Transfer Applicants

Becoming Whole Men

At Seton Hall Prep, our students are pushed to look at, think about, and respond to the changing world around them critically, effectively, and sincerely through four years of rigorous education. They learn to think of themselves, their communities, and their society broadly and deeply within our Catholic Mission.

Transfer Candidates

While students typically enter Seton Hall Prep in the ninth grade, we do occasionally accept outstanding transfer students into the tenth and eleventh grades. In order to be considered for admission as a transfer student, an applicant must:

Complete and the online Seton Hall Preparatory School Transfer Application for Admission. The Transfer Application will be available for completion beginning March 1st, 2022. Applications for candidates for transfer to Seton Hall Prep will close on May 20, 2022. Please note that applications for transfer for the 2022-2023 academic year are no longer being accepted. If you are still interested in exploring a transfer to The Prep for September 2022 should any space become avaialable, please contact Assistant Director of Admission Mr. Peter Durning '06 directly.
At the conclusion of the third marking period, submit transcripts covering all previous high school coursework. In order to do this, complete the Transcript Release Form and forward it to the applicant's counselor at his current school so that he/she can submit the records to the Seton Hall Prep Admission Office.
Upon review of both application and grades, qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview with the Assistant Director of Admission, usually during the months of April and May. Please note that not all applicants will be granted an interview.
All applicants for transfer are strongly encouraged to come for a full-day campus visit. To arrange your visit, please contact the Admission Office directly.

Please direct all transfer inquiries to Mr. Peter Durning '06, Assistant Director of Admission. (973-325-7620)

Frequently Asked Questions

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When will admission decisions be made?

Transfer decisions are typically made in early June. Once the application window closes, interviews will be held throughout the month of May. The Admission Committee will meet to make final decisions once all interviews have been completed.
May candidates for transfer spend a day on campus?

Yes! All transfer candidates are encouraged to spend a day on campus with a student in their respective grade. Transfer candidates may request a specific host, or we will be happy to select a host based on his interests. Transfer visits will begin on Tuesday, March 7th, and may be scheduled through the Freshman for a Day scheduling portal.
Are financial aid and/or scholarship funds available for transfer students?

Typically, all financial aid funds are distributed to current students before admissions decisions are made for transfer candidates. However, requests for financial assistance by transfer candidates and their families may be considered on a case-by-case basis. For additional information please contact the Admission Office directly.

Each spring, all returning Seton Hall Prep students and their families have the opportunity to apply/re-apply for need-based financial assistance.

Transfer students are not eligible to receive academic scholarships.
Is an entrance examination required for transfer into Seton Hall Prep?

While transfer students do not need to sit for any entrance examination in order to be accepted for admission to Seton Hall Prep, some students may need to sit for placement examinations in certain subject areas in order to finalize their schedules.
Is an interview required as part of the transfer application process?

Yes, an interview is a required part of the application process. However, not all candidates will be granted an interview. Candidates will be selected for interviews based upon both their high school transcripts and their submitted application.