Transfer Students

Marquette University High School, in most cases, does not accept transfer students into the junior and senior classes. There are some exceptions, including a student's family moves into the area from a city outside of the five-county metropolitan Milwaukee area.

Transfer students will be considered for admission to MUHS based on the following conditions:

1. Space is available in the class.
2. Applicant has a 3.0 GPA or higher at current school.
3. All Transfer applicants will be reviewed by the MUHS administration to determine if the applicants will benefit from the school's program.
4. MUHS must receive the following information no later than the third week of June for immediate fall term:
   • Completed transfer application
   • Applicant's most recent grade transcript
   • A copy of all standardized test scores
   • A letter of recommendation from current school
   • Student interview as needed

As part of this application, the applicant should write an essay of several paragraphs providing information about the following:

1. Reasons for leaving present school
2. Problems you may have had at present school
3. Accomplishments at your present school
4. Specific reasons for wanting to attend MUHS

Families should contact Admissions Director, Sean O'Brien, after the completion of the Transfer Application to discuss next steps in the process, obrien@muhs.edu or 414-933-7220, ext. 3046.