Transfer Applying & Requirements
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Achieve More.
Continue your journey to a bachelor’s degree
as an Â鶹´«Ã½ Wildcat.
You Are Considered a
Transfer Student If ...
You have completed 12+ transferable post-high school college credits.
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Before You Begin
If you are under the age of 22 at the start of your desired term, you will need to meet the Core Competency RequirementsÌýand have a minimum 2.0 cumulative college/university GPA.
If you are 22 or older at the start of your desired term, you will need a minimum 2.0 cumulative college/university GPA.
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Wondering How Your Credits Will Transfer?
Here's How to Apply as a Transfer Student
STEP 1
Start Your Application
When completing your application, it’s helpful to have a copy of your transcripts and around an hour. Need to take a break and finish later? You can save your progress and pick up where you left off any time.
Main Campus Application Deadlines
| Starting Semester | Application Deadline | Application Status |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | December 1, 2025 | Accepting Applications |
| Summer 2026 | TBD | Accepting Applications |
| Fall 2026 | TBD | Accepting Applications |
*Deadlines vary for Ìýand
We strongly encourage applicants to complete the 500-word application essay because it's the perfect chance to tell us more about yourself and why you want to be a Wildcat. The application essay prompts include:
- Why is the Â鶹´«Ã½ the right fit for you and how will your chosen academic area of study align with your interests, goals, and values?
- Is there anything else you’d like to share that you have not already included?Ìý
To join the remarkable students of the W.A. Franke Honors College, indicate your interest while filling out the general admission application to the university. Then, you will be able to access the supplemental materials required for honors consideration. Learn more about the .
STEP 2
Finalize Your Application and Prepare for Your Transfer
A complete application also includes payment of the application fee, which is $50 for Â鶹´«Ã½ residents and $80 for non-Â鶹´«Ã½ residents or residents of other U.S. states. This application fee is non-transferable and non-refundable.
Please note that fees may vary for Ìýand .
Unsure if you qualify to apply as an Â鶹´«Ã½ resident? Learn more about ÌýIf you do not live in Â鶹´«Ã½ but you are a member of one if its you may qualify for resident status by
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When you apply, we’ll consider you for merit-based transfer scholarships. Learn which ones here. Once you are admitted, you will also gain access to our scholarship-matching tool.
We have a convenient tool to preview how your credits will transfer and help you plan your degree path. Check it out. If you still have questions, Ìýcan help.
STEP 3
Send Us Your Transcripts
You’ll need to from every institution you’ve previously attended so we can verify your credits to ensure you meet our admission requirements.
Mail College Transcripts to:
Registration, Residency & Transcripts
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Administration Building, Room 210
PO Box 210066
Tucson, AZ 85721-0066
If you are under age 22, please also send your official high school transcripts to:
Office of Admissions
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PO Box 210073
Tucson, AZ 85721
Official electronic transcripts can be submitted to REG-transcript@arizona.edu
STEP 4
Get Excited
Once your application is submitted, we'll review you for admission and then send your decision electronically. For fall 2026 applicants, admission decisions will begin being released on January 15, 2026. Be sure to monitor your email and check your account for status updates on your application.
I'm in! Now What?
Congratulations! You can officially become an Â鶹´«Ã½ Wildcat by visiting your Next Steps Center.
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Check out our Additional Resources for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students, home-educated students, military and veterans, non-residents with Â鶹´«Ã½ high school degrees, and U.S. citizens who have attended an international institution.