A Clear Path Forward for Transfer Students
If your plans have changed due to Lourdes University’s closure, Capital University is here with stability, clarity, and a dedicated team ready to help you continue your education without losing momentum. You belong here. The next step is simple.
Capital University is committed to supporting students impacted by institutional changes. We’ll provide clear answers, quick evaluations, and a personalized plan so you can confidently move forward.
Why Capital is the Right Transfer Choice
At Capital University, you are more than a transcript. You are a student with goals, hard-earned progress, and a future that matters. We understand that this moment may feel uncertain. Our role is to replace uncertainty with clarity and forward momentum.
As a private university rooted in academic excellence and personal attention, Capital offers small classes, accessible faculty, and individualized advising designed to keep you moving forward. Your professors will know your name. Your advisor will map out a clear plan. You will not be navigating this transition alone.
Located in Columbus, Ohio, Capital connects you to internships, clinical placements, research opportunities, and a strong professional network in one of the Midwest’s most dynamic cities. You can continue building toward your career while completing your degree in an environment that supports both your academic and personal growth.
We are also committed to transparency. From expedited transcript review to FAFSA-based financial aid guidance, you will receive straightforward answers and a personalized roadmap. We focus on what you have already accomplished and how it applies to your next step, so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
Support at Every Step
- Expedited transcript review
- Guaranteed FAFSA-based aid review
- Clear tuition and housing assurances
- Transfer-friendly pathways to stay on track
Support for Students Impacted by Lourdes’ Announcement
Fast Transcript Review
We’ll move quickly to review your materials and keep your next steps on track, so you’re never left waiting.
How it works:
- Submit your transcripts (official or unofficial to start)
- We review transfer credit quickly and identify best-fit pathways
- You get a clear plan: remaining credits, timeline, and next steps
- Confirm your next term and get registered with support
Guaranteed FAFSA-Based Aid Review
Submit your FAFSA and Capital’s Office of Financial Aid will provide a timely, individualized aid review based on your FAFSA information. Our financial aid counselors are specially trained to support transfer students and will guide you through the process to ensure a smooth transition.
What you can expect:
- Review of federal and state aid eligibility
- Clear explanation of your estimated out-of-pocket costs
- Next steps for verification (if required)
- Help navigating any changes to your financial plan
Tuition & Housing Assurance
We understand that not knowing what comes next can be the most challenging part.
Tuition assurance
- Transparent tuition rates and fees shared early in the process
- A personalized cost estimate based on your FAFSA and transfer credits
- Clear billing and payment plan options
Housing assurance
- Guidance on housing availability and timelines
- Clear next steps for deposits and room selection
- Support for commuters and on-campus residents
Transfer FAQs
We evaluate credits course-by-course to maximize what you’ve already completed. Our expedited transcript review will show how your credits apply to your intended program and what’s left to finish.
We offer an expedited review process so you can get answers quickly. Timing depends on transcript availability and program requirements, but we prioritize students impacted by institutional closures.
Yes, your counselor will map your credits to a plan that outlines remaining requirements and an estimated time-to-degree. We’ll discuss options to keep you moving forward (including course sequencing and term planning).
We’ll walk you through housing options, availability, timelines, and costs. If you plan to live on campus, start the housing conversation early so we can help you secure the best option.
Potentially, yes. Eligibility depends on your specific sport, academic standing, and governing rules. We’ll connect you with the appropriate athletics staff to review timelines, requirements, and next steps.
That’s okay. We can still review your transcripts and help you identify programs that fit your completed coursework and goals.
No, unofficial transcripts can be used for an initial review. Official transcripts are required for final transfer credit evaluation.
As soon as you’re ready. Early action gives you the widest range of courses, housing, and advising options.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Capital’s team is ready to help you transfer with clarity, speed, and support.