Transfer Admission

Students who wish to transfer from an accredited two- or four-year institution are invited to apply for admission to La Verne. There is no minimum number of units required for transfer.

The recommended application deadline for students applying for the Fall Semester is April 1. Students applying for Spring Semester should submit their applications by December 1.

Students who have completed 28 or more semester hours of academic credit will be evaluated based on college work, letters of recommendation, personal commitments, special talents, character, and school and community involvement.

Students with fewer than 28 semester hours of academic credit will be evaluated on college work, high school transcripts, letters of recommendation, and SAT I or ACT scores, personal commitments, special talents, character, and school and community involvement.

Honors at Entrance

Students who have completed 28 or more semester hours of transferable academic credit with a GPA of 3.3 or above may be granted Honors at Entrance.

To apply for admission, transfer students must submit the following documents to the Office of Admissions. All application materials become the property of the University upon receipt.

1. Application for Admission

Upon receipt of the completed and signed application form, personal statement, and the non-refundable $50 application fee, the Office of Admissions will notify the applicant of any missing documents necessary to complete the application process.

2. Official transcripts

Applicants must have official transcripts sent to the Office of Admissions from each college or university previously attended. Applicants with fewer than 28 semester hours of acceptable transfer credit must also submit official high school transcripts. All previous college work must be evaluated for transfer.

3. SAT I or ACT scores

SAT I or ACT scores may be requested as supporting evidence. All applicants with fewer than 28 semester hours of transfer credit must submit official scores from one of these tests.

4. Letter of Recommendation

One letter of recommendation from a school official where the applicant is currently enrolled or has most recently attended. Recommendation forms are included with the application.