A transfer student is one who had initially enrolled in one college or university and then decided to attend another. Some transfer students may have earned an Associate’s degree, while others have not

A second degree student has previously earned a Bachelor’s degree and is now pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a separate discipline.

Please review this page for information regarding minimum requirements to be accepted at Lehman.

Both Nursing and Social Work programs require a separate application. Please check with individual departments with regard to minimum GPA requirements for your program.

An articulation agreement is an agreement between two schools that allows course credit at one school to be transferred and applied toward a degree at another school. For the most part, if students successfully follow the articulation agreement they are automatically enrolled into their major of choice at Lehman. Students should consult with the appropriate department advisors with regard to any up-to-date curriculum changes after the agreement has been signed.

Please visit Transfer Explorer to learn how many credits will transfer

No, upon transferring to Lehman your GPA will start anew.

Yes, all official transcripts are required for admission and are needed to determine what courses will transfer.

Yes, failure to list all colleges previously attended may result in a five year suspension from CUNY.

You will be invited to meet with an academic advisor once you have matriculated at Lehman and your transfer credit evaluation is complete.

Students should apply for financial aid at the same time that the admission application is submitted.

The Office of Veterans and Military Affairs is committed to supporting the Lehman College's VA student's community in pursuit of their higher learning degree for their professional development by identifying, addressing, and advocating for their evolving needs. Please visit their website for additional information.

Please visit the SEEK transfer student website for additional information.

To officially declare a major, students must submit their request electronically via the iDeclare form. Your declaration is only complete once it has been approved by the academic department and processed by the Registrar’s Office.