Transfer Tools & Info
We've made transferring easy to understand and easy to do.
As a transfer student, you likely have a lot of questions. How will my credits transfer? What courses should I be taking now at my current college?
We have resources to help answer your questions and get you on your way to transferring to UNI.
Admission Requirements & Application Process
Begin your journey at UNI with a simple application for admission.
- Admission Requirements
Transfer students are admitted to UNI based on their cumulative grade point average (GPA) from their previous institution(s). For admission, you must have (or exceed) the GPA listed for the number of transferable credit hours you have.
Transferable Credit Hours Grade Point Average* 1-24 2.25 + High School Requirements* 24-59 2.25 60+ 2.00 *Applicants transferring with 24 or fewer transferrable credits must also meet the admissions requirements for students entering directly from high school.
Some majors have additional requirements to get into upper-level courses – Education, Business, Music, Communication Disorders and Social Work are a few.
Additionally, if you are majoring in Nursing, Music, Art & Design, Interior Design or Computer Science, it is best to transfer to UNI after one year of coursework. Please contact transfer@uni.edu for additional information.
- The Application Process
Step #1
Complete your application.
You will need to create an account or log in to an existing one to get started.
Step #2
Submit your unofficial transcript(s) for all colleges attended.
Either upload right within the application to email to us at transfer@uni.edu.
Note: You will need to request your official versions be sent to us from your institution(s) before you begin classes.
Credit Resources
Transfer Plans of Study
A list of recommended courses to take, based on your major and current community college.
Transfer Course Equivalency Lists
These Transfer Course Equivalency Lists* will show you how your courses transferred into UNI's general education curriculum. Transfer Plan-It is also available.
Reverse Transfer
Reverse Credit Transfer is a partnership between Iowa's public universities and Iowa's community colleges to facilitate the transfer of university credits back to one of Iowa's community colleges for the purpose of completing a degree, diploma or certificate.
Transfer Connection Program
Transfer Connection assists students with a seamless transition from their community college to UNI by providing advising and resources from both the community college and UNI.