Transfer admission to IU is selective, and we review each application for its individual merits and qualities. Here are some things we consider when reviewing transfer applications; most admitted students exceed these standards.

College/University Record

In reviewing transfer applications, we pay particular attention to grade trends, your cumulative and recent-term grade point averages, and the breadth and depth of your previous college program. It’s also important that you have maintained good standing with your previous institution.

• Grade Trends. Prospective transfer students are given more serious consideration if their grades have been consistently above average or steadily improving in a challenging academic program. Declining grades, grades below C in the most recent term, or a less demanding academic program are often factors that make an application less competitive and can be reasons to deny admission.
• Grade Point Average. Indiana residents should have a minimum college grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale before applying to IU (nonresidents should have a minimum of 2.5). Because of the competitive nature of recent applicant pools, few students (both Indiana residents and nonresidents) are admitted with a GPA below 2.5. No GPA in itself will guarantee admission.
• High School Information. Your high school transcript and standardized test scores will be reviewed as part of the admission decision if you have completed fewer than 26 semester hours (or 39 quarter hours) of college coursework.  In general, if your high school record does not meet IU’s freshman admission standards, you will not be considered for admission as a transfer student until you have completed at least 26 semester hours (or 39 quarter hours) of transferable academic work at another institution.

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