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Transfer Students



This page contains the schedule for move-in/Orientation for our new transfer students. Many of the programs parallel those for incoming first-year student, which are designed to provide advising support, campus information and support for joining a new college community. There are some times during the schedule when you will gather as a transfer cohort so that you can meet other students who share your experience! When you arrive on campus, you will receive a more detailed version of your transfer Orientation schedule.

Over the Summer

Required Forms and Exams

Before you arrive, a number of forms need to be completed. You can find them on the Dickinson Gateway.

  • Medical Record Forms - for downloadable medical forms check out the Medical/Health forms tab
  • Placement Exams- detailed information about placement exams can be found on the Placement Exams tab
  • Hometown Publicity Information
  • Emergency Contact Form
  • Music Info and Language Info forms
  • Disability Services Disclosure
  • Media Relations Forms
  • Religious Preference Forms (optional)
  • If There's Consent Dating Violence Online Program (available in early August)
  • Housing Form- Transfer housing preference forms will be sent to your Dickinson email in mid-June

    • Transfer Academic Information

    We recognize the unique academic support needs of transfer students. When your final transcript from your previous institution is complete, send it to the Dickinson College Registrar's Office for review. The official transcript should be mailed directly to the Registrar’s Office at P. O. Box 1773, Carlisle, PA 17013-2896.

    Once your transcript has been reviewed you will have the opportunity to work with an advisor to determine your next academic steps. For questions about course registration and information, contact Damon Yarnell, transfer academic advisor and sophomore and junior class dean, at 717-245-1080 or yarnelld@dickinson.edu.  

    Housing and Move-in Information 
    Dan Confer, Assistant Director of Campus Life for housing will be in contact with you in mid-June via email to collect any roommate and housing preferences. All housing forms will be due by July 1.

    The Campus Life Office will be in touch with you in early August via your Dickinson e-mail account regarding your housing assignment for the semester. 

    Move-in and registration for Orientation will take place on Wednesday, August 21, from 8-11 a.m. in the Office of Campus Life in the Lower Level of the Holland Union Building. International students should contact Gwen Moore, mooreg@dickinson.edu, for transportation coordination and international student Orientation dates.

    Wednesday, August 21, 2013

    8 - 11 a.m. Student Check-In and Move-In in the Office of Campus Life (Lower Level of the HUB) 
    8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. All- College Information Tent
    11 a.m. - 4 p.m. ID Cards
    11 a.m. - noon Parent Session
    11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch 
    Noon - 4 p.m. Late Check-In (Office of Campus Life)
    1:30 - 4 p.m. Parent Sessions
    4 - 5 p.m. Family Farewell Reception