Transfer Applicants

Sterling College welcomes applications from transfer students with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. The College works closely with transfer students to maximize the transfer of credit without compromising academic integrity. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from each college or university previously attended and will receive a credit evaluation upon acceptance. Upper-level transfer students (i.e., students with 60 or more transferrable credits) are waived from the following core courses:

Upper-level transfer students are required to take all other core and major-specific courses, except where waived by transfer credit or petition. Those interested in transferring are encouraged to call the Admissions Office for more details.

Articulation Agreements
Sterling College honors articulation agreements with particular colleges and organizations. Students transferring from other colleges should contact the Admissions Office to learn more about our transfer policy.

Transfer Agreement with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
Students who enroll at Sterling College after participating in a NOLS semester-long program and who received credit through the University of Utah may transfer credit for courses completed with a grade of C or better. A maximum of 8 credits may fulfill major and core curriculum requirements, while the remainder of credits may fulfill distribution requirements. Additionally, students may choose to participate in a NOLS semester as part of a Sterling College degree program. Please contact the Dean of Academics for specific details.

Sterling College will waive requirements and/or grant credit to students who hold a current certification from SOLO in AWFA, WFR, and WEMT courses. SOLO courses will transfer to Sterling College as follows:

Transfer Agreement with Greenfield Community College
An articulation agreement has been established to facilitate the transfer of Greenfield Community College graduates to Sterling College. This agreement is designed to enable Greenfield Community College graduates to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Conservation Ecology, Outdoor Education and Leadership, Sustainable Agriculture, or the Self-Designed major at Sterling College.

Greenfield Community College graduates possessing an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts/Environmental Studies/Human Ecology or Liberal Arts/Environmental Studies/Natural Resources are eligible for admission to Sterling College as Juniors under specific terms. Greenfield Community College students are encouraged to speak to their Transfer Coordinator or contact the Sterling College Admissions Office for details concerning the articulation agreement.

International Applicants
International students whose second language is English are required to submit the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). An acceptable score is 500 on the Paper-Based TOEFL, 173 on the Computer Based TOEFL, or 61 on the Internet Based TOEFL. There may be an option for individualized English study as part of a student’s program of study. International students should submit original transcripts/mark sheets with the required English translations, along with a completed Sterling College application. International students are not eligible for federal financial aid and must submit a Certification of Finances to verify their ability to pay for their education. Institutional financial aid is available for international students.