Transfer Applicants

Babson College generally enrolls 50 transfer students each September and 15 each January.  You may apply as a transfer applicant if: 

  • You completed at least one semester at a regionally accredited community college or  university, 
  • Or you are in the process of completing your first semester, 
  • Or you applied to Babson as a first-year student and were not offered admission, but have  since completed at least one semester at a college or university. 

Babson College Transfer Applicant Important Dates 

DeadlineSeptember EnrollmentJanuary Enrollment
Application DeadlineMarch 15October 15
Admission NotificationEarly MayEnd of November
Student Financial Aid DeadlineApril 10November 15

Apply to Babson College as a transfer student via the Common Application. In addition to  your completed application, you must submit: 

  • Official Test Scores: Babson is Test-Optional. Applicants may still submit test scores  voluntarily. All applications will be reviewed for consideration in a holistic manner taking  into account academic performance and academic rigor during high school(s)/college(s),  community service, co-curricular activities, and other aspects of the application and  candidate’s portfolio. Non-native English speakers will still be required to submit English  language exam scores or request a waiver. Students who do not submit test scores will not  be penalized in the review process. All of our applicants will be considered in a contextual  and holistic way. 
  • Mid-Term Report Form: Currently enrolled in college-level classes? List each class you are  taking on the Mid-Term Progress Report for Transfer Applicants—even if your class has not  yet had a midterm exam. If your course schedule changes after you submit the form, it is  your responsibility to inform us.  
  • College Report: Your Academic Dean or Student Affairs Dean must fill out the form, which is  available through the Common App. You need one form for each college or university that  you have attended as a full-time student. 
  • Professor Evaluation: Submit at least one letter of recommendation from a college  professor. High School 
  • Transcripts: Submit an official transcript for each secondary school you have  attended. 
  • College Transcripts: Submit an official transcript from every institution of higher education  you have attended. 
  • Course Materials: Submit a syllabus for each college-level course for which you want to  receive transfer credit. 
  • Interviews (optional): We strongly recommend an interview for prospective transfer students. Schedule your interview at least 48 hours in advance in the Transfer Admission Interview calendar.