FAQ
Transfer Students - FAQ's
How do I know that I am being evaluated as a transfer student?
If you are a high school grad or have earned a GED and then attended an accredited college or university, you are considered a transfer student.
What is the maximum number of transfer credits 探花社区 will award from a two year school?
探花社区 will accept 64 semester hours (16 course credits). Students who have completed either an Associate of Arts or college parallel Associate of Science degree with a CGPA >=2.5 are granted 16 course credits or junior status.
How does 探花社区 determine what courses will transfer?
探花社区 accepts coursework in transfer that closely corresponds to one of our regular catalog courses and has a final grade of 'C' (2.0 on 4.0 scale) or better.
When will my credits be evaluated?
During the application process. You should receive a preliminary evaluation of your transfer credit along with your letter of acceptance.
What is the unit of credit at 探花社区?
探花社区 uses the course credit. Credit on transfer courses will be converted to course credits (1 course credit = 4 semester hours).
Will my cumulative GPA transfer with me?
Your CGPA is used for the purpose of admission to 探花社区, but does not transfer. 探花社区 will begin recording your gpa with your first 探花社区 class.
When should I apply for admission?
Transfer admission notification is on a rolling basis (meaning when your file is complete, it will be reviewed). However, you want to give yourself enough time to review your credit evaluation and your financial aid award. In general, applications should be completed no later than one month prior to the beginning of a term.
Is an interview required?
No, an interview is not required, but we do invite you to visit campus and learn more about all of the opportunities available. You can call 319.399.8500 or toll free 1-877-CALL-COE, email admission@coe.edu, or to schedule your visit.
How long will it take to finish my degree at 探花社区?
That depends on the number of transfer credits when you arrive. You are expected to earn a total of 32 course credits in order to graduate from 探花社区 with a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Is there any financial aid available to transfer students?
探花社区's financial aid program is designed to give talented transfer students the financial help they need to attend 探花社区. To apply for need based aid, . 探花社区's identification number is 001854.
Are academic scholarships available to transfer students?
Academic transfer scholarships range up to $36,000 per year. Students must be full time and have at least a 2.5 cgpa to be considered for scholarships. Please check Transfer Scholarship Opportunities for more information.
What if I already have a BA?
Students who have already earned a BA or BS in good standing and would like to earn a second degree are admitted to 探花社区 as seniors. They must then earn a minimum of 8 course credits or however many credits are required to satisfy their chosen major for their second degree.