Transferring to the University of Kansas

Whether you’re completing a degree or pursuing new paths, you’ll find a community at KU that welcomes your experience and gives rise to real innovation.

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Costs, requirements, and opportunities

The decision to transfer comes with big questions: Can I get in? Will my credits transfer? Can I earn scholarships? Let’s break down the details.

Transfer students are assured admission with 24+ transferable credit hours at a GPA of 2.5 or higher from a regionally accredited community college, college, or university.

If you have earned under 24 transferable credit hours, you must also meet the freshman assured admission requirement. You will also need to provide a final, official high school transcript (or GED high school equivalency exam scores) with your graduation date, mailed from your high school or the state GED agency.

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Important Deadlines

Dec. 1

Spring semester scholarship deadline

Jan. 5

Final spring semester application deadline

Aug. 1

Fall semester scholarship deadline

Aug. 8

Final fall semester application deadline

Your transfer options

Hilltops, laptops — you could earn a KU education from just about anywhere. Each way to transfer offers its own share of opportunities and advantages.

Lawrence

Study at our flagship campus, where you’ll choose from over 200 fields of study and 400 degrees and certificates.

Edwards Campus

Offering evening classes and over 30 degree programs, the Edwards Campus in Overland Park is a practical transfer choice.

Online

You could earn your KU online degree from just about anywhere — and it could cost less than out-of-state tuition.

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Visiting KU

Virtual tours and online information sessions are convenient options for those who would like to connect from anywhere. We also encourage campus visits whenever possible and offer tailored sessions for transfer students throughout the year.

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Next steps for admitted students

If you’ve been accepted to KU, you have a short list of things to do before your first day of classes. We’re here to help you transfer successfully.

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