Transfer Student Admissions Requirements

A transfer is a student who has graduated from high school and has earned 30+ semester credits or 45+ quarter units.

APPLICATION PROCESS

STEP 1: APPLY ONLINE

Submit your FREE online application
For first-time users, hit the “Sign Up” link to create a username and password.
You can start today, save your work, and go back at any point to review your application and make changes before submitting.
Have questions? Call (530) 226-4606 for assistance.

STEP 2: TRANSCRIPTS

Submit official* secondary or high school transcripts.
Submit official* college transcripts from ALL previously attended colleges/universities.
Submit transcripts to:
- Simpson University
  Office of Undergraduate Admissions
  2211 College View Drive
  Redding, CA 96003

*Transcripts are considered official when sent directly to Simpson University from your current high school or college. Final official high school transcripts must be submitted upon completion of your high school requirements and must include graduation date.

STEP 4: FILE YOUR FAFSA

Submit the FAFSA. Simpson’s school code is 001291.
FAFSA registration for the 2024/2025 school year opens on January 1, 2024.
The FAFSA helps us determine how much financial aid you will qualify for.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Qualification	GPA Requirement
Fully Qualified	2.5 cumulative college GPA & above
Provisional	2.1-2.49 cumulative college GPA
Committee Review	2.09 & below

Provisional: Student is capped at 13 units in their first semester at Simpson. Will be set up to meet with the Academic Success Center for academic support.

Committee Review: Students must submit an academic essay for review by the Admissions Committee.

Please note: Transfer nursing, biology, and math students cannot be admitted as provisional/committee review.