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Transfer & Visiting Students

Golden Gate University School of Law welcomes law students who wish to transfer to the School of Law or visit the school for one or more semesters.

(Note: All deadlines are postmark deadlines.)

Transfer and Visiting students may apply for the spring and fall semesters as follows:

• Spring 2012: Full-time Day program only. The application period begins on October 1, 2011 and the deadline to apply is November 15, 2011.
  
• Fall 2012: Full-time Day and Part-time Evening programs. The application period begins on May 1, 2012 and the deadline to apply is July 15, 2012.
  

If you have successfully completed at least one full year at another ABA-approved law school you may apply to transfer to the School of Law as a continuing student.

To apply as a transfer student, you must provide the following:

• Application for Transfer or Visiting Students
• Non-refundable $60 application fee
• Official law school transcripts and syllabi for all law school coursework
• Personal essay explaining why you want to study law and why you want to transfer to Golden Gate University School of Law
• Letter of good standing from your previously attended law school
• Letter of recommendation from a law professor
• Copy of your Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Report

If we offer you admission, you may be eligible to receive credit for a maximum of 30 units for previous law school work for which you earned a minimum grade of B- or equivalent. It is each applicant's responsibility to meet with the director of Law Student Services prior to registration to plan your curriculum. To set up an appointment, call 415-442-6615. If you have successfully completed at least one year of study at another ABA-approved law school, you may apply to attend Golden Gate Law as a visiting student. A visiting student is defined as anyone who wishes to attend Golden Gate University School of Law for one or more semesters, but expects to receive his or her degree from his or her home law school.

To apply as a visiting student, you must provide the following:

• Application for Transfer or Visiting Students
• Non-refundable $60 application fee
• Official law school transcripts
• Personal essay explaining why you want to attend Golden Gate University School of Law as a visiting student
• Letter of good standing from your home law school
• Letter of recommendation from a law professor
• Completed Consortium Agreement from your home institution (See Consortium Form.)

If you are a student in good standing at an ABA-approved law school and wish to take 6 or fewer units at Golden Gate University School of Law, you do not need to apply for visiting status. Instead, see our visitor registration policies. Members of the bar, Golden Gate University School of Law alumni, graduates of other law schools and members of foreign bars may request to audit courses. See our non-degree candidate and auditor registration policies for more information. Applicants must utilize the electronic application available on the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) website..

1. Complete and submit the application form during the stated application period.
   
   
2. Application Fee
   Checks or money orders for $60 should be made payable to Golden Gate University. Write your name and social security number on the front of your check or money order.
   
   
3. Law School Documents
   All visiting and transfer applicants must submit their law school transcripts as part of the application. Transfer students must also provide syllabi for all law school coursework. Visiting students are also required to complete a consortium agreement. (See Consortium Form.)
   
   
4. Personal Essay
   The personal essay is your opportunity to address the Admissions Committee. Your personal essay is a writing sample and should explain your reasons for enrolling in law school and for wanting to visit or transfer to Golden Gate Law. It should be polished, well organized, and no longer than two double-spaced pages, typed in 12-point font.
   
   Please do not submit books, tape recordings, plays, theses, dissertations, or other materials in lieu of or in addition to the personal essay.
   
   
5. Letter of Good Standing
   A letter of good standing is required for every transfer/visiting student. If you cannot obtain a letter of good standing, your file will be considered incomplete and you will receive an unfavorable decision.
   
   For visiting students, the letter of good standing should certify that the credits you earn at Golden Gate University School of Law will be applied toward satisfaction of your home law school's degree requirements. Visiting students may not request an Incomplete grade or other privileges afforded regular Golden Gate Law University students.
   
   
6. Letter of Recommendation
   Transfer and visiting student applicants must submit at least one letter of recommendation from a law school professor. We strongly discourage letters of recommendation from friends, acquaintances, and/or family members who can attest only to issues of personal character.
   » Download the Letter of Recommendation form (pdf).
   
   
7. Acceptance Deposit
   Upon notification of admission to the Golden Gate Law, you will be required to make a non-refundable deposit of $300 to secure your seat in the entering class. All deposits will be credited toward your initial tuition payment.

Visiting students at Golden Gate University School of Law must arrange their financial aid through their home law school. Transfer students may apply for financial aid using Golden Gate University's school code 001205.