•O
ver 98% of UB students receive some form of Financial Aid.
• Transfer merit scholarships range from $6,000 to $15,000.
•T
he average transfer scholarship awarded is $11,000.
•T
he average Financial Aid package is $22,000.
Where UBelong
AFFORDABILITY
Transfer students, UBelong Here.
Transferring to UB is easy.
Here’s why:
Transfer Students,
UBelong Here.
Office of Admissions
126 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Discover Your Potential at One of
New England’s Fastest Growing Universities.
•U
B’s transfer policy maximizes the number
of credits you can transfer.
“Transferring has
never been easier
or more
affordable.”
•C
omplete your Associate Degree Program and
enter UB as a junior (in a compatible degree).
•U
B strongly encourages participation in
workplace opportunities that enhance your
academic program.
•S
uccessfully complete your undergraduate
degree at UB and enter a one-year master’s
degree program in many areas including:
Education, Computer Science and Business
(MBA and EMBA).
•U
B offers a variety of financial aid options
for transfer students, including academic and
need-based scholarships.
Why is the University of Bridgeport one of the fastestgrowing universities in New England? Thriving academic
programs, generous scholarship opportunities, exceptional
faculty and comprehensive campus improvements are just
some of the reasons.
More and more students are choosing UB because they
know it offers a quality educational experience, that it is
vibrant and growing, and that it will prepare them for the
professional challenges of a world driven by information
and globalization.
UB offers more than 125 undergraduate, graduate and
doctoral programs. Students appreciate the small class size,
which allows professors to get to know them and provides
the personal attention that fosters a rich learning experience.
UB is enriched by diversity with students from more than
80 countries. There is no better place to prepare for success
in today’s global marketplace. What’s more, UB has a strong
internship program to prepare its students for the real-world
challenges of the workplace.
Visit UB on the Web at www.bridgeport.edu
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Transfer applicants can apply online at:
www.bridgeport.edu.
UB’s Office of Admissions offers campus tours on
All transfer applicants are required to submit
the following:
Tours are provided by Student Ambassadors and offer
weekdays at 10:00 am, 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm.
prospective students a chance to ask questions one-on-
• An official high school transcript or G.E.D.
(General Equivalency Diploma). If you have taken
less than 16 college credits.
one with a current UB student.Transfer consultations
are available during the day, or on select evenings and
• An official copy of all college transcripts from
each post-secondary institution previously attended.
An applicant who fails to indicate attendance at
a previous institution at the time of application may
forfeit eligibility for transfer credit.
• Personal Statement (Optional).
University of Bridgeport
Office of Admissions, 126 Park Avenue,
Bridgeport, CT 06604
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office to schedule a visit.
University of Bridgeport
Office of Admissions
Phone: 203.576.4552 or 1.800.EXCEL.UB
Email: admit@bridgeport.edu
• Special instructions for Dental Hygiene Applicants
can be found in our application.
The Application Fee and the above documents
may be sent to:
counselor will be in your area, or contact our admissions
126 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
• $25.00 non-refundable application fee (Check
or Money Order made payable to the University of
Bridgeport).
• If you are applying for Financial Aid, submit your
FAFSA. UB’s school code is 001416.
weekends. Visit transfer2ub.org to find out when a
Where UBelong
Campus Tours/
MEET YOUR COUNSELOR
How to apply
Career Oriented Programs
Accounting (B.S.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
An applicant must have earned at least a “C” average
Mass Communication (B.A.)
Biology (B.S.)
Advertising
(2.0 GPA) for all work attempted and be in good academic
Business Administration (A.A., B.S.)
Communication Studies
standing at the previously attended institution to be consid-
Computer Applications and
Journalism
ered for regular admission.
Information Systems (B.S.)
Public Relations
Computer Engineering (B.S.)
Mathematics (B.A., B.S.)
Computer Science (B.S.)
Music (B.M.)
Dental Hygiene, Biology, all Business majors and Computer
Science and Engineering require a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Jazz Studies
Internships and Co-ops
The status of any applicant admitted before all final, official
Music Business
Students rely on our 15:1 faculty to student ratio and our
transcripts are received will be reevaluated upon receipt of
Dental Hygiene (A.S., B.S.)
Music Education
Fashion Merchandising (A.A., B.S.)
Music Performance
competent, committed, caring faculty members to help
the final transcript.
Criminal Justice and
Human Security (B.A.)
Finance (B.S.)
Pre-Professional Studies
guide them through the education process.
Transfer applicants are urged to apply well in advance of
General Studies (A.A., A.S., B.S.)
Pre-Chiropractic
Part of UB’s educational approach of “opening doors, build-
the opening date of the term in which they plan to enter.
Graphic Design (B.F.A.)
Pre-Dental
ing futures” is to encourage workplace opportunities that
This will enable the student to receive a timely evaluation
Health Sciences
Pre-Law
Human Services (B.S.)
Pre-Medicine
enhance your academic program.
of their transfer credits and appropriate academic advise-
Industrial Design (B.S.)
Pre-Naturopathic
Experience shows that the best jobs go to the graduates
Interior Design (B.S.)
Pre-Pharmacy
who can bring both a degree and practical experience to the
Students are required to complete their last thirty semes-
International Political Economy
Pre-Veterinary
workplace. How do you do that? The University of Bridge-
ter hours at the University of Bridgeport and meet course
port provides you with the opportunity to combine your
requirements as described in each program to be eligible
academic program with co-operative education placement,
for a degree.
and Diplomacy (B.A.)
Literature and Civilization (B.A.)
Psychology (B.S.)
Social Sciences (B.A.)
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice
English
History
History
International Studies
Philosophy
Political Science
Management and
Industrial Relations (B.S.)
Marketing (B.S.)
Marital Arts Studies (B.A.)
Psychology
Sociology
World Regions (B.A.)
ment and program planning.
an internship or hands-on clinical experience.
Credit Evaluations
The University of Bridgeport applies up to 66 credits from
2-year institutions – up to 90 credits from 4-year institutions, saving you time and money. Send us your transcripts
and we will give you a preliminary evaluation even before
Directions From Northern Connecticut: I-95 South (toward New York) Take
Exit 27. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left onto Lafayette Street. At the first
light, turn left onto South Frontage Road and bear right. At the next light,
turn right (by Harbor Yard Stadium & Arena) onto Broad Street. Proceed approximately one mile south, Broad Street turns right into Waldemere Avenue.
At the first stop sign, turn right onto Park Avenue. Go one block and turn
right on Linden Avenue.Visitor parking is on left.
Directions From New York: I-95 North (toward New Haven) Take Exit 27
and proceed straight off the exit ramp, bear right. At the fourth light, turn
right (by Harbor Yard Stadium & Arena) onto Broad Street. Proceed approximately one mile south, Broad Street turns right into Waldemere Avenue.
At the first stop sign, turn right onto Park Avenue. Go one block and turn
right on Linden Avenue. Visitor parking is on left.
Taking the Train: Take Metro-North railroad to Bridgeport station.
you apply.
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