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Looking to Transfer to Salem?
Did you know? By transferring the maximum number of credits into your bachelor’s degree – up to 90 total credit hours* – you may already be a senior! Connect with an enrollment counselor today to see how quickly you can complete your bachelor’s degree using our transfer friendly degree options. To get started, view our admissions requirements for the school you are interested in attending.
*The 90 hours may include credits from community and technical colleges, credit-by-exam, prior learning experiences, or the Joint Service Transcript. Please review the Academic Catalog for complete requirements.
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Students transferring to Salem from other accredited institutions may apply for a Transfer Merit Scholarship to support their continued studies at Salem.
Stackable with New Student Success Grant, Academic Scholarship, Alumni, Refer A Friend.
Not available for our Indiana campus.
Funding is available as a scholarship disbursed on a semester basis:
| GPA Range | Per Semester | Associate | Bachelor | Master’s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5-3.49 | $150 | up to $750 | up to $1,500 | up to $450 |
| 3.5+ | $250 | up to $1,250 | up to $2,500 | up to $750 |
Contact Admissions for scholarship applications.
Eligibility: Minimum 2.5 transfer GPA with at least 6 credits from a regionally accredited institution. Award tier is based on your transfer GPA and is automatically applied at acceptance.
Maintaining Your Scholarship: Continue your enrollment and maintain a Salem cumulative GPA at or above the minimum of your assigned bracket. If your Salem GPA falls below this threshold, the scholarship is forfeited. Your scholarship tier does not increase even if your Salem GPA exceeds your original tier threshold.
Transferring from a Community College
If you’re ready to turn your associate degree into one of our online bachelor’s degrees, learn more about how Salem University can help you maximize your transfer credits. Also, if you attended one of our partners below, you may be eligible for a tuition discount and specialized articulations.
Current Articulation Agreements
Salem University maintains articulation agreements with the institutions listed below to facilitate the transfer and application of previously earned college credit toward eligible Salem University degree programs.
Transferability and applicability of credit are subject to the terms of the applicable articulation agreement, Salem University’s transfer credit policies, and the requirements of the student’s selected degree program. Undergraduate students must complete at least 25% of the credits required for their undergraduate degree program at Salem University. Students must meet Salem University’s applicable admission requirements and any specific admission or academic requirements of their selected program of study. Some articulation pathways require completion of a designated associate degree from the partner institution to receive the transfer benefits specified in the agreement.
| Partner Institution | Location | Agreement Type | Programs/Extent of Credit Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Tech Community College | Indiana – multiple locations | Articulation Agreement | Associate degree transfer pathways to bachelor’s programs in Business Administration, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, and Information Technology, with 60 transfer credits and junior standing, subject to applicable program and transfer requirements. |
| Owens Community College | Perrysburg, Ohio | Articulation Agreement | Bachelor’s degree transfer pathways for AA, AS, and AAS graduates, with junior standing, subject to applicable program and transfer requirements. |
| Pierpont Community & Technical College | Fairmont, West Virginia | Articulation Agreement | Multiple program-specific transfer pathways, with transfer credit varying by pathway. The A.A. in Liberal Studies provides a pathway to all Salem University bachelor’s degree programs with up to 60 transfer credits, subject to applicable program requirements and transfer evaluation. |
| Glenville State University | Glenville, West Virginia | Articulation Agreement | Bachelor’s degree transfer pathways for AA, AS, and AAS graduates, with junior standing, subject to applicable program and transfer requirements. |
| Baltimore City Community College | Baltimore, Maryland | Articulation Agreement | Bachelor’s degree transfer pathways for AA, AS, and AAS graduates, with junior standing, subject to applicable program and transfer requirements. |
| Blue Ridge Community and Technical College | Martinsburg, West Virginia | Articulation Agreement | Bachelor’s degree transfer pathways for AA, AS, and AAS graduates, with junior standing, subject to applicable program and transfer requirements. |
| College of Southern Maryland | La Plata, Maryland | Articulation Agreement | Bachelor’s degree transfer pathways for AA, AS, and AAS graduates, with junior standing, subject to applicable program and transfer requirements. |
| Terra State Community College | Fremont, Ohio | Articulation Agreement | Bachelor’s degree transfer pathways for AA, AS, and AAS graduates, with junior standing, subject to applicable program and transfer requirements. |
| Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College | Mount Gay, West Virginia | Articulation Agreement | Bachelor’s degree transfer pathways for AA, AS, and AAS graduates, with junior standing, subject to applicable program and transfer requirements. |
| Eastern Gateway Community College* | Steubenville and Youngstown, Ohio | Articulation Agreement | Bachelor’s degree transfer pathways for eligible AA, AS, and AAS graduates, with junior standing, subject to applicable program and transfer requirements. |
| Northwestern College* | Oak Lawn, IL | Articulation Agreement | Bachelor’s degree transfer pathways for eligible AA, AS, and AAS graduates, with junior standing, subject to applicable program and transfer requirements. |
* Indicates partner institution has permanently closed. Salem University continues to recognize the applicable articulation agreements for eligible students who graduate from these institutions prior to closure, subject to the terms of the applicable agreement and Salem University’s transfer credit and program requirements.
For more information on our transfer agreements, please contact us at admissions@salemu.edu or call (844) 462-9128.
Have questions? Reach out to a Salem University Enrollment Counselor! They’ll be able to answer your questions and help you accurately calculate the credits you’re eligible to transfer.
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