I’ve taken some college courses. Should I apply as a transfer student?
Only a student who has been enrolled at another college or university as full-time, degree-seeking students may apply as a transfer student. A student taking college courses while still in high school must apply as a first-year student.
How do I go about applying?
You may apply for admission by using either The Macalester College Transfer Student Application(pdf) or The Common Application for Transfer Students.
How much is the application fee?
The application fee is $40.
What is the timeline for applying and when can I expect a decision?
All application materials should be postmarked no later than April 15th. Decisions will be mailed no later than May 15th.
What if I have difficulty obtaining both required Faculty Recommendations?
If you have been out of college for more than one year and have difficulty obtaining an academic recommendation or if you have been in college for less than a year and would like permission to request a recommendation from one of your high school instructors, contact the Coordinator of Transfer Student Admissions at Macalester to explain your situation.
How many credits can I transfer to Macalester? How can I find out if my credits will transfer?
You may transfer up to sixty-four credit hours to Macalester. In order to receive a Macalester degree you must complete two full years of coursework (sixty-four credit hours) at Macalester. To have your credits evaluated for transfer, email a transcript with a request for an evaluation to registrar@macalester.edu or mail an official transcript to - Registrar’s Office, 1600 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105.
Do you require standardized test scores as part of the application?
All applicants must submit test scores from either the SAT or ACT in order to complete their application. Applications will not be reviewed without test scores. Your test scores may be included on your high school transcript. If so, there is no need to request them from the testing service.
Can I enroll starting in the spring?
Macalester students enroll beginning only with the fall term. We do not have spring term admissions.
Is there housing for transfer students? Are transfer students required to stay in on-campus housing?
Macalester does not require transfer students to stay on campus. However, if a transfer student is interested in on-campus housing it may be available. If you are interested in on-campus housing you can let us know when you make your enrollment deposit. At that time we should be able to give you a sense of whether we will have space in the fall.
Do you have financial aid for Transfer students?
Macalester is committed to meeting the full demonstrated financial need for every admitted student. If you are applying for financial aid, your financial aid application forms must be completed before we can review your application for admission. More information about financial aid and deadlines for submitted Financial Aid paperwork can be found on the financial aid web site.
How do I apply to take a class (or classes) as a non-degree-seeking student?
If you want to take classes at Macalester without enrolling as a full-time student you should contact the Registrar’s Office at registrar@macalester.edu or 651-696-6200.
What if I have other questions about applying to Macalester?
Once you have submitted your application you will receive a user name and password that will allow you to check the status of your application online.
All other questions may be directed to the Macalester Transfer Admissions staff:
Anne Walsh, Associate Director, Admissions and Coordinator for Transfer Admissions
walsha@macalester.edu
Ginger Tucker, Transfer Admissions Assistant
tuckerg@macalester.edu
1-800-231-7974 or 651-696-6358
FAX: 651-696-6724
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