Admission

Transferring to Lewis

Schedule an Appointment with a Transfer Counselor by calling (815) 836-5250.

Lewis is one of the most transfer friendly institutions in the Chicago metropolitan area. That is why more than 600 new transfer students enroll each year. We welcome your interest whether you are enrolled at an area community college or other four-year university.

To assist you with the transfer process we offer many services including:

Individual transfer credit evaluations
Transfer and Phi Theta Kappa scholarships ranging from $3,500 -$5,500
Need-based financial assistance

What is a transfer student?

A transfer student applicant (traditional degree programs) is defined as a degree-seeking student who has earned a minimum of 12 semester (18 quarter) hours of transferable credit at a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.

How do my credits transfer to Lewis University?

University policy:
If you are transferring from another four-year degree program, there is no limit on the number of credits you may transfer. However, to earn a bachelor’s degree from Lewis University, you must meet our residency requirement by completing your final 32 semester hours at Lewis.

If you are transferring from a community or junior college, Lewis will accept up to 72 semester hours of credit. To see how your community college courses transfer to Lewis University, see the College Transfer Guide.

General Education requirements:
Lewis University complies with the General Education portion of the Illinois Articulation Initiative (I.A.I) and is a participant of the I.A.I. To assist you in choosing general education courses, visit www.itransfer.org for more information. Students may also get specific transfer guides for Illinois community colleges at College Transfer Guides.

Major Courses:
All transfer students are strongly encouraged to schedule an appointment with their admission counselor for an initial transcript evaluation in their major. Please call (815) 836-5250 to schedule your appointment or email us at admissions@lewisu.edu.

How can I apply to Lewis University?

Complete the application for admission and send it to the Office of Admission with the $40 application fee. You may also go to Undergraduate Admission Application to apply online.

Submit official transcripts directly to Lewis University's Office of Admission from all previously attended institutions of higher education. High school transcripts are not required for transfer students.

Lewis University’s recommended transfer application deadline is:

August 15 for fall admission
December 15 for spring admission

Transfer Scholarships and Financial Aid
The transfer scholarships are designed to recognize and reward academic excellence. Scholarship amounts range between $3,500-5,500 per academic year and are based on cumulative grade point average. All applicants are considered for scholarships during the admission review process. Qualified students will be notified at the time of receiving their admission decision. Once awarded a scholarship, a student must be enrolled full-time in a traditional, undergraduate program. Members of Phi Theta Kappa are eligible to receive an additional scholarship award.

In addition to the transfer scholarships, every student is encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Any student who is offered admission to Lewis and files the FAFSA is considered for all available Lewis and government-based assistance. Approximately 85% of Lewis students receive some type of financial aid. Many grants have deadlines, so apply as soon as the previous year’s taxes are completed.

You may go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to apply online. Indicate Lewis University’s federal school code (001707) in the school code section to have your information sent to our Office of Financial Aid Services.

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