Ithaca, New York is home to a private college known as Ithaca College. William Egbert founded it as a music conservatory in 1892, and the city of Ithaca, which is separate from the town, Cayuga Lake, waterfalls, and gorges are all nearby.
But the college is best known for its long list of alums who have achieved success in the media and entertainment industries.
The college offers a curriculum with more than 100 degree programs across its five schools:
Additionally, the Center for the Study of Culture, Race, and Ethnicity is housed within the Division of Interdisciplinary and International Studies until the spring of 2011.
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Imagine moving forward on your path at IC with your cohort of people. Photo by Sheryl Sinkow.
Imagine moving forward on your path at IC with your cohort of people. Photo by Sheryl Sinkow.
Are You a Transfer Student?
We welcome transfers to IC. You can apply to IC as a transfer student if you meet the requirements:
- You received a high school diploma (or its equivalent); and
- Afterwards, you obtained nine or more college credits, or you enrolled full-time at a different university.
What to Know before You Apply
Transfer applicants can submit an application for IC’s fall or spring admission. Applicants’ college and high school academic records are used to review their applications. Learn more about supporting documentation requirements for transfer applicants.
We regret that we are unable to take transfer requests for the occupational therapy or physical therapy programs at IC into consideration.
For college-level courses taken at a regionally accredited college or university with a grade of C- or higher, transfer credit is typically given. Ithaca College reserves the right to not grant transfer credit for courses deemed unacceptable after evaluating each course individually.
The Office of the Registrar website has more information on articulation and transfer credit agreements.
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Latest Notification Date | Enrollment Confirmation Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Admission | November 1 (priority consideration) | December 15 | Rolling |
| Regular Decision (Transfer) | March 1 (except music, theatre, and physical therapy) | April 15 | May 1 |
Financial Aid and Scholarships for Transfers
Transfer students may apply for federal and institutional financial aid as well as scholarships, such as the Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship (see below).
- Applicants for fall entry who are U. S. FAFSA must be completed by citizens and permanent residents in order to apply for federal and institutional financial aid.
- The Ithaca College Financial Aid Application must be submitted by international applicants for fall admission (available in IC Connect after you submit your Common App for admission consideration).
Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarships
There are a limitless number of $2,000 yearly renewable Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarships available. No additional scholarship application is necessary; eligible students are automatically taken into account during the admission application review process.
- Membership in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA
- High school diploma (at the time of application)
- Full-time enrollment
Part-time students are not eligible.
Join a Vibrant Learning Community
In our residential learning community (RLC) for transfer students, which is a living area specifically designed for students who are new to Ithaca College, you’ll be able to connect with other transfer students right away. Or, if you’d prefer, you can select from a variety of other options for campus housing. Either way, youll be welcomed and supported here.
Transfer Student Struggles
FAQ
What college GPA do I need to transfer to Cornell?
Strong academic record at the college level. Competitive applicants have at least a 3. 0 (B) average. Note: A minimum GPA of 3 is required for Applied Economics and Management and Biological Sciences. 5.
Is it easier to get into college as a transfer?
The first thing you should be aware of is that acceptance rates for college transfers are lower than those for freshmen. According to NACAC%27s 2019 State of College Admission report, the average admit rate for transfer students was 61% compared to 66% for freshmen
What is the easiest college to transfer to?
- University of Wyoming – 97%
- Washington & Jefferson College – 95%
- University of Tennessee at Chattanooga – 94%
- Old Dominion University – 92%
- University of Oklahoma – 92%
- University of North Carolina at Asheville – 91%
- University of Kansas – 90%
- East Carolina University – 89%
What college has the highest transfer rate?
| Rank | School | Transfer Accept % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emory | 33.7 |
| 2 | Vanderbilt | 17.6 |
| 3 | UNC | 46.9 |
| 4 | Georgia Tech | 40.7 |