Transfer Students

Welcome!

If you are interested in evening, weekend or online courses and have earned credits at an accredited college or university, this is the site to find out how to transfer to UMass Dartmouth! We will help you apply to a certificate or degree program offered in a way that is convenient and flexible for you. Talk with us about completing your degree
program. Transferring is easy!

We’re here to help!

We know you have questions and want to get information about how your transfer credits can be applied to a bachelor’s degree. We are available to meet in person, by phone or by email, or connect with us via web cam.  An experienced Admissions Coordinator from UMass Dartmouth Professional and Continuing Education will review your admissions materials. Many courses taken at your current or former school may be transferred to UMass Dartmouth.

Application Process:

The awarding of transfer credit for courses taken at other institutions prior to admission is assessed by working with an Admissions Coordinator. The dean or designee of the appropriate college determines how credits will transfer.

• A grade of C- is the minimum acceptable grade for receiving transfer credit.
• Transfer credits are recorded on the student's permanent UMass Dartmouth record.
• There is no limit to the number of credits that may be transferred to UMass Dartmouth.
• Students are required to complete 45 credit hours at UMass Dartmouth to complete a bachelor’s degree.

To begin, please submit the following:

• The online application. We also have a printable PCE Application Form available in lieu of applying online.
• The non-refundable $40 application fee by check, money order or credit card; (cash cannot be accepted).
• Official college transcripts must be submitted from all colleges and/or universities attended. Please keep all transcripts in their original sealed envelope to be considered official or you can have each institution send your transcript directly to the address below. Transcripts should be mailed to:

     UMass Dartmouth
     Professional and Continuing Education Admissions 
     139 South Main Street 
     Fall River, MA 02721

     

Success By Degrees Scholoarship:

For those graduating with an Associate's Degree and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 from a state Massachusetts Community College, Professional and Continuing Education provides the following arrangement:

• Obtain an associate's degree from a state community college in Massachusetts.
• Complete and submit a UMass Dartmouth PCE degree application within one year of graduating from community college.
• A tuition reduction rate of 33% will be available for four years if maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 at UMass Dartmouth.

Click here for more information about the Success By Degrees application.

Call 508-999-9202 or email continuinged@umassd.edu to talk with an Admissions Coordinator and find out about getting started today.