Transfer Student Admissions
Thinking about transferring into Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP)?
Here’s what you need to know:
Transfer Credit & Evaluations
- Credits are evaluated using NJ Transfer guidelines from accredited institutions.
- Up to 60–64 general education credits may transfer, depending on the requirements of your specific program of study.
- Solo Bachelor’s Programs (Degree-Completion Pathways)
Applicants to SHP’s solo bachelor’s programs must complete a minimum of 41 general education credits plus 19 prerequisite/elective credits equaling 60 college credits before beginning the professional phase of the program. More details are available on the General Education Requirement for Solo Degrees page. - Transfer evaluations are initiated after admission by the Office of Enrollment Management.
Application Terms & Details
Rutgers School-to-School Transfer Application Process – Rutgers-Newark Joint students
Students interested in transferring into the School of Health Professions (SHP) must follow the School-to-School transfer process through Rutgers Undergraduate Admissions.
Key Information
- Eligibility: Only Rutgers–Newark joint program students may apply through the School-to-School Transfer process.
- Summer-Start Programs: If your SHP program begins in the summer, you must apply during the Spring Term window (Oct 1 – Jan 1).
- Fall-Start Programs: Apply during the Fall Term window (Feb 1 – June 1).
- BannerWeb Required: All students admitted through the School-to-School Transfer must also complete a BannerWeb application. SHP Admissions will provide instructions once your transfer application is received.
- Contact Us: For guidance, email shpadm@shp.rutgers.edu.
- Joint Program Eligibility: Please contact Rutger Newark Office of Pre-professional Programs for guidance.
Application Deadlines at a Glance for Joint Rutgers Students
| Program Start | When to Apply | Application Window | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Programs (Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Psychology) * Offered at Piscataway Campus † | Spring Term | Oct 1 – Jan 1 | Complete a BannerWeb application → Contact SHP Admissions for instructions |
| Summer Programs (Cardiac Sonography, Medical Laboratory Science) ** Offered on Health Sciences at Newark Campus ^ | Spring Term | Oct 1 – Jan 1 | Complete a BannerWeb application → Contact SHP Admissions for instructions |
| Fall Programs (Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Information Management, Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Psychology) *** Offered at Newark and Piscataway Campus ^†+ | Fall Term | Feb 1 – June 1 | Complete a BannerWeb application → Contact SHP Admissions for instructions |
* Spring semester begins on January 20, 2026
** Summer semester begins May 26, 2026
*** Fall semester (TBA)
^ Cardiac Sonography, Diagnostic Sonography, and Medical Lab Science–Only offered at Health Sciences at Newark Campus
† Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Psychology is only offered on the Piscataway Campus
+ Health Information Management is hybrid/distance only
Contact the Office of Enrollment Management to meet with an SHP Admission Counselor to learn more about our school, explore different career options, and have your transcript(s) evaluated.
