86%
MORE THAN 86%
of students receive financial aid
Whether you’re coming from college or have been in the professional world for a while, Vaughn will help you transfer seamlessly for you to complete your degree.
Our admissions team is available to help you get the transfer process started. Schedule a Zoom appointment with one of our admissions counselors at any time (Zoom Room ID: 7963347093).
Making the Switch
Are you thinking about transferring to Vaughn College? Change is a good thing. And we make the transfer student admissions process easy so you can focus on more important things—like your education.
At Vaughn, we can help you achieve your goals while easing the financial cost of attending college. Scholarships may be available for transfer students based on academic performance that range from $4,500 to $10,750 per academic year. And 90 percent of students are eligible for some type of financial aid.
By transferring to Vaughn, you could be among the next generation of futureproof Vaughn graduates. We welcome students from all walks of life. You could be next. With the help of our college admissions team and transfer student experts, see how easy it is to make the switch.
Transfer Credits With Ease
- Vaughn College accepts credits for courses taken at a regionally accredited institution with a grade of C or higher.
- A maximum of 60 credit hours from a two-year institution and 90 credit hours from a four-year institution can be applied towards a degree.
- Credit acceptance is at the discretion of Vaughn College.
For more information about current transfer policies and general core competencies, see the Vaughn College catalog. Also see the articulation agreements.
Check How Many Credits Will Transfer
See how many of your credits will transfer to Vaughn using our simple credit estimating tool.
Maximize Your CUNY Transfer Credits
Vaughn ♥ CUNY credits!
Most recent CUNY graduates can consider 30 credits towards their baccalaureate degree at Vaughn as complete. This no-hassle transfer policy lets you concentrate mostly on your major in flight, engineering or management. Some restrictions apply.**
Apply in Three Easy Steps
2. Transcripts
Request a copy of your unofficial and official transcripts from all previously attended institutions of higher learning.
Remember to have the official transcript sent electronically or mailed directly to:
Vaughn College
c/o Enrollment Services
86-01 23rd Ave.
Flushing, NY 11369
3. Consult
Consult with a college admissions expert to schedule an online counseling session at admitme@vaughn.edu.
Our college admissions team is fully equipped to help transfer students make the transition to Vaughn College.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Join a one-on-one Zoom meeting using Room ID: 7963347093 with one of our admissions counselors today (available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
What You Need to Know
All courses are subject to review by faculty within the discipline of a course. This may delay the posting of your transfer credit. It is crucial that all transcripts are submitted as early as possible so that your credit will be evaluated prior to registration. Elective credit will be awarded as placeholder credit and will remain on your record unless or until an equivalent Vaughn course has been determined.
Students who have received a degree from the City University of New York (CUNY) that satisfies the entirety of the 30-credit CUNY General Education common core** (required and flexible) will receive 27 credits towards a baccalaureate degree at Vaughn College. You will be exempt from the 27-credit, 9 general education competencies. In addition, you will be provided an expedited process to be exempted from enrolling in the 3-credit First Year Initiative (FYI) course. In total, you will not have to retake 30 credits towards your baccalaureate degree. The engineering programs may require additional assessment and courses related to math and physics requirements.
**As defined on the “General Education Requirements” page at CUNY.
In almost all cases, you will receive either credit or a waiver for Vaughn’s First Year Seminar or First Year Initiatives classes. See the statement referenced below for details.
Students are eligible for a waiver of the FYI 101 and FYE 101 courses in the following cases:
- Students successfully transferred an “Introduction to College” course from another accredited institution of higher education with any number of credits or for no credit. In the case of a non-credit course, the student needs to demonstrate that the course met at least the equivalent seat time of a 1 credit course and was not merely an extra-curricular activity.
- Students have attended another institution and have successfully transferred 24 or more credits from that institution with an incoming GPA of 2.0 or higher. The GPA requirement is to demonstrate that the student has already successfully mastered. A student that has attended more than one prior institution but has not completed 24 credits at any institutions has not demonstrated successful persistence in college and is not eligible for the waiver.
Students are eligible to be awarded credits for FYI and FYE on their transcript in the following cases:
- FYI 101 will be awarded for students who have taken an equivalent 3 credit course that is successfully transferred to Vaughn.
- FYE 101 will be awarded for students who have taken an equivalent 1 or 2 credit course that is successfully transferred to Vaughn.
- Students who take FYE 101 at Vaughn will still be required to take FYI 102 to make up the remainder of the topics. It is understood that FYI 102 is not a first-year course. Students who received a waiver of the course in the first section of this policy do not need to take FYI 102.
In order to receive the waiver or the award of credits, the following conditions need to be met:
- The students need take all training modules required for compliance with education laws. At the time of writing this policy this includes an alcohol safety course and a Title IX awareness course. The certificate should be presented to the College’s transfer credit coordinator before the credits are accepted or the course is waived.
- Waiving FYI 101 or FYE 101 would not cause the student’s degree to fall under the minimum credits required for the associated degree as mandated by state education law.
If this is the case, we could provide a waiver but not an award of credits. If all of the credits don’t transfer, we could then use a blanket three credits to fill the void.
Transfer Student FAQs
A minimum score of 77 on the Internet-based format is required for admission consideration. Students who fall below this range will be required to complete an intensive English language program.
Yes, the College offers HEOP. Students must be New York State residents and qualify both academically and financially to be eligible.
Work-study is granted through the Financial Aid Office. There are other opportunities for part-time jobs on campus as well as off campus.
Vaughn has scholarships that are awarded based on academics and financial need.
Yes. At Vaughn College, we work to assist―to the fullest extent possible―students who do not have sufficient resources to meet their college expenses. The amount of funds that a student is eligible to receive is based on the total amount of funds available and the student’s need. A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form must be completed. Learn more about Vaughn’s financial aid.
