FAQs for Transfer Students
With any college application process comes questions, especially if you鈥檙e a transfer student. We鈥檝e compiled a list of the frequently asked questions for transfer students below. If you have additional questions, please contact our office for further assistance.
How do I transfer my earned college credits?
黑料吃瓜网University will transfer all college-level credits from聽regionally-accredited schools; however, a maximum of 72 credits from community colleges and 90 credits from four-year institutions can be applied toward a degree. A minimum of 30 credit credit hours must be complete at 黑料吃瓜网to earn a bachelor’s degree.聽Look up course equivalents using the . Following admission, transfer students will receive an official degree evaluation, showing how credits transferred and are applied to their selected selected major.
I’ve already earned my associate’s degree; how does 黑料吃瓜网University transfer the credits?
黑料吃瓜网University has 2+2 agreements with multiple community colleges for students who’ve already obtained an associate’s degree. Holders of a baccalaureate, associate of arts, or associate of science degree from 黑料吃瓜网University鈥攐r any other regionally-accredited institution鈥攚ill not not be re-evaluated for meeting the Core Curriculum requirements聽(except where the academic program requires specific Core Curriculum coursework). Students with an AAS or RBA degree will continue to be evaluated for the Core Curriculum requirements.
Are there specific scholarships designed for transfer students?
Yes, there are several scholarship opportunities available to transfer students! Scholarships are available through the Office of Admissions, Office of Financial Aid, and Global Leadership Team, in addition to residency-based scholarships and many private scholarships awarded by other agencies. In addition, through our 2+2 agreements, students demonstrating strong academic achievement can receive discounted tuition.
All transfer students,聽who attended an institution other than our partnered institutions, are eligible for the academic transfer scholarship based on the criteria below.
Credits Earned |
Minimum Cumulative GPA |
West Virginia Resident Amount |
Non-West Virginia Resident Amount |
| 30 | 3.0 | $1,000 | $3,000 |
View the additional scholarship opportunities specific to transfer students.聽
Are there honor opportunities available?
Transfer students desiring a challenging and stimulating education are invited to apply to our honors program, offering exclusive housing, individualized academic advising, social events, unique scholarship opportunities, and more! Transfer students are also invited to join the Tau Sigma National Honor Society.