TRANSFER STUDENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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To complete your application, you must submit the following documents:

1. Official Transcripts & Diploma

• Bachelor’s Applicants: Submit high school transcripts along with your diploma.
• Master’s Applicants: Submit bachelor’s transcripts along with your diploma.

Note: To transfer credits, you are required to submit official transcripts from your previous university. If your transcripts are from a non-U.S. institution, a course-by-course evaluation is also necessary. Up to 90 credits may be transferred for undergraduate programs and up to 6 credits for graduate programs. 

2. Government-Issued ID

Provide a clear photocopy of one of the following:

• U.S. Driver’s License (DMV)
• Passport
• U.S. Residence Card

3. Proof of English Proficiency (*Waived if Medium of Instruction was English)

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency. This requirement is waived if you submit a Medium of Instruction in English document from your previous institution. For more details on this requirement:

4. Bank Statement 

Applicants must provide a bank statement as proof of adequate financial resources to cover expenses for the first year of study.

• If the bank statement is not in the applicant’s name, a Sponsorship Letter is required.
• If the applicant has dependents, copies of their passports, along with marriage or birth certificates, must be submitted.

5. Course-by-Course Evaluation (Graduate Applicants Only)

A bachelor’s degree equivalency evaluation is required for graduate applicants whose transcripts were issued by a foreign institution outside the U.S.. The evaluation must be completed by a NACES or AICE member service. For more details on course-by-course evaluation:

In addition to meeting the international student admission requirements, transfer students who are already in the U.S. must submit the following documents:

1. Current Immigration Documents:

   • Form I-20 (from your current institution)
   • Copy of Visa
   • Passport
   • Form I-94
   • Adjustment of Status or Notice of Action (if applicable)

2. BAU SEVIS Transfer Form:

   • Complete “Part 1” of the BAU SEVIS Transfer Form and submit it to us.
   • Once the Designated School Official (DSO) at your current institution returns the completed SEVIS Transfer Form and releases your SEVIS record to BAU, you will receive your new Form I-20 from us.

At Bay Atlantic University, we are committed to providing a smooth and efficient application process for our students. Please make sure to review the Application Document Checklist carefully to avoid any delays. Visit the following links for more information:

• Application Document Checklist
• Sponsorship Letter

If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out.

Once you submit your application, the evaluation process takes 2–3 business days.

Once all required documents are reviewed and approved, an official admission letter will be sent to you through your email.

Once the scholarship application is reviewed, eligible students who meet the requirements will receive an official Scholarship Award Letter via email, detailing the scholarship amount and any applicable terms and conditions.

Once you are admitted to Bay Atlantic University, you are required to pay the non-refundable tuition deposit and enroll in classes after registration opens.

Students are required to attend a mandatory Orientation, during which they will complete the registration requirements and select their courses.

The official course-by-course evaluation must also be submitted by this date. For more details on course-by-course evaluation: