Next steps for Transfer students
Welcome to Meredith College!
Congratulations on your acceptance to Meredith College! Below are the next steps that will ensure your successful transition to the Meredith community. We look forward to welcoming you and helping you finish strong.
Submit Your Enrollment Deposit
Officially reserve your space by submitting your $300 Enrollment Deposit.
- Spring entry – submit by December 1
- Summer entry – submit by May
- Fall entry – submit by June 15
After submitting your Enrollment Deposit, be sure to review the Enrollment Tab in your Applicant Portal for the complete list of documents that must be submitted before arriving on campus.
Questions? Email admissions@meredith.edu.
Visit Meredith
Whether you’ve already officially chosen Meredith or you’re still deciding, you’re invited to participate in special programs and individual visits that provide an up-close look at what it’s like to live and learn at Meredith. Space is limited at specialized events.
Individual Visits
Create your own adventure on an individual campus visit. Your admissions counselor will personalize your experience with options to connect with a faculty member in a field of interest and stop by your future learning spaces.
Complete Required Documents in Your Applicant Portal
After submitting your Enrollment Deposit, be sure to review the Enrollment Tab in your Applicant Portal for the complete list of documents that must be submitted before arriving on campus. You can learn more about the required documents and submit many of them through the links provided to the right. Questions? Email your admission counselor or admissions@meredith.edu.
Review Financial Aid Next Steps
Meredith’s Office of Financial Assistance coordinates over $50 million annually in merit and need-based awards. Our financial assistance staff is here to help you find ways to make college affordable. All students are encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for access to Meredith, state, and federal assistance options. Students transferring to Meredith College may be eligible for a variety of transfer scholarships.
Review Other Documents & Options
Living on Campus – Submit Your Housing Request
Living on campus is a once in a lifetime opportunity to build strong bonds and lasting friendships within the community. Submit your Housing Request after you’ve officially reserved your space in the class and no later than June 1. Requests made after June 1 are granted on a space-available basis. Housing assignments are mailed in early July to students who have officially reserved their space in the class. All new students under the age of 21 (regardless of hours completed) are required to live on campus for their first two years at Meredith unless commuting from the residence of their parent/guardian, or another close relative within a reasonable commuting distance (25 miles).
Browse Residence Life webpages, or reach out to Residence Life at reslife@meredith.edu to learn more.
To request to commute while living at home with parents, submit the Transfer Student Off Campus Housing Request.
Finalize Your Required Health Information
Make sure to finalize and submit your health forms and insurance information! Health forms due July 1.
Disability Services – Voluntary Disability Disclosure & Request for Accommodation
Meredith College values the diversity of its community and promotes inclusivity for all students. We are committed to creating an accessible community and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified students while respecting their right to confidentiality and choosing whether or not to disclose a disability and accommodation needs. In a college setting, the student is responsible for initiating the eligibility process and requesting accommodations. New students who wish to submit a voluntary disability disclosure and request an accommodation must access the Meredith College Student Wellness Portal.
Should you have questions, please email Disability Services at disabilityservices@meredith.edu.