Stevenson makes transferring simple and trouble-free. Here’s how:
We are excited that you are ready to learn more about the SU application process. Admission to Stevenson is reserved for students who are prepared to meet the rigors of college-level work and whose personal characteristics make them a good fit for our community. The Admissions Committee reads each application and releases decisions on a rolling basis meaning that applications are accepted and decisions are mailed throughout the year. You can expect to have a decision from us approximately 1-2 weeks after you have submitted your application and all other required information.
All methods are equally valid; please choose the one that is best for you and submit only one application.
In selecting students, we consider academic preparation, intellectual promise, and personal character. We are particularly impressed by students who can express how Stevenson's unique career-oriented programs and exceptional experiences will help them realize the future they imagine for themselves and for the world.
Please note that you are not considered a transfer student unless you have graduated from high school or obtained a GED and have attended another college or university. High school students who have taken college credits before receiving a high school diploma are considered freshman students.
The Admissions Committee at Stevenson University considers all submitted information when reviewing applications. Complete applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please submit all documents to: Stevenson University, Undergraduate Admissions Office, Garrison Hall, 100 Campus Circle, Owings Mills MD 21117.
Visual Arts & Design Portfolios
The School of Design encourages students planning to major in Fashion Design, Film & Moving Image, and Graphic Design to submit a portfolio of work to enhance their application and to be considered for talent-based scholarships. Portfolio submissions are used for scholarship consideration and will not negatively impact a student’s acceptance to Stevenson University or the art and design programs within. Please see the School of Design’s portfolio page for tips, guidelines, and FAQs on putting together an art and design portfolio.
Admissions Decisions
Recommended cumulative GPA: 2.5 (lower GPAs may be considered on a case-by-case basis)
Applicants who have earned an Associate's degree will be given guaranteed admission.
Acceptance to the university does not guarantee acceptance into a specific degree program, such as Nursing or Medical Laboratory Science. Please refer to Academic Programs for more information about deadlines for submission of all application materials.
Admissions decision letters are mailed on a rolling basis.
Transfer students who have demonstrated significant academic achievement may be awarded the Stevenson University Transfer Scholarship. All eligibility requirements listed below must be met for consideration. This merit-based award may reach $21,000 annually for a maximum of four consecutive years. On average, transfer applicants who have completed 28 credits or more receive amounts similar to those outlined in the chart below. All applicants are automatically reviewed.
Cumulative GPA | Average Award |
3.8 or greater | $21,000 |
3.5 to 3.79 | $19,000 |
3.35 to 3.49 | $17,000 |
3.0 to 3.34 | $15,000 |
2.5 to 2.99 | $13,000 |
GPA and credits considered: Earned by February 1 for fall start and October 1 for spring start.
The Seven Oaks Transfer Scholarship recognizes the potential of incoming transfer students to become active and engaged members of the Stevenson Community. This scholarship is worth $2,000 per year. Awards are based on a Seven Oaks Interview. The interview is conducted by a member of the transfer admissions staff to determine the student’s past experiences and future expectations of involvement on campus and in the community.
Learn more about the Seven Oaks Scholarship
Bold leadership. Dedication to community. An ambitious and innovative approach to academics. Stevenson is seeking candidates for the Transfer Fellowship that embody these characteristics and will enrich its university community.
Established in recognition of Dr. Kevin J. Manning, president of Stevenson University from 2000-2017, the Transfer Fellowship is awarded to incoming transfer students who have the potential to make a lasting impact on the Stevenson community. As a national leader in career-preparation education, Stevenson is the ideal place to talented, intellectually curious, and driven students to launch successful careers.
Transfer Fellows Receive:
All complete applications for freshman admission are read in the order in which they are received with admission decisions mailed approximately 3-4 weeks after completion. All students admitted to the University are then automatically reviewed a second time for the SU Merit-Based Scholarship Program. Official scholarship offers are included inside the letter of admission for students who qualify.
The Transfer Fellowship Committee meets separately to select finalists. The Committee will consider both your admission application and Transfer Fellowship application in its review. Applicants for the Presidential Fellowship will be notified in their official scholarship award letter if they are a finalist. All finalists will be notified by April 30, 2021 whether or not they have been designated as a Transfer Fellow.
Please note: The full-tuition Fellowship scholarship cannot be combined with any other Stevenson awards. The scholarship does not cover the cost of room, board, and fees. Stevenson Online students are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Transfer Fellowship Application
Stevenson University is proud to offer applicants wishing to major in Theatre & Media Performance an opportunity to compete for several audition-based scholarships of $2,000 per year. These major-specific scholarships may be combined with other Stevenson merit-based awards and are renewable for up to four years of undergraduate, non-accelerated study.
Stevenson’s School of Design offers portfolio-based Visual Arts Scholarships to incoming freshman and transfer students who plan to major in Fashion Design, Film & Moving Image, or Graphic Design. Six to eight scholarships per program will be awarded to students starting in these majors at Stevenson for the fall semester. Awards are $2,000-$5,000 and can be combined with a Stevenson merit-based scholarship award from Admissions. Awards are renewable for four years.
After the submission deadline, all portfolios submitted will be reviewed and scholarship finalists will be selected. Scholarship finalists will be invited to campus to meet with faculty for an interview. At that time, finalists will be asked to bring a resume and portfolio. Applicants for Fashion Design will also be asked to bring two sample garments.
To be considered for a portfolio-based scholarship, students must have all application materials for university admission, including the portfolio, submitted by March 31. Learn more about applying to Stevenson at stevenson.edu/apply.
Portfolios submitted after the above deadlines will not be given consideration for talent-based scholarships.
Members of PTK or another college honors society or program may be considered for the Stevenson University Honors Incentive for Transfer Students. Candidates must meet all eligibility requirements. This merit-based award is $2,000 annually for up to four consecutive years and can be awarded in addition to the SU Transfer Scholarship.
Stevenson University welcomes transfer students to join its Honors Program, which provides academically talented students the opportunity to develop a strong network of mutually outstanding and motivated peers and work closely with talented and engaged faculty. Click here to learn more about the Honors Program.
Direct Admit
Any transfer student who has completed an honors program at another college/university and has a cumulative GPA of a 3.5 or higher will be granted guaranteed admission into the Stevenson University Honors Program. If you meet these criteria, please click here to indicate your interest in joining the Stevenson University Honors Program.
How to Apply
Transfer students who have not completed an honors program but fall into one of the following categories are strongly encouraged to apply to the Stevenson University Honors Program:
· Students with a cumulative GPA of a 3.5 or higher who are currently enrolled in an honors program at another institution
· Students not currently enrolled in an honors program but who have completed fewer than 30 credits and have a cumulative GPA of 3.5
Please click here for the online application form.
Click here to view the Transfer Honors FAQ page.
There are many resources to help you complete a bachelor’s degree at Stevenson.
Stevenson is committed to helping transfer students minimize credit loss and complete their degree at Stevenson in as little time as possible. The Registrar’s Office facilitates the evaluation of credit for students who have earned college credit from another institution or successfully completed Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), .
Transfer students must submit official transcripts of all previous college records to Stevenson.
Admitted students who have earned college credit in the United States and submitted official transcripts will receive their transfer credit evaluation with their letter of admission and may access their full degree audit online through their WebXpress account. Please note that a student’s evaluation is preliminary and ongoing. Students should submit additional official transcripts as additional coursework is completed before transfer
NOTE: The transferability of credits from an institution that is not accredited by a regional accreditation agency may be considered if the student provides documentation that demonstrates equivalency regarding course information, and learning outcomes.
For information about transferring credits from a non-United States academic institution, please refer to the International Students page. If a student has credit from overseas institutions and has submitted WES documentation of this coursework, this process is dependent on the receipt of the WES evaluation by the Registrar’s Office.
Stevenson University maintains articulation agreements for undergraduate and graduate transfer with a variety of area institutions. The agreements are listed in the table below by program of study.
Additional agreements are being developed.
Subject | School | Description |
Computer Information Systems |
This reciprocal agreement is designed so that
|
Subject | School | Description |
Accounting |
Loyola University’s Master of Accounting and Emerging Leaders MBA programs |
Stevenson students who meet specific requirements can apply for Fast Track Admissions to Loyola’s Master of Accounting (“MAcc") and Emerging Leaders MBA ("ELMBA)" programs. |
Athletic Training |
Bridgewater College |
Up to two (2) suitably-qualified and duly-enrolled, full-time Stevenson students who satisfy specific criteria will be accepted for early admission or guaranteed consideration in Bridgewater’s Master of Science in Athletic Training |
Human Services |
McDaniel College |
Students in SU’s Human Services program can begin taking graduate courses at Stevenson while completing their bachelor’s degree and then complete a Master of Science at McDaniel in 1 year. |
Law School |
University of Baltimore |
Students in SU’s Legal Studies major who meet specific requirements can participate in a 3+3 program where they can complete three years at SU, begin attending University of Baltimore School of Law, and receive their BS in Legal Studies from Stevenson after completing their first year at UB. |
Pharmacy |
Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy, Shenandoah University |
Students in SU’s Biochemistry major who meet specific requirements can participate in a 3+4 program where students can complete three years at SU, begin attending Shenandoah, and receive their BS in Biochemistry from Stevenson after completing their first year at Shenandoah. Priority status for admission is given to five selected Stevenson students each year. |
Pharmacy |
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy |
Students in SU’s Chemistry major who meet specific requirements can participate in a 3+4 program where students can complete three years at SU, begin attending UM Pharmacy School, and receive their BS in Chemistry from Stevenson after completing their first year at UM. |
Stevenson University will be in attendance at the Transfer Fairs throughout the year. If you have questions or would like more information about any of the events we might be attending, please contact Transfer Admissions at 410-486-7001 or by email at transferadmissions@stevenson.edu.
February 18, 2020 | Montgomery College - Rockville | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
February 19, 2020 | Montgomery College - Germantown | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
February 20, 2020 | Montgomery College - Takoma Park | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
February 24, 2020 | College of Southern Maryland - La Plata | 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
February 26, 2020 | Prince George's Community College | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
February 27, 2020 | Anne Arundel Community College | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
March 2, 2020 | CCBC - Catonsville | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
March 3, 2020 | CCBC - Essex | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
March 4, 2020 | CCBC - Dundalk | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
March 5, 2020 | CCBC - Owings Mills | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
March 9, 2020 | Cecil College | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
March 10, 2020 | Harford Community College | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
March 11, 2020 | Baltimore City Community College | 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m |
March 12, 2020 | Carroll Community College | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
March 24, 2020 | Frederick Community College | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
March 25, 2020 | Hagerstown Community College | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
March 26, 2020 | Allegany Community College | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
March 31, 2020 | Howard Community College | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
If you are considering transferring to Stevenson University, we offer an information session designed to fit your unique needs. Transfer Tuesdays are special sessions offered once a week to potential transfer students and their families.
Be our guest during one of our special Saturday Open House events that run throughout the academic year. You will have the opportunity to meet and speak with faculty and students and to tour the Owings Mills campus.
Transfer students seeking either their first or second bachelor's degree in nursing are invited to attend an information session to learn more about Stevenson's nursing program. This full-time traditional program accommodates fall starts only. Representatives from the Nursing Department and Admissions Office will be available to discuss the Bachelor of Science degree with students wishing to become a nurse.