At Merrimack, our students are the reason for everything we do. We have a long history of welcoming transfer students to our community and aim to make your transition to Merrimack seamless and rewarding.
Whether you’re coming from an institution that wasn’t right for you, or this was a part of your plan all along, we’ve got options for you. Choose from the traditional on-campus (day) path or online (night) Bachelor’s Degree Completion programs.
NECC associate’s degree graduates are eligible to receive up to $10,000 in additional scholarships when transferring to Merrimack.
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When you apply to Merrimack, you will be automatically reviewed for merit scholarships up to $40,000.
Only 25% of the total undergraduate credits required must be completed at Merrimack—transfer the rest in!
You can transfer up to 93 credits to Merrimack! Explore our transfer equivalency site for college courses to learn more.
The MA Guarantee is a transfer partnership between MA community colleges and participating four-year colleges and universities. Eligible community college graduates can transfer seamlessly — admission is guaranteed! All four-year academic programs are eligible except Construction Management, Information Technology and Nursing.
Merrimack College has been named to the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Transfer Honor Roll every year since 2020, and we recognize the achievement of PTK students. Starting in Spring 2026, PTK members qualify for Direct Admission into all full-time undergraduate in-person programs, excluding Nursing and Architecture/Architectural Studies.
Use the Merrimack Fast Track Application below to apply for PTK Direct Admission. PTK members automatically receive an annual $2,000 PTK Scholarship and are always considered for generous merit scholarships worth up to $40,000!
“My transition to Merrimack was as smooth as possible. The admission team walked me through the application process and my academic advisor eased my anxieties about completing my program. Transferring to Merrimack was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made and I’m truly grateful to be a part of this amazing community."
Avery Lapis '25
Major: Secondary Education & History
Despite any common misconceptions you may have heard, transferring colleges is more common than you think! It’s okay to change your mind and important to remember everyone has their own unique path to the finish line.
Fact: You only have to complete 25% of the total credits required to graduate at Merrimack. Meaning, the other 75% can be transferred in from your prior institution! Use our transfer equivalency site to see how your credits may transfer to Merrimack.
Fact: You are not alone and you are not starting over! At Merrimack, we work with you one-on-one to transfer your previous course work over to us. We’ll connect you with support services and other incoming transfer students and get you acclimated to Merrimack!
Fact: All undergraduate students go through the same review process to receive merit scholarships and financial aid — regardless of whether they’re a transfer student or freshman.
Fact: Our Transfer Admission team and academic advisors work with students to formulate an individualized graduation pathway following the transfer credit evaluation. Most transfer students graduate “on-time” — AKA, their expected timeline.
Join us in person for a Transfer Talk or online for a Virtual Info Session with an Admission Counselor. Choose the event you’re looking for and register now!
