Timeline for transfer applicants
September/October
- Begin writing a draft of your application essay (required)
- 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
December - August
Mail your application packet and/or appropriate supporting materials
- Application for admission
- Application fee ($40 in-state, $60 out-of-state, non-refundable)
- SAT/ACT scores (only if you have fewer than 30 credits)
- TOEFL scores for international students
- Official high school transcript (only if you have fewer than 30 credits)
- Official college transcripts (one for each school attended)
- Personal essay
- Course descriptions of all classes taken (credit will only be awarded if descriptions received)
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 your college's UMD101 program and meet your 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
