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Colgate defines a transfer student as a student who has matriculated in a college-level degree program, is a high school graduate, and wishes to attend a different institution. The deadline for applying for the spring term is November 1, the deadline for the fall term is March 15.
It is rare for Colgate to be able to offer need-based financial aid to transfer students.
Students enrolled in their first semester of college who wish to transfer to Colgate in the spring term will be considered on a very selective basis.
Below you will find a list of required materials for application to Colgate.
Printable checklist 
Common Application for Transfer Admission 
(also available at www.commonapp.org)
$60 application fee – The application fee is waived for students whose permanent mailing address is outside the United States. Additionally, Colgate accepts official fee waivers from the College Board, the National Association for College Admission Counseling, and Expanding College Opportunities.
Official high school transcript
Official college transcript(s)
Mid-term report
College official's report
Instructor evaluation
Personal essay (from Common Application)
Standardized testing scores (on official high school transcript or from a testing agency).