Students decide to transfer to Bryant for many different reasons. No matter your path, we are pleased that it has brought you here.
Need help? Just reach out – we’re happy to assist.
Daniel Wystepek
Director of Transfer and Athletic Admission
(401) 232-6109
dwystepe@bryant.edu
Tabitha Marsden
Senior Assistant Director of Admission
(401) 232-6715
tmarsden@bryant.edu
In a perfect world, the first decision you made about which undergraduate school to attend would have been your last, leading to a successful and happy four years.
But, that isn't always what happens. Maybe you’re graduating from a community college, choosing a different academic path, or seeking a college that’s a better fit for you.
We’re experienced with all these scenarios and more at Bryant, where one in every seven students is a transfer. Our energizing campus offers an exceptional education that combines theoretical and hands-on knowledge with a global perspective, innovation and creativity, and character and leadership development.
In our student-centered learning environment, we hope you’ll thrive.
Transfer applicants may apply for admission for the fall and spring semesters. We expect you to have obtained sufficient academic preparation for the Bryant curriculum through a combination of accredited secondary school and college coursework.
All students are encouraged to apply online using the Common Application, which requires you to create a log-in and password, allowing you to save and add to your application as needed. COMMON APPLICATION You can also download and mail a paper application [PDF]. If you have applied to Bryant within the past academic year, you may reapply by submitting the request to reactivate application for admission [PDF] in lieu of the other options.
You can start your application using the Common Application, which requires you to create a log-in password, allowing you to save and add your application as needed before you are ready to submit it to Bryant. While our listed application deadlines are preferred, we will review transfer applications on a rolling basis:
Application Round | Priority Deadline | Decision Notification | Enrollment Deadline |
Fall Semester Spring Semester | May 15 December 1 | Rolling Rolling | June 1 December 1 |
Bryant University is test optional and does not require transfer applicants to submit standardized testing to be considered for admission.
International transfer students must also submit:
For additional information, please visit our Undergraduate International Student Admission page.
Applicants who have previously completed an application for transfer admission to Bryant University within the last academic year may submit our reactivation form. Previously submitted applications need to include the following documents:
If you applied more than one academic year prior, you must follow the regular transfer admission process.
Merit scholarships are available for outstanding transfer students for the fall and spring semesters and range from $14,000 to $20,000. Scholarships are based on the application for admission and are renewable.
Transfer students are also eligible for need-based financial aid. Please submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Preferred filing date is the same as the admission application.
Don't assume you are ineligible for financial aid! Because rules, regulations, and eligibility requirements change from year to year, you should at least apply. You may find it is well worth your time.
Upon acceptance, you'll receive a credit evaluation indicating which classes have transferred, along with a curriculum summary identifying the courses required for a bachelor's degree at Bryant.
You may transfer:
The Rhode Island Guarantee is a transfer partnership between the Community College of Rhode Island and participating four-year colleges and universities. Eligible Community College of Rhode Island graduates are able to transfer to Bryant University seamlessly - admission is guaranteed!
We partner with several colleges to make the transfer experience smooth for their students. The Office of Transfer Admission will work with each student not only with admission to the University but also the transferring of credits. Please contact the Office of Transfer Admission at (401) 232-6100 or (800) 622-7001 for more information.
We’re proud to collaborate with several colleges to offer articulation agreements. That means these schools have courses that are so similar in content to certain Bryant classes, you’ll get transfer credit instead of having to retake them. Please contact the Office of Transfer Admission at (401) 232-6100 or (800) 622-7001 for more information.
In addition to transfer equivalencies, we also partner with many other two-year colleges to help their students transfer to Bryant University. Below is a list, but not limited to, of schools that students have applied from, been admitted to, and enrolled at Bryant. Please contact the Office of Transfer Admission at (401) 232-6100 or (800) 622-7001 for more information on transfer opportunities and credit equivalencies.
Reverse transfer enables current or former Community College of Rhode Island students to apply credits they earn at Bryant University towards a degree at CCRI. Having an associate’s degree or certificate can mean better job opportunities, even while you work toward a bachelor’s degree. Students will consent to Bryant sharing their academic information (transcripts, etc.) with CCRI. The purpose of this is to keep CCRI informed of your transfer progress and make the reverse transfer a possibility.
Reverse transfer qualifications: