Loyola University Maryland recognized on 2026 Transfer Honor Roll
Loyola University Maryland was named to the 2026 Transfer Honor Roll by Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society. The list recognizes 275 colleges and universities that demonstrate institutional commitment and investment of resources to support transfer students.
“Transfer students bring experiences, perspectives, and a sense of purpose that enriches our campus,” said Andrew Cevasco, ’11, M.A. ’16, assistant vice president for undergraduate admission. “That’s what makes being named, yet again, to the PTK Transfer Honor Roll such a meaningful recognition. We’ve worked hard to create an experience where transfer students are not simply welcomed to campus but recognized for what they already bring to it. We want transfer students to know that they belong here and that they have the opportunity to make the most of their time at Loyola. As we look ahead to another record year of transfer enrollment, we’re excited to welcome more students who will shape Loyola with their own stories, perspectives, and ambitions.”
Loyola’s transfer enrollment has been increasing in recent years, with record numbers of incoming transfer students. The University welcomed roughly 31 transfers in Spring 2026 and expects to welcome about 80 transfer students in Fall 2026, for a total of approximately 110 new transfers between the two semesters.
"The growth in transfer students coming to Loyola speaks to the strength of our community and our academic offerings, as well as how Loyola invests in supporting our students,” said Meredith Good, MBA '25, associate director for transfer admission and special populations. “The PTK Honor Roll represents our commitment to helping transfers thrive both inside and outside of the classroom."
Loyola offers Transfer Transitions: Loyola 101 for New Transfer Students, a one-credit seminar designed to familiarize transfer students with Loyola’s community and the city of Baltimore. Developed by current Loyola transfer students for new transfer students, this seminar class offers the opportunity for new transfer students to meet campus community members, attend on- and off-campus events, and learn more about how Loyola and Baltimore can support their academic, co-curricular, and career goals.
Additional resources include Loyola’s Academic Advising and Support Center, which guides students through their education, as well as academic tutoring and coaching and an award-winning career center.
Loyola also offers a dedicated Transfer Welcome Weekend. Recognizing that transfer students have likely experienced orientation at their previous institutions, this program primarily aims to welcome them and ease their transition to Loyola. Transfer Welcome Weekend provides opportunities for new transfer students to meet and interact with fellow transfers, current students, administrators, and faculty members.
Loyola’s Transfer Student Organization, overseen by the Office of Student Leadership and Involvement, is a collaborative network of new and returning transfer students intended to foster community and provide continuous support to transfer students of all backgrounds. The organization hosts monthly social and educational events for all transfer students to increase their sense of belonging at Loyola.
Phi Theta Kappa assembled the Transfer Honor Roll based on 40 metrics related to the support and success of transfer students, including college cost and financial aid, campus life, admission practices, and bachelor’s degree completion.
Learn more about this and other prestigious rankings and notable accolades that Loyola has earned from major national, international, and regional reports, studies, and surveys.