Transfer Admission Requirements, Preferential Deadlines and Steps

ASU welcomes application for admission for transfer students.

Admission Requirements
Application Deadlines
Application Procedures

Admission Requirements

Transfer students must meet graduation, aptitude and competency requirements for admission to ASU.

Graduation Requirement

Transfer applicants must meet one of the following:

• A high school graduate
• Completed an Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
• Completed an associate's or higher degree

Aptitude Requirement

Transfer applicants must meet the following GPA (A = 4.0):

• 2.0 resident
• 2.5 nonresidents (2.0 - 2.49 considered)

If transferring fewer than 24 transferable hours, transfer applicants must also meet freshman aptitude requirements.

Higher Requirements for Some ASU Schools/Colleges

Some programs have higher admission standards, which include:

• higher admission requirements in addition to ASU's general admission requirements. Applications are reviewed for admission to these programs during the general ASU admission process.
• application for admission to the program's professional status. These programs typically offer students admission to a pre-professional status upon admission to ASU. Students must complete courses, provide additional documentation and/or submit a separate application for consideration of professional status. Students should contact their department for more information.

See Degree Search for major-specific information.

Preferential Application Deadlines

You must submit the Application for Undergraduate Admission, along with the application fee, by the preferential deadline specified for each semester. In order to expedite the evaluation of your application, submit your official transcripts, test scores and supporting credentials concurrently.

 

Fall Semester 2008

ASU’s preferential transfer application deadline for Fall Semester is June 1. Transfer applications received after June 1 will be considered on a space-available basis. Space is limited in some programs and admission to these programs is more competitive.

Summer Sessions 2008

Apply now. 

Winter Session 2008

Preferential deadline is December 26, 2008

Spring Semester 2009

Preferential deadline is December 1, 2008

Common FAQs About Transfer Admission

Q. When is the best time to transfer to ASU?

A. If you plan to transfer, to stay on track to earn your university degree you should plan to transfer soon as you are ready and eligible. You are not required to earn a specific number of credit hours before transferring.

Q. I went to college while in high school and have college credit, but I have not gone to college since I graduated from high school. Am I a freshman or transfer student?

A. You will be considered to be a freshman. A freshman is a student who is applying to ASU while enrolled in high school or a student who has not attended college since high school graduation. Please read the freshman information.

Q. I graduated from high school and went to college, but I do not have many college credits. Am I a transfer student or a freshman?

A. You will be considered a transfer student. A transfer student is one who has graduated from high school and has attended college after graduation from high school.

Q. I previously attended ASU as a transfer student. Am I a transfer student or a readmission student?

A. If you have previously attended ASU as a degree-seeking student, you will be considered a readmission student. Please read the readmission information.

Application Procedures

1. Complete the Undergraduate Admission Application. ASU prefers that you apply online.
2. Submit the nonrefundable application fee
   
   • Arizona Residents - $25
   • Non-residents - $50
3. Have your ACT or SAT scores sent directly to ASU.
4. Request that an official transcript be sent directly from your school(s) to Undergraduate Admissions. Upon graduation or completion of the semester, request that a final transcript be sent directly to ASU to determine final admission status. NOTE: Receipt of your final transcript impacts financial aid disbursement and eligibility to register for future classes.

Mailing Address (All materials, all campuses)
Undergraduate Admissions
Arizona State University
PO Box 870112
Tempe, AZ 85287-0112

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