Transfer Admission

Applicants intending to transfer to University of Holy Cross from regionally accredited colleges and universities must be considered in good standing at the last school attended. Regardless of the date when courses were taken, credit may be transferred to UHC only for those in which a minimum grade of “C” was earned and which may be applied directly to a program of study at University of Holy Cross, unless otherwise informed.

Transfer students with less than 12 credit hours of completed college-level credit are considered first-time freshmen. Applicants in this category must refer to the policy for freshman admission.

Transfer students with 12 or more credit hours of completed college-level credit and who attained a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher at their previous institution are granted admission to the University. If a student has not completed English and/or mathematics with a “C” or better at the previous institution, a placement test is required prior to registration.

Transfer students with 12 or more credit hours of completed college level credit and who have attained a GPA of 1.75-1.99 at their previous institutions may be granted probational admission to the University. If probationally admitted, students may have certain requirements which may include a lighter course load, approval for online course registration, and required advising sessions, among other requirements. Students admitted on probation must earn at least a 2.00 GPA during their first semester, or they may be placed on suspension.

Suspensions at another college or university are honored at University of Holy Cross for the length of the suspension. Students on academic suspension may be admitted to the University only as non-degree seeking students. Under this particular circumstance, course work completed in a non- degree seeking status is not applied to any degree or certification program at University of Holy Cross. Note: Students must officially change their academic status at the Registrar's office from non-matriculating to undergraduate after the suspension period has ended.

Note: Any applicant who does not meet the above requirements is denied admission to the University. The applicant may decide to request an Appeal to the Admission Review Committee by submitting a written statement and three letters of recommendation. The statement should address why the applicant should be granted admission to the University.