Transfer Applicants

Bring your whole self to DePauw

As a transfer student, your path to DePauw may look different, but your experiences, insights, and ambition both enrich and are enriched by our community. At DePauw, you don’t start over; you build on what you’ve already accomplished, finding a close-knit environment that values your journey and your voice. Here, you’ll be supported by professors who mentor you, friends who cheer you on, and opportunities that help you turn your goals into action. It’s not just a transfer; it’s discovering a place where you truly belong.

You’ll find that we look for students who demonstrate strong academic performance, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for learning and collaboration in our residential environment. Our selective admission process takes a holistic, student-centered approach. When you apply, you’ll automatically be considered for premier scholarships, ensuring you have the opportunity to experience all that DePauw has to offer. Typically, successful transfer applicants have earned at least a 3.0 GPA in their college-level coursework.

Ayden Battin '26

Hometown: Greencastle, IN

Katie Moore '25

Hometown: Lawrenceville, IL

Academics

Experience a personalized education with hands-on learning, expert faculty, and innovative academic programs.

Student Organizations

Get involved in DePauw’s campus life through 100+ organizations that build community and leadership skills.

Athletics

Pursue your passion for sports with DePauw’s NCAA Division III athletics and an energizing Tiger spirit.

Institutional Equity

Build connections and thrive in a campus community committed to inclusion and belonging.

Transfer checklist

In addition to your online application – using either the DePauw Application or the Common Application – all transfer applicants must submit:

Common Applications' College Official's Report
Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities
Official final high school transcript
One letter of recommendation from a professor or adviser who can speak to your academic abilities and potential (optional for domestic applicants; required for international applicants)

Test scores are optional for all domestic transfer applicants. DePauw accepts self-reported scores, the student score report, official scores from a testing center or scores reported on your official high school transcript. Test-optional applicants are still considered for merit-based scholarships.

For international transfer students, we require English proficiency if English isn't your first language. You can demonstrate this through TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo tests. Additionally, after submitting your application, please complete the Certification of Finances form in your status portal.

We support your journey

At DePauw, we understand transferring can be challenging. That’s why we offer generous merit scholarships and need-based aid to 90% of students, making a world-class education truly accessible. Beyond tuition, our financial support helps you access study abroad, internships, research, and a close-knit community that will help you thrive.

View Types of Aid Available

Transcripts and other official documents must be sent directly from the issuing institution. Optional supplemental items can be uploaded through your applicant status portal, available after your application has been submitted.

Email: admission@depauw.edu
Mail: DePauw University Office of Admission, 204 East Seminary Street, Greencastle, IN 46135

You can see how your credits will transfer to DePauw by using Transferology, a nationwide network that helps students explore their college transfer options. DePauw uploads all of our transfer equivalencies to help you determine how your credits will transfer. Simply create a free account with Transferology, enter the coursework you’ve completed, then use the search to see how it transfers.

Upon admission, our Registrar's Office assists all transfer students with evaluating transfer credit and scheduling classes.

Already applied? See which documents we’ve received and track the status of your application in your applicant status portal.