An Education Built For You
Many Minerva students started their university experience at another institution. While their reasons for transferring are varied, those who transfer to Minerva possess a desire for a unparalleled learning opportunity. From lecture-based classes to homogeneous student bodies, there is a consistent concern that other institutions are not adequately preparing students for success in the 21st century.
Minerva is different. From the global residential experience and small, discussion-based classes to the international student community, Minerva provides an extraordinary educational experience that is better aligned with the needs of the modern world — and at under half the cost of other top universities.
Are you ready for a challenge?
Many Minerva students started their university experience at another institution. While their reasons for transferring are varied, those who transfer to Minerva possess a desire for a unparalleled learning opportunity. From lecture-based classes to homogeneous student bodies, there is a consistent concern that other institutions are not adequately preparing students for success in the 21st century.
Minerva is different. From the global residential experience and small, discussion-based classes to the international student community, Minerva provides an extraordinary educational experience that is better aligned with the needs of the modern world — and at under half the cost of other top universities.
Are you ready for a challenge?
We are committed to treating every applicant equally, so all admissions decisions are based solely on merit. In addition, all admitted students are eligible to receive need-based financial aid through low-interest loans, work study, and if needed, scholarships.
Applying as a Transfer Student
Transfer students complete an admissions process nearly identical to the process for those applying directly from high school.
Part One asks you to provide school information from your three most recent academic years, so be sure to include both your current undergraduate institution, as well as the high school you graduated from, if you have been out of high school for less than three years. It can take time to gather the necessary transcripts, so we recommend initiating communication with your schools as soon as possible.
*Note: Transferred credits are at the discretion of relevant college deans. However, due to the scaffolded nature of Minerva’s curriculum, in which each year builds upon the previous one, you must satisfy all core requirements so transfer credits can only be applied to elective courses. If you are admitted to Minerva and would like to transfer credits from completed university courses, you must submit a description of each course and the grades you received.
Hear from Rory Foulger, Class of 2019, on why she decided to transfer to Minerva and give higher education a second chance.
