Transfer Students

Students seeking to transfer to the College of Engineering, this is information for you. If you have any questions regarding additional information not found here, please contact Student Services at 970-491-1058.

• What are your admissions requirements for transfer students?
• What credits will you accept from my previous school?
• How do I register for my first semester?
• Can I qualify for scholarship consideration in the first semester at Colorado State?

What are your admissions requirements for transfer students?

Students interested in transferring into the College of Engineering at Colorado State University must have completed at least 16 credits counting toward a degree in engineering, including at least one calculus and one chemistry or physics course. The student will need to meet a minimum 2.5 GPA at the previous institution. The minimum required GPA varies by major; some majors requie a 3.0 GPA.

What credits will you accept from my previous school?

The Transfer Evaluation Section in the Office of Admissions will review your transcript. Only courses with a grade of C or better can be transferred. Course equivalency between schools in Colorado has been established. Courses not accepted for transfer, due to the level at which they are taught, can be reviewed by the department that can make a recommendation for acceptance.

How do I register for my first semester?

Students interested in transferring to Colorado State should establish contact with the department of interest as early as possible. Indeed, many students establish this contact as much as a year before transferring. Students are then encouraged to visit Colorado State sometime during the semester preceding the transfer. During the spring semester and summer we offer visit days for transfer students, called Next Step. Registration is possible at that time. Advising can also be arranged on an individual basis.
Transfer students are strongly advised to register well in advance of the beginning of the first semester.

Can I qualify for scholarship consideration in the first semester at Colorado State?

Students who come from a strong program, and have done well at the previous school are encouraged to apply for an annual scholarship.The online scholarship application should be filed during the month of February via Ramweb.

Students who are transferring from an engineering program at another University should have at least a 3.0 GPA. Students transferring from a Junior College or Community College should have a GPA of at least 3.7. For further information on scholarships, please see the corresponding section under "High School Students interested in Engineering."