Loyola University Maryland recognized on 2024 Transfer Honor Roll
Loyola University Maryland was named to the 2024 Transfer Honor Roll by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. The list recognizes 228 colleges and universities that demonstrate institutional commitment and investment of resources to support transfer students.
“We are extremely proud to be recognized on the PTK 2024 Transfer Honor Roll. Transfer students bring invaluable experiences and diverse viewpoints to Loyola, greatly enriching our community. We are committed to making their transition as smooth as possible, and our focus on affordability and strong support systems underscores our dedication to the success and well-being of our transfer students,” said Andrew Cevasco, ’11, M.A. ’16, senior director of undergraduate admission.
Loyola offers Transfer Transitions: Loyola 101 for New Transfer Students, a one-credit seminar designed to familiarize transfer students with Loyola’s community and the city of Baltimore. Developed by students who transferred to Loyola for new transfer students, this seminar class offers the opportunity for new transfer students to meet campus community members, attend on- and off-campus events, and learn more about how Loyola and Baltimore can support their academic, co-curricular, and career goals.
Additional resources include Loyola’s Academic Advising and Support Center, which guides students through their education, as well as academic tutoring and coaching and an award-winning career center.
Loyola also offers a dedicated Transfer Student Orientation program. Recognizing that transfer students have likely experienced orientation at their previous institutions, this program primarily aims to welcome them and ease their transition to Loyola. Transfer Welcome Weekend provides opportunities for new transfer students to meet and interact with fellow transfers, current students, administrators, and faculty members.
Loyola’s Transfer Student Organization, overseen by the Office of Student Engagement, is a collaborative network of new and returning transfer students intended to foster community and provide continuous support to transfer students of all backgrounds. The organization hosts monthly social and educational events for all transfer students to increase their sense of belonging at Loyola.
“At Loyola, we understand the importance of a smooth transition for transfer students. Every incoming transfer student receives a detailed, fully personalized credit evaluation to help ensure that credits are seamlessly transferred towards completing their degree at Loyola, making the transition as straightforward and efficient as possible,” said Meredith Good, associate director for transfer admission and special populations.
“These personal credit evaluations, combined with our strong merit scholarships, dedicated PTK and community college grants, and two free summer courses to help students catch up or get ahead in their major or core curriculum, demonstrate our commitment to providing transfer students with an accessible, affordable, and supportive pathway to continue their academic journey and thrive within our community.”
Phi Theta Kappa assembled the Transfer Honor Roll based on 40 metrics related to the support and success of transfer students, including college cost and financial aid, campus life, admission practices, and bachelor’s degree completion.