Below are some frequently asked questions regarding Vanderbilt’s waitlist for transfer applicants. While we hope the answers will be helpful, please contact our admissions team if you need any additional information.
What are my chances of being admitted?
Because it is difficult to predict how many admitted students will choose to enroll as transfer students at Vanderbilt, it is impossible to know how many additional offers of admission we may be able to make from our waitlist.
Can I determine my rank on the waitlist?
The list is not maintained in any priority order because its size and composition change frequently.
How can I improve my chances for admission?
Please send spring grades, including mid-term grades, as soon as they become available.
When will I receive a final admission decision?
Offers of admission to waitlist candidates will occur throughout the spring and summer as we receive responses from transfer students offered admission. We hope to complete the transfer class by mid-July.
Will my financial aid award be affected by a waitlist admission?
Demonstrated financial need will be met for all students admitted from the waitlist who have previously submitted complete FAFSA and CSS PROFILE forms to the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships (OSFA). If you have need-based financial aid questions, email OSFA at finaid@vanderbilt.edu. Please be aware that the University has no need-based aid available for international transfer applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Are transfer students eligible for merit scholarships?
No.
Will my course registration options be affected by a waitlist admission?
In most cases, your course registration options will not be affected.
For additional information about the transfer admissions process, please visit https://admissions.vanderbilt.edu/apply/transfer-process/.