Frequently Asked Transfer Questions
What are the requirements for transferring credits?
Students applying for admission to Urbana University must be in good academic standing at the college/university you are currently attending or most recently prior to submitting an application for admissions. Good academic standing generally implies a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.00. A student may challenge his/her admission status by appealing to the Academic Standards Committee. Only courses that have been completed with a "C" or better will transfer to Urbana University. Grades of Satisfactory "S" or Passing "P" will also be given consideration for transfer credit. Your Transfer Coordinator can complete an "unofficial" transcript evaluation if you have an official transcript at the time of your visit, but an "official" evaluation can only be completed by the Registrar's Office after you've applied.
How many hours will transfer from another institution?
We accept as many semester hours as you have from a two-year institution. Also, there is no limit to the number of approved semester/quarter hours that will transfer from a four-year institution. However, bachelor's degree students must complete at least 30 semester hours of UU coursework toward the total 126-semester hour degree requirement, in order to graduate from UU. In addition, all programs require a minimum number of hours in the major to be taken at Urbana.
How do I apply as a Transfer Student?
The easiest way to apply (LINK to www.urbana.edu/apply) is through our website. Or, you can pick up an application in our admissions office. Please remember to provide an official transcripts from your previous institution(s), and your official high school transcript. The transcript(s) should be sent to UU in a sealed envelope from the institution or high school.
- Transcript Request Form
- Transfer Applicant Evaluation Forms will need to be forwarded to the Dean of Students or other appropriate college officials at all colleges/universities you have previously attended.
How can I learn what classes will transfer into Urbana University?
An unofficial transcript evaluation can be completed by the Transfer Counselor; however, an official transcript evaluation can only be completed by the Registrar's Office for your final transfer evaluation. If you would like an unofficial transcript evaluation completed by the Transfer Counselor, please fax your transcript to 937.652.6871 (Attn: Transfer Counselor) prior to your first scheduled meeting. The Transfer Counselor will then gladly have your evaluated transcript ready for you when you arrive for your scheduled campus visit.
When do classes start?
Urbana University is on a semester system. Fall classes typically begin at the end of August and Spring classes typically begin at the beginning of January. We also offer summer semester courses. Please see our academic calendar for more details.
Are Transfer Scholarships Available?
Yes! As an Urbana University transfer student in our traditional day program, you may be eligible, based on cumulative grade point average, to receive a Transfer Scholarship valued between $2,000 and $8,000! This scholarship is renewable every year, as long as you maintain full-time status and at least a 2.0 GPA while attending UU. For more information on this scholarship, contact Financial Aid at 937.484.1359, or email questions to rmakarius@urbana.edu.
Where can I view the schedule of classes?
Visit our class schedules page.
Alumni Notes
What I loved about Urbana University right away was the class size. It became like a support group and we worked through the troubles of life and class together.
--Michelle Lane, '02
