Transfer Student Information

Applying for Admission as a Transfer Student

Presbyterian College reviews applications for admission on a rolling basis. In short, this means that the sooner we receive your completed application, the sooner the Admissions Committee can render a decision on your admissability. In order to avoid delays in processing your application, we will need the following information from you:

1. A completed online application for admission and the $25 application fee
2. The essay, on the topic provided on the application
3. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended*
4. Current college catalogs from all colleges or universities attended, or current copies of course descriptions from the catalogs with information for all courses you have taken
5. An official transcript from your high school which includes your SAT or ACT scores
6. The Statement of Good Standing (available as a PDF here), completed by the appropriate college or university official

Note: Transcript(s) for all course work attempted should be submitted. Additionally, a final transcript including grades earned for courses currently in progress should be sent as soon as possible once they are available.

The Admission Decision

Once the Admissions Office receives all of your application materials, the Admissions Committee will review your application file to determine your potential for success at Presbyterian College. The college GPA required of transfer students applying to PC is 2.50 or higher. Transfer applicants must be eligible to continue a course of study at the institution last attended. Although we are primarily interested in your level of academic achievement, the Admissions Committee will also take into account your participation in extracurricular activities and your service to both church and community.

Transfer of Credit

Your college transcripts serve as our primary source for a complete list of courses taken and courses in progress. The Registrar's Office will review your transcript(s) and determine which credits will transfer to PC. Please note:

• You must have a grade of "C" or better in each course considered for transfer credit.
• Transfer credit may be granted for courses which correspond to or are the equivalent of courses offered by Presbyterian College.
• Courses which do not correspond to courses offered by PC may be accepted as free electives with the approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs up to a maximum of twenty-four (24) semester hours credit toward graduation requirements.
• Up to sixty-eight (68) semester hours may be transferred from a two-year college.
• Transfer students must complete the general education requirements that apply to the class with which they entered, i.e., sophomore, junior, or senior.
• Transfer students should schedule unfinished required work during their first year at PC.
• Graduation requirements require that a minimum of forty-eight (48) semester hours must be successfully completed at PC; this must include the final twenty-four (24) semester hours of study.

Financial Aid

Approximately 90% of students attending Presbyterian College receive some type of scholarship or need-based financial assistance. Financial aid may come from one or more of the following sources: scholarships, grants, work study, or loans.

PC does offer academic scholarships to transfer students based on a combination of college GPA, high school GPA, and SAT or ACT scores. These scholarships--the Dillard-Elliott or Southeastern Academic Scholarhip, Belk Scholarship, and John I. Smith Academic Scholarship may be awarded to transfer students who meet all the academic criteria for a particular scholarship. For more information on the scholarship criteria, please contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-960-7583.

To be considered for financial aid, you will need to do the following:

• Apply for admission to PC and indicate on the application that you wish to be considered for financial aid.
• File the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form. You will need to file after January 1 of the year for which you are seeking financial aid for the fall semester.

Find out more about financial aid at PC.

Reserving Your Place

Once admitted to Presbyterian College, the next step is to reserve a place in the incoming class. All admitted transfer students intending to enroll are required to submit a $300 deposit.

On-Campus Housing

Unmarried students, except those who reside in the local area with family or relatives, are required to live in college-operated facilities. Over 90% of PC's student community resides on-campus in one of twelve (12) college residences. Residence halls are air-conditioned and equipped with telephone lines, cable television access, and computer ports for internet access.

Visiting Presbyterian College

Because a campus visit is often the most influential factor in helping students make an informed college choice, we strongly recommend that you plan to schedule a date and time to tour our campus and speak with a member of the Admissions staff. The Admissions Office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m Monday through Friday year-round.

Contacting PC

For questions about the application process, to request information on PC, or to schedule a visit to campus, please contact the Admissions Office:

Phone: 1-800-960-7583
E-mail: admissions@presby.edu
Mail: Office of Admissions
Presbyterian College
503 South Broad Street
Clinton, SC 29325

For questions about financial aid, please contact the Financial Aid Office:

Phone: 1-800-476-7272
Mail: Director of Financial Aid
Presbyterian College
503 South Broad Street
Clinton, SC 29325

You also may browse our web site to learn more about PC as well as to find out about current and upcoming campus events.