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Transfer Applicants

Transferring to the Stanford University is an excellent way for students to continue their education and pursue their goals. With a seamless transfer process and a dedicated transfer admissions team, the Stanford University makes it easy for transfer students to apply and start their academic journey.

Application

  1. Apply through the Common Application.
  2. Submit official transcripts and test scores.
  3. Submit a letter of recommendation from an instructor or employer who can speak to your academic abilities, work ethic, and leadership potential. 
  4. If you don't have anyone who can provide this information, ask someone who knows you well to write one for you instead!
  5. Write a personal statement to help admissions officers learn more about who YOU are: what do YOU want out of life?

Standardized Testing

The university does not require standardized testing for admission, but students who wish to be considered for merit-based scholarships or financial aid should submit their scores. The SAT and ACT are accepted in place of the GREs.

  • Standardized test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. Please do not mail your score reports now to Stanford University; our office will not process them and will delay your application review process significantly.

Fee Waiver

You must be eligible for a fee waiver. To apply for a fee waiver, you must submit your request by the appropriate deadline . If you are eligible to receive one, you will not have to pay any fees related to Stanford University’s application process.

Submitting Application

To apply to Stanford as a transfer student, you must submit the following:

  • Online application (including all supporting documents)
  • $80 application fee ($90 for international students)
  • Official transcripts from each college or university you have attended. 
  • Transcripts must be sent directly from each institution and should include all courses taken at that institution, including those repeated or in progress. 
  • You cannot use unofficial copies of your transcript(s). 
  • If you have attended more than one college/university since high school graduation, you must also complete an “audit trail” form, which shows where each course was taken and why your current institution needed it.
  • Essay

It is possible to apply as a transfer student to Stanford University.

You can apply as a transfer student to Stanford University. For your application to be considered, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Apply for admission and all required documents by November 1 of your senior year (or the equivalent).
  • Pay a nonrefundable $80 application fee online at least two weeks before the deadline. You will have until February 1 in your senior year (or the equivalent) to pay this fee using PayPal or a credit card; after that date, if it remains unpaid and we cannot contact you via email or phone number provided on our website, we will cancel your file and no longer consider it for admission consideration. If this happens, we encourage you to reapply next year!

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