Apply As A Transfer Student
Transferring is a big move, you’re wondering which credits come with you, whether you’ll finish on time, and if you’ll really fit in. We get it, and we’ve built this page to answer all three. Below you’ll find your checklist, deadlines by term, how your credits transfer, and what life looks like once you’re here. You belong at TCU, let’s make it happen.
Transfer Nursing Clinical Students apply using the Nursing CAS application.
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Transfer Applicant Checklist
TCU has certain admission and residency requirements for transfer students, with some instances of special consideration. Separate academic requirements exist for some departments and international transfers.
Required
1. Application
TCU App or Common App. Transfer nursing clinical students use Nursing CAS instead.
2. Application Fee: $50
Nonrefundable. (Waived for veterans, Phi Theta Kappa members, and first-generation college students.) Pay application fee.
3. Official College Transcript(s)
Must come from your school (sealed/signed or electronic), not from you. These can
be sent to frogmail@tcu.edu, or through school-supported platforms: Naviance, Parchment, SCOIR, TREx, Slate.org,
Common App, Coalition, MAIA, or Duolingo. Want to see what transfers? Use our Transfer Credit Calculator.
4. Official High School Transcript
Must come from your school (sealed/signed or electronic), not from you. With graduation
date (or official GED documentation). GED-earners need 24 transferable college credits
before transfer eligibility.
5. Essay: 300-500 Words
This is a chance to show who you are, beyond your resume. Only one prompt is required, and these can be completed within your application.
6. Disciplinary Standing Form
Sent by your school, not you. Not needed from a college attended only for dual credit.
English Proficiency required for International Applicants.
Optional
- Freedom of Expression
An essay, poem, work of art, or a link that shows another side of you. Make sure the link settings allow us to review! - Letters of Recommendation
Two are required for Chancellor’s Scholarship consideration. Sent by the recommender to transferfrog@tcu.edu. - FAFSA & CSS Profile
File both to unlock federal, state, and TCU need-based aid. - Résumé
Scholarship résumé required for Chancellor’s Scholarship consideration.
Dates & Deadlines
Transfer deadlines depend on the term you want to start. Apply by the final deadline for your term to be considered for scholarship; later applications are reviewed case-by-case.
| DEADLINE | TERM/WHO | WHAT IT MEANS |
| Feb. 1 | Fall Early Action |
Complete by Feb 1 → decision by around April 1. |
| Feb. 1 | Fall Traditional BSN Nursing |
App + TEAS scores due. Decisions mid-March. Prerequisites must be complete before the program starts. |
| April 15 | Summer & Fall International |
Final deadline. Decision by June 1; scholarship awards by July 1. |
| May 1 | Summer U.S. (Final) |
For U.S. citizens and permanent residents. |
| June 1 | Fall U.S. (Final) |
Decision by around Aug 1. All who apply by this date are considered for scholarship. |
| Oct. 1 | Spring International |
Final deadline. Decision by Dec 1. |
| Nov. 1 | Spring U.S. (Final) |
Decision within 4–6 weeks of a complete application. |
Transferring Credits
The question every transfer asks first: what comes with me? Check out our guide to see how your existing coursework maps to TCU before you apply.
Why Transfers Choose TCU
Transfer students aren’t an afterthought here, you’ll have a dedicated counselor, a transfer orientation built for you, and a community that knows the leap you just took.
Frequently Asked Questions
After You Apply
Take a Deep Breath
You did it (woo)! The hard part is done. Go celebrate, take a walk, read a book, grab a coffee, enjoy what you have just accomplished. You deserve it.
Check MyTCU and Email
We’ll send you an email within a few days of hitting submit on your application. Checking your MyTCU portal and application email means you won’t miss important updates.
File Your FAFSA and CSS Profile
You’ll be automatically considered for academic scholarships, but you can submit the FAFSA and CSS Profile for federal and institutional aid.