Transfer
Fuel your passion. Launch your future.
Each year, we welcome nearly 200 transfer students to Albright College. When you choose to be a Lion, you choose academic excellence, innovation and distinctive co-majors that empower you to reach your goals. We make it easy to transfer up to 90 credits and earn an affordable degree as a member of our supportive campus community that features small class sizes, engaged faculty and a wide range of athletics, clubs and organizations. We want you to thrive as a Lion!
“When I was at RACC, I thought getting my bachelor’s degree would be out of reach - it’s always been hard financially - but my scholarship made getting a degree possible, and it motivates me to continue to succeed.”
- Dylan Sokolovich ’24, communications, Reading, PA
Experience Albright's Campus
Schedule an in-person visit or virtual information session to learn how easy it is to transfer to Albright College and earn a personalized bachelor's degree as a valued member of our vibrant, supportive campus community.
Your Transfer Documents
Along with your transfer student application, we will need the documents listed below. To be considered for need-based financial aid, you are also encouraged to fill out the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA), which is typically available on October 1 each year.
Your Transfer Student Checklist:
- Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
- Official high school transcript (if you have fewer than 8 transferable college courses)
- An essay, writing sample or personal statement is encouraged but not required
- A recommendation from a recent professor is encouraged but not required
Mail materials to:
Albright College
Office of Admission
13th and Bern Streets
P.O. Box 15234
Reading, PA 19612-5234
Dates and Deadlines
The schedules below will help you plan your application submission in advance. Admission to Albright is on a rolling, non-binding basis, which means your application is reviewed shortly after we receive all necessary documents. The earlier you apply, the more time you will have to inform us of your intent to enroll.
Fall Enrollment
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Application Deadline |
August 15 |
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Financial Aid Deadline |
August 15 |
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Admission Notification |
Rolling (Starting Jan.) |
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Financial Aid Notification |
Rolling (Starting Jan.) |
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Student Response Deadline |
August 19 |
Spring Enrollment
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Application Deadline |
January 20 |
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Financial Aid Deadline |
January 20 |
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Admission Notification |
Rolling (Starting Nov.) |
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Financial Aid Notification |
Rolling (Starting Nov.) |
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Student Response Deadline |
January 24 |
Contact our Transfer Student Coordinator
If you have any questions about the application process, feel free to reach out to our transfer counselor Nicole Christie at admission@albright.edu or 610-921-7700.
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Equal Opportunity Policy
Albright College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or disability. This policy extends to all educational, service and employment programs of the College.