Transfer Application - Online Learning Students

The transfer application for online learners is for applicants who wish to transfer to Indiana State from a previous institution.  For a list of online degrees, visit Indiana State Online. 
Note to Online Learners Residing Outside of Indiana: For a complete list of programs available in your state, visit program availability. 

For application types other than Transfer Online, please see this page.

INSTRUCTIONS

Submit application materials to the Office of Admissions (at right). Applicants normally receive a response within two weeks of receipt of all application materials, including:

1. Application. Apply online. 
2. Official transcripts. Submit official transcripts from all colleges previously attended. To be official, transcripts must be sent directly from one institution to another.

   Fall 2020 transfer applicants: If due to the Covid-19 health crisis, you are unable to have an official transcript sent to Indiana State University as part of your application, please contact the Office of Admission and speak with a Transfer Admission Counselor to discuss approved alternatives.

3. Military credit. To receive credit for military education, applicants must submit a DD214 and a Joint Services Transcript (if security message appears when visiting this link, follow the instructions to continue to the Web site). 
4. Copy of alien registration card (green card) if applicable. 
5. $25.00 application fee (nonrefundable). Payable by Visa, MasterCard, or check or money order payable to Indiana State University (include SSN or student ID)

NOTE: Transferable hours are restricted to courses in which the applicant earned a grade of "C" or higher, and courses at the 100-level (and above) from regionally accredited colleges and universities. Credit from nationally accredited colleges and universities will not transfer.

APPLICATION PRIORITY DATES

To ensure full consideration when transferring colleges, application materials must be received before the following dates. Early application is encouraged.

Fall semester.................... June 1 
Spring semester............... December 1 
Summer session.............. May 1 

Applications received after these deadlines will be accepted and every attempt made to ensure consideration for the desired semester or term.

UNIVERSITY ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The following are general admission standards for transfer students:

1. Good standing at last accredited institution attended 
2. A 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) in all college level studies
   Note: Once admitted to the University, nursing programs require a separate application.

NOTE: Transferable hours are restricted to courses in which the applicant earned a grade of "C" or higher, and courses at the 100-level (and above) from regionally accredited colleges and universities. Credit from nationally accredited colleges and universities will not transfer.

CREDIT EVALUATION

Upon completion of the admission process, including receipt of all transcripts, students will receive (via regular postal service) instructions for activating their University username on the MyISU Portal—and instructions for accessing their credit evaluation and remaining course requirements at Indiana State University.

NOTE: For a free course-by-course transfer evaluation (from Indiana schools and selected other schools), visit the University's transfer planning tool.