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Admission of transfer students to Vanderbilt is competitive and based on academic merit. Applications for transfer students are due March 1, 2008. Applications received after this date are considered as space is available. There is no transfer admission for spring semester.
While collegiate academic achievement is important, indicators of academic success including the high school record, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, and extracurricular activities are important components of the review process.
Alumni interviews are an optional part of the admission process at Vanderbilt. Once the applications have been received, applicants will receive an email about participating in the program. Required essays provide insight in understanding applicants’ perspectives and how they might contribute to the Vanderbilt community. An audition is required for Blair School of Music applicants and is a vital factor in the final application review.
Application Checklist:
- $50 Application Fee or fee waiver
- The Common Application Transfer Application
- Includes student information, essay, 2 college instruction evaluations, and college official's report (transcript and statement of good standing).
- The Common Application Final Report
- To be filled out by your high school counselor, includes final high school transcript
- ACT or SAT sent directly from the testing agency
- International applicants interested in receiving need-based aid should also complete The College Board's International Financial Aid Application.
- Homeschooled applicants should also complete Vanderbilt’s Homeschooled Student Supplement.
- Blair School of Music applicants should also complete the Music Profile and mail it to: Blair School of Music, Vanderbilt University, 2400 Blakemore Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212. Students who are unable to attend an audition during the audition weekend or would like to submit a video audition should contact the Blair School of Music at (615) 322-7679 for information about off-campus auditions.
Academic credit earned at accredited institutions is evaluated on a course-by-course basis. Generally, if a course is similar in description and content to a course at Vanderbilt, transfer credit may be awarded.