Transfer Students

Completing your application is the first step to starting your journey at Converse. The process is simple, quick, and free.

1. Complete your online application. You can also apply through the Common Application.
2. Complete the Transfer Student Information Form with the help of your current institution’s registrar or dean of students: Transfer Student Information Form
3. You must provide a high school transcript if you have not successfully completed a two-year program.
4. If you’re interested in majoring in music, musical theatre, theatre, or art and design, you’ll also need to schedule an audition. See more information here.

Important Dates

Fall Enrollment

September 1st – Apply
Apply to Converse as early as September 1st for the following fall and send us your college transcript. The sooner you apply, the greater consideration you’ll have for scholarships.

October 1st – Complete Your FAFSA
Beginning October 1st you can complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). More information about the FAFSA and financial aid is available through the Office of Financial Planning.

May 1st – National Decision Day
After you’ve been admitted, you’ll need to send your enrollment deposit. Submitting this deposit sooner helps prepare you for the fall, but we will continue to accept applications and deposits into the summer.

July 1st – Application Priority Date
Your completed application with transcripts should be sent to us no later than July 1st. Applications for the fall may close after this day.

Spring Enrollment

September 1st – Apply and send us your FAFSA
If you are interested in transferring mid-year, be sure to complete your application, send us your transcripts and your FAFSA so that we can process your application quickly.

January 5th – Deposit Deadline
If you are interested in enrolling for Spring, submit your deposit at any time after being admitted. Registration for classes begins right after you submit your deposit.

A visit to Converse is the most authentic way to experience campus life. Immerse yourself in our vibrant, diverse community and get a close-up look at an affordable, top-ranked private university.

Schedule a Visit

We invite you to schedule a visit to learn about the admissions process and financial aid, tour campus (in person or online) and talk with an admissions counselor. Or you can start with a virtual tour of Converse.

Attend an Event

We are excited for you to meet our faculty, engage with current students and check out life on campus. We are committed to offering you every opportunity to get to know Converse and imagine yourself as a student here. Events may look different these days, but we are sure that our vibrant campus life, the dedication of our exceptional faculty and the opportunities that Converse has for you will be evident no matter what the platform. Join us for a Converse Preview Day.

Converse provides you with a private college education at a public university price. See the cost of attendance, fees and other financial considerations here.

Tuition, room and board goes further at Converse with many benefits such as included laundry, cable TV, and micro-fridges that you’d pay extra for at other colleges. However, students are responsible for some additional fees including Student Government Association, laboratory or studio costs, private music lessons, and others. You can find a full schedule of fees in the current academic catalog.

Scholarships and Aid

Academic Scholarships
By completing your application on-time, you’re automatically considered for academic scholarships based on your college records.* These scholarships are renewable for four years and supported by the generous gifts of donors.

*If you are transferring as a music major from a NASM accredited school of music to the Petrie School of Music, these awards may not apply.

Converse Scholars Days
Admitted students with strong academic profiles will be invited to a Converse Scholars Day. Qualified students must be admitted to the college prior to November 1^st or February 1^st to receive an invitation to Converse Scholars Day. In addition to meeting top faculty and other Converse Scholars, you may receive additional academic scholarships in varying amounts, including full tuition and full comprehensive scholarships. These scholarships are awarded based on a faculty or staff interview as well as your merit, extra-curricular activities and community involvement.

Talent Scholarships for Athletics, Music, and the Arts
We appreciate the many talents you bring to Converse! If you’re going to be competing as a Valkyrie for one of our NCAA II Division sports, contact your coach about potential scholarships. And, if you’re interested in studying music, musical theatre, theatre, or art & design, see information here about auditioning and additional aid.

State and Federal Awards
You may qualify for a wide range of merit and/or need-based awards from South Carolina or the Department of Education. Learn more about these awards through the Office of Financial Planning to find out how we can make your Converse education accessible and affordable.

We want you to get the most from your experience. When you submit your official transcripts as part of the application process, we’ll review them to see which courses we can apply to your degree progress at Converse. Not all courses will transfer, but those in which you earned a “C-” or higher and which are equivalent to courses offered at Converse can often be counted for non-GPA credit and possibly fulfill General Education or degree requirements.

Partnership with Spartanburg Community College

Converse University’s articulation agreement with Spartanburg Community College (SCC) makes transferring easy.

Whether you have completed an AA or AS degree from SCC or you have taken courses at SCC but will not complete a degree, you can easily transfer to Converse.

To learn more, contact Admissions Counselor Torey Green, at victoria.green@converse.edu.

You now have the opportunity to enter Converse with your General Education Program (GEP) requirements satisfied toward the completion of a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, or Bachelor of Science degree*

Read more about transferring credits to Converse.

If you do not have your AA or AS degree from Spartanburg Community College you can still transfer credits to Converse through our course by course articulations with SCC.

*See how your credits can transfer from Spartanburg Community College.

• Course by course credit articulation agreement for Spartanburg Community College

You can also use Spartanburg Community College GEP Worksheet below to see how the agreement above transfers credit toward Converse’s General Education Program (GEP), which is required of all majors.

• Spartanburg Community College GEP Worksheet

Transfer Policy

Converse will review course work for transfer from institutions which are actively accredited by agencies recognized by the Department of Education. Coursework must be of at least equal academic rigor and cover sufficiently similar topics to be considered for transfer, and a grade of a C- or higher must have been achieved. Syllabi, course catalogs, or other documentation may be necessary and must be supplied by the student on request to make the appropriate determination of credit articulation.

For more information, please consult the current academic catalog.