Timeline

The transfer application deadline is March 1. Decisions are released in early May.

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Transfer students may enroll starting in the fall term only. 

Transfer options

Transfer students begin their studies at Yale in either the sophomore (second) year or junior (third) year and must enroll at Yale for a minimum of two years (four terms) to qualify for a bachelor’s degree.

Transfer application timeline

  • Late November

    Yale transfer application available via Common App

  • March 1

    Transfer application deadline

  • April 1

    Deadline for financial aid documents and standardized testing

  • April 20

    Deadline to submit Mid-Term Report with current courses

  • Early May

    Transfer admissions decisions released

  • Late May

    Admitted student reply deadline

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Transfer admission: learn more

  • Requirements

    Yale requires academic evaluations, a college report, transcripts and standardized test scores. 

  • Timeline

    Transfer applicants apply to begin in the fall semester. Learn about when and how to apply. 

  • Eligibility and Credits

    Learn about which college credits are likely to transfer to Yale and who eligible to apply through the transfer program.  

  • Standardized Testing

    Yale’s test-flexible policy requires applicants to submit scores from one or more of the following exams: ACT, AP, IB, or SAT.