Siena Heights University Transfer & First Year Student Offers
Complete Your Degree at Michigan's #1 Liberal Arts College!
Albion College, Michigan’s #1 liberal arts college, welcomes all current Siena Heights University students with an expedited transfer process and dedicated scholarships to help you complete your degree. Every Siena Heights transfer student will receive at least $26,000 per year, with top applicants receiving even more.
We’re committed to making this transition as smooth as possible during this difficult time. Albion will work to match your current financial commitment at Siena Heights while providing a clear pathway to continue your academic, athletic, and co-curricular journey here.
Albion is Accepting Applications for Spring 2026
Albion College is accepting applications for Spring 2026 on a rolling basis. To support Siena Heights University students during this transition, all current and incoming undergraduates in good academic standing will be automatically accepted. Applying is free and easy!
Complete our Quick Application for Siena Heights Students today
Transfer Credits
A free credit evaluation is provided to all Siena Heights University transfer students within one business day of receiving unofficial or official transcripts. Official transcripts must be received prior to enrollment. Albion College awards Bachelor of Arts degrees in more than 50 areas of study as well as a Bachelor of Fine Arts.
The following list of Siena Heights University majors automatically transfer into Albion:
- Accounting, B.B.A. – will be a B.A. at Albion
- Art, B.A.
- Art, B.F.A.
- Biology, B.S. – will be a B.A. at Albion
- Business Administration (B.B.A.) – will be a B.A. at Albion
- Chemistry, B.S. – will be a B.A. at Albion
- Communications, B.A.
- Data Analytics, B.S. – will be a B.A. at Albion
- Education
- Elementary Education
- English, B.A.
- Environmental Science, B.S. – will be a B.A. at Albion
- Exercise Science, B.A.
- History, B.A.
- Management, B.B.A. – will be a B.A. at Albion
- Marketing, B.B.A. – will be a B.A. at Albion
- Mathematics, B.S. – will be a B.A. at Albion
- Music Education, B.A.
- Music, B.A.
- Pre-Dental
- Pre-Medicine
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- Pre-Veterinary
- Psychology, B.A.
- Religious Studies, B.A.
- Social Studies, B.A.
- Theatre, B.A.
Staff at Albion will work to create individual plans for other qualifying programs, including but not limited to:
- Humanities, B.A.
- Multidisciplinary Studies, B.A.
- Musical Theatre, B.A.
- Professional Communication, B.A.
- Public Services Administration, B.A.
- Sport Management, B.B.A. – will be a B.A. at Albion
- Theatrical Design and Technology, B.A.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many of my credits will transfer to Albion?
Every student will receive an individual credit evaluation, but as part of our commitment to being a teachout partner, we will take every credit that was successfully completed at SHU and apply it to your degree progress at Albion College.
If I transfer from SHU to Albion, will it take me longer to finish my degree?
We are committed to helping you finish your degree in the same time frame as you would have at Siena Heights.
Why should I choose Albion College?
Albion College is the #1 Liberal Arts College in the State of Michigan, and #2 in the Midwest, according to Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. ranking. Albion College is a welcoming and inclusive community: anyone who sets foot on our campus is immediately a part of that community. We are committed to removing any possible barriers between you and your goals.
How does my financial aid transfer to Albion?
When you complete an inquiry, your information will be provided to our Financial Aid Department. This will allow them to generate an initial award letter, but a more detailed discussion with Financial Aid will help you to obtain a more complete picture, including Federal and State Grants, loan options, and scholarships.
What programs/degrees can I complete at Albion College?
Please find a full list of accepted programs as well as an inquiry form above. If you do not see your program and have questions, please do not hesitate to email us at [email protected] or contact our Travis Tekiele ’13, our transfer counselor, at [email protected].
Travis Tekiele ’13
Associate Director of Transfer Recruitment
Our transfer counselor, Travis Tekiele ’13, is available to help answer questions about the transfer process every step of the way.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 517-257-1110
Majors and Programs
We offer more than 100 areas of study in the humanities, social sciences, fine and performing arts, business and economics and law and policy.
Whichever path of study you choose, you’ll benefit from small classes, close faculty mentorship and plenty of opportunities for active learning.
Centers and Institutes
For students who want to make an immediate impact in their chosen field of study, Albion’s renowned centers and institutes are designed to provide firsthand experiences, support, and networking resources to accelerate futures in the areas of public policy and service, medicine, sustainability, social change, teacher development, business and management.
Athletics
When you become a student at Albion, you’re immediately part of the team.
Whether you take the field as a varsity athlete, play on an intramural team with your roommates or just cheer on your fellow Britons, you’ll find many ways to be a part of our active and spirited community.