Transfer Student FAQs

We recommend transfer students apply one or two semesters in advance for degree planning and pre-advising.

Students who apply by the priority deadlines will have more options for class registration and financial aid.

• Fall Priority Deadline: July 15
• Spring Priority Deadline: December 1
• Summer Priority Deadline: May 1

No. You will start with a new GPA when you begin attending UST.

UST accepts up to 72 hours from two-year colleges and up to 90 hours from four-year colleges and universities.

Yes, UST has a support program specifically designed for students who are returning to college and seeking to complete an undergraduate degree, even if they currently work full time.  With a combination of accelerated, evening, and some on-line classes, you can complete your degree quickly. Learn more.

Absolutely! We encourage you to do so by scheduling a personal appointment with your admissions counselor to discuss your individual transfer credit and degree plan. For generally accepted courses, view our transfer course equivalency guide.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available beginning January 2 each year for the upcoming school year (including fall, spring and summer). We encourage students to complete their FAFSA by the priority deadline of April 15. Financial aid is awarded once a student is admitted, so we recommend completing your application as soon as possible. Check out more information on the Financial Aid page and the Transfer Scholarships page.

Monaghan Scholarships are available to all incoming full-time UST transfer students with a GPA of 3.0 and at least 16 hours of transferable college credit. Awards range from $7,500 to $10,000 per year. Phi Theta Kappa members and the Transfer Celt Award recipients will receive $4,000 per year. For more information, please see Transfer Scholarships.

Phillip Butcher is our Director of Veteran Services and can help you with required paperwork and any questions regarding VA Benefits. Find more information about our Veteran Services.

Once you have received your packet from the admissions office containing your official admission letter and other important information, the next step will be to submit your $200 enrollment deposit. Visit www.stthom.edu/deposit to make this payment. Your admissions counselor will contact you about meeting with an academic advisor to register for classes. Academic advising and registration will begin in May for the fall semester and November for the spring semester.