Thinking about a change? You're not alone!
Research indicates that nearly 40% of students transfer at least once in their undergraduate career. As the transfer destination of the state, UNK recognizes this trend and has dedicated professional staff who are available to assist you every step of the way.
Here's the transfer process step by step, making it easier to know what you can expect and how to navigate the transfer experience. We're here to answer all of your questions, whether you're exploring what UNK offers and how your existing credits can transfer, inquiring about admission and financial aid, or committing to being a Loper and registering for classes.
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My Credits and Classes
Will my credits transfer to UNK?
UNK accepts transfer credit from accredited institutions nationwide. For answers to frequently asked questions, please check out the Registrar’s Office Transfer FAQ.
UNK can accept a maximum of 66 credit hours from 2-year or community colleges, and any course must have a final grade of C (not C-) or above to be eligible to transfer. If you have coursework completed within the University of Nebraska System, all grades and your GPA will transfer with you to UNK. Full policies can be found in the catalog.
The UNK Transfer Guide lists transfer courses from a growing number of institutions nationwide. Guided Pathways allow students that are completing community college coursework to understand how their coursework may apply directly towards their bachelor’s degree of interest.
Required Documents
What documents are required to transfer to UNK?
The following official transcripts are required for your transfer application:
- Official transcript(s) from your high school or GED institution
- Official transcript(s) from any post-secondary institution where you have earned college credit (this includes dual credit in high school).
Official transcripts must be sent directly to UNK from the former institution(s) or a transcript delivery service (these can't come from you).
Unofficial transcripts are sent to UNK by a source other than former institution(s) or transcript delivery service. Unofficial transcripts can be used for the purposes of application completion and admission but will not allow the awarding of transfer credit or federal financial aid. Review your admission "To Do" list in your MyBLUE.
Send your transcripts electronically to admissions@unk.edu. For transcripts coming in the mail, address them to Admissions MSAB, 2510 11th Ave. Kearney NE, 68849.
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Transferring from a Community College?
Guided Pathways are curated lists of course-by-course equivalencies between a community college and UNK. By utilizing a Guided Pathway, students can maximize their enrollment at a community college and reduce their time to obtaining a bachelor’s degree at UNK.
"My reason for transferring was that I wanted a bachelor's, rather than an associate's degree. I'm committed and focused to obtain this goal. As a non-traditional student and transfer, I choose UNK because of the price. I also enjoyed hearing that most classes in your core studies consist of smaller class sizes, so I would feel recognized by my professors. These smaller class sizes made the transition from community college to university easier. Professors will help you along the way and become great references. It's a very friendly campus with many resources to help you succeed."
