Admitted Transfer Students

Congratulations on being admitted to Sacred Heart University to continue your college education! We are excited to welcome you to SHU.

Here are your next steps as an admitted student at SHU.

Mark Your Calendar

Orientation for new students beginning classes in fall 2025 will take place on Thursday, August 14, on campus.

To learn more about the opportunities that await you at SHU, join Transfer Admissions for an upcoming event for prospective transfer students. 

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Submit Your Enrollment Deposit

Pay online via your Applicant Portal

Check Your Email Often

Once you confirm your enrollment with SHU, you will be receiving important updates about taking next steps to begin your SHU experience, such as:

  • Registering for orientation, which will be held on August 14, 2025
  • Completing course registration
  • Fulfilling vaccine & health records requirements 
  • Submitting required forms and documents

Register for Orientation

Orientation will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025—keep an eye on your email to find out when orientation registration opens. During orientation, you'll learn about the many programs and services available to you as a SHU student, get acclimated to campus, meet fellow students, faculty and staff and more. For information on registering for orientation, consult our New Student Checklist.

Look Forward to FYE

New transfer students have the opportunity to enroll in First-Year Experience (FYE), a six-week, non-credit course to support you in transitioning to your first year at SHU. Alongside other new transfer students, you will get oriented to SHU and explore skills, behaviors and attitudes that contribute to resilience and success.

Performing Arts Auditions

Do you plan to participate in the Performing Arts at SHU? Find out how to schedule your in-person audition or submit a video audition!

My favorite thing about SHU is how welcoming everyone is. I have met so many great people on campus and the faculty are very enthusiastic and engaging. I am so happy I decided to apply to SHU because I feel that my experiences here will truly prepare me for my career.

Questions? Contact Us

If you have questions about the transfer enrollment process, contact:

Stephanie Melia                                                                 
Associate Director of Transfer Admissions            
203-864-5076
melias8@sacredheart.edu