Making the move is easier than you think.
Manhattan College is an independent, private Lasallian Catholic institution of higher learning that embraces qualified students of all faiths, races, and ethnic backgrounds, whether they are beginning as freshmen or transferring. Established in 1853, the College was founded upon the Lasallian traditions of excellence in teaching, respect for individual dignity, and commitment to social justice inspired by the innovator of modern pedagogy, Saint John Baptist de La Salle.
Students come to Manhattan from all walks of life. What connects them is their decision to make a smart investment in the future. Manhattan College pairs personalized education with big-city opportunity. The College is consistently recognized for providing the best return on investment.
A heritage of excellence
With over 160 years of history, the College is at the forefront of outstanding comprehensive institutions. Through the years, one constant has guided us—the Lasallian Catholic heritage upon which Manhattan was built. Christian Brothers and layteachers alike have educated generations of leaders with programs in the liberal arts, business, education, health, engineering, and the sciences through nearly 50 major fields of study for virtually any chosen profession.
Social justice in action
Following in de La Salle’s footsteps, Manhattan College students actively define their commitment to social justice by trading their traditional lifestyles for immersion and service experiences around the city, country, and world. Each year, Campus Ministry and Social Action (CMSA) runs its Lasallian Outreach Volunteer Experience (L.O.V.E.) Service Trips, which gives students the chance to travel to some of the world’s poorest areas in New Orleans, West Virginia, Kenya, Ecuador, and the Dominican Republic to volunteer with people of different socioeconomic backgrounds.
Closer to home, students involved in the Lasallian Outreach Collaborative (L.O.Co.) participate in ongoing, sustainable weekly service work throughout the year with various local community organizations, working to create lasting social change by responding to the expressed needs of the College’s community partners.
A campus to call home
The tight-knit campus community is composed of over 4,000 students. With a 12:1 student-faculty ratio, our professors know students personally and care about their success. The majority of students live on our traditional collegiate campus, which is just a subway ride from the city center. In addition, many students take advantage of Manhattan's New York City location and intern at some of the world’s leading companies.
Transferring made easy
At Manhattan, an admission counselor is dedicated to transfer students to make the transition smooth and easy. Students can have their unique needs met all in one place while exploring the many opportunities on campus. The credit evaluation process is also done in a timely manner so transfers can begin as quickly as possible. And students who want to live on campus are guaranteed transfer housing to make the move worry-free, and most choose to live in either suite- or apartment-style on-campus housing.
Manhattan College’s rolling admission process allows students to transfer in both the fall and spring semesters. Each week, transfer applicants can participate in Transfer Thursday, a unique campus visit opportunity that provides prospective students the chance to take a campus tour, meet with an admission representative, and receive an instant admission decision by the end of their visit. Once students have been accepted, a straightforward credit evaluation process enables students to make the most of the credits you’ve already earned, and a financial aid package is prepared to evaluate for academic scholarships and need-based financial aid as well as state and federal grant, loan, and work-study programs.
To learn more about Manhattan College and how to transfer before the next semester, visit manhattan.edu/transfer, call 718-862-7200, or email admit@manhattan.edu.
