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What we look for
We're excited to welcome over 200 new transfer students every year. We offer over 100 undergraduate programs that cross disciplines and provide hands-on, active learning opportunities, and we want to see that you've worked toward similar values in your education so far.
If you've built a strong college resume and you're searching for a new path within our community, we encourage you to apply.
- Academic Standards
There are a few things we like to see first and foremost when we evaluate transfer applications.
- A Competitive GPA: around a 3.0 (B average) or better is our usual expectation.
- A 3.0 GPA or higher is also considered competitive for merit scholarships
- Challenging Coursework: We like to know that you've taken your time in college seriously. A DU education is rigorous, and we want to know that you're ready to take on the challenge.
- Special Circ*mstances: We'd like to hear about any mitigating circ*mstances that might have affected your academic resume. We'll take these into account when evaluating your application.
- Will My Credits Transfer?
We accept transferred credit for courses that reasonably match courses offered here at DU.
- Check theRegistrar's siteto find out if your classes qualify for transfer credit.
- Applicants from community colleges in Colorado: See ourcredit matrixfor guidelines on transferring credit within the Common Curriculum.
- What's the minimum grade required to transfer credit?
In order for credits to transfer, you must have achieved a grade of C- (1.7 on a 4-point scale) or better in each course for a class to be considered for transfer of credit.
- What's the conversion between semester hours and quarter hours?
We use the quarter system here at DU, so you might have to convert your credits from semester hours into quarter hours.
- 1 semester hour = 1.5 quarter hours
Quarter hours will also determine your academic standing by year. Here's the math:
- First Year = 0-44 hours
- Sophom*ore = 45-89 hours
- Junior = 90-134 hours
- Senior = 135+
- Are there limits on transferring credit?
There are a few limits on how many credits you can transfer to DU.
- Maximum of 135 quarter hours (90 semester hours)
- If you're transferring from a two-year institution: maximum of 96 quarter hours (64 semester hours)
- You must complete your full senior year at DU to receive a degree (45 quarter hours)
- Associate's degrees don't transfer as a complete whole. We'll evaluate your previous transcript(s) on a course-by-course basis.
- Will my grades transfer?
No, grades from past institutions will not factor into your GPA at DU.
- Are online courses accepted?
Online courses are not categorically restricted, but may be refused based on instruction methodologies not equivalent to those at the University of Denver.
- Do CLEP and DSST exams count for credit?
No, CLEP and DSST exams are not accepted for credit.
- Do pass/fail credits transfer to DU?
- Pass/fail classes may be transferred if the passing grade equals a C- (1.7 on a 4-point scale) or better. We'll evaluate these credits individually to see if they fit DU's coursework.
- Pass/fail credits DO NOT fulfill common undergraduate requirements at DU, and can only be used to fill elective credits.
- Should I worry about my school's accreditation?
Credits are more readily accepted from institutions with regional accreditation, although credits earned at an institution with national or special accreditation will be considered.
- Will physical education credits transfer to DU?
Yes, you can transfer up to a maximum of three quarter hours in three separate physical education activities to DU.Military basic training is also considered for physical education credit.
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