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Salem, MA 01970
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Undergraduate Admissions

Transfer
Students transfer to SSC for a variety of reasons: to build on an Associate's Degree; to further education; to take advantage of our excellent academic resources at a reasonable cost. Our goal is to provide a seamless transition and to accommodate your individual needs.
Admissions Requirements
Transfer Students
The minimum requirements do not guarantee admission. All acceptances of transfer applicants currently enrolled at other institutions are made with the condition that courses and exams will be successfully completed.
  • 12 - 23 college credits with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or,
  • Up to 23 college credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0 & meets minimum freshman applicant requirements or,
  • 24 or more college credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0
Application Procedure
  1. A completed application [PDF 98KB] for admission and the required application fee. ($25 for in-state residents, $40 for all others).
  2. An official transcript(s)of work completed from each college attended as well as a list of currently enrolled courses.
  3. A resume or work history if no courses have been taken within 3 years.
  4. An official high school transcript and SAT scores are requires if student has 1-23 credits, a GPA of less than 2.5, and has been out of high school for 3 years or less.
  5. Art majors must submit an art portfolio or have an appointment with an Art Department faculty member
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