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Transferring to Rowan

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We're a Transfer-Friendly School

At Rowan University, we have a keen focus on attracting a community of unique students who are ready to make their mark on the world. Whether you're planning to transfer from a community college, a four-year institution or from military training - we're here to help you on the journey to completing your degree. When you're ready to take the next step in the direction of achieving your goal, we'll be here to support you.
Dedicated to Serving Transfer Students

A Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll Institution

For the fifth year in a row, Rowan University is proud to share we have earned the official Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honorary Society Transfer Honor Roll distinction. Phi Theta Kappa recognizes the importance of an institution's commitment and investment of resources to support transfer students. Rowan University's Office of Admissions and our entire University community is honored by this distinction and we are committed to continuing these efforts going forward for our PTK students.

Become a PTK Direct Admission Scholar

Exclusive Offer for PTK Members

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) members are now eligible for direct admission to a general admission major at Rowan University. As a PTK Direct Admission Scholar, you’ll also receive the top Transfer award, the $5,000 PTK Excellence Scholarship*!

The Direct Admissions process:

- Sign into your PTK portal
- Click “Find Colleges”
- Select “Offers Direct Admission” and choose Rowan University
- Opt in to Rowan’s direct admission program

 

Questions? Contact Alea Lemanowicz, Assistant Director, Rowan University Transfer Admissions, at alea@admissions.rowan.edu 

*To be eligible for PTK Direct Admission, you must graduate from a NJ community college, Delaware Tech CC, Delaware County Community College, Bucks County Community College, Community College of Philadelphia, or Montgomery County Community College by the end of the current term or have already completed your Associates degree. For applicants from schools not included in that group, you can simply opt in for direct admit access. Selective admission majors like B.A. in Spanish, the William G. Rohrer College of Business, the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering, and the College of the Arts require additional review and are not eligible for PTK Direct Admission. If a PTK student is admitted with a traditional application, the PTK Excellence Scholarship will be awarded.

Completing your degree at Rowan University

Find out how your credits will transfer to Rowan

We know that one of your biggest questions about the transfer process is "How will my credits transfer?" To answer this question, in a fast and straightforward way, we launched the Rowan Transfer Equivalency Digital Portal, which we call TREQ. This portal allows you to gauge how your previously earned credits will transfer to Rowan University.

Completing your degree at Rowan University

Find out how credits from 400+ schools will transfer

If you are interested in exploring how your previously earned credits will transfer to Rowan University, we recommend utilizing Transferology, especially if your previous institution is outside of a 100-mile radius of Rowan University. Prospective students can create a free Transferology account to add previously-earned college credits and/or military learning experiences. Then, you can view your results to determine how credits will transfer to one of our programs.

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Let Us Take You to the Finish Line

Eligibility & Credit Transfer

Rowan University will transfer up to 90 credits from accredited institutions of higher education, therefore, a student from a community college or a university should feel confident that they will be able to transfer credit toward their Rowan degree.

Community College to Rowan University

We partner with Rowan College at Burlington County and Rowan College of South Jersey to support guaranteed admissions pathways into Rowan University. We are a transfer-friendly school, welcoming transfer students from all community colleges and four-year institutions. ​

Transfer Equivalency Self-Service

Gauge how your previously earned credits will transfer to Rowan University.

Garden State Guarantee

A financial aid program for eligible students, the Garden State Guarantee will provide up to four semesters of free tuition and fees for eligible New Jersey students.

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Transfer Student Success Stories

Find out why these students transferred to Rowan.

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Transfer Student Success Stories

The juggling of studying and completing classwork and finding the balance of fulfilling my role as a mom and wife while not feeling guilty about pursuing a new career is challenging.

Kerry's Story
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Transfer Student Success Stories

Don’t feel like because you’re an adult learner that you have to play catch-up. Be a constant learner, so it doesn’t matter what age you are.

Rasheed's Story
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Transfer Student Success Stories

A pre-professional experience that supports my growth is being accepted into Rowan’s Law and Justice Combined Advanced Degree Program (CADP) my junior year.

Julia's Story
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Transfer Student Success Stories

The campus is the perfect size, the science professors are excellent and care about their students, and the medical schools have the same exact atmosphere.

Read About Kevin
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Transfer Student Success Stories

The university is inclusive, and makes safe spaces for various communities, especially POC and LGBTQIA+.

Christine's Story
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