Transfer students who have completed the equivalent of 12 semester hours of college-level coursework, and have a 2.0 cumulative college GPA from a regionally-accredited college or university are normally admitted in good academic standing.  High school credentials and test scores may also be reviewed.

 

Upcoming Admission Dates

Students must be admitted by the following dates for the upcoming semesters:

                                                     
Semester Semester Start Admitted By
Summer 2024 May 13

May 3

Fall 2024 August 19

August 9

Spring 2024 January 16

January 6

 

Note: The Office of Admission will not process undergraduate applications the week prior to class starting.

 

Students admitted by the deadline date, who want to register for classes the week before school starts, must already have their financial aid determined.

 

Admission Materials Needed


APPLICATION

Transfer applicants must submit an online OR printed application for admission. Students interested in completing a paper application may download a printable PDF version and submit it through the mail.

 OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS

Transfer applicants must submit official college transcripts from all schools attended.

If the previous school offers an electronic transcript submission option, request that your official transcripts be sent to admission@msj.edu.

Mailed official college transcripts should be sent from the school(s) to:

ATTN: Office of Admission
Mount St. Joseph University
5701 Delhi Road
Cincinnati, OH 45233-1670
Note: Transfer credits are only accepted from regionally accredited institutions.

 

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION (Optional)

Letters of recommendation and personal essays may be included with the application, but are not required unless requested by the Office of Admission.

 ADDITIONAL MATERIALS NEEDED**

**Transfer applicants with less than 12 semester hours of transferable post-secondary credits must also submit an official high school transcript or GED certificate. 

HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS
Mail official high school transcripts or GED score to:
ATTN: Office of Admission
Mount St. Joseph University
5701 Delhi Road
Cincinnati, OH 45233-1670

**Adult students with less than 12 transferrable credits and enrolling at the Mount 4 years or more after high school graduation will also need to complete the following:

PERSONAL ESSAY

A personal essay is needed if an Adult applicant meets one or more of the following:

  • Applicant has never attended college
  • Applicant has less than 12 semester hours of transferrable credit
  • Applicant’s previous college credit is from a non-regionally accredited institution.

ADULT ADMISSION COUNSELOR APPOINTMENT

Applicants who meet one of the following situations below will need to meet with an Adult Admission Counselor for further admission consideration.

  • Applicant has never attended college
  • Applicant has less than 12 semester hours of transferrable credit
  • Applicant’s previous college credit is from a non-regionally accredited institution.

Schedule a visit using our online calendar, or call 1-800-654-9314, ext. 4532 from outside the Cincinnati area, or (513)244-4532 within Cincinnati.

For applicants who have submitted an official high school transcript, have less than 12 semester hours of transferable credit (or who have never attended college), Mount St. Joseph University conducts an individual, comprehensive review of each candidate’s credentials for admission, including but not limited to the following:

  • College prep high school curriculum
  • GPA
  • Standardized test scores if applicable
  • Evidence of leadership
  • Extracurricular involvement

We look at each student as an individual, taking into consideration personal background, attributes and life circumstances. We look for students who'll contribute to, and benefit from, the Mount's educational programs and activities.

 

 PERMANENT RESIDENT ID

When applicable, U.S. permanent residents must submit a copy of their permanent resident ID (green card).

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The University offers 39 undergraduate degree programs and two associate degree programs taught by 120 full-time faculty members.