Transfer Students
Transfer Students
You’ve already started to make your mark in the world. Let Drake give you a powerful edge in it.
Perhaps you’re planning on transferring from community college to a university and you’re looking for the right school for you. Or your current four-year college doesn't quite "fit," or no longer meets your academic needs. Or maybe you took a few years away from college and are testing the waters before diving back in.
Hear from Drake University Transfer Students
Whatever your situation, Drake has the programs, people, and scholarships in place to leverage the hard work you’ve already done to reach your goals without adding unnecessary years to your program. Here are four steps to serve as your personal guide to the transfer process:
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Connect with your counselor today
As a transfer student, your transfer admission counselor will be there for you every step of the way—from helping you navigate the application process, financial aid, transfer credit evaluation, and degree planning to providing ongoing support and connecting you to key players in your academic and career interests.
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Apply and visit (you can do this in either order!)
Every transfer student’s timeline is a little different.
Apply: Applying to Drake is free – and your will be automatically reviewed for guaranteed Presidential or Phi Theta Kappa scholarship! Submitting your Drake University application or the Common App will provide you with the initial information you need to move forward with information about transfer credits, need-based-aid, and other scholarships.
Plan a visit designed for you We know transferring colleges can be difficult. That’s why we provide transfer visit options so you can tour the campus, meet the community, and see yourself at Drake.
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Learn about your transfer credit
You’ve worked hard to earn your credits, now get credit for that work. Whether you’re planning to transfer credits from community college or from a four-year institution, use our simple online tools to estimate how the credits you've earned fit into the requirements of your Drake degree. After admission, an individual meeting with the Transfer Student Advisor will solidify your academic plan and time to degree.
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Apply for additional scholarships and need based aid
The cost per credit hour to attend Drake may not be what you initially perceive. There are many opportunities for transfer students to leverage scholarships at Drake beyond the Presidential or PTK scholarship! Take a look at our wide range of scholarships for transfer students.
At Drake, you can go anywhere. Start your journey today.
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