At the very least, we recommend you have one full year of both calculus (or higher level of math, whichever meets your ability level) and calculus-based physics. It’s rare that an applicant is admitted without calculus and physics at the college level. Depending on your major, you may have covered more ground in one science discipline or another, or you may have more engineering than science courses. Fortunately, each decision is made on a case-by-case basis and depends on your course of study and institutional offerings.
Can I apply for transfer admission if I haven’t completed all the recommended coursework?
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FAQ / First-year application
I’m taking college classes, do I apply for transfer admission?
The transfer process is intended for students who have finished high school and completed at least one year of college. If you’re still in high school, you’re considered a first-year… -
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Does MIT offer transfer credit?
If you’re admitted, you can expect to receive credit for subjects of study that are substantively equivalent to corresponding MIT subjects. If your academic record doesn’t appear to merit credit… -
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Am I eligible to apply for transfer admission?
MIT admits a small number of interesting, talented transfer students every year. Unfortunately, we’re very limited to how many students we can accept. Students who will have completed at least… -
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Can I apply for transfer admission if I’m a first-year college student?
Yes, because you finished high school and will complete two terms of college by the time you enter MIT in the fall, you are eligible to apply as a transfer… -
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Can I apply if I’ve completed more than 2.5 years of college?
Students who at the time of entry to MIT will have completed more than two and a half years (i.e., five terms) of college may not be eligible because of…