Transfer Students Category
Transfer Admissions Update
Apr. 30, 2018—Last week, we released our first round of transfer decisions – congratulations to our newest admitted Commodores! Transfer applications have increased this year, and our applicant pool is full of impressive students. Your stories, backgrounds, academic abilities, and your fit for the Vanderbilt community clearly stood out to us during the application review process. While...
The 5 W’s of the Transfer Application Process
Mar. 14, 2018—As a journalism student, one of the key things I learned was reporting the 5 W’s: who, what, when, where, and why. Today, I’m excited to provide the 5 W’s for the Vanderbilt University transfer admissions process. The answers to these questions should give you a head start completing your transfer application. Who are Vanderbilt...
Transfer Admissions – What you need to know
Apr. 20, 2017—We are thrilled to have just sent out our first wave of transfer decisions on Tuesday – congratulations to our newly admitted Commodores! Your stories, life experiences, academic achievements, and potential to contribute to our campus community were exciting to see in your applications. You possess many of the same impressive traits we see in our...
First-Year and Transfer Waitlists Closed
Jul. 13, 2015—The fall 2015 incoming first-year and transfer classes are now full, and we are closing these waitlists. We have emailed a notification to those of you who remained active on our waitlist in order to update you as quickly as possible. To all students who were placed on either of our waitlists but who did...
Talking Transfers
Mar. 10, 2015—With the transfer application priority deadline only weeks away, Admissions Counselor David Lazo has the guidance, insight, and advice to help you finish your application on time.
First-Year and Transfer Wait Lists Closed
Jul. 16, 2014—With the incoming first-year and transfer classes for fall of 2014 now full, I write today to announce that we are closing these wait lists. We have emailed those of you who indicated your continued interest in admission to Vanderbilt in order to update you as quickly as possible. To all students who were placed...
A Love Letter to Transfer Applicants
Feb. 24, 2014—Carolyn details a few of the resources available to transfer applicants and incoming transfer students.
Freshman and Transfer Wait Lists Are Closed
Jul. 1, 2013—We write today to inform you that the incoming freshman and transfer classes for fall 2013 are now closed.
So You’re a Transfer Student
Mar. 28, 2012—Carolyn explains how the admissions process works for our undergraduate transfer students.
Transfer FAQ: Will my credits transfer?
May. 3, 2011—OUA admissions counselors received many calls and emails lately regarding transfer credit and I thought it might be prudent to address it here. First, I am going to refer you to our Transfer FAQ page, where you’ll find the answer to your most general credit-related questions. Then, let me briefly review the process for the...
Transfer Update
Apr. 28, 2011—Thank you to our transfer students for being patient with us throughout this process. I know the vast majority of admissions information out there aims to serve first-time freshmen and their families. However, Vanderbilt has not forsaken our transfer students! Somehow my daily responsibilities moved from regular decision mailing day to spring travel to transfer...
Transfer Admission FAQs
Jan. 7, 2011—In the crazy world of college admissions, it seems as if most of the spotlight is on first-time freshman admissions. However, transfer students are an important part of Vanderbilt University. Transfer students add to the classroom discussion and campus life because of their diversified experiences; we are looking for transfer students who will add to...