At Saint Rose, we are committed to providing students with an excellent transfer experience, nurturing their academic achievements and providing them with financial support.
Transfer Applications
Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2021 and Spring 2022.
Explore Frequently Asked Questions on Academics, Transferring Credits, Scholarships, Student-Life and More
When you transfer to Saint Rose, you’re not just registering for classes, you’re becoming part of our community.
Each year, 300 transfer students enroll here and bring with them diverse educational backgrounds that enrich and strengthen the overall academic experience for our students.
*Please Note: A minimum of 32 credit hours must be obtained at Saint Rose. To see how your coursework applies to the requirements at Saint Rose, please refer to the Transfer Equivalency Database. Once accepted, you will receive an official evaluation of all previous coursework.
The Ease of Seamless Transfer with the Private College Experience
Now, with seamless transfer, qualified students will automatically meet Saint Rose’s liberal education requirements and focus explicitly on major requirements.
Students can focus exclusively on their major requirements while at Saint Rose!
With fewer credits to complete and small class sizes, students will graduate feeling fully prepared for their future careers.
Articulation Agreements
Saint Rose partners with community colleges to plan and sequence students’ coursework to ensure it fits within the requirements of a specific major at Saint Rose. Search for your community college and find the agreements in place to help make your transition here as smooth as possible.
Meet Sarah, a sophomore who recently transferred to Saint Rose to study journalism. One of the things Sarah has come to love about Saint Rose is the sense of community that our campus brings.
Tuition & Scholarship Opportunities
Hard work pays off at Saint Rose.
Transfer Scholarship award structure is based on a cumulative GPA analysis of the applicant’s collegiate record.
To be considered for additional financial aid opportunities, all students must complete the FAFSA.
The school code for The College of Saint Rose is 002705.
$1,000 – Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship *Awarded to members in addition to all merit awards
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships
Aja Ochoa '20
Phi Theta Kappa Scholar
Meet Ajah Ochoa, a business administration student who transferred to Saint Rose from her home state of Georgia. Ajah loved that there are so many resources and activities for transfer students at Saint Rose, which allowed her to meet new people and get involved in the Saint Rose community as soon as she arrived.
Saint Rose has been named a Top Transfer School by Phi Theta Kappa for the fourth year in a row.
[Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society – 2021]
Our Team is Here for You
Staff Highlight: Meet Sandra Battaglino
We are committed to helping your transfer experience to The College of Saint Rose, over phone, email or meeting in-person. Grab a cup of coffee and a pastry (or two) with a counselor and ask questions about our college, transfer experience, or receive an instant decision.
Sandra Battaglino Director of Transfer Admissions
I work at Saint Rose because I really believe in our product, it’s easy for me to chat with prospective students and tell them about our college and hope that it will be a match for them.
Meet Aidin Bharti, a junior transfer student at Saint Rose studying early childhood and childhood education. Listen to Aidin's story on how easy and helpful a visit to campus can be.
"How long will it take for me to graduate?" That’s a popular question we hear from transfer students. And we don’t want them to have to wait to find out. That’s why we are now offering 24-hour credit evaluations.