Transfer application requirements
Transfer your credits to complete your degree
You’re considered a transfer student at Arizona State University if you've attended at least one college or university and have 12 or more transferable credits post-high school. You’re also a transfer student if you’re seeking a second bachelor’s degree.
ASU only considers undergraduate applicants as transfer students. If you want to pursue a graduate degree, you might be able to transfer up to 12 credit hours depending on your program of interest. Learn more about graduate admission.
Speak to an enrollment coach
Request information at the top of this page to speak to an ASU Online enrollment coach about degree programs of interest, how your credits may transfer and when you would like to begin classes.
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Review admission requirements
Transfer students must have graduated high school or earned a GED.
Additionally, transfer students must meet one of the following requirements:
- 12–23 transferable credit hours post-high school with a minimum 2.50 cumulative transfer GPA and meet first-year student admission requirements.
- 24 or more transferable credit hours post-high school with a minimum 2.50 cumulative transfer GPA.
- Associate degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution post-high school with:
- 2.00 or higher cumulative GPA (residents).
- 2.50 or higher cumulative GPA (nonresidents).
Some programs have higher admission requirements. Talk to an enrollment coach if you have any questions.
Complete online application
The online application takes about 30 minutes to complete. You will be required to submit:
- A $70 nonrefundable application fee.
- Information about yourself.
- Chosen program and start date.
- School history.
- Information about your grades or a notification that you’ll send a transcript.
- Arizona residency details.
You can pay using a credit card (Visa, Mastercard or Discover) when you submit your application or later in My ASU. You can also mail a check to Admission Services (payable to Arizona State University) at the address below.
Admission Services Applicant Processing
Arizona State University
PO Box 871004
Tempe, AZ 85287-1004
Send in your transcripts
ASU requires you to send official transcripts from each high school, college, university or technical school you previously attended. Learn about requesting official transcripts.
If sending electronically:
Transcripts sent via email may be accepted if sent directly from an authorized school official at the issuing institution, or from a third-party verified source, to ASU at transcripts@asu.edu.
You may also use services such as Parchment, eSCRIP or National Clearinghouse to send electronic transcripts. Choose Arizona State University on the request form to make a request for your institution to send us your official transcripts.
If sending by regular mail:
Admission Services Applicant Processing
Arizona State University
PO Box 871004
Tempe, AZ 85287
If sending by FedEx, DHL or UPS:
Arizona State University Admission Services Applicant Processing
1150 E. University Drive Building C, Room 226
Tempe, AZ 85281
*If you have completed an associate degree or higher after graduating high school, you do not need to send a high school transcript. If you have not completed an associate degree or higher, your official high school transcript must provide proof of graduation and you also must submit transcripts from all post-high school institutions you attended or are currently attending.
File your FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can help you find federal student aid. Submit the FAFSA online. ASU’s Federal School Code is 001081.
- Submit the FAFSA every year to maximize your eligibility for financial aid. The FAFSA becomes available in December for the upcoming academic year that starts in the fall.
- You may qualify for more financial aid than you realize. Learn more about the FAFSA.
- Use this guide to get started on your FAFSA so you know what to expect.
- Learn more about ASU Online financial aid services and scholarship opportunities.
Identify potential next steps for an admission decision
Your admission decision is typically determined within 2–6 weeks once we receive your official transcripts and application fee. If you self-reported your high school grades, this timeline could be less than one week.
To help ensure you’ll receive an admission decision in a timely manner, check My ASU to see if you have any missing items. You’ll use your ASURITE User ID, which is sent within three days after you apply, to access My ASU. Common missing items for transfer students include:
- Sending your official transcripts.
- Paying your application fee.
- Completing English proficiency exams if you’re an international student. Learn more about applying as an international student.
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Our resources and services are available to support your student journey at any stage. Explore how online learning works, available support services, the ASU Online student community and more.