Transfer Applicants

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Eligibility

Review these guidelines to determine your eligibility for transfer admission. Please note that the terms high school and secondary school are used interchangeably.

Guidelines

• Students who have completed courses for college credit in an associate's or bachelor’s degree program since completing high school must apply for transfer admission.
• Transfer coursework must be completed at an accredited degree-granting institution; coursework completed in vocational, technical, performance or professional programs is not considered.
• Students must have a high school diploma, the state/country equivalent of a high school diploma, or a GED in order to enroll at Stanford.
• Students who are dual-enrolled in both high school and college programs should apply for first-year admission.
• Students who have already earned a bachelor's degree are not eligible to apply for undergraduate admission. If you are interested in applying to a Stanford graduate degree program, please explore the Graduate Admissions website.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I apply during my first year of college/university?

Most competitive applicants will apply to enter with the equivalent of two years of college-level coursework, but Stanford does not have a minimum number of transferable credits students must enter with in order to be admitted. If you are applying during your first year of college, your high school transcript will receive increased attention.

Am I eligible to apply after more than two years of college/university?

Incoming transfer students may transfer a maximum of 90 quarter units (roughly two years of full-time college or university study) to Stanford regardless of the number of units earned at previous institutions. While transfer students are welcome to apply with more than two years of coursework from a previous institution, note that students are required to complete at least two years of full-time enrollment at Stanford in order to attain a bachelor's degree from the university.

What courses do I need to take to be eligible to transfer?

There are no specific courses required for admission to Stanford. Please review our Academic Preparation & Transfer Credit page for more information about choosing courses.

Can I participate in an exchange program at Stanford?

While we do not offer an exchange program for undergraduates, you may wish to explore Stanford Continuing Studies or Stanford Summer Session .

Updated on October 1, 2025 1:37 PM