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Transfer Student Information

Transferring to a new university is both exciting and challenging. The advice you'll find here is aimed at helping you find the resources and information you'll need for a smooth transition into Weinberg College.

Begin Planning for Your First Quarter

Before you arrive on campus, review the credit evaluation you've received from the Registrar's Office. Learn more more about credit evaluations.

Our Transfer Student Degree Requirement Worksheet can help you determine how transfer credit will fit into our degree requirements. You should bring this completed form to your first meeting with a College adviser or the Assistant Dean.

Read our advice for getting started, including registration and scheduling tips.

Things to do before arriving on campus

Things to do before arriving on campus
  1. Request that your AP scores and your final semester grades from your previous institution be sent to the NU Registrar. Consult our AP/IB table to see how your scores will count.
  2. Acquire course materials for college classes in your proposed major or minor. This includes campus syllabi, course descriptions, and course reading lists, if not otherwise noted.
  3. Have you satisfied the language proficiency requirement? Consult our chart, Wildcat Welcome's placement exam information, and Council on Language Instruction's website to determine where you stand.

Familiarize Yourself with Weinberg College

This website has a lot of useful information on academics in Weinberg College:

Questions?

Review answers to frequently asked questions from incoming transfer students.