Transfer Student
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Campbell University Admissions considers you to be a transfer student if you have attempted college courses following high school graduation. Dual Enrolled or Early College students are not considered transfers and should follow admissions requirements for first-year and high school students.
Whether you’re transferring to our main campus from another college or university in the middle of your education or after taking a break from college classes, we’re here to prove that you belong at Campbell.
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The Transfer Admissions Process & Requirements
Steps in the Admissions Process
Our Main Campus Undergraduate Transfer Admissions Office will work with you throughout the application process for admission to our main campus in Buies Creek, NC. Contact us at any point in the process at (910) 893-1290 or transfer@campbell.edu for assistance.
Please view the steps below and our detailed Transfer Guide for more information about transferring to Campbell University.
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1. Review the admissions application requirements.
A good first step is to review the admissions requirements specific to your transfer status and gather all of the required documents you will need to successfully submit your application. Below are detailed application requirements and deadlines to help you prepare your application.
An applicant is considered to be a transfer student if they have completed any number of college credit hours after their official high school graduation date.
Campbell University does not require a minimum number of hours in order to transfer.
Transfer students must be in good academic and social standing at the school from which they are transferring. A transfer student will be considered on the basis of their overall college record.
- Work attempted and/or completed at the two-year or four-year institutions may receive up to 90 hours of transfer credit. These courses will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
In order to earn a bachelor’s degree from Campbell, a student must complete the final 32 hours at Campbell University, and 12 of those hours must be upper-level (300-400) courses.
How can I know which of my credits will transfer to the University?
Once you have been accepted, the Transfer Admissions Office will send your transcripts to the Transfer Specialist to have an official transcript evaluation performed.
This evaluation will determine which of your credits will transfer, as well as the courses they’ll serve to replace here at Campbell.
More Transfer Credit Resources
Transfer Requirements
- Complete a free admissions application.
- If you are not a permanent resident or a U.S. citizen, you will need to visit our International Transfer Admissions for their application process.
- If you are interested in applying to a campus other than the main campus, you will need to visit our Adult and Online Admissions for their application process.
- Submit all college and high school transcripts – Transfer students must submit official transcripts from all college and institutions attended. High school transcripts will only be required if there less than 12 college credits to transfer from all post-secondary institutions attended.
- SAT or ACT score – Test scores are highly recommended and will be used for course placement only, but are not required. Placement exams are offered through the University if SAT/ACT scores are not submitted.
Inter-Campus Transfer Requirements
If you are a currently enrolled Campbell student and are interested in applying to transfer to a different Campbell University campus, here is a checklist of things to do and consider:
- Things to do and consider before transferring:
• Review academic programs offered and the
campus that you would like to attend.
• Review the campus tuition and financial aid
policies, due to campuses do have
different policies. Contact the Student
Financial Services directly for possible
impacts.
• Review campus calendars due to different
start and end dates. - Activate your Student Portal (only for first login)
• Click on Create an Account
• Enter First and Last Name, CU Email and
Password
• Click Register
• You will receive an email link to activate
your account - Submit your Change of Campus/Campus Transfer Form
• Click on Dashboard and My Dashboard
• Click on Cases and Add New Record
• Choose Change Campus/Campus Transfer
Form as your Request Type - You will receive a confirmation email from your campus. You can also track the progress of your form from your My Dashboard.
- Fall Admission Deadline: Rolling Admissions
- Spring Admission Deadline: Rolling Admissions
- Summer Admission Deadline: Rolling Admissions
- Students planning to continue taking classes in the summer semester need to apply for fall admission. If accepted for fall, you just need to notify the Admissions Office that you would like to start taking summer classes.
The Transfer Admissions Office does not require the SAT or ACT score to be submitted. However, the score may be helpful for course placement if transfer credits do not cover certain subjects, such as Math, Chemistry, English, etc.
Some programs, like Engineering, do heavily recommend that you submit an SAT or ACT score to determine placement within their program and curriculum.
If an official score report is required to be sent to Campbell University. When placing an order be sure to include the school code – SAT Code is 5100 and ACT Code is 3076.
2. Complete the free admissions application.
The application is the next big step in the application process. There’s no cost to apply. An application can be completed online through Campbell.
3. All official college transcripts are required; an official high school transcript is only required if you have earned less than 12 college credits.
To request an official transcript, you can send it by mail or electronically through a transcript service such as Parchment or the National Student Clearinghouse.
By Mail:
If you prefer to receive your transcript by mail, please send your request to the following address:
Undergraduate Admissions
Campbell University
Post Office Box 546
Buies Creek, NC 27506
Electronically:
Alternatively, you may request your transcript electronically through one of the following services:
Please ensure that your transcript is sent directly to Campbell University Undergraduate Transfer Admissions. For transcripts to be considered official, they must be issued directly from the institution to our office. We are unable to accept unofficial transcripts or those that have been sent to students.
4. Wait for your application review and notification letter.
Our Undergraduate Transfer Admissions team will carefully review your application to determine your eligibility for admission. You will receive a notification letter outlining the decision of acceptance or rejection.
If you are accepted, your application will be further assessed for eligibility for merit-based scholarships. Following acceptance, you will receive instructions outlining the next steps in the process. These next steps include, but are not limited to:
- Transcript evaluation for transfer credits
- Creation of your student login credentials
- Issuance of your Campbell University student email
- Additional important information for a smooth transition
We are excited to support you through the next phase of your academic journey at Campbell University.
5. Contact Student Financial Services.
Once accepted, and you have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you are encouraged to contact our Student Financial Services Office to set up an appointment to discuss your specific financial situation. Student Financial Services can be reached at sfs@campbell.edu or (910) 893-1244. Visit the Financial Aid website →
6. Pay your enrollment deposit.
Once you receive your acceptance letter, you will need to pay the enrollment deposit to confirm that you will attend Campbell University.
7. Complete your enrollment checklist.
The enrollment process includes several important steps, all of which can be found on your “To Do” list within your application portal. This checklist will guide you through key tasks such as:
- New Student Orientation
- Housing selection with Residence Life
- Academic advising
- Bill clearance
- And more
Each task will be clearly outlined with specific dates and instructions, ensuring a smooth transition as you prepare to begin your journey at Campbell University.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, transfer students are required to live on-campus. Campbell University requires all undergraduate students to live in on-campus housing for six consecutive Fall & Spring semesters (3 years).
Exceptions are students who are 21+ years of age (or turning 21 in the first 10 days of class), married, or commuting from the primary residence of a parent or guardian within a 30-miles of main campus located in Buies Creek. For more information, visit Residence Life for details.
No, Campbell University does not require transfer applicants to have a minimum number of transferable credits. If you have taken college courses after high school graduation, you will be considered a transfer student.
For a comprehensive review of transfer equivalencies, please refer to our Transfer Pathways.
*Please note that credits earned through Pass/Fail courses, such as those offered by Sophia Learning, StraighterLine, and similar programs, are not accepted for transfer credits.
Once you have applied and been accepted, the Transfer Admissions Office will forward your transcripts to our Transfer Specialist for a transcript evaluation. This process will determine how your completed credits will transfer to Campbell University. Once the evaluation is complete, you will be able to review your transfer credits through your Self-Service account online. A copy of your transcript evaluation will also be emailed to you.
Yes, Campbell awards academic merit scholarships to transfer students as well as scholarships for Phi Theta Kappa members. View details below.
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Campbell University offers a Scott-Ellis Transfer merit scholarship for full-time undergraduate transfer students attending main campus. To qualify, you must have completed a minimum of 12 transferrable college credits and earned an overall college GPA of at least a 2.5. The scholarship offer ranges between $11,000 and $24,000 per year. These transfer scholarships are awarded automatically upon review for acceptance to transfer students that meet all of the criteria. If awarded a transfer merit scholarship, you will see the amount and number of semesters/years on your scholarship letter. The amount and classification of the award will be based on GPA and course selection.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship (PTK Scholarship)
If you are currently a member in good standing of Phi Theta Kappa, and plan to enroll as a full-time student on Campbell’s Main Campus, you will be eligible to receive the PTK Scholarship. This is a $2,000 scholarship that will be awarded annually. Please complete the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Application prior to enrolling at Campbell. Second Degree Seeking Students are not eligible for the PTK Scholarship.
* Please note, you are not eligible to apply for this scholarship if you are currently enrolled in high school and are a dual-enrolled student. If you attend an early college high school, you are not eligible to receive this scholarship.
Golden Leaf
The Golden LEAF Colleges and Universities Scholarship is designed to assist current North Carolina high school seniors and North Carolina community college transfer students. Recipients must be from certain rural counties, plan to attend a participating North Carolina college or university, demonstrate financial need, and express an intent to return to a rural North Carolina community upon college graduation. The scholarship is funded by the Golden LEAF Foundation through a grant to the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority.
Application Deadline: March 1
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Be sure to complete the FAFSA. This will be a great source for additional funding. Campbell University’s FAFSA Code is (002913).
Once accepted, and you have completed the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you are encouraged to contact Student Financial Services to set up an appointment to discuss your specific financial situation.
Student Financial Services can be reached at sfs@campbell.edu or (910) 893-1244.
Yes, if you would like an unofficial transcript evaluation of how your credits may transfer to Campbell University, please email us at transfer@campbell.edu with the following information:
- Your full name
- Desired start term
- Intended major
- Unofficial PDF copies of all college transcripts and score reports
Be sure that the documents include all relevant academic information, such as quality points, credit hours, and letter grades.
Yes, transfer students are required to complete the final 32 credit hours of their undergraduate coursework at Campbell University in order to be awarded a degree.
Visit Campus
Come visit Campbell University, explore campus, meet people, and ask questions. The community of Campbell, nestled in Buies Creek, North Carolina, will quickly feel like home. We have several options for visits, including open houses, private visits, and group visits.
Cost & Financial Aid
Once you have been accepted to Campbell and you have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), we encourage you to contact Student Financial Services at sfs@campbell.edu or (910) 893-1244 to schedule an appointment to discuss your specific needs.
View Cost & AidComplete the FAFSA
Contact the Transfer Office
The Undergraduate Transfer Admissions Office handles the applications and inquiries for transfers from other colleges and universities; transfers from another Campbell University campus include Online, or Raleigh, Camp Lejeune and Fort Liberty; second bachelor’s degree-seeking students; non-degree seeking students; and returning students.
1-910-893-1290