Transfer Student Admission Requirements

You are guaranteed admission if you meet the performance requirements and if applicable, core course requirements. Students who don't meet admission requirements are strongly encouraged to submit an application for admission anyway—your admission will be determined by a committee appointed by the executive director of admissions and your complete academic profile will be considered.

Transfer students can apply through Nebraska's application.

Performance Requirements

Transfer Applicants Should:

• Demonstrate a 2.0 ("C" average) cumulative grade point average (GPA) on all college-level coursework.
• Have a 2.0 GPA for the most recent term of attendance.

Note: You are not required to submit an ACT/SAT score to be considered for admission.

Core Course Requirements

Students who have NOT completed 24 or more semester hours of college coursework, at the time of application submission, must meet the 16-unit core course requirements. The 16 units of academic courses required are outlined below under High School Classes.

High School Classes

View the list of Nebraska high school classes that count toward core course requirements.

Ways to Meet Admission Requirements

Complete 24 or more semester hours of coursework. If you have not completed 24 hours and are missing courses, there are ways to remove deficiencies before you enroll.

Core Courses

College-Specific Course Requirements

All colleges at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln require students to meet the minimum core course and performance admission requirements (as listed above).

Some colleges have additional requirements that students must meet to be admitted to their requested college. If you do not meet the following college-specific requirements, you can still be admitted through the Explore Center.

You will be advised by the Explore Center until you meet the college-specific requirements for your desired college. Once you've met your college's requirements, you will have the opportunity to transfer into the college you requested.

Colleges and Programs With Additional Course Requirements

Colleges Without Additional Course Requirements

The colleges below do not have additional requirements beyond core course and performance requirements.

• College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources
• College of Arts & Sciences
• College of Education & Human Sciences
• College of Journalism & Mass Communications

Transcript

Transfer students must provide copies of transcripts from all attended institutions (both high school and post-secondary). We are unable to review your application for admission until all documents are submitted.

Transcripts can be sent in two ways:

1. Unofficial Copies: Unofficial copies of your transcripts can be uploaded to your MyRED student portal. Uploaded documents are considered unofficial, but can be used for evaluation. Official copies are required to be submitted at a later point prior to enrollment.

2. Official Copies: Official transcripts may be sent directly from your institution to Nebraska. Official copies can be sent through an official e-transcript system such as Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse to admissions@unl.edu. Official copies can also be mailed directly to the Office of Admissions from your original institution.

   If mailing the transcript, the address is:

   Office of Admissions
   1410 Q Street
   Lincoln, NE 68588

Please note, the Office of Admissions cannot review transcripts emailed directly from the student.

Already Have a Bachelor's Degree?

If you have already completed an undergraduate degree and are interested in pursuing a second bachelor's degree at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, you will need to complete the Second Undergraduate Degree Intent Form available in MyRED after you apply. Students who wish to complete prerequisite courses for entrance into professional school or who are interested in post-baccalaureate studies should apply through Graduate Admissions as a non-degree seeking student.

Application Deadlines

• Summer/Fall: May 1
• Spring: December 1

Application Fee

There is a $45 application fee payable with a credit card or a check. If you participate in the free/reduced lunch program or are a military service member, military spouse or military dependent, you may request to waive this fee on the application. Make the check payable to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and put the applicant's full name on the memo line.

Note: You do not need to pay the $45 admission fee if you have applied for undergraduate admission at UNK or UNO within the last year and submitted an application fee to either of those campuses.

International Students

View additional requirements and information for international students.

Admissions Committee

Students who do not meet the Board of Regents' assured admission requirements for full admission may be considered on an individual basis. Decisions are based on a holistic review of the applicant's academic performance, allowing the Committee to consider additional indicators of the student's potential for academic success at the University.

Revocation of Admission and/or Degree

Admission to or a degree awarded from the University may be revoked for: Fraud; misrepresentation; violation of university standards in obtaining the degree; serious violation committed by an applicant or student prior to course enrollment, matriculation, or graduation; or other significant infractions endangering the safety and/or well-being of the university community.

Don't Forget

After meeting these requirements, you have to apply for admission and pay the $45 application fee to be considered for admission.