Maybe you're looking for a more innovative business curriculum or you want a smaller school with more intimate class sizes. Some students love living and studying near Boston. No matter what you're looking for, your decision to transfer is significant.
We'll work closely with you to make sure your transition to Bentley is as smooth as possible. That way, you can focus on the reason you’re here: To prepare yourself to lead and succeed in today’s global marketplace.
For an estimate of which college courses you’ve taken (or are currently taking) will transfer to Bentley, try our course equivalency estimator.
We're here to help make enrolling at Bentley as easy as possible. Sign up for a Personalized Advising Session where you'll meet one-on-one with a transfer admission counselor to discuss applying for admission.
Academic Scholarships
A limited number of academic scholarships are available for students transferring to Bentley from two- or four-year colleges in either the fall or spring terms. All transfer applicants are automatically considered for scholarships as part of the admission application process. No additional application is required.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships
Transfer applicants who submit their application and supporting materials by the deadline date, and who are active members of PTK, are guaranteed a $5,000 PTK scholarship if admitted to Bentley. These PTK awards are eligible to be combined with other merit scholarships through the office of admission. PTK scholarships are renewable for a total of six semesters provided recipients maintain a 3.0 GPA and attend Bentley full-time.
RaiseMe Scholarships
Bentley partners with RaiseMe to allow community college students to earn micro scholarships that recognize everyday achievements. Eligibility for RaiseMe micro scholarships is based on GPA. If you apply and are admitted to Bentley, micro scholarships earned through RaiseMe represent a minimum of grant and/or scholarship aid that you will receive from Bentley. Please be sure to complete your RaiseMe profile by March 1 in order to be eligible for any potential earnings.
Ready to take the next step?
Looking to return to Bentley to complete your degree after an absence of more than 5 years?
Students who seek to return to Bentley to complete their degree after an absence of more than five years must re-apply for admission through the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Students are encouraged to submit a transfer application and fulfill the transfer application requirements by their respective deadlines. Due to changing degree requirements, the undergraduate admission staff will determine which courses taken at Bentley (and elsewhere) will be accepted for credit under the current degree requirements for the term which the student applies. Credit evaluations using the established transfer credit policies will be completed after a student has been potentially readmitted to Bentley and a maximum of 60 credits from all sources combined can be awarded. Courses taken towards major requirements will not be eligible for credit.

We want to make your transition to Bentley as smooth as possible. Here are some offices and resources that can help.
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Transfer Orientation
All new students attend an on-campus Orientation prior to the first day of classes. During the Orientation, you’ll meet faculty, staff and fellow students, learn about campus and officially become part of the Bentley community.
Transfer seminar
As a transfer student, you'll participate in a five-week seminar to ease your academic and personal transition to Bentley. The seminar is led by a staff member who also serves as an academic adviser.
Academic advising
The Office of Academic Services helps every student throughout their academic career. With support from Academic Services, you'll create an individual education plan to help you attain your goals.
Top-ranked Career Services
The Bentley Pulsifer Career Development Center is ranked No. 1 in the country by the Princeton Review. The staff offers advising, programming, recruiting and networking for all Bentley students and alumni.
Academic and technology centers
Bentley's business-oriented innovation centers and learning facilities are equipped with industry tools and support staff to assist you.
Career development course
All first-year and transfer students are encouraged to take Career Development Introduction Seminar (CDI 101), an innovative seven-week program designed to help you get a jump start on thinking about your career goals.
Transfer interviews
Transfer interviews are a terrific opportunity to learn more about the Bentley experience, share information about yourself that is not available in your application, and to ask questions. Visit our calendar to schedule your transfer interview. If you can't make it to campus, we offer virtual interviews.
Campus tours
Student-led campus tours are available throughout the week. Tours last approximately 90 minutes and can be scheduled online. If you can't find a time that works for you, contact us at +1(781)-891-2244 to make arrangements.
Information sessions
Information sessions are a great way for you to learn more about Bentley. You’ll learn about everything from our dynamic learning environment to career preparation to the admission process. Information sessions typically last 30 to 40 minutes and are followed by a 60-minute tour of campus.
Personalized advising
Meet one-on-one with a transfer admission counselor. Bring your college transcripts (including in-process courses) to be reviewed and we'll provide a tentative transfer credit award and specific information on completing your degree. Advising sessions are 30 minutes each, and available in-person, by phone or online.
College visits
We visit a number of community colleges throughout the United States each year. Please check back for dates in your area.


Transfer Student FAQs
You’ve got questions about transferring to Bentley. We’ve got answers.
Those with a high school diploma or GED credential who have completed at least one semester of full-time study (or a minimum of 12 academic credits) at a college or university — or who are pursuing at the time of their application to Bentley — are eligible to apply as a transfer student.
The Admission Committee begins reviewing candidates shortly before the application deadline. You will be notified of an admission decision on a rolling basis, starting after the application deadline.
You can log onto your BentleyConnect account to check the status of your application. Please note that we require official transcripts from all secondary schools attended, along with confirmation of graduation, as well as official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. You will receive an email with your user name for BentleyConnect after your application is received.
Bentley is committed to assisting transfer students and their families meet the financial obligations of a Bentley University education. Need-based aid is available for eligible U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents. To apply for assistance, you must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) and applicants who wish to be considered for Bentley need-based funding must also complete the CSS Profile. Visit the Office of Financial Assistance website for more information.
Admitted students will receive a preliminary transfer credit evaluation shortly after receiving an acceptance letter. The evaluation will list all courses that Bentley accepts, along with an equivalency designation. All academic work is evaluated on a course-by-course basis. For more information, please see our Transfer Credit Policies.
Applicants are admitted to Bentley University, as opposed to a specific academic program or department. Those entering as transfer students are expected to declare a major by the end of their sophomore year. Admitted students with advanced sophomore standing declare an academic major soon after entering the university.
There are many education abroad programs that you can pursue, including short-term options. Consult with an adviser early in your studies at Bentley to begin course selection and the other elements of planning.
Generally, on-campus housing is available for transfer students, provided that you have requested housing on the Common Application and all appropriate housing application forms and the enrollment deposit are received by specified deadlines.
Transfer students who enter with at least 10 transferable courses (i.e., 30 credits) are permitted to have a car on campus, as are all commuter students.
Yes. Although a small percentage of Bentley students commute, this association receives a great deal of support on campus. The commuter student lounge is a popular hangout for students to meet and study.
Bentley offers a transfer orientation program for incoming students. Prior to this event, transfer students are invited to a registration program to select courses before the academic semester begins.
Students who seek to return to Bentley to complete their degree after an absence of more than five years must re-apply for admission through the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Students are encouraged to submit a transfer application and fulfill the transfer application requirements by their respective deadlines. Due to changing degree requirements, the undergraduate admission staff will determine which courses taken at Bentley (and elsewhere) will be accepted for credit under the current degree requirements for the term which the student applies. Credit evaluations using the established transfer credit policies will be completed after a student has been potentially readmitted to Bentley and a maximum of 60 credits from all sources combined can be awarded. Courses taken towards major requirements will not be eligible for credit.
Bentley's Transfer Credit Policies

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