We are pleased you have decided to apply to PLNU. The information on this page walks you through the entire admissions process for transfer students. If you have questions that are not answered here, please feel free to contact us. Your admissions counselor is always ready to help you with whatever you need.

• Transfer Application Checklist
• Transfer Admissions FAQ's

Application Deadlines

October 1 – Priority Deadline for spring 2009 admission
February 15 – Priority Deadline for fall 2009 admission

Transfer Application Checklist

• Complete the Application for Admission.

  A $50 application fee must accompany the application. This fee is
  nonrefundable.
  

• Request Two Recommendations.

  Ministerial Recommendation
  Academic Recommendation
  

• Request an Official Transcript of Your Academic Work.

  Request an official transcript from any colleges or universities previously attended. If you are currently taking courses, have your in-progress transcript sent now and a final transcript sent when you have completed your courses. If you currently have less than 36 transferable semester units, please include your high school final transcript as well.



• Submit Your SAT or ACT Results.

  Submit you SAT or ACT results ONLY if you have completed less than 36 transferable semester units. If you have less than 36 transferable semester units, please arrange to take either the SAT or ACT, or submit a photocopy of your current scores to PLNU. For test dates, please see the SAT Web site and the ACT Web site . Those who have 36 or more transferable semester units need not submit test scores.
  ACT Test Code: 0370 SAT Test Code: 4605



• Request an Admissions Interview with an Admissions Counselor (OPTIONAL).

  We strongly encourage our applicants to complete an admissions interview with their admissions counselor, but an interview is not required.  Students who wish to arrange an in-person or phone interview should either contact our campus visit coordinator (CVC) at (800) 733-7770 or refer to our campus visit page .  Please contact our CVC at least one month before the application deadline to arrange your interview. 



• Photocopy All Application Materials.

  Please make copies for your records before mailing your original application materials to PLNU’s Office of Admissions.



• Obtain a Certificate of Mailing.

  Obtain a certificate of mailing from the U.S. Postal Service if submitting your application by mail.



• Please Follow Up With Your Admissions Counselor.

  If you have not received verification of receipt within one month of sending your application packet, please contact your admissions counselor . It is your responsibility to make sure your admission file is received in full.

Transfer Admissions FAQ's

Q: What are the application deadlines for transfer students?
A: February 15: Fall Semester 
October 1: Spring Semester

Q: Can I transfer before my general education courses are completed?
A: Yes.

Q: How do I know which classes will transfer?
A: If you attend a community college or another Nazarene college or university, check Point Loma's transfer agreements to see if your school is listed.  The transfer agreements list course equivalents at PLNU and the college in question. You can view the transfer agreements at our Transfer Credit website. In all other cases, the Office of Records will evaluate your transcripts if you are accepted to the university and will make an official ruling as to which classes will transfer. The course descriptions in our academic catalog can also give you an idea of which courses may transfer (courses with similar descriptions are most likely to transfer). For any additional questions on transfering course work, please refer to our Transfer Credit website. 

Q: What are the requirements for consideration?
A: A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is strongly recommended, and you must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (based upon transferable units) in order to be considered for admission. You also need to submit all parts of the application by referring to the application checklist .

Q: Is an interview required when I apply?
A: No. All applicants, however, are encouraged to complete an admissions interview. Interviews are designed for the admissions staff to get to know the applicant in a more personal way.  On-campus interviews are strongly recommended, but we do offer phone interviews for students who live more than 300 miles from San Diego. You may use our campus visit page to schedule an interview.  Please schedule an interview at least 1 month prior to the application deadline.

Q: How do I apply for financial aid?
A: Two forms are required to apply for financial aid: the Application for Financial Assistance, which is part of the Undergraduate Application for Admission, and the FAFSA, which is submitted to the federal government. Both forms are available here. If you are admitted, you will be sent a financial aid award letter, outlining all of the financial aid for which you are eligible. For more information, see the Financial Aid Web site.

Q: Can I apply for the spring semester?
A: Absolutely! The application deadline for the spring is October 1.