We require the following materials and components to be included within your MIT transfer application.
Transcripts
Transfer applicants are required to upload a copy of their transcripts to the MIT transfer application from each institution they have attended — including all secondary/high schools, colleges, and universities.
Official transcripts are only required for transfer students who are admitted and choose to enroll at MIT.
College instructor recommendations
We require two academic letters of recommendation from college professors or instructors. One recommendation should come from a math or science instructor; the other can come from another academic instructor who knows you well.
Transfer applicants are also welcome (but not required) to invite up to two supplemental recommenders from other adults (e.g., mentors, coaches, supervisors).
Recommendation materials must be sent to MIT directly by your recommenders, and materials can be requested by adding recommenders in your application. When you add a recommender, we immediately email them a personalized link to an MIT-specific recommendation form in which they can upload their materials. Recommenders should complete the MIT recommendation form regardless of how they plan to submit their materials, so that we can match materials to your application.
School Official Report
We require a School Official Report from your advisor, registrar, or another school official. You can invite a school official to submit a School Official Report by adding them with the appropriate type in your application. This will send a personalized link to an MIT-specific School Official Report form to be completed online.
If a hard copy of the form is required by your current (or most recent) institution, you can download a PDF version of the School Official Report. The school official should submit the completed report to [email protected], by mail to our office, or by fax to 617.687.9174.
Standardized tests
The SAT or the ACT is required for transfer applicants. We do not require the ACT writing or science sections or the SAT optional essay. We accept both the paper and digital SAT.
Students should self-report official full sittings (including future sittings) of the SAT or ACT on the application. Please note that our office will verify self-reported scores for all enrolling students. Any discrepancies between official and self-reported scores may affect a student’s offer of admission.
In order to apply for transfer admission, you must take the required tests before October 31 for spring entry, and before March 31 for fall entry. If your testing date falls after the deadline, enter the date of the test on your application and leave the score section blank. Once you receive your scores, you can self-report them in your applicant portal.
For more information on tests scores, superscoring, and English proficiency tests, visit the first-year Tests & scores page.
How to submit materials
While we prefer materials to be uploaded into the transfer application, you may submit materials via other accepted methods such as mail, email, or fax.