Transfer Admissions Requirements

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Wentworth considers transfer applicants for Fall and Spring entrance. The next application round will be available for Spring 2022 entrance and the application will become available in mid-September 2021.  

Transfer Application Requirements

Because so many students decide to transfer to Wentworth, we’ve streamlined the process to make it as easy as possible. We’ll evaluate your application based on academic achievement and personal qualities. Here’s how it works.

  • Application

    Please be sure to submit the application: 

    Application Deadlines:

    Fall 2021 entrance - June 15, 2021
    Spring 2022 entrance - December 1, 2021

    Enrollment Deadlines:

    Fall 2021 entrance - August 1, 2021
    Spring 2022 entrance - December 15, 2021

  • Official Transcript(s)

    Your final official high school transcript and official college transcripts. Please note that transcripts are considered official only if sent directly from your high school and/or previous college. 

    Note: If you are a first-semester college student, you will need to submit a Midterm Grade Report.

  • Transfer Report

    The Transfer College Report is a student conduct records form that prior institution(s) will send to Undergraduate Admissions. This document must be completed by a college official who is responsible for maintaining student disciplinary records and will indicate whether or not there have been any disciplinary infractions at your college or university. 

  • Recommendation Letters

    We require at least one recommendation from a professor or other professional familiar with your academic abilities. 

  • Personal Statement/Essay

    You can submit your essay with your application, or send it separately by mail or email. The required length is 250-500 words. Please make sure your name is included on your essay. 

  • Extracurricular Activities

    Be sure to include your participation in community service activities, athletic teams, employment and involvement in clubs and organizations. 

  • Prerequisites 
    • You must complete a mathematics course of study through the Algebra II level, at least one laboratory science course (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, or Physics), and four years of English. 
    • Students applying for Applied Mathematics, Applied Sciences, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or Electromechanical, Civil, Computer, Biomedical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering must also have taken a minimum of Pre-Calculus. 
    • Students planning to major in Industrial or Interior Design who have taken similar coursework at other institutions must submit a portfolio of their work for review by the Department of Design and Facilities for consideration of transfer credit. Students should contact the department directly to schedule the review. Students majoring in Architecture must complete all architectural courses at Wentworth. 
    • Please take a look at our Transfer Credit Guide for more information of how your credits may transfer to Wentworth from another institution. 

Additional Information for Specific Applications

For some applicants, additional documents may be required. Please read below to ensure your application will be complete and ready to review.

How We Evaluate Transfer Credit

We review every course to determine its applicability to the program for which you are applying. Credits will be transferred only for courses with a grade of C or better. Generally, we evaluate classes based on their available catalog descriptions. Please take a look at our Transfer Credit Guide for more information of how your credits may transfer to Wentworth from another institution. Also check out our policies for Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate exams and Project Lead The Way to see if you qualify to receive college credit. Students are required to take a minimum of 50 percent of their curriculum at Wentworth.