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...for Limestone and St. Andrews students: Presbyterian College provides streamlined transfer process for students affected by college closures

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In response to the recent announcements of Limestone University and St. Andrews University closures, Presbyterian College is extending immediate support to affected students with guaranteed merit scholarships ranging from $20,000 to $25,000 and a streamlined transfer process to ensure continuity in their educational journeys.

"Saints and Knights, no institution can fully replace the unique experiences you've had at Limestone University and St. Andrews University," said Anita Gustafson, president of Presbyterian College. "We understand the deep connection you formed with your campus community, and our Blue Hose family stands ready to welcome you with open arms."

Presbyterian College has established a Limestone University and St. Andrews University Transfer Gateway (https://www.presby.edu/transfer-gateway/) to assist students in transition with personalized guidance through every step of the transfer process.

Streamlined Transfer Process includes:

  • No Application Fee
  • Expedited Admissions Process
  • Priority Transcript Evaluation
  • Guaranteed Scholarship Consideration from $20,000 - $25,000 (Students must apply and be admitted for scholarship consideration.)
  • $2,000 Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship in addition to merit-based awards (Transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa will receive an additional $2,000 on top of merit aid.)

"We understand this is a challenging time of unexpected transition for Limestone and St. Andrews University students," said Dr. Brandon Vinson, vice president for enrollment management. "We have a dedicated team ready to provide personalized support to ensure the transfer process is seamless for students experiencing academic displacement."

Presbyterian College offers more than 90 majors, minors, and pre-professional programs. With small class sizes and personalized attention, students will find a supportive academic environment designed to help them succeed.

How to Transfer to Presbyterian College:    

  • Apply for free through our streamlined application
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  • Submit transcripts for priority evaluation
  • Complete the FAFSA using PC's school code (003445).
  • Join us for a campus tour. 

Students seeking more information can visit https://www.presby.edu/transfer-gateway/ or contact the Office of Admissions at 1-800-476-7272 or admissions@presby.edu.

Inspired by the motto, “While We Live, We Serve,” Presbyterian College celebrates an enduring culture of academic rigor, honor, and service.

PC is a nationally-ranked liberal arts college that provides students of all faiths, identities, and backgrounds with a transformative education to equip them for impactful careers and empower them to serve as powerful forces for positive change. PC’s distinctive approach uses innovative service as a tool of self-discovery, an amplifier of problem-solving skills, and a catalyst of curiosity which is epitomized by the newly-developed Center for Inquiry, Research, and Scholarship (CIRAS).

PC was founded in 1880 by the Rev. William Plumer Jacobs in the historic city of Clinton in the foothills of South Carolina. The college offers a wide variety of undergraduate majors and has established three graduate programs in occupational therapy, physician assistant, and pharmacy that firmly place the college as a hub for science in higher education. PC student-athletes — the Blue Hose — participate in 19 sports at the Division I level.

For more information about Presbyterian College, go to www.presby.edu.

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