Timeline for transfer applicants

September/October

• Begin writing a draft of your application essay. The essay is required only for students who have not attended any school for one year or more
• If applicable, visit with a UMass Dartmouth representative at your community college
• Visit UMass Dartmouth and take a campus tour
• Attend a fall Open House to pick up application materials, learn about academic programs and campus life, and see the campus

November

• Complete application for admission; apply online or use a printed application

December - August

Mail your application packet and/or appropriate supporting materials (if you've applied online):

• Application for admission (be sure to sign it)
• Application fee ($40 in-state, $60 out-of-state, non-refundable); you'll pay with a credit card online or with a check if you mail your application
• SAT/ACT scores
• TOEFL scores for international students
• Official high school transcript (only if fewer than 30 credits)
• Official college transcripts (one for each school attended)
• Personal essay (only if you have not attended any school for one year or more)
• Course descriptions of all classes taken (credit will only be awarded if descriptions received)
• Letters of recommendation (optional)

January - August

• File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after January 1 as possible. If you have questions regarding financial aid, visit the Financial Aid web site or call 508-999-8643
• You can check on your acceptance status online
• When you are accepted, you will receive an acceptance package from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
• Approximately two weeks after acceptance, you should receive your course credit evaluation
• When you have decided to attend UMass Dartmouth, we request a non-refundable $200 tuition deposit (a total of $400 if you are also requesting housing). This deposit should be sent as soon as possible before June 1

March/April/May

• Attend a UMass Dartmouth Discovery Day program and meet your college's dean, faculty, and students
• Receive invitation for placement testing (if required); take placement tests
• Complete and return your housing contract

June/August

• Attend transfer orientation and registration. You will be notified as to date and time