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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