Transferring to Trinity

You might be closer to getting a valuable, private, Christian education than you think!

Trinity Lutheran College accepts college level, general studies transfer credits from Baccalaureate, Community and Technical Colleges as well as the Direct Transfer Associates Degree, or DTA-AA. Ask your community college advisor about the DTA, and you can help ensure that every class you take will be counted toward your Bachelor's Degree from Trinity Lutheran College. You'll have junior standing when you start classes here. In other words, with the DTA, all of your credits come with you.

Since Trinity is an accredited college, your Federal financial aid will come with you, too. With Federal student aid, our own generous aid packages, and one of the lowest tuition rates of any accredited private school in the state, we can find a way to get you here.

Contact the Admissions office at 425.249.4753 or email admissions@tlc.edu to learn more about transferring to Trinity.

The Transfer Plan

In light of the current economic climate, Trinity is now offering transfer students a “stimulus package” to full-time transfer students with a 2.5 or higher GPA.

• Up to $4000 Scholarship
  When you transfer to Trinity (with a cumulative 2.5 GPA or above from 15 or more semester credits) you will receive up to a $4,000 scholarship.

• Discounted Housing
  With the Transfer Plan you’ll also receive a discounted rate on campus housing. Trinity’s campus housing is comprised of vintage style studio, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments just three blocks from campus.

• Job Opportunity
  Trinity will offer you a part time job opportunity either on campus or in the local community.

  This offer is for a limited time only.

How to Apply

Applying to Trinity is easy—and free. Here’s how:

1. Complete our online application.
   
   
2. Request Transcripts. To be accepted for enrollment, students with fewer than 30 semester credits or 45 quarter credits must submit:
   • Official high school transcripts
   • Official college transcripts
   
   Students with more than 30 semester or 45 quarter credits submit:
   • Official college transcripts
   
   Have all transcripts mailed to: Trinity Lutheran College, Office of Admissions, 2802 Wetmore Ave., Everett, WA 98201.
   
   
3. Submit a recommendation form. The recommendation from is to be completed by someone who knows you well (such as a teacher, counselor, pastor, employer or community leader) to submit this recommendation form [pdf] directly to us by fax at 425.249.4801 or mail to Trinity Lutheran College, Office of Admissions, 2802 Wetmore Ave., Everett, WA 98201.
   
   
4. Students with fewer than 30 semester credits or 45 quarter credits must submit test scores. Trinity requires the ACT or SAT as a college entrance examination. We accept scores listed on official high school transcripts. Or you can request ACT or SAT to send us scores directly. Trinity code numbers for the tests are: SAT-4408, ACT-4453.
   
   
5. Our online application includes a writing essay. This essay may also be submitted by e-mail to admissions@tlc.edu or fax to 425.249.4801.

Notification of Acceptance
You can expect an admission decision by mail within two to three weeks after we have received all of your application materials. The Trinity admission staff considers each application individually, considering your academic performance, test scores, recommendation, as well as your school, church and community involvement.

Transfer of Credits

Trinity may accept up to 90 semester credits toward a B.A. degree and 30 semester credits toward an ABS degree.

To convert quarter credits to semester credits: multiply quarter credits by 2 and divide by 3. Credits may be accepted from the sources outlined below.

Accredited Institutions

Credits from accredited institutions may be accepted for transfer to:

1. meet the general studies requirements for a B.A., or
2. substitute for Trinity courses.

A grade of “C-” or higher is necessary for required courses, except for English Composition which requires a minimum grade of “C.” A grade of “D” may be accepted toward elective credit only if the cumulative grade point is 2.0 or higher. Upper division credits (300-400 level) are accepted only from regionally accredited institutions.

Non-accredited Institutions

Trinity reserves the right to accept credits from non-accredited institutions. Any credits accepted will be considered tentative until the student’s scholarship is validated by one semester of full-time study with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher. The conditions for accredited institutions apply. Transfer of further credits from a non-accredited institution is not allowed after establishment of a Trinity record.

Distance Learning (Online), Extension and/or Correspondence

Credits from distance learning (online), extension and/or correspondence courses may transfer.

Advanced Placement Credit Policy

Students who have participated in College Board Advanced Placement Program® may be eligible for Trinity credits. Students should have College Board send scores directly to Trinity. Scores of three (3) or above may result in credit. The Registrar and Academic Dean, in consultation with the appropriate academic department, will determine credit.

Students who have earned the International Baccalaureate Diploma may be awarded credit for Higher Level passes with scores of five (5) or higher. The Registrar and office of the Academic Dean, in consultation with the appropriate academic department, will determine credit.

CLEP

Credits may be granted for the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) in accordance with the American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations.

College Credit Recommendations

Students presenting proof of having taken courses listed in the College Credit Recommendations listing, published by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York, may be granted credits in accordance with the recommendations, toward general studies requirements.