Transfer Students Undergraduate

• Generous Credit Acceptance: Transfer up to 64 credits from a two-year college or up to 90 credits from a four-year institution. 
• Maximize Your Past Work: We accept courses with a grade of C- or higher (C or higher for Nursing and Education majors). 
• The North Carolina Advantage: If you have earned an Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) or Associates in Applied Science (AAS) from a North Carolina Community College, your lower-division general education requirements are already met. 
• Affordability: Special merit scholarships are available specifically for transfer students with 24+ transferable hours.

Pfeiffer operates on a Rolling Admissions system, meaning we review applications as soon as they are complete. However, we recommend applying before the Priority Application Date of May 1 (to ensure space and housing availability). 

Who is a Transfer Student? You are considered a transfer applicant if you have completed high school and attended another regionally accredited institution of higher learning. You must be eligible for readmission to the last college you attended.

• Submit Your Application: (make hyperlink text: https://go.pfeiffer.edu/apply-now/inquiryform)  
• Send Official Transcripts: Request official transcripts from every college or university you have attended. Have them requested through Clearinghouse or Parchment.  
• High School Records: Only required if you have completed fewer than 24 transferable semester hours. 
• Secure Your Spot: Once accepted, a $150 tuition deposit is required to confirm your intent to enroll, allowing you to register for courses.

We believe in transparency. You don’t have to wonder how your credits will count.

• Transfer Evaluation: Our team will show you exactly how your credits apply to your chosen major. Once you are accepted, you will receive a transfer evaluation form breaking down each course you have taken, what is transferring to Pfeiffer, and what the rest of your degree track will look like. 
• Prior Learning & Testing: We award credit for qualifying scores on AP and IB (Higher Level) exams. You may also transfer up to 9 credit hours via CLEP testing. 
• Residency Rule: To graduate from Pfeiffer, you must complete at least 25% of your total credit hours here, including 50% of your major/minor courses at the 200-level or above. 

Don’t forget to add Pfeiffer University to your FAFSA!

• School Code: 002955 
• Transfer Scholarships: These are awarded based on your entering cumulative GPA. Our financial aid team will automatically review your transcripts for scholarship eligibility upon admission.

If you previously attended Pfeiffer University and wish to return after an absence of two or more consecutive semesters, follow the steps below.

Re-Admission Policies

• Catalog Year: If you have been away for more than one academic year, you will typically move to the current 2025-2026 Catalog (make hyperlink text: 2025-26-UG-Catalog-Final-v2.pdf) requirements. 
• Academic Standing: Re-admission is contingent upon being in good academic standing. If you left Pfeiffer or a more recent institution on probation or suspension, an appeal to the Financial Aid Office may be required. 
• Course Repeats: If you previously earned an “F” at Pfeiffer, we recommend repeating those courses immediately upon return to improve your GPA. 

Re-Admit Checklist

• Re-Admit Application (make hyperlink: https://go.pfeiffer.edu/apply-now/inquiryform)  
• Updated Transcripts: If you attended other institutions during your time away, official transcripts must be sent to the Admissions Office. 
• Financial Review: Ensure all prior balances are cleared and submit your updated FAFSA (Code: 002955). 
• Confirmation: Like new transfers, a $150 deposit is required to secure your re-enrollment.