{"id":3397,"date":"2026-08-07T15:39:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T15:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=3397"},"modified":"2026-08-10T12:56:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T12:56:31","slug":"transfer-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/transfer-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Transferring to SMCM is Easier Than You Think"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-3397\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-3397-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-3397-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3397-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span class=\"big-text\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring your credits, find your passion, and finish your degree by the river. Whether you&#8217;re moving from a community college or switching universities, we make transferring seamless\u2014with generous credit evaluations and 1-on-1 counselor support.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-3397-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/registrar\/academic-records\/transfer-of-credit\/\">Check How Your Credits Transfer<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-3397-0-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.smcm.edu\/apply?utm_source=www&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=latetransfer&amp;utm_campaign=apply\">Start Your Free Application<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-3397-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3397-0-1-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center;\">\n<iframe width=\"315\" height=\"560\" \nsrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j5OLE69wIQU\" \ntitle=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" \nallow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media;\ngyroscope; picture-in-picture;\nweb-share\"\nallowfullscreen><\/iframe>\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-3397-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-3397-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3397-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-card-container panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-card-container so-widget-smcm-card-container-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-card-container\"><div class=\"card factcard red \"><span class=\"topText\">Yes!<\/span><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>campus housing and transfer merit scholarships are still available!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card factcard lightblue \"><div class=\"imgContainer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/09\/Accolades_2025-26_Washington-Monthly_Best-Bang-for-the-Buck_Navy.png\" alt=\"A circular badge with the text Washington Monthly Best Bang For The Buck 2025 in yellow and white on a dark blue background.\" \/><\/div><div class=\"supportingText\"><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card factcard gold \"><div class=\"imgContainer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2025\/09\/Badge-College-Public-LiberalArtsColleges-2026-288x300.png\" alt=\"A gold badge reading Best Colleges U.S. News & World Report Liberal Arts Colleges Public 2026.\" \/><\/div><div class=\"supportingText\"><p><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-3397-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"dates-list siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-3397-2\" id=\"transfer-application\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-3397-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3397-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-3397-2-0-0\" ><div id=\"pl-w6a79ca7fb70c7\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6a79ca7fb70c7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a79ca7fb70c7-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a79ca7fb70c7-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title gold\" style=\"text-align: center;\">It's Not Too Late To Apply!<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w6a79ca7fb70c7-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w6a79ca7fb70c7-0-0-1\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><h3 style=\"color: #00205c; font-weight: 800; margin: 0; text-transform: uppercase;\">Step 1: Get Your Free Pre-Evaluation<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:transfer@smcm.edu\">Send us your unofficial transcripts<\/a>.<br \/>\nOur team will review how your credits convert before you even apply.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #00205c; font-weight: 800; margin: 0; text-transform: uppercase;\">Step 2: Submit a 15-Minute Application<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.smcm.edu\/apply?utm_source=www&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=latetransfer&amp;utm_campaign=apply\">Apply via the St. Mary\u2019s App<\/a>.<br \/>\n$0 Fee Waiver available (First-gen, PTK, or financial need)<br \/>\nTest-Optional (No SAT\/ACT required if you have 24+ credits)<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #00205c; font-weight: 800; margin: 0; text-transform: uppercase;\">Step 3: Meet Your Transfer Specialist<\/h3>\n<p>You won\u2019t be handed off to a generic inbox. You get a dedicated Transfer Counselor who guides you through aid, housing, and class registration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w6a79ca7fb70c7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a79ca7fb70c7-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a79ca7fb70c7-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title white\" style=\"\">Connect with Our Transfer <strong>Counselors<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w6a79ca7fb70c7-1-0-1\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-wrapper\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-container\" style=\"padding: 0;\">\n\t<p class=\"smcm-dh-info\">All the staff here at St. Mary's College of Maryland want to help you explore your interests and set you up for success. We look forward to connecting with you and meeting you on campus.<\/p><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-items\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-row\"><div>  <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/focal_point_s_c_480_promo\/public\/2024-07\/IMG_9546.jpg?h=294083eb&itok=5Xl6U_yt\" width=\"2400\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Jacqui Rogers-Frere in front of foliage\" class=\"restdept659\">\n<\/div><div class=\"smcm-dh-label-container\"><a class=\"smcm-dh-name\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/jacqui-rogers-frere\">Jacqui Rogers-Frere<\/a><p>she\/her\/hers<\/p><p><strong>Director of Transfer Recruitment, Admission, and Services<\/strong><\/p><a class=\"smcm-dh-email\" href=\"mailto:jgrogers@smcm.edu\">jgrogers@smcm.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-row\"><div>  <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/focal_point_s_c_480_promo\/public\/2025-09\/E89A4757.JPG?h=b69d2835&itok=Ug4d2J7l\" width=\"2400\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Jacqui Rogers-Frere in front of foliage\" class=\"restdept659\">\n<\/div><div class=\"smcm-dh-label-container\"><a class=\"smcm-dh-name\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/keisha-rolle\">Keisha Rolle<\/a><p>she\/her\/hers<\/p><p><strong>Assistant Director of Transfer Evaluation Services<\/strong><\/p><a class=\"smcm-dh-email\" href=\"mailto:klrolle@smcm.edu\">klrolle@smcm.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-3397-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"admissions-review-process-and-factors\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-3397-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-3397-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3397-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Frequently Asked <strong>Questions<\/strong> About Transferring to SMCM<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-3397-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-3397-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-3397-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion panel-first-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Does St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland accept community college credits?<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><p>Yes. 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