{"id":39,"date":"2020-01-10T15:19:50","date_gmt":"2020-01-10T20:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/?page_id=39"},"modified":"2026-04-16T14:12:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T18:12:11","slug":"apply-now","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/apply-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background wp-elements-301dcdcc06d1cd6fa337885998a845fb is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f9590890 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f9090d57 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-50fe70db wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-standard-condensed-font-family has-xx-large-font-size\" id=\"h-apply\" style=\"line-height:0.9\">APPLY<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-neue-haas-grotesk-text-font-family wp-elements-c81284cfc7e99daa5a93e817aab2e88d\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(0.929rem, 0.929rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.919), 1.4rem);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:0.8\">Your Future Starts Here<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:0\">Applying to Transylvania University is designed to be simple, supportive and personal. Whether you are a first-year student, transfer student or international student, we\u2019ll guide you every step of the way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group header-right is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Apply-page-Jamie-Day-Outdoor-Classroom-74-730x486.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4148\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Apply-page-Jamie-Day-Outdoor-Classroom-74-730x486.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Apply-page-Jamie-Day-Outdoor-Classroom-74-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Apply-page-Jamie-Day-Outdoor-Classroom-74-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Apply-page-Jamie-Day-Outdoor-Classroom-74-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Apply-page-Jamie-Day-Outdoor-Classroom-74-810x539.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Apply-page-Jamie-Day-Outdoor-Classroom-74-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Apply-page-Jamie-Day-Outdoor-Classroom-74.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f9090d57 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">If you\u2019re searching for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/liberal-arts\/\">liberal arts<\/a> community that values curiosity, integrity and ambition, Transy is where your next chapter begins. Located in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky, Transy offers a close-knit academic community where students are known, challenged and prepared to lead lives of purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">Why apply to Transylvania University? Because choosing where to apply is choosing the direction of your future. Transy is built for students who want a rigorous liberal arts education, meaningful mentorship and opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-crimson-color has-old-morrison-stone-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ed4743edafa70177f959dcfcb95fc1c0 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1.1\">The Application for Fall 2027 will be available Aug. 1.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-crimson-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-890de00a6018151cebffa769423bf2a5 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cefbf427 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-standard-condensed-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-266d8c21441940ec8dcfeb3311a13e73\" id=\"h-start-something-big-0\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Start Something Big<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/apply.transy.edu\/apply\">The Transy Application<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Streamlined for students who are ready to jump in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.commonapp.org\/login?ma=267\">The Common Application<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">A great choice if you\u2019re applying to multiple institutions.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Either way, your application receives a thoughtful, holistic review rooted in who you are \u2014 not who a score says you are.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-cottage-grey-light-20-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2de607f6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-crimson-color has-text-color has-link-color has-standard-condensed-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-21b556c30c1c36f9261f69494ab797e6\" id=\"h-what-we-look-for-and-what-you-need\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">What we look for (and what you need)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--background-white);border-bottom-width:2px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:160px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-cottage-grey-light-20-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-4c48b175 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b53e47a3605363f05435a8266cb4d29a is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7d874bf9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/transylvania_two-studying-outdoors-1-730x486.jpg\" alt=\"two male Transy students with laptops studying outdoors\" class=\"wp-image-3984\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/transylvania_two-studying-outdoors-1-730x486.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/transylvania_two-studying-outdoors-1-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/transylvania_two-studying-outdoors-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/transylvania_two-studying-outdoors-1-810x539.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/transylvania_two-studying-outdoors-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/transylvania_two-studying-outdoors-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5c0958ea wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Everything you need to apply to Transylvania University is right here. Transy\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/apply-now\/test-optional\/\">test-optional policy <\/a>means your application centers on your work, your writing and your trajectory. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll submit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your application (<a href=\"https:\/\/apply.transy.edu\/apply\/\">Transy App<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.commonapp.org\/login?ma=267\">Common App<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official high school transcript<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing sample or essay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional ACT\/SAT scores<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional recommendation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional materials for transfer, international or nontraditional pathways<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-228f1c09 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--black);border-top-width:2px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:1px;margin-bottom:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:0\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item has-cottage-grey-light-20-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-item-is-layout-8a368f38 wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-crimson-color has-text-color has-link-color has-standard-condensed-font-family wp-elements-ca9409a6e3cee4775bce618f66ecb46f\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Test\u2011optional<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-panel-is-layout-f5bb311e wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"margin-top:0\">Transylvania University is test-optional. You may choose whether or not to submit ACT or SAT scores as part of your application. If you apply without test scores, you\u2019ll still be fully considered through a holistic review that focuses on your academic record, essay, and other application materials. Test-optional students are equally eligible for admission, merit scholarships, and financial aid. Your choice to submit or not submit scores will not disadvantage you, and you can update your decision before an admission decision is made. International students may need to submit English proficiency scores unless otherwise approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you are completing the Transylvania Application, you may submit a typed graded essay from your junior or senior year in high school.&nbsp; Must be a minimum of 1-2 page essay.&nbsp; Or you may choose to submit an essay based on answering one of the questions on the application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are completing the Common Application, and choose to not submit your test scores, there are listed essay questions for this option<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re looking for students who are curious learners, intentional thinkers and ready to shape what comes next.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-parallax\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;min-height:50vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4103 size-full has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Fall-Photo-Shoot-117-full.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#807963\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-cottage-grey-light-40-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e02555fb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-crimson-color has-text-color has-link-color has-standard-condensed-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-030c6cd8964fa400c0ee3b606d9fac79\" id=\"h-deadlines-that-help-you-move-forward\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">Deadlines that help you move forward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applying earlier can lead to earlier admission decisions and stronger consideration for scholarships. While the application timeline is flexible, starting sooner gives you more options and more time to plan. Make the timeline work for you \u2014 but don\u2019t wait to take the first step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/apply-now\/important-deadlines\/\">See All Application Deadlines<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e02555fb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-brick-color has-text-color has-link-color has-standard-condensed-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-7d96ad844b03668e478da50cf959b5ab\" id=\"h-support-for-every-type-of-applicant\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:1.1\">Support for every type of applicant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-cbe57604 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Group-Photo-Admissions-Ambassadors-Jenna-Em-Alina-23-730x486.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3990\" style=\"aspect-ratio:6\/5;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Group-Photo-Admissions-Ambassadors-Jenna-Em-Alina-23-730x486.jpg 730w, 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is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/apply-now\/transfer-students-kctcs-pathways\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"63\">Transfer Students<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/apply-now\/apply-readmission-non-degree\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"66\">Nontraditional Students<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/international-student-applications\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"70\">International Students<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/apply-now\/veteran-or-military-connected\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"140\">Veterans<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><a href=\"http:\/\/apply.transy.edu\/apply\" type=\"page\" id=\"3727\">Applicant Portal<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/counselors\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"3669\">High School Counselors<\/a> &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e02555fb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" 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Direct questions regarding transfer credits to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/registrars-office\/\">registrar\u2019s office<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771359550017\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do I know if my application materials have been received?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Your <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.transy.edu\/apply\/\">Applicant Portal<\/a> updates in real time. You can track submitted documents, see what\u2019s still needed and monitor your application status throughout the process.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771359551180\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is there an application fee?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Applying to Transylvania University is completely free \u2014 no fee, no waiver required.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771359552215\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>When will I receive my admission decision?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Transy follows an Early Action and Regular Decision timeline.<br\/><strong>Early Action<\/strong> applicants typically receive their decisions in late fall.<br\/><strong>Regular Decision<\/strong> applicants hear back in early spring.<br\/>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/apply-now\/important-deadlines\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"60\">Transylvania University\u2019s deadlines<\/a>.<br\/>Applying earlier often means an earlier answer and earlier scholarship consideration.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771359553402\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What if I\u2019m not sure whether Transy is the right fit?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Start with an application. 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Direct questions regarding transfer credits to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/registrars-office\/\">registrar\u2019s office<\/a>.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/apply-now\/#faq-question-1771359550017","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/apply-now\/#faq-question-1771359550017","name":"How do I know if my application materials have been received?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Your <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.transy.edu\/apply\/\">Applicant Portal<\/a> updates in real time. You can track submitted documents, see what\u2019s still needed and monitor your application status throughout the process.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/apply-now\/#faq-question-1771359551180","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/apply-now\/#faq-question-1771359551180","name":"Is there an application fee?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No. Applying to Transylvania University is completely free \u2014 no fee, no waiver required.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/apply-now\/#faq-question-1771359552215","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/apply-now\/#faq-question-1771359552215","name":"When will I receive my admission decision?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Transy follows an Early Action and Regular Decision timeline.<br\/><strong>Early Action<\/strong> applicants typically receive their decisions in late fall.<br\/><strong>Regular Decision<\/strong> applicants hear back in early spring.<br\/>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/apply-now\/important-deadlines\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"60\">Transylvania University\u2019s deadlines<\/a>.<br\/>Applying earlier often means an earlier answer and earlier scholarship consideration.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/apply-now\/#faq-question-1771359553402","position":6,"url":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/apply-now\/#faq-question-1771359553402","name":"What if I\u2019m not sure whether Transy is the right fit?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Start with an application. Applying opens conversations with admissions counselors, connects you to personalized guidance and often reveals more than months of online searching.<br\/>Starting the process doesn\u2019t lock you in \u2014 it simply helps you make an informed decision.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/39","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=39"}],"version-history":[{"count":112,"href":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/39\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4196,"href":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/39\/revisions\/4196"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}