Admission to MCLA is based on completed credits, transferable credits and cumulative
GPA. In order to be considered for admission as a transfer student to MCLA, you must
meet one of the following requirements:
- 12 to 23 transferable college credits and a minimum 2.5 college GPA
- Up to 23 transferable college credits, a minimum 2.0 college GPA and high school grades
that meet first-year admission standards
- 24 or more transferable college credits and a minimum 2.0 GPA
Note: Unless enrolled in a specific “early college program,” students with Dual Enrollment
course credit are considered first-year applicants and must meet first-year admission
requirements.
Definitions:
- Completed Credits: non-remedial credits taken and a grade or Pass/Fail was received. This does not include
classes that you have withdrawn from or classes taken while in high school
- Transferable Credit: non-remedial, college-level credits taken at an accredited college or university
with a grade of C- or higher or Pass was received
- Cumulative GPA: the overall GPA of all coursework you have attempted/completed at each college
- Sending School: the institution you most recently earned credits at and attended
Per Massachusetts Department of Higher Education Admission Standards we are unable
to accept anyone with under a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
