2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

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Transfer Students

Thank you for your interest in Cumberland University! The following steps will guide you through the application process. All students who wish to transfer from another college or university to Cumberland University must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better to qualify for admission.

  1. Complete the undergraduate application and return it to the Office of Admissions, or submit your application online at www.cumberland.edu.
  2. Pay the $25 application fee. You may choose one of three options:
     Mail it in
    		  Bring it by
    		 Over the phone
     Cumberland University
     ATTN: Office of Admissions 
     1 Cumberland Square
     Lebanon, TN 37087
    		  Memorial Hall
     Suite 101    		   1-800-467-0562
  3. All students must submit a comprehensive personal statement along with their application. This statement should indicate why the student would like to attend Cumberland University and discuss an attribute he/she possesses that would help create a diverse student body. The personal statement may be mailed, faxed, or emailed to admissions@cumberland.edu.
  4. Submit official transcripts from ALL colleges attended. Transfer students who have previously passed fewer than 30 semester hours at other institutions must submit high school transcripts or General Education Development (GED) test scores, plus official ACT/SAT score(s) to the Office of Admissions. Transfer students must be eligible to re-enter the school from which they are transferring.
  5. All students must provide documentation of the required immunizations. For further information regarding current immunization requirements please contact the Office of Admissions. 
  6. Contact the Office of Admissions or your Admissions Representative to schedule a campus visit.
  7. Visit the Student Financial Services Office for specific information regarding institutional scholarships. Information concerning scholarships can be found in the current University catalog, or at www.cumberland.edu. If applying for work-study or endowed scholarships submit the application which is available on our website, or in the Student Financial Services Office.
  8. Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov by January 31st. Be sure to add Cumberland University's school code (003485) to your FAFSA.