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Transfer Student Admission Requirements

Transferring as a Freshman or Sophomore (Lower-Level Transfer)

Lower-level students are defined as those with fewer than 60 transferable semester hours (90 transferable quarter hours) of college course work. Admission requirements will vary by credit hours earned, major, term, and space availability. To be considered, applicants must meet or exceed the following criteria:

  • Satisfy the same admission requirements as incoming freshman applicants including meeting the State University System sliding scale with high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores (see exception below).
  • Display evidence of a competitive profile and demonstrated academic success in college-level coursework.
  • Meet or exceed a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.00 ("C") or higher, including a "C" or higher average and "good standing" status (eligible to return) at the most recent college attended.

Applicants who apply with more than 30 transferable semester hours, but less than 60 transferable semester hours, may be considered for admission without meeting the incoming freshman requirements. Applicants must earn at least 30 transferable semester hours including a "C" or higher in both English Composition and college-level mathematics or above, and a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.0 ("C") or higher, including a "C" or higher average and "good standing" status (eligible to return) at the most recent college attended.

Meeting the above-referenced state minimum GPA requirement does not guarantee admission to the University. Applicants who exceed the minimum are most competitive for admission as transfer students if space is available. In determining an applicant's admissibility, the University may consider personal qualities and talents in addition to academic accomplishments. The basis for this regulation can be found in the Florida Board of Governors BOG 6.004 Transfer Students-Undergraduate , which governs decisions regarding the admission of all undergraduate, degree-seeking transfer students to UNF and the satisfaction of general education requirements.

Listed below are the minimum required materials for lower-level transfer students to submit to be evaluated for a decision. For an international student, additional documentation may be requested and additional requirements are needed.

All transcripts and test scores must be official and arrive at the Office of Admissions directly from the awarding institution or in the original, sealed envelope. Unofficial documents and documents received after the posted deadline will not be accepted.

An applicant with fewer than 12 transferable credit hours must apply as a freshman. See our freshman admissions page for application information.

Transferring as a Junior or Senior (Upper-Level Transfer)

Applicants who have completed an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree at a Florida public post-secondary institution (university, community, state, or junior college); applicants who fall under the provisions of specific articulated programs; or applicants who have completed a minimum of 60 transferable semester hours (90 transferable quarter hours) of college credit may be considered for admission as a junior or senior. Admission requirements will vary by major, term, and space availability.

To be considered, applicants must meet or exceed a cumulative college GPA of 2.00 or higher, including a "C" or higher average and "good standing" status at the most recent college attended. Meeting the minimum GPA requirement does not guarantee admission to the University. Applicants who exceed the minimum are most competitive for admission as transfer students if space is available. In determining an applicant's admissibility, the University may consider personal qualities and talents in addition to academic accomplishments.

Listed below are the minimum required materials for upper-level students to submit to be evaluated for a decision. Additional documentation may be requested, and additional requirements may exist for students applying to limited access/selective admissions programs or international students.

All transcripts and test scores must be official and arrive at the Office of Admissions directly from the awarding institution or in the original, sealed envelope. Unofficial documents and documents received after the posted deadline will not be accepted.

Applicants transferring directly after earning an A.A. degree from a Florida public institution and applicants transferring under the provisions of an existing articulation agreement will receive priority consideration for admission.

Applicants transferring to the University without earning an A.A. degree from a Florida public institution must display evidence of a competitive profile and demonstrated academic success in college-level coursework. To be considered, applicants must meet or exceed a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.00 ("C") or higher, including a "C" or higher average and "good standing" status (eligible to return) at the most recent college attended. Meeting the minimum GPA requirement does not guarantee admission to the University. Applicants who exceed the minimum are most competitive for admission as transfer students if space is available. In determining an applicant's admissibility, the University may consider personal qualities and talents in addition to academic accomplishments. Additional restrictions apply for students applying to Limited Access and Selective Admission programs.

Transfer Student Resources

Decision Notification Process

UNF Admissions will review completed applications containing all required documents in 6-8 weeks. All applicants are notified of their admission decision via an official USPS mailed letter and a notification in their Applicant Status Portal. Periodic e-mails are sent out to applicants regarding missing documents. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that all official application documents are received by UNF Admissions.

Appeals Process

Applicants denied admission to UNF for academic reasons have the right to appeal that decision. Applicants who choose to appeal must submit a letter of appeal and supporting documentation, detailing the reason the application should be reviewed. Supporting documentation substantiating the appeal may be sent to the address below:


Admissions Office at the University of North Florida

c/o Transfer Student Services

1 UNF Drive

Jacksonville, FL 32224

 

Examples of support documentation include:

  • Updated high school transcripts showing improved academic performance
  • Improved SAT or ACT scores sent directly from the testing agency
  • If applicable, post-secondary transcripts showing satisfactory or improved college course work or
  • Documentation to support situations that are out of the student's control, if applicable.

View the University's current official policy for undergraduate transfer student admissions.