Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2027
Transfer Applicants
Transfer Admission Requirements
Fall 2026 Admitted Student Profile Average is 3.8
Application Deadline: April 15
Decision Notification: May 15
Confirm Your Enrollment: July 1
Who is Considered a Transfer Applicant?
A transfer applicant has completed a high school diploma or equivalent and has attended another college for at least one term as a degree-seeking student. Transfer admission to Spelman College is selective, and a maximum of 60 transfer credit hours may be applied toward a Spelman degree.
Applicants must be in good standing and eligible to return to their previous institution. While there is no minimum number of college credits required to apply, preference is given to applicants who have completed 35 or more transferable credit hours by the time of enrollment.
Competitive transfer applicants typically demonstrate strong academic performance at the college level, with a cumulative college GPA of 3.8 or higher.
Admission for Transfer Applicants
A complete application will include:- Completed application for admission through the Common Application
- $50 online application fee (Transfer and Guest Applicants are not eligible for fee waivers)
- Official transcripts from each post-secondary school attended (Make sure you list every college and university you’ve ever attended on your application. Inaccuracies are cause for denial or dismissal)
- Two recommendations from post-secondary instructors/deans
- Official high school transcript
Please Note: Limited space is available for transfer students, and some majors may not be available.
Financial Aid
At Spelman, more than 85 percent of our students received financial assistance to support their enrollment and success. The majority of funds administered by Spelman College’s Office of Financial Aid come from federal and state sources. Students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. The earliest that students can complete their FAFSA is Oct. 1.