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.
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.
The following official transcripts are required for your transfer application:
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.
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 transfer experience was phenomenal because I had many resources to reach out to for guidance. I built a strong support system of advisers, mentors and friends in UNK Student Diversity & Inclusion and TRIO-SSS who have helped me excel academically"