Is it possible to transfer as a freshman?

For various reasons, many college students choose to transfer schools after their freshman or sophomore year. These transfers occur when a student transitions from community college to a four-year university, as well as when students transfer from one four-year university to another.

Can I transfer to Harvard as a Junior?

Students may apply to enter as a sophomore (2nd year) or junior (3rd year) student. Harvard College does not admit students for the spring semester. All transfer applications each year are due by March 1st to enter the fall term of the same calendar year.

Can I transfer as a sophomore?

Few schools give the option of a sophomore transfer. For those, you can apply in the fall or spring of your sophomore year and begin in the fall of your junior year. In these cases, you would need to either stay at your current school for the next 1½ years or transfer to a community college for that time.

Is it worth it to transfer to Harvard?

Worth It. Despite the difficulties of transferring, many transfer students said Harvard’s liberal arts education, learning philosophy, and extracurricular opportunities are more than enough enticement to make the change mid-college worth it.

Can I transfer to Harvard after 2 years of college?

You must complete at least two full years of study at Harvard. Once a student has completed more than two years total of college at another institution, regardless of courses taken, that student is no longer eligible for transfer admission. Students are eligible to transfer only from a liberal arts curriculum that is similar to Harvard’s.

How many years do you have to go to Harvard University?

You must complete at least two full years of study at Harvard. Once a student has completed more than two years total of college at another institution, regardless of courses taken, that student is no longer eligible for transfer admission.

When should I submit my college application to Harvard?

If you use the Common Application, you must submit your application before your supporting materials (Secondary School Report, Teacher Reports, etc.) can be released to a college. Until you submit your own application sections, no part of your application will be transmitted to the Harvard Admissions Office.

Does Harvard give credit for work done at another college?

The Harvard College Registrar’s Office grants credit for work done at another college or university to each admitted transfer student on an individual basis after careful evaluation.