Admission Info for Transfer Students

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There's a place for you at ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø!

At ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø, we value your perspective and life experiences. That’s why we meet you where you are in your educational journey and clear a path for you to finish your degree. Whether you're transferring from a community college or four-year university, finishing a degree you started years ago, or changing careers, we’re committed to helping you reach your goals. And so is our community. When you become a Piper, you'll join a group that values connectedness: where people (even faculty!) know your name.

Here's what it means to transfer to ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø:

  • Get a prestigious degree at an affordable price

    95% of incoming transfer students receive grants or scholarships, including generous scholarships specifically for transfer students

  • Join a large transfer student community

    25% of 2024 undergraduates transferred from two- or four-year colleges or universities

  • Get your degree sooner

    We offer a two-year graduation assurance for transfer students with Associate of Arts degrees from regionally accredited colleges and universities

  • Get the support you need

    ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø has been recognized by the as excelling in supporting transfer students.


 

Transfer Honor Roll 2025
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Ben Rosenberg '24

After being remote and online for so long at other universities, coming to the ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø campus felt like I had finally arrived. That I was finally able to have the college experience that I wanted.

Ben Rosenberg '24, computational data science; of Burlington, IA
Kaia Sherburne
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Why transfer to ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø?

Associate Director of Transfer Admission Kaia Sherburne shares how there is a place for everyone here at ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) for associate of arts degrees

ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø recognizes that Minnesota State community college graduates have received a rigorous, quality education and are prepared to complete a bachelor's degree successfully. We guarantee ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø admission for students who have completed an associate of arts (AA) degree and the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) if they have met all eligibility criteria. 

In addition, we accept the MnTC credits as a block to meet general education requirements at ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø. Students must meet ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø's GPA requirements, and ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø requires some additional courses specific to our mission that do not result in additional time spent toward degree completion.

Students must complete the transfer application process, submit official transcripts and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5. If all courses meet the GPA requirement (2.00 or a grade of C-), all 60 credits will transfer towards the degree. This guarantee of admission program applies to transfer students only. Students who have completed the AA and/or the MnTC while in high school must apply to our institution as a first-year student.

Are you completing a Transfer Pathway at a Minnesota State community college in the metro area? Find out what Transfer Pathways we currently accept and how those credits transfer to ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø!

Transfer Pathways to ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø

Meet your transfer team

ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø is dedicated to the success of our transfer students. Learn more about our experienced Transfer Team staff who will help you throughout your time at ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø.

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Ash Robinson

Most of my cohort is four years younger than me, and I’ve never felt like that was an issue. I think that’s really unique about ÀÇÓÑÉçÇøâ€”they’re really welcoming.

— Ash Robinson '21; biochemistry

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