Transfer students
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Are you a transfer student?
To be considered a Transfer Student, a student must attempt 24 college credit hours after high school graduation. Students not meeting this requirement will be considered incoming freshmen.
Admission Requirements
For automatic admission, a transfer student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in all college coursework.
What if I don't meet admission requirements?
Each Kansas state educational institution does have an exception policy allowing the admission of a limited number of students who otherwise do not meet qualified admission standards. To be considered for admission through the exception window, you will have to complete the petition and return to the Office of Admission. You will be notified by mail the status of your petition. The petition will be sent to you via email once you apply for admission.
If you do not wish to petition, Pittsburg State University does work closely with several community colleges and we encourage you to consider that option. For a complete list of institutions, go to www.kansasregents.org.
If you have any questions concerning the community college option or the exception policy, please contact our office at 800-854-7488(PITT).
Admission Checklist
- Schedule a campus visit or call 1-800-854-PITT (7488).
- Apply for admission and scholarships online. Priority date for scholarships is February 1
- Submit official school transcripts and ACT test scores.
- Have your college or university transcripts sent to PSU.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beginning in October.
- Complete the University Housing contract. Housing contracts are available in December.
- Register for PITT CARES (orientation and enrollment for new students).
- Submit your Proof of Immunization Compliance form.
- Transfer student with fewer than 60 credit hours must submit a final high school transcript if they will be receiving financial assistance.
- Visit the Pitt Start - IT Resources page for student computer recommendation guide.
Important Dates
- September - Now is the time to start applying for admission and scholarships. Financial aid cannot be processed without your application for admission on file.
- October 1 - Applying for financial aid? Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by this date for priority consideration.
- Apply online any time after October 1.
- December - Housing contracts open. Students who have applied for admission receive University Housing contract information in mid-October. Rooms are assigned on a first-come,
first-served basis. - February 1 - If you plan to apply for Pitt State scholarships, your application for admission and scholarships must be received by this date for priority consideration. It is important that all academic information is reported by this date.
- April/November - Attend new student orientation and enrollment for transfer students. Visit Student Success Programs for more information.
Transfer Equivalency Guides
Final evaluation to determine PSU course equivalency is based upon course content as described in the catalog course description of the sending institution. This evaluation is performed by the Assistant Registrar-Transcript Analysis, who consults with academic chairpersons as needed. However, you can use our online Transfer Equivalency Guides to get a head start on seeing what classes at your current institution will for a specific credit at Pitt State.
2+2 Programs
2+2 agreements serve to facilitate the admission and academic transfer of students from participating Community Colleges throughout Kansas in a vast array of majors offered at Pittsburg State University.
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Students who transfer to Pitt State with more than 24 hours of college credit earned from other institutions after high school are considered transfers. If these students have a 3.0 transfer GPA, they are eligible for an annual $1,000 Great Gorilla Scholarship ($500/semester). The award is renewable for a total of four semesters ($500/semester) if they maintain satisfactory academic progress (2.0 GPA).
Resources
Academic Advising
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Registrar's Office
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Financial Assistance
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VA Benefits
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