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Transfer students FAQs
Transfer credits
1. Do college courses transfer to K-State?
Many college credits transfer to K-State. College courses will transfer as credit, but they will not affect your GPA here. K-State’s academic departments will determine if and how these courses will be applied to your degree program. For a listing of classes and how they transfer, check out our transfer section and click on the institution that you have attended or plan to attend.
Learn K-State's transfer requirements
2. Do AP credits transfer to K-State?
Many AP courses will transfer as grades to K-State. Grades are based on the score you receive on the test. Find out how your score might translate.
Download the AP info sheet (pdf)
Transfer students
3. What are the requirements for transfer admission?
Transfer students with fewer than 24 hours of transfer work must meet one of the freshman criteria and have a 2.0 GPA or higher on their transfer work. Transfer students with more than 24 hours of transfer work must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher on their transfer work. Some majors require a higher GPA to be admitted to their program. If you graduated from high school before May/June 2001 the requirements will be different.
See a complete listing of admission criteria
4. What scholarships are available for transfer and nontraditional students?
K-State offers scholarships for students transferring from Kansas community colleges, members of Phi Theta Kappa as well as other colleges in and out of state, Phi Theta Kappa students nominated for the All-Kansas Academic Team, and more.
See the list of K-State transfer scholarships
Get more information on other adult and nontraditional scholarships
5. What should I do if I'm transferring to K-State for the spring semester and want to continue receiving financial aid?
On your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you should list K-State as a school you will attend. You can electronically add K-State at the FAFSA website or you can call the federal processor at 1-800-433-3243. Items you will need to make the change: your PIN number given to you by the Department of Education, or your data release number found on your Student Aid Report, and K-State's federal school code: 001928. This should be done by October 1.
Get the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
6. Do I have to be admitted to K-State before I receive assistance?
Yes, you must be admitted into a degree-seeking program. Your application for financial aid can be processed once you have been notified by the Office of Admissions that you have been admitted to K-State. Special and nondegree seeking students are not eligible for financial assistance or scholarships.
7. Since I'm transferring, will my financial aid checks be at K-State next semester?
Not automatically. You will need to follow the procedures described in number 5. Depending on how soon you have begun the process to have your financial aid information sent to K-State, your checks may or may not arrive in time for the start of the semester, so plan accordingly.
8. I have previous student loans. Do I need to do anything for them?
Yes. You will want to obtain an in-school deferment form from the holder of your loans. Submit that form to the Registrar's Office at K-State. Be sure to complete your information first. The registrar will complete the certification portion of the deferment. You will then need to mail the in-school deferment(s) to each of your loan holders.
9. How do I check my admissions status?
Call the Office of Admissions (785-532-6250 or 1-800-432-8270) to see what we need to complete your application. Keep in mind that it takes a few weeks to process a complete application. If you haven't heard from K-State within four weeks of submitting your application, please contact us.
10. How do I change my major once the application is submitted?
We can list most majors on your admission record. You just need to send an e-mail that indicates which major(s) you want to add or remove from your application. Make sure you include the last four digits of your social security number and the name of your transfer college so we make changes to the proper record.
11. Can I send my application fee separate from my online application?
If you choose not to pay with a credit card/debit card/electronic check, you may send a personal check or money order to our office. Include a note with your full name, birthdate, and either high school or college of attendance. Fee waivers are also available, but only in special circumstances. Or you can download a form and mail it in with payment, if you prefer.
12. I won't have 24 hours until the end of the upcoming semester. Do I still need to send a high school transcript with my application?
You need to indicate on your admissions application that you will have 24 credits completed at the time of attendance at K-State, and we can admit you on a partial official transcript. If you have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at the time we receive the final official transcript, you will be evaluated on a combination of your college grade points and qualified admission standards. Then we will need to see your high school transcript and ACT/SAT test scores.
13. I was admitted last year but did not attend. Do I need to apply again?
Yes. You need to re-apply for admission. If you were admitted and have not attended another college since then you will not have to re-send your official transcripts. If you have attended another institution, you will need to have those records sent to us in order to complete your application. If you previously paid the admissions application fee, you may not need to pay it again.
14. I was accepted at K-State but attended another school. Do I have to apply again?
Yes, you will have to re-submit an application for the new term you wish to enter K-State.
15. Can I spend the night or attend class?
We do not currently have any overnight visits available. If you have a personal connection with a K-State student you can stay with, we recommend you contact them directly. If you want to sit in on class, you should contact our campus visit office several weeks in advance of your visit. You need to specifically request to visit a class, otherwise our visit office will set you up with a faculty/advisor departmental appointment.
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16. Is there a language requirement for transfer student admission?
Beyond the basic requirements for admission, there are no language requirements.
17. My acceptance letter from K-State has arrived. Now what?
You should apply for housing if you haven't made arrangements already.
Learn more about K-State housing opportunities.
18. What are the maximum number of hours I can transfer to K-State?
You can transfer any amount of credit hours from a four-year institution. You should speak with your academic department at K-State to see how those classes will fulfill your degree requirements. Every student must take a minimum of 30 credit hours on the K-State campus to receive a degree from K-State.
19. How can I receive information about K-State in the mail?
You can receive information from K-State by calling the Office of Admissions (785-532-6250 or 800-432-8270) or by filling out the info request form.