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.
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 institutions may receive up to 90 hours of credit.
- Applicants from four-year institutions do not have a limit on the number of hours that will transfer. 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 applied, the Admissions Office will send your transcripts to the Registrar’s Office to have a “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 page in order to apply.
- If you are interested in applying to a campus other than the main campus, you will need to visit our Extended Campuses for their application process.
- Submit all college and high school transcripts – Transfer students must submit official transcripts from high school (if less than 12 college credits) and all post-secondary institutions attended. For transfer students, more consideration is given to college coursework than high school grades and SAT/ACT scores. View transfer credit and course descriptions
- SAT or ACT score – The Admissions Office does reserve the right to waive the SAT/ACT requirement for transfer students, which happens on a case-by-case basis. In order to waive the SAT/ACT requirement, a student must be at least one year removed from his/her high school graduation date.
Note: Waiving the SAT/ACT requirement may cause students to be automatically placed in developmental math and English courses. These developmental courses can only be bypassed if required SAT/ACT scores are submitted, or a student transfers in credit that is equal to or greater than our math and English requirements. SAT/ACT scores may also result in higher scholarship awards for transfers.
Inter-Campus Transfer Requirements
If you have attended one of Campbell University’s satellite campuses (Camp Lejeune, Fort Liberty, Raleigh or Online), you will need to complete an application to be considered for admission to Campbell’s main campus. All supplemental items should already be on file with our Registrar’s Office. You will not need to request these items to be sent again.
- Complete an online application for Campbell
- College transcript(s) from schools attended after your last semester of enrollment with Campbell
- Fall Admission Deadline: Rolling Admissions
- Spring Admission Deadline: Rolling Admissions
- Summer Admission Deadline: Rolling Admissions
- Students planning to continue taking classes in the fall 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.
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.
Campbell University accepts up to 90 transferable credit hours from regionally accredited colleges and universities, as well as from non-traditional sources. Transfer credit will be awarded for courses completed with a grade of “C-” or higher. This includes credits earned through AP exams, CLEP exams, International Baccalaureate exams, and other similar assessments. Official score reports and transcripts are required for proper evaluation of these credits.
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 the Registrar’s Office 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.
*If you disagree with the assigned credit equivalency, please submit the course syllabus to both the Department Chair and the Registrar’s Office to request a re-evaluation of the equivalency.
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 twelve transferrable college credits and earned an overall college GPA of at least a 2.5. The scholarship offer ranges between $11,000 and $23,000 per year. These transfer scholarships are awarded automatically upon review for acceptance. 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.
Complete the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Application >
Golden Leaf
This is open to first-year students or community college transfer students planning to attend any of the participating NC colleges and universities who reside in a qualifying county and demonstrate financial need.
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 estimate 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 you would like reviewed
While we accept image files (.PNG or .JPEG), PDFs are preferred. Be sure that the documents include all relevant academic information, such as quality points, credit hours, and letter grades.
Once we receive your materials, we will conduct an unofficial transcript evaluation and send it to you for review.
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, Raleigh, Camp Lejeune and Fort Liberty; second bachelor’s degree-seeking students; non-degree seeking students; and returning students.
1-910-893-1290