Continue your college journey at Dean. We make it easier to understand how your previous coursework can move you closer to completing your degree.
Apply as a Transfer Student
Your next chapter deserves a college that recognizes how far you’ve already come – and helps you keep moving forward. At Dean, you’ll join a close-knit community where your experience is valued, your goals guide your path and personalized support helps you make the most of your credits and your time.
You are considered a transfer applicant if you attempted college-level coursework after graduating from high school, whether you completed one course, earned an associate degree or attended college before taking time away.
Why Transfer to Dean?
- Transfer up to 90 credits towards a Bachelor's Degree
- Guaranteed on-campus housing
Choose Your Application
Some students may qualify for a streamlined application and guaranteed admission through the Dean Transfer Guarantee.
Your Application Checklist
Required
- A Dean College Transfer Application or the Common Application
- An official transcript from every college or university you attended
- A Transfer Student Status Report from every college or university you attended
- Your official high school transcript, GED or HiSET results. College transcripts are used for both admission review and transfer-credit evaluation.
Optional
- SAT or ACT scores
- A letter of recommendation from a college instructor
- A personal statement or essay
Dean is test optional. If you submit SAT or ACT scores, we will consider them only when they strengthen your application. Choosing not to submit scores will not negatively affect your admission or scholarship consideration.
Optional materials such as an essay or recommendation can help us learn more about your experiences, interests and goals.
If you completed college coursework while in high school, please also submit an official transcript from the college so we can evaluate the courses for possible transfer credit.
The admissions office reserves the right to request additional information to assist with your application review.
How Transfer Credit Is Evaluated
Dean will evaluate eligible college-level coursework completed with a grade of C- or better. Your official credit evaluation will show how your previous coursework applies to your intended Dean degree.
How to Submit Your Materials
Supporting materials may be submitted:
- Electronically through your current or former institution
- By email to admissions@dean.edu
- By fax to 508-541-8726
- By mail to Office of Admission, Dean College, 99 Main Street, Franklin, MA 02038
International Transfer Students
If you are not a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident, you must also complete Dean’s international applicant requirements.
If you completed college or university coursework outside the United States, your records must be translated into English and evaluated by an approved credential-evaluation service.
Review International Application Requirements
Additional Program Requirements
Some programs have requirements beyond the general application:
- Dance and Theatre: Complete an audition and submit a photo and performance résumé. Review Audition Requirements
- Arch Learning Community: Indicate your interest on your Dean application and review the additional requirements, including the program interview. Review Arch Requirements
- Engage: Students admitted to Dean may apply to enroll in Engage. Learn About Engage
Application Deadlines
Fall admission
- November 1: Early Action Priority Deadline
- December 1: Early Action Deadline
- March 15: Priority Admission Deadline
- After March 15: Applications considered on a rolling basis
Spring admission
- December 1: Priority Admission Deadline
- After December 1: Applications considered on a rolling basis
Early Action Scholarship
Apply by December 1 to be considered for Dean’s $2,000 Early Action Scholarship. No separate scholarship application is required.
Financial Aid
If you previously applied to Dean but did not enroll, do not submit a new application. Complete the Reactivation Form.
If you previously attended Dean and want to return, contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@dean.edu.
Questions?
Our dedicated admissions team is ready to help.
