Transfer students

Candidates for admission who have attempted 12 or more college-level hours since high school graduation are considered transfer applicants. Candidates enrolled in their first collegiate term immediately prior to the term for which they are seeking admission will be considered based on their high school record and collegiate performance. Students not admissible on their high school record must complete 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours of collegiate-level work and have an accumulative grade point average equivalent to a 2.5 to be considered for admission. Any questions regarding these transfer policies should be directed to the Office of Admissions before submitting an application.

A transfer student who wishes to enroll at Bowling Green as an undergraduate must submit an application for admission and a nonrefundable application fee. If an applicant has completed fewer than 30 semester credit hours of college-level work at the time of application, the University requires an official final high school transcript sent from the school by the high school counselor or principal. Note, however, that although a high school transcript may not be required for admission, a student may need to provide a transcript for other reasons (for example, to document a request for waiver of certain degree requirements). Transfer students are not required to submit ACT or SAT results.

An official transcript of credit is required from each college or university the student has attended. This transcript must be mailed to the Office of Admissions by the institution and is not accepted from the student. Failure to indicate previous college attendance may result in refusal of admission, no transfer of credit, and/or expulsion from the University if discovered subsequently. The transfer application deadline (main campus) for the fall semester is July 15, and for the spring semester is December 1. Transfer students applying to the summer term have until May 15. All admission credentials must be received by the Office of Admissions 14 days before the semester or the summer session to allow sufficient time for processing, notification, academic advising, and registration for classes. Applications for admission to BGSU Firelands, the regional campus of Bowling Green, are accepted up to two weeks before the beginning of classes.

Students not only transfer into the University but also, eventually, into a college within the University. Prospective transfer students should consult college sections of this catalog for advice about curricular planning and about college policies that may affect their academic career.

A student who has attended another accredited college or university and is in good standing is considered for admission:

1. if the student has most recently earned an associate degree or at least 60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) with a cumulative grade point average equivalent to a 2.0 in a 4.0 system; or
2. if the student has earned fewer than 60 semester hours (or fewer than 90 quarter hours) with a cumulative grade point average equivalent to a 2.5 in a 4.0 system.
3. if the student has earned an associate degree.

A student who has completed fewer than 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) and whose cumulative grade point average is between 2.0 and 2.5 may appeal for admission. After the student's completed admissions credentials are evaluated, an appeal form will be sent to the student. Upon return of the completed appeal form, an admission recommendation is made by the dean of the college to which the student is applying, in consultation with the director of admissions. Appeals will not be sent after the application deadline has passed. An applicant who is too late to appeal will be denied admission for that term.

A student who does not meet the above requirements and who has not attended another college or university for one or more years may be considered for probationary admission by appealing to the dean of the college to which the student is applying. An appeal form will be sent to the student after an evaluation of the student's completed admissions credentials is completed. Appeals for probationary admission will not be sent after the application deadline has passed. A person receiving probationary admission is restricted to no more than four courses during the first semester at Bowling Green.

Transfer students must demonstrate competence in English/writing, mathematics, and reading before advancing to sophomore and junior standings.

A transfer student who has not taken coursework anywhere (high school or college) during the past five years prior to enrollment is eligible for admission to the University. Under this five-year admission policy, a student receives admission and is required to take courses under the close supervision of his or her college academic advisor.

Please note: Admission to Bowling Green State University does not ensure acceptance into all undergraduate programs/majors. Candidates should thoroughly read the information contained in the Transfer Student Application Packet regarding Special Transfer Admission Requirements. If additional clarification is needed, students should contact the appropriate college office or the Office of Admissions.