Transfer Students
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No matter where you began your college career — you can graduate from Guilford. We welcome transfer students like you who have attended another college, university, or community college and want to finish their bachelor's degree at Guilford. Plus, if you already have your A.A. or A.S. degree you can graduate from Guilford in two years.
You are a Transfer Student If:
- You have a high school diploma or equivalency.
- You have attended some kind of post-high school college, university, or community college.
- You have a minimum 2.5 GPA at your current institution.
- You are younger than 23. (If you are 23 or older, please visit the Continuing Education page.)
- If you are an international student, please visit the International Student page.
Convenient, Affordable, Game-Changing
- Our transfer students tell us the personal touch of small class sizes and the flexibility of class schedules make them feel immediately welcome at Guilford.
- We have a liberal transfer-credit policy.
- Transfer students are considered for all merit-based scholarships.
- You have access to all campus amenities, plus, there are several clubs and organizations for you to join.
Transferring Credits
- As a transfer student, you'll receive credit for courses you’ve taken at accredited junior colleges, community colleges, four-year colleges, and universities.
- Up to 64 semester hours of credit are allowed from two-year institutions.
- There is no limit to the number of semester hours that may transfer from regionally accredited four-year colleges.
- Credit is allowed for courses with a grade of C- or higher.
- While Guilford is based on a 4-credit-hour system, 3-credit-hour classes are accepted.
- Students must complete a minimum of 32 semester credits at Guilford and satisfy all degree requirements. A minimum of 124 semester credits is required to graduate and at least half of the major (16 credits) must be taken at Guilford.
Meet Guilford's Transfer Students
Born to Shine
Born to ShineDrawn to all things theatrical from an early age, transfer student Sarah Elston ’20 matured into a well-rounded thespian at Guilford College.
Trusting Her Gut
Trusting Her GutAfter transferring from a large urban school, transfer student Kathleen Caspersen ’20 shares how Guilford invited her to feel fiercely curious and explore beyond her comfort zone.
Growing Ambitions
Growing AmbitionsWith a passion for sustainability, Guilford was the perfect place for Sustainable Food Systems major Will Bryer ’19 to continue his education and start his career.
The Future of History
The Future of HistoryBeulah Gullion ’22 has a detailed long-range plan. After graduating from Guilford, the History major and Quaker Studies minor plans to get her master’s degree at George Fox University Portland seminary.
Taking Action
Taking ActionCommunity and Justice studies major Mariam Sheriff ’23 can only describe her path to Guilford as something that was meant to be.
A Symphony of Studies
A Symphony of StudiesGifted guitarist and cellist Noah Dabney ’23 was studying at the Cleveland Institute of Music in Ohio when he had a change of heart.
Turning the Page
Turning the PageAs a transfer student living off campus, it may seem hard to find a sense of belonging, but Guilford’s tight-knit community and supportive faculty allowed McKinley Keener ’20 to feel right at home.
Fortuitous Transfer
Fortuitous TransferAshley Edwards ’16 was studying Psychology and Religious Studies at another university when she realized she needed a more personalized educational experience.
International Sensation
International SensationThe world is Bea Niyibizi’s ’22 proverbial oyster. Before she was a high-school junior, transfer student Bea had lived in six different countries.