How many transfer students attend Chestnut Hill College?

Roughly 33% of the student body is comprised of transfer students from other two and four year colleges.

How many credits do I need to apply as a transfer student?

Transfer applicants may apply with any number of pre-existing credits. However if you transfer before earning your Associates Degree, you must submit high school transcript prior to enrollment. ***Thie additional material will not hinder the admission decision.

When will I find out if I am accepted?

CHC is rolling admissions, which means once you have submitted all of your official application materials it should not take more than a week or two for you to receive your admissions decision.

What GPA is required to transfer to Chestnut Hill College?

We prefer transfer students to have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average, however we will give consideration to any applicants over a 2.0.

Are scholarships available for transfer students?

Yes transfer students are automatically considered for scholarship awards based on their cumulative college GPA. Scholarships can range from $17,000/year to $24,000/year. Phi Theta Kappa students automatically receive the maximum scholarship! 

Which of my courses will transfer?

Any college level course with a grade of “C” or higher from a regionally accredited college or university is eligible for credit transfer. Pass/Fail coursework is not transferable. Chestnut Hill College accepts a maximum of 75 transferable credits towards a degree.

Do you accept credits from my previous college or university?

We accept credits from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and other regionally accredited institutions. These include:

NWCCU (Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities) 

NCA (North Central Association of Colleges and Schools) 

NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) 

SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) 

WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges)

Can transfer students live on campus?

Yes transfer students can live on campus and will complete a housing questionnaire during the enrollment process. This questionnaire will be used to best place transfer students either in a single, an apartment, or with other transfer or upperclassman students.