills you’ll curate at SU.
Hear about SU Directly from our Transfer Students and Alumni
Why Transfer to SU | Tessa McClinton ’23
Favorite thing about SU | Anthony Cowan ’24
Advice about Transferring | Valerie Cameron ’23
Still have questions? Review our FAQs:
Submit your application and send us your official transcripts. Some programs have specific requirements, which you can review on our admissions page.
Up to 90 regionally-accredited credits.
As soon as possible after submitting your deposit, but you can schedule an individual advising appointment to speed up that process. We will need official transcripts submitted to complete an evaluation.
Yes, but only students in our College of Arts & Sciences and you can work with advising to transfer in credits that meet the requirement.
Students not yet in junior standing (60 completed credits) and living outside a 30-mile radius of SU, are required to live on campus. If you would like to request a Campus Housing exemption, you can do that through the Housing Portal to the Office of Residence Life.
Connect with Us
Schedule a Visit
Our Transfer Counselors will individually discuss your transfer credits and how long it might take you to complete your degree with us. Then, join us for a campus tour to learn more about our campus and culture.
Can’t make it to Campus?
Schedule a virtual meeting or call with your admissions counselor.
Follow Our Transfer Community
Check out @transfersatsu to see real student stories, campus highlights, and updates on what life is like for transfer students at SU.