Transfer FAQ

We completely understand that one of the biggest questions you have is how your time at another institution will affect your time here. We try to make the process very simple—just send us a copy of your transcripts and we′ll conduct an evaluation. After it has been completed, we′ll send you a copy and a transfer counselor will contact you to review the evaluation.

Transferology is a fast and free way to explore college transfer options. You can easily find equivalent courses at Geneva and get your college transfer credit questions answered. Matches are ranked by awarded credit, so you can eliminate the guesswork and maximize your transfer potential. If your school or course is not listed in Transferology, that’s ok. As part of the admissions process, an official transfer evaluation will be completed by Geneva College’s Transfer Admission Counselor.

Explore your transfer options with Transferology.

The first step is to fill out the application and essays. Then send us a copy of your college transcripts, as well as your high school transcripts and SAT or ACT Scores. Geneva′s transfer counselor is here to help you through the process, so if you have any questions about the process, don′t hesitate to contact them.

The most important step is submitting your enrollment deposit of $250. You can do this by calling your transfer counselor or submitting a deposit online. Go to ihs.ebasd.com/admissions/deposit.

To complete your Geneva College degree, it is required that you complete at least one-third of the core curriculum and one-third of the major requirements. To know exactly how your courses will transfer to Geneva, send your transcript (official or unofficial) to the Geneva College Admissions Office and an evaluation of your credits will be completed.

YES! Transfers with a college GPA of 3.0 or higher will receive Geneva′ s Alumni Scholarship of $15,000 per year. This scholarship is also renewable by maintaining a 3.0 or higher at Geneva. For more information about your financial aid eligibility, be sure to use our Financial Aid Calculator for Transfers.

We require that 30% of the core and major courses are taken at Geneva College. In addition, there are certain classes that must be taken at Geneva. For a complete list, you can see our transfer policy.

Great question. All you need to do is contact your school district or homeschooling agency and they will send one to us or will provide you with an official copy to send our way.

The Confidential Transfer Reference form is a quick way for us to check with the Student Life office at your institution to ensure that you are cleared to attend Geneva. We want to do everything we can to make your transition to Geneva easier, and this form helps us achieve that goal.

We would be happy to help you! Give your transfer counselor a call and he or she will help you pick classes. This process is easier if you have already had your transcripts evaluated, so send those in as soon as possible so you can receive the most accurate information.

Yes, we do offer the Welcome Week orientation program. All new students will arrive on campus a few days before the returning students to become acquainted with campus, classmates and the whole Geneva community.

Classes for the spring semester usually begin around mid-January.

May@Geneva is a fantastic summer-term option that can help you to keep on track with different credit options. Classes offered include key courses for the Core and certain majors, as well some great electives and travel courses. If you would like more information, visit ihs.ebasd.com/academics/registrar/mayatgeneva.

Yes. The Student Development Department includes a Commuter and Transfer Student Services Office. The staff′s primary role is to make sure that you feel connected to the Geneva community as a student.

Our Residence Life Office does its best to put transfer students in upperclassmen housing whenever possible. When you are filling out your housing questionnaire, indicate your preference and they will do their best to accommodate you.

Yes we do! Our ACCESS Office is equipped to help students with a wide range of physical and learning disabilities. If you′d like to get in touch with an ACCESS staff member, let your Admissions Counselor know and they′ll be happy to set that up for you.