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Meet a Quaker: Darniece Carter '25 [VIDEO]
Meet a Quaker: Darniece Carter '25 [VIDEO]

Meet Darniece Carter '25, a Guilford College transfer student and Psychology major and Criminal Justice minor. In this video, find out why Darniece chose to…

No matter where your college education began, Guilford College is here to help you succeed.
We welcome all transfer students from any higher education institution and will support your journey to a Guilford College bachelor’s degree.  

 

You should apply as a Transfer Student If:

You graduated from high school/secondary school.
AND
Attended another college, university, community college, etc.

If you are 23 or older, please visit the Continuing Education page and apply there.

If you are an international student, please visit the International Student page and apply there.

 

Transfer Student Application

 

Why Transfer to Guilford?

  • Our small class sizes and personal attention, along with a supportive community are built for success
  • All Transfer Student applications are considered for merit scholarships
  • A campus visit qualifies for a $500 Visit Grant towards your financial aid package
  • Guilford offers a variety of majors, minors, graduate degrees, and certifications
  • Guilford College accepts your transfer credits and will apply them towards your bachelor’s degree

Contact Bryan Mathews, bmathews@guilford.edu, 336-316-2027 with any questions 


Meet Guilford's Transfer Students

Born to Shine
Born to Shine

Drawn 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 Gut

After 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 Ambitions

With 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 History

Beulah 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 Action

Community 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 Studies

Gifted 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 Page

As 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 Transfer

Ashley Edwards ’16 was studying Psychology and Religious Studies at another university when she realized she needed a more personalized educational experience.

International Sensation
International Sensation

The world is Bea Niyibizi’s ’22 proverbial oyster. Before she was a high-school junior, transfer student Bea had lived in six different countries.


Discuss Your Transferrable Courses

Contact Guilford Today


Are you curious which of your courses transfer to Guilford College? Please reach out to us at transfer@guilford.edu, and we'll reply to your email with information in five to seven business days. You can also download the following PDFs, which outline transferrable courses from North Carolina community colleges. We look forward to welcoming you to Guilford!

N.C. Community College / Guilford College Equivalencies

N.C. Community College System Course Equivalencies for Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics, and Astronomy

Continuing Education students attend an Accounting class.

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All About Applying

From the application process to key deadlines, find what you need to apply as a transfer student.

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Visit

Schedule a tour, check out a class, and experience what it's really like to live and learn at Guilford.


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Bryan Mathews
Bryan Mathews

Assistant Director of Admissions