Ready to transfer? Apply to Belmont today!
Belmont’s transfer admissions team is dedicated to helping students transition smoothly from their previous institution. The university welcomes transfer students from community colleges, other universities, and various academic backgrounds. To apply, transfer students must submit their college transcripts, demonstrate a minimum GPA requirement, and provide other necessary documentation, such as a high school transcript. Belmont offers personalized support throughout the transfer process, including academic advising and orientation programs tailored to transfer students. Additionally, the university provides resources to assist with credit transfer and ensure a smooth academic transition. With a strong focus on student success, Belmont aims to help transfer students integrate into campus life and achieve their academic and career goals.
The first step to joining our community is to apply!
Admissions Requirements
- Complete the degree-seeking undergraduate application, including the essay, and submit a non-refundable $50 application fee.
- Request all official transcripts from colleges and universities you’ve attended, including dual enrollment courses, to be sent directly to Belmont
- If you have earned fewer than 24 transferable semester hours, you must also submit your official high school transcript.
- For college coursework from foreign institutions, transcripts must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service like World Education Services or Joseph Silney & Associates
Important Dates & Deadlines
| Application Deadlines for New Transfer Students | |
|---|---|
| March 1 | Summer semester deadline for international transfers |
| April 1 | Fall semester deadline for international transfers |
| May 1 | Summer semester deadline for US transfers |
| July 1 | Fall semester deadline for US transfers |
| October 1 | Spring semester deadline for international transfers |
| November 1 | Spring semester deadline for US transfers |
2025-2026 Transfer Student Academic Calendar
| Fall 2025: Full Term August 20th - December 11th | |
|---|---|
| New Student Orientation for Transfer Students (will choose one) | Monday, June 9 (on-campus), Friday, June 13 (virtual), OR Friday, June 20 (virtual) |
| Fall 2025 Registration Opens | Wednesday, August 13 |
| Transfer Welcome Week (for those who want the full experience) | Saturday-Tuesday, August 16 - 19 |
| Transfer Welcome Day (for those who want the one-day experience) | Monday, August 18 |
| First Day of Class | Wednesday, August 20 |
| Last Day of Registration/Schedule Changes for Fall | Tuesday, August 26 |
| Last Day to Drop with a Refund | Tuesday, August 26 |
| First Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" | Wednesday, August 27 |
| Labor Day Holiday (no classes) | Monday, September 1 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" | Tuesday, September 23 |
| First Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "WP" or "WF" | Wednesday, September 24 |
| Classfinder for Spring, May, & Summer goes LIVE | Friday, October 3 |
| Mid-term Point | Wednesday, October 8 |
| Fall Break (no classes) | October 13-14 |
| Deadline to apply for Spring/Summer 2026 graduation | Monday, October 20 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "WP" or "WF" | Monday, November 3 |
| Spring, May, Summer 2026 Registration Begins (for current students) | Tuesday, November 4 |
| Thanksgiving Break (no classes) | November 26-28 |
| Last Day of Class | Tuesday, December 2 |
| Academic Prep Days | December 3 - 4 |
| Spring 2026 Priority Registration Closes (for current students) | Wednesday, December 3 |
| Final Exams | December 5, 8-11 |
| Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremony | Friday, December 12 |
| Final Grades Due from Instructors | Monday, December 15 |
| Offices Closed - Christmas Break | December 24-January 1 |
| Spring 2026: Full Term January 7th - May 7th | |
|---|---|
| Early Registration for New Spring 2026 Students (if registered for Orientation by December 4th) | November 19 - December 4 |
| Spring 2026 Registration Opens | Thursday, January 2 |
| New Student Orientation for Transfers | January 5 - 6 |
| First Day of Class | Tuesday, January 7 |
| Last Day of Registration/Schedule Changes for Spring 2026 | Monday, January 13 |
| Last Day to Drop with a Refund | Monday, January 13 |
| First Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" | Tuesday, January 14 |
| MLK Holiday (no classes) | Sunday, January 19 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W" | Monday, February 10 |
| First Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "WP" or "WF" | Tuesday, February 11 |
| Classfinder for Fall 2026 goes LIVE | Thursday, February 20 |
| Mid-term Point | Tuesday, February 25 |
| Spring Break (no classes) | March 2-6 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "WP" or "WF" | Sunday, March 23 |
| Fall 2026 Registration Begins (for current students) | Monday, March 24 |
| Easter Break (no classes) | April 2-6 (ends at 4 pm on April 6) |
| Last Day of Class | Monday, April 28 |
| Academic Prep Days | April 29-30 |
| Final Exams | May 1, 4-7 |
| Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies | May 8 & 9 |
| Final Grades Due | Sunday, May 11 |
| Maymester: May 11th - May 29th | |
|---|---|
| First Day of Class | Sunday, May 11 |
| Last Day to Drop Maymester with Refund | Monday, May 12 |
| First Day to Withdraw with Grade of "W" for Maymester | Tuesday, May 13 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with Grade of "W" for Maymester | Sunday, May 18 |
| First Day to Withdraw with Grade of "WP" or "WF" for Maymester | Monday, May 19 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with Grade of "WP" or "WF" for Maymester | Thursday, May 22 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | Sunday, May 25 |
| Last Day of Class and Maymester Finals | Thursday, May 29 |
| Final Grades Due for Maymester | Thursday, May 29 |
Full Summer Term June 1st - August 4th
| Session I: June 1st - July 2nd | |
|---|---|
| Registration for Summer Sessions I & II Begins | Thursday, May 29 |
| First Day of Class, SI | Sunday, June 1 |
| Last Day of Registration/Schedule Changes drop with Refund for SI | Tuesday, June 3 |
| First Day to Withdraw with Grade of "W" for SSI | Wednesday, June 4 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with Grade of "W" for SSI | Wednesday, June 10 |
| First Day to Withdraw with Grade of "WP" or "WF" for SSI | Wednesday, June 11 |
| Juneteenth Holiday | Thursday, June 19 |
| Deadline to apply for Spring/Summer 2026 graduation | Monday, June 23 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with Grade of "WP" or "WF" for SSI | Tuesday, June 24 |
| Last Day of Class and SSI Finals | Wednesday, July 2 |
| Independence Day Holiday | Friday, July 4 |
| Final Grades Due for SSI | Sunday, July 6 |
| Session II: July 6th - August 4th | |
|---|---|
| First Day of Class, SII | Sunday, July 6 |
| Registration for Fall 2026 Closes | Wednesday, July 9 |
| Last Day of Registration/Schedule Changes drop with Refund for SII | Tuesday, July 8 |
| First Day to Withdraw with Grade of "W" for SSII | Wednesday, July 9 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with Grade of "W" for SSII | Tuesday, July 15 |
| First Day to Withdraw with Grade of "WP" or "WF" for SSII | Wednesday, July 16 |
| Last Day to Withdraw with Grade of "WP" or "WF" for SSII | Tuesday, July 22 |
| Last Day to apply for Fall 2026 Semester Leave of Absence | Thursday, July 31 |
| Last Day of Class and SSII Finals | Monday, August 4 |
| Final Grades Due for SSII | Sunday, August 10 |
Most college-level courses with a grade of “C-” or better are eligible for transfer. Each course is individually evaluated to determine its applicability to the Belmont BELL core curriculum, and course equivalency may change over time. Additionally, other courses may transfer or count toward fulfilling degree requirements. If you have completed AP, IB, or CLEP tests, it is necessary to submit official score reports in order to earn credit for those exams.
Living on campus at Belmont offers convenience and a vibrant community. You'll be close to classes, the fitness center, dining options, and just two miles from downtown Nashville, where you can enjoy live music and diverse cuisine. Most importantly, on-campus living fosters a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages personal growth and a sense of belonging.
Due to limited availability, transfer students are not guaranteed their first-choice housing style, and we may not be able to accommodate roommate requests. However, if housing is available, the application submission date will determine the order of placement within each housing group. Upperclassman transfer students will be assigned to available upperclassman housing in early June. Any remaining transfer students without housing will be placed on a waitlist and offered housing as it becomes available throughout the summer.