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Transfer Student

Lincoln University welcomes students choosing to continue their education with us. The admissions process for transfer students is designed to support you, address your unique needs and provide you with a seamless transition experience.

Who should apply as a transfer?

Apply as a transfer if you are a high school graduate or GED recipient who has registered or enrolled at a college, university, or any other school after graduating from high school.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester

Application opens: September 1
Priority decision: April 1
FAFSA priority filing deadline: April 1
Decision deadline for admitted students: July 1

Spring Semester

Application opens: August 1
Priority decision: December 1
Decision deadline for admitted students: December 15

Step 1: Complete an undergraduate admission application

Apply online using the Lincoln admissions application. There is no cost to apply and you need to submit only one application to be considered for admission. Be sure to review the information listed on the application for accuracy. Transfer applicants are required to list all formerly attended postsecondary institutions on the application.

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Step 2: Submit required supplemental documents

Transcripts

Transfer applicants should request that an official college transcript from all postsecondary institutions attended be sent to Lincoln University’s Office of Admissions.
An official final high school transcript or GED will be required for all transfer applicants with less than 30 transferrable credits.

Lincoln University
Office of Admissions
1570 Baltimore Pike
Lincoln University, PA 19352
Email: admissions@lincoln.edu
Fax: 484-365-8109

Transfer Certification Form

Transfer applicants must be in good standing at all previously attended institutions to be admitted to Lincoln University. Students who have received disciplinary action or sanctions at prior universities will be asked to complete a mandatory Transfer Certification Form. The form must be completed by the Dean of Students or applicable administrator at the former college or university.

Note: Transfer applicants must be in good standing at all previously attended institutions to be admitted to Lincoln University. Students that were enrolled in an exclusively online program may have the transfer certification form waived.

Note: Although application materials can be submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions via postal mail or fax, we encourage and prefer the electronic submission of required documents.

Step 3: Check admissions application status

We understand applicants will be eager to know if they’ve been accepted, but don’t worry if you don’t hear right away. It can take up to 3-5 business days during our peak season (October – February) for processing supplemental documents. To view any missing supplemental items and to review an admission status, please access your Lincoln application portal. Once these steps have been completed, an admissions representative will review the application and a decision letter will be available for review in the application portal. Applicants will receive an email when a decision is rendered.

Note: Students with prior attempted college credit who are offered admission typically receive a Transfer Credit Evaluation (TCE) within 14 business days of the offer. The TCE will indicate how attempted coursework (with final grades) from other institutions will transfer to Lincoln University. Coursework in-progress will be evaluated for transfer credit when an official transcript with final grades is received. At that time, an updated TCE will be delivered from the Office of the Registrar.

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