New Transfer Students

   (Transfer students are defined as students who have 24 or more transferable college credits completed after high school graduation.)

   Pittsburg State University welcomes qualified students who complete college level work at another college or university.  To receive transfer credit, a student must have attended an institution accredited by a regional accrediting body, such as the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. 

   All courses completed at previous institutions are recorded on the student’s permanent record at Pittsburg State University.  All grades, including D’s and F’s, are used in determining the student’s cumulative grade point average.  The Registrar’s Office evaluates all credits for general acceptance to Pitt State; however, each major department makes the final determination of credits accepted toward a specific degree. 

   Transcript evaluations are available to all students who have official college transcripts mailed directly to PSU.  Students are encouraged to meet with faculty in their respective academic areas of interest to learn how their credits will fulfill degree requirements.

   Course equivalency information is available at www.pittstate.edu/admit.  If course equivalency information is not available for your institution, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 620-235-4200.

New Transfer Student Application Procedure

• Complete the Undergraduate Application for Admission and submit the $30 application fee.  Apply online at www.pittstate.edu, download a copy from the web site or request a copy from the Office of Admission and send to Office of Admission, Pittsburg State University, 1701 South Broadway, Pittsburg, KS  66762.
• Request official transcripts from all previously attended institutions be mailed directly to PSU.  Acknowledging your attendance at an institution is mandatory, regardless of your wishes to transfer the credit.  Failure to disclose attendance at an institution may disqualify your admission application.
• Apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available at www.pittstate.edu/finaid.  PSU’s Title IV code is 001926.
• Complete the PSU medical history form available online at www.pittstate.edu/health/MedicalH.pdf.
• Complete the PSU scholarship application at www.pittstate.edu/scholarships by February 1.
• Register to attend the new student orientation program called Pitt C.A.R.E.S.  Registration materials are mailed to all newly admitted undergraduates approximately one month prior to the event.  For more information visit http://www.pittstate.edu/admit/enrollment.html. 

Admission Requirements for New Transfers

   To qualify for admission, a transfer student must have a minimum cumulative college grade point average of a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.  Students with less than 24 college credits will be required to submit additional information including a final high school transcript or GED scores and ACT scores before they are considered for admission.

   If a student does not meet any of the requirements above, the admission application will be reviewed individually before an admission decision is made.