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Transfer Students

Curious about how SMWC can help you unleash your potential?

Are you ready to take your college experience to a whole new level? If you’ve earned your associate’s degree from a community college or you’re a college student looking to make a change, transferring to SMWC will open many doors for your future.

Whether you want a fresh start in a new field of study, or you’re looking for a way to refine and enrich the knowledge and experiences you’ve already gained, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College will help you build on your life and educational achievements. SMWC is committed to making a private college education affordable through a variety of scholarship opportunities.  Whether you are planning to transfer to our campus undergraduate program, which is designed for women who are looking for a traditional college experience, or the Woods External Degree (WED) program, which is available to men and women seeking a flexible distance education alternative, SMWC offers a variety of options to help you manage college costs.  We encourage you to get in touch with the Office of Financial Aid for more information on scholarships and low-interest loan programs

Regardless of which program fits your life, at SMWC, you'll engage in excellent academic programs in majors such as criminal justice, advertising, education, accounting, and computer information systems.  You will experience active learning and one-on-one assistance from professors and graduate with a degree of distinction that translates into success.

Transfer to the Campus Program

Transfer to the WED Program

Ivy Tech 2+2 Agreements

Ivy Tech Community College and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) have signed statewide transfer agreements involving 11 associate’s degree programs offered through Ivy Tech and 16 bachelor’s degree programs at SMWC.

These transfer agreements, referred to as “2+2 agreements,” allow students to attend their first two years of college at Ivy Tech to earn an Associate of Science degree then transfer into a specific campus-based or distance education Bachelor’s degree program at SMWC as a junior without losing credits or needing to take extra semesters.

See the available associate's and bachelor's degrees

Ivy Tech Grants

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is providing Ivy Tech Grants to qualifying students who graduate from Ivy Tech Community College and enroll in SMWC's campus-based program or SMWC's Woods External Degree (WED) Program.

Read more about the grants and see if you qualify.