Begin Your Transfer Journey to St. Mary’s University
At St. Mary’s University, we make the transfer process easy so that you can focus more on life at St. Mary’s. With our dedicated admission counselors, our transfer admission process helps to provide clarity around requirements, personalized evaluations of your transferable credits and assess scholarship opportunities.
St. Mary’s has a beautiful campus and a tight-knit community grounded in Marianist values and full of support. With a wide variety of offered academic programs and options to pursue graduate, doctoral and law degrees, students can transfer to St. Mary’s with ease.
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Explore Transfer Scholarships
No additional applications are required for these awards.
Transfer students who apply by our June 1 priority date are admitted to St. Mary’s, and enroll as full-time students are automatically considered for our scholarship offerings based on their complete application for admission.
The St. Mary’s University Transfer Promise
At St. Mary’s, we recognize your accomplishments at your previous college and want to celebrate your success. That’s why we offer the St. Mary’s University Transfer Promise — a promise that ensures full tuition is covered for qualified students when you transfer to St. Mary’s.
Eligibility for the Transfer Promise
Transfer students are eligible for financial assistance to cover up to full tuition, provided they meet the academic profile below.
- Eligible students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above.
- Eligible students must submit a FAFSA and be Pell-eligible to be considered.
- Must have at least 30 hours of transferable credit.
- A student’s merit aid, plus federal and state aid, will be combined for the program’s total aid award.
You can use the Transfer Equivalency Self-Service tool to see which courses will transfer to St. Mary’s.
Questions about the Transfer Promise program?
Contact the Office of Admission at 210-436-3126 or uadm@stmarytx.edu.
View Transfer Promise Eligibility
Coming from Alamo Colleges, I didn’t think St. Mary’s was within reach. The Transfer Promise Scholarship changed that and reminded me that hard work can open doors you didn’t think were possible.”
Robbie Breslin
Transfer Student
Application Checklist
Transfer admission to St. Mary’s University is a simple step-by-step process, and as always, our Admission Counselors are prepared to answer any questions you and your family may have. For any questions, reach out to University Admissions at 210-436-3126 or uadm@stmarytx.edu.
Step 1
Visit and Connect
Visit the St. Mary’s 135-acre campus, where you will get to see firsthand the wonderful community and spaces we have available. Meet with a St. Mary’s admission counselor for a coffee chat at the end of the tour to connect and answer any questions you may have about the admission process.
Step 2
Complete Your Application
Complete the Application for Undergraduate Admission and Scholarship online.
TIP: Have a counselor, parent, guardian or friend review your application for any errors or typos before you hit submit.
Step 3
Submit Your Transcript(s)
Send your official or unofficial transcripts from every college or university you have attended to uadm@stmarytx.edu.
Transfer students with less than 30 college credit hours earned will need to submit their high school academic record and college transcripts. SAT and/or ACT test scores will not be required as part of the high school academic record.
If you have less than 30 transferable hours, you will also need to send your official high school transcript showing your graduation date.
Step 4
(Optional) Submit Supporting Documents
Submit any optional materials such as a résumé, letters of recommendation, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Certificate, writing samples or military information to uadm@stmarytx.edu.
Step 5
File your FAFSA and Explore Financial Aid
File your FAFSA using the St. Mary’s school code: 003623.
To learn more about the financial aid process, visit our financial aid resources page or call 210-436-3141 to speak with a St. Mary’s Financial Aid Counselor.
Review Transfer Credits Using the Equivalency Tool
Review which courses will transfer to St. Mary’s through the Transfer Equivalency Self-Service tool, this tool is the starting point in helping to determine which credits you have already earned. When using the Equivalency Tool, make sure you create an account to avoid losing access to your information and follow up with the St. Mary’s Registrar’s Office afterward to ensure accuracy.
Rattler Man likes to make sure that the Equivalency Tool is updated. When updates are being made to the website, the page may appear to be blank. If you run into this, please check back later. The site will load normally once Rattler Man is finished.
Attend Transfer Events and Ask Questions
St. Mary’s is excited to get to know you and assist you through the transfer process. Attend some of our many transfer events or meet one-on-one with a St. Mary’s transfer admission counselor and have any questions you may have answered.
We know that each college or university has a unique process for applying and evaluating transfer credit. St. Mary’s has a talented team of counselors ready to answer any questions you may have about our many academic and co-curricular offerings or how your academic preparation will lead to a successful career.
Important Deadlines for Transfer Students
St. Mary’s has a rolling admission policy. However, priority is given to students who complete the application procedures in a timely manner. Apply early and remember these dates.
Fall Semester
Fall Priority Deadline
June 1
Submit the Application for Undergraduate Admission and Scholarship by the deadline to receive priority consideration for St. Mary’s transfer scholarships.Fall Application Deadline
July 1
Apply by this date in order to complete the application process in time to enroll for the fall term.Spring Semester
Spring Priority Deadline
Nov. 1
Submit the Application for Undergraduate Admission and Scholarship by the deadline to receive priority consideration for St. Mary’s transfer scholarships.Spring Application Deadline
Dec. 1
Apply by this date in order to complete the application process in time to enroll for the spring term.Summer Semester
Summer Application Deadline
May 1
Submit the Application for Undergraduate Admission and Scholarship by the deadline to receive priority consideration for St. Mary’s transfer scholarships.
Get to Know St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s offers countless ways to get involved, have fun, meet lifelong friends and make the most of your student experience. Students experience a vibrant community atmosphere that encourages community engagement, undergraduate and graduate research, faculty mentoring and service learning.
Academics
Enjoy positive, life-changing relationships with faculty mentors while enhancing critical thinking skills and obtaining hands-on experience that can be used while in the job market or advanced degree programs.
Living on Campus
Home to 13 residence halls, St. Mary’s provides a wide variety of communities, programs and spaces to relax, study and play. Amenities like the outdoor pool, sand volleyball court, hammock garden and grills are available to all residents for use.
Admission Events
We invite you to attend these larger, in-person events, which are designed to showcase our academic and co-curricular opportunities as well as give students a chance to interact with St. Mary’s students, faculty and staff.
Student Services
Our highest priority is to provide a well-rounded academic experience for all of our students. As a Marianist university, we educate the whole person — spirit, mind and body.
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FAQs
For questions about the transfer process for St. Mary’s University, including transfer credits, view the FAQs below.
When to Begin the Transfer Process
St. Mary’s has a rolling admission policy. However, priority is given to students who complete the application procedures in a timely manner. Apply early and remember these dates.
Fall Semester
- June 1: Application and scholarship priority deadline. Submit the Application for Undergraduate Admission and Scholarship by this day to receive priority consideration for St. Mary’s transfer scholarships.
- July 1: Application deadline. We recommend applying by this date in order to complete the application process in time to enroll for the fall term.
Spring and Summer Semesters
You may prefer to begin your studies in the spring or summer term. We strongly recommend that you submit your application by the following dates:
- Dec. 1: For students who wish to begin coursework in the spring semester
- May 1: For students who wish to begin coursework in the summer term
When should I begin the transfer process?
How to Apply
- Explore our Transfer Academic Merit Scholarships for the upcoming academic year
- Complete the Application for Undergraduate Admission and Scholarship online
- Send your official college or university transcripts to uadm@stmarytx.edu. (Students may submit unofficial transcripts with their application or email them to us during the process.)
If you have less than 30 transferable hours and/or less than 3 hours of English composition, you will also need to send your official high school transcript (showing your graduation date).
Since we run on a rolling admission platform, we accept applications until a few weeks before the academic term begins each semester. Apply by June 1 for priority consideration for admission and transfer scholarship opportunities if you intend to enroll for the fall semester. And review important dates for the application and enrollment process to ensure you optimize your opportunities for admission and scholarships.
How do I apply?
Transfer Student Minimum GPA Requirements
We review each application individually, looking at grades, coursework, test scores, and the applicant’s record of service and leadership. A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, in all of the academic work attempted, is a good starting point for admissions. Developmental or technical course work is not considered in the evaluation of the academic GPA.
What are the minimum GPA requirements for admission as a transfer student?
How Many Credits will Transfer to St. Mary’s?
Community Colleges can transfer up to 66 hours.
The Office of Admission works in conjunction with the Registrar’s office to make sure you know which credits will transfer and how they will support your degree plan at St. Mary’s University. Transcript articulations are completed after the student is accepted to St. Mary’s University and can be reviewed by accepted students in Gateway, the portal for St. Mary’s University.
Until then, the University is pleased to offer the St. Mary’s University Transfer Equivalency Self-Service Tool* to prospective students to view how academic coursework earned at other institutions can be used at St. Mary’s.
* Please note that the Transfer Equivalency Tool undergoes routine maintenance; during this time, it may temporarily appear as a blank page. If this occurs please check back later to when maintenance is complete or if you have any immediate questions, contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@stmarytx.edu.
How many of my credits will transfer to St. Mary’s University?
St. Mary’s Scholarships for Transfer Students
Yes, St. Mary’s offers scholarships for transfer students.
Does St. Mary’s University offer scholarships for transfer students?
Financial Preparation
The Office of Financial Assistance is here to help you through the financial aid process. All incoming students are considered for a merit scholarship in the Admission process. In addition, we encourage you to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine your eligibility for additional federal, state and institutional funding. Select your student type below for details on steps to follow to apply for financial aid.
How can I prepare financially for my transfer to St. Mary’s University?
Find Your Fit at St. Mary’s
Our admission counselors are committed to helping you narrow down the right school for you. We invite you to visit campus, where you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about St. Mary’s and meet with an admission counselor to discuss your transfer options.
How will I know if St. Mary’s University will be a good fit?
Questions? Contact Us.
For any questions you or your family may have, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to support you.
Office of Admission
Chaminade Tower
Text us: 210-526-0796
Call us: 210-436-3126
uadm@stmarytx.eduOffice of Financial Assistance
St. Louis Hall, Room 301
210-436-3141
finaid@stmarytx.eduOffice of the Registrar
210-431-6789
Fax: 210-431-2217
registrar@stmarytx.edu