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.
When you apply to Merrimack, you will be automatically reviewed for merit scholarships up to $35,000.Â
Only 25% of the total undergraduate credits required must be completed at Merrimack—transfer the rest in!Â
You can transfer up to 90 credits to Merrimack! Explore our transfer equivalency site for college courses to learn more.Â
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 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society’s 2024 Transfer Honor Roll in recognition of the dynamic pathways created to support transfer students.
Are you already a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society? If you apply and are admitted to Merrimack, you’ll automatically be awarded a $2,000 annual scholarship!Â
“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!Â
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. All transfer-specific events take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at various times!
Our faculty members are dedicated to student success. They bring their real-world experience into the classroom and offer personalized academic support.
Faculty in the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Nursing and Health Sciences said Merrimack College’s newest research incubator has benefited their work immensely.
