Ready to Serve Lourdes University Students
We're Making It Easy to Complete Your Degree by Transferring to BW
While Baldwin Wallace University is saddened by the news of the Lourdes University closure, the BW community would be honored to provide a place for Lourdes students to transfer and complete their educational journey. BW offers more than 60 majors as well as 29 NCAA Division III varsity sport teams.
Led by our 180-year mission to provide a quality education, BW welcomes Lourdes students searching for a new college home.
For Students Completing Their Degree at BW, we offer the following:
- A commitment to keep you on track toward graduation.
- Lourdes students are eligible for BW's transfer merit scholarships.
- BW is waiving minimum enrollment requirements and credit requirements for Lourdes University students. Students interested in separately accredited programs will be evaluated individually for credit requirements.
- When possible, students in licensure programs will be supported in obtaining an equal or comparable license.
- This transfer offer is good for students who are currently enrolled at Lourdes University.
- Students transferring from Lourdes to BW must begin enrollment in fall 2026. Admission is valid only for that semester and cannot be deferred.
- Complete the BW transfer application to begin the transfer process to Baldwin Wallace. There is no application fee.
Meet with a BW Admission Counselor
Schedule your appointment with a BW admission counselor — who will meet with you in person or virtually — to discuss how your credits will transfer to BW and help you determine which BW program is the best fit for you. You can also contact the BW admission office at (440) 826-2222, transfer@bw.edu.
Admission to BW's Majors and Programs
Lourdes students in good standing are encouraged to review BW's full list of undergraduate majors for potential transfer programs.
Please note:
- View the BW transfer guide to see which courses taken at Lourdes will transfer to Baldwin Wallace.
- Lourdes undergraduate students interested in transferring directly into the engineering and nursing majors at BW are subject to additional review.
- Lourdes undergraduate students who select majors at BW not available at Lourdes or who change majors when transferring from Lourdes to BW may encounter additional program requirements that extend the time necessary to complete their degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do transfer credits apply to a BW degree?
Courses transferred from Lourdes University count directly toward your major or minor, core requirements or electives — all are counted toward the minimum 120 credits needed to graduate.
View the BW Transfer Guide to Learn More >
How much credit can transfer to BW?
There is no limit on the number of credit hours that may be transferred from Lourdes University. However, individual degree program requirements vary. Students with 60 or more transferable credit hours may be eligible to waive the BW general education requirements. Students with less than 45 credit hours remaining may be eligible to graduate with a BW degree. A BW bachelor's degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours.
There is a limit on how much credit may transfer in some academic areas as determined by the BW faculty, such as engineering or other technical areas.
Are there time limits on how old courses can be?
Most courses have no time limit to qualify for transfer toward a bachelor's degree. However, some areas are more time-sensitive, such as accounting, computer science, education, psychology and nursing, and may make transfer to BW unavailable.
Will my grade point average from Lourdes University?
No, only your credit hours will transfer. When you enroll at Baldwin Wallace University, you will establish a new grade point average.
How do I start the financial aid process at BW?
The Baldwin Wallace financial aid process starts with completion of your 2026-27 FAFSA (BW's school code 003014). There may be additional information BW will need from you as we move through this process, but great first step is to submit your FAFSA.
Important Date
August 1, 2026, is the last day to apply for enrollment.