Transfer Admissions Requirements

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If you’re thinking about transferring to UD, the best thing you can do is begin preparing early. Before you apply, it is crucial to review the requirements by major section below. Some majors are closed to transfers, while many other majors require a higher GPA and/or specific course requirements in order to be considered for admission.

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How to Apply  

1. Make sure you meet the admission requirements for your major.

2. Complete the online transfer application

3. Submit all college transcripts* (including college courses taken while in high school).

4. If you have not completed at least 24 transferable college credits at the time of application, you must also submit an official, final high school transcript or GED certificate. You may also submit your SAT/ACT scores (optional).

5. Pay a $75 application fee.

*Unofficial transcripts may be submitted to expedite an admissions decision. However, the transfer credit-evaluation process will only occur with official transcripts sent by the institution.

Application Timeline

 

Transfer applications submitted to UD are evaluated on a rolling basis for the fall and spring semester. Students will be notified of an admission decision by mail and on their student portal, My Blue Hen Home. If the admissions office requires additional information, including final grades, auditions (music majors only) or portfolios, students will be notified via email.

 

Music Deadlines

Music Major Audition - January 15 

MUSIC AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

May I submit unofficial transcripts?

Unofficial college transcripts may be used for admissions purposes, but if admitted, official transcripts will be required. UD will complete a transfer credit evaluation of your courses once you are admitted and after your official transcripts are received by the admissions office.

 

How will I know when my transcripts have been received?

You may check the status of your application via your My Blue Hen Home student portal.

 

Where do I send my college transcripts?

Transfer applicants may have official college transcripts mailed to University of Delaware, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 210 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE, 19716. The admissions office also accepts electronic transcripts via admissions@udel.edu. To be considered official, a transcript needs to be received by mail in a sealed envelope or electronically from the institution. If a transcript is received from the applicant, it is considered unofficial.

 

I applied as a freshman last year. Do I have to reapply? Do I have to resend my high school transcript and test scores?

Yes, you would need to submit the online transfer application. In addition, you will need to submit an official, final high school transcript. You will also need to submit a transcript with final fall grades from your current college or university when available.

Your SAT or ACT scores are still available in your previous file. You should also submit any official AP or IB test scores not previously sent.

 

May I apply to the Honors College?

Transfer students who have earned less than 30 college credits are eligible to apply to the Honors College. To do so, indicate your interest while filling out the UD application and complete a short essay. If you are accepted, you may be invited to do an interview for admission to the Honors College. For additional information or questions contact honors@udel.edu or 302-831-1195.

 

May I apply to the Associate in Arts Program?

Yes, if you are a Delaware resident and if you have completed 29 or fewer transferable college credits at the time of enrollment.

 

I'm currently a freshman at another college. Do I apply as a freshman or transfer applicant?

Any student who graduated from high school and has since enrolled at a post-secondary institution must apply as a transfer applicant.

 

I'm a high school senior who has taken college courses while in high school. Do I apply as a freshman or transfer applicant?

If you are still in high school and have taken college courses, you apply as a first-year applicant. 

 

Do I have to send a college transcript if those course(s) appear on my current college transcript?

Even if all your prior courses and final grades appear on another transcript, transfer applicants must submit all previous college transcripts. Your application will be reviewed once all transcripts are received.

 

My college does not calculate a final grade in a course I retake. Why does UD?

The admissions office recalculates all final grades, even if a course is retaken, to be consistent with UD’s grading policy for UD students.

 

I was admitted as a freshman. Does that mean I’ll be admitted as a transfer applicant?

It depends on your intended major. Some majors are more competitive and have higher minimum transfer requirements which you must also meet. Please review the “Requirements by Major” section for specific information.

 

I was denied as a freshman. Can I be admitted after completing one semester at another college?

Generally, if you were not admitted as a freshman, it’s best to reapply after completing at least 30 transferable credits. Otherwise, your final high school transcript and SAT/ACT scores may still be heavily considered in the decision.

Requirements by Major

Transfer students need to meet specific academic requirements to be considered for admission. Admission requirements vary by major. Meeting the minimum GPA for any particular major does not guarantee acceptance. Additionally, some majors are not available to transfer students. Please review the list to locate the status of your intended major before applying. If you have any questions about any major, reach out to the department.

For majors with specific course requirements:

  • Check our Transfer Credit Matrix. If these courses at your institution are listed in the matrix, please note this when you apply.
  • If these courses at your institution are not listed in the matrix, please follow these instructions to have your course(s) evaluated.

If you completed the required courses, make sure to provide the final grade for the course once it is available. You can submit your application if the course is in progress.

Applicants who are attending or who have previously attended an international college/university must provide a credential evaluation from International Education Research Foundation (IERF). Please visit IERF’s website for instructions (how to request a Standard Application with a Detail Report, and where to mail your documents). IERF will send your credential evaluation directly to the University of Delaware. If you have a WES Course-by-Course evaluation completed before 2/1/2019, UD will accept this in lieu of a Detail Report from IERF. For complete information on how credits from institutions outside of the U.S. may be transferred, please visit the Registrar's Office page.

Accounting GPA: 3.0. "C-" or better in a course equivalent to UD’s MATH 115, 117, 221 or 241.
Actuarial Sciences GPA: 2.5 minimum. "C-" or higher in a course equivalent to UD's MATH 117, MATH 241, MATH 242 or a score of 5 on the AP calculus AB or BC exam.
Africana Studies GPA: 2.0
Agriculture and Natural Resources GPA: 2.5
Animal Biosciences GPA: 2.5
Animal Science GPA: 2.5
Anthropology GPA: 2.0
Anthropology Education GPA: 2.75
Applied Molecular Biology and Biotechnology GPA 2.5.
Applied Physics GPA 2.75. "B-" or higher in courses equivalent to MATH 241 and PHYS 207.
Art & Design (B.A.) GPA: 2.0.  
Art Conservation GPA: 2.0.  
Art History GPA: 2.0.  
Asian Studies GPA: 2.0
Associate in Arts Program (AAP) GPA: 2.0. Available to Delaware residents with 29 or less college credits.
Astronomy (B.A.) GPA: 2.75. "B-" or higher in courses equivalent to MATH 241 and PHYS 207.
Biochemistry GPA: 2.5; 2.65 in major coursework.
Biological Sciences (B.A/B.S.) GPA: 2.0
Biological Sciences Education GPA: 2.5; 2.75 in major coursework.
Biomedical Engineering GPA: 3.2. "B" or better in course equivalent to UD’s CHEM 103, BISC 207, and MATH 241; strong math and science background. Space is very limited.
Business Analytics GPA: 3.0. "C-" or better in a course equivalent to UD’s MATH 115, 117, 221 or 241.
Business-Undeclared Not available for transfer students.
Chemical Engineering GPA: 3.2. "B" or better in course equivalent to UD's CHEM 111 and MATH 242 with a strong background in math and science. Space is very limited.
Chemistry GPA: 2.5; 2.65 in major coursework.
Chemistry Education GPA: 2.5; 2.65 in major coursework.
Chinese Education GPA: 2.75
Civil Engineering GPA: 2.75. Credit for course equivalent of MATH 241, 242, or 243 and competitive grades in STEM coursework (calculus, chemistry, physics, computer science, or similar courses) completed at the collegiate level.
Cognitive Science GPA: 2.5
Communication GPA: 2.0
Comparative Literature GPA: 2.0
Computer Engineering GPA: 3.0. Strong math and science background including completion of a course equivalent to UD’s MATH 241, and at least one of the following: CHEM 103, PHYS 207, CISC 106.
Computer Science (B.A./B.S.) GPA: 3.2. “B” or better in a course equivalent to UD’s CISC 106, CISC 108 or CISC 181 and “B” or better in UD’s equivalent of MATH 241 (or a higher level mathematics course).  Applications that meet these requirements will be considered based on department capacity.
Construction Engineering and Management GPA: 2.75. Credit for course equivalent of MATH 241, 242, or 243 and competitive grades in STEM coursework (calculus, chemistry, physics, computer science, or similar courses) completed at the collegiate level.
Criminal Justice GPA: 2.0
Cybersecurity Engineering  GPA: 3.0. Strong math and science background with completion of a course equivalent to MATH 241, and one of the following: CHEM 103, PHYS 207, or CISC 106.
Early Childhood Education GPA: 2.75
Earth Science
GPA: 2.0
Earth Science Education GPA: 2.0
Economics (B.A.) GPA: 3.0. "C-" or better in a course equivalent to UD's MATH 114, 115, 117, 221 or 241.
Economics (B.S.) GPA: 3.0. "C-" or better in a course equivalent to UD’s MATH 115, 117, 221 or 241.
Economics Education GPA: 3.0. "C-" or better in a course equivalent to UD's MATH 114, 115, 117, 221 or 241.
Electrical Engineering GPA: 3.0. Strong math and science background, including the completion of a course equivalent to MATH 241 and one of the following: CHEM 103, PHYS 207, CISC 106.
Energy & Environmental Policy GPA: 2.5. Strong economics, science or engineering background.
Engineering-Undeclared Not available for transfer students.
English GPA: 2.0
English Education GPA: 2.75
Entrepreneurship GPA: 3.0. Applicants must interview for the entrepreneurship major. Space is limited.
Environmental and Resource Economics GPA: 2.5. "C-" or better in a course equivalent to UD's MATH 221.
Environmental Engineering  GPA: 2.75. Credit for course equivalent of MATH241, 242, or 243 and competitive grades in STEM coursework (calculus, chemistry, physics, computer science, or similar courses) completed at the collegiate level.
Environmental Science GPA: 2.5. A "C-" or better in a college-level calculus course.
Environmental Studies GPA: 2.0
European Studies GPA: 2.0
Fashion Design and Product Innovation GPA: 2.5
Fashion Merchandising and Management GPA: 2.5
Finance GPA: 3.0. "C-" or better in a course equivalent to UD’s MATH 115, 117, 221 or 241.
Financial Planning and Wealth Management GPA: 3.0. "C-" or better in a course equivalent to UD’s MATH 115, 117, 221 or 241.
Fintech GPA: 3.0. "C-" or better in a course equivalent to UD’s MATH 115, 117, 221 or 241. Spring 2025 only available to transfers with under 30 credits.
Food and Agribusiness Marketing and Management GPA: 2.5. "C-" or better in a course equivalent of UD's MATH 221.
Food Science GPA: 2.5
Foreign Languages & Literatures (Ancient Greek & Roman Studies, Chinese Studies, French Studies, German Studies, Italian Studies, Japanese Studies, Russian Studies, Spanish Studies) GPA: 2.0
Foreign Languages Education (French, German, Italian, Latin, Spanish) GPA: 2.75
Game Studies and Esports GPA: 2.0
Geography GPA: 2.0
Geography Education GPA: 2.75
GIScience and Environmental Data Analytics GPA: 3.2; "C" or better in college calculus.
Global Enterprise Management GPA 3.0; "C-" or better in a course equivalent to UD’s MATH 115, 117, 221 or 241.
Global Studies GPA: 2.0
Health Behavior Science GPA: 2.5.
History GPA: 2.0
History Education GPA: 2.75
Hospitality and Event Experience  Management GPA: 2.8. "C-" or better in a course equivalent to UD’s MATH 114, 115, 117, 221 or 241.
Hospitality Industry Management GPA: 2.8. "C-" or better in a course equivalent to UD’s MATH 115, 117, 221 or 241.
Human Physiology GPA: 3.2. "B" or better in a college-level general biology and chemistry with labs.
Human Relations Administration GPA: 2.5
Human Services GPA: 2.5
Information Systems GPA: 3.2. "B" or better in course equiv. of CISC 106 / 108 / 181 and B or better in equiv. of MATH 241. Applications that meet these requirements will be considered based on department capacity.
Insect Ecology & Conservation GPA: 2.5
Integrated Health Sciences GPA: 2.0.
Intensive French Studies GPA: 2.0
Intensive Italian Studies GPA: 2.0
International Business Studies GPA: 3.0. "C-" or better in a course equivalent to UD’s MATH 115, 117, 221 or 241.
International Relations GPA: 2.0
Jazz and Improvisation GPA 2.5. Applicants must interview and audition.
K–8 Teacher Education GPA 2.75.
Kinesiology GPA: 3.0. "C" or better in college-level general biology and general chemistry with labs.
Landscape Architecture GPA: 2.5. Space is very limited.
Latin American & Iberian Studies GPA: 2.0
Leadership GPA: 2.0
Linguistics GPA: 2.0
Management GPA: 3.0. "C-" or better in a course equivalent to UD’s MATH 115, 117, 221 or 241.
Management Information Systems GPA: 3.0. "C-" or better in a course equivalent to UD’s MATH 115, 117, 221 or 241.
Marine Science/ Marine Biology GPA: 2.5. "C-" or better in the course equivalent to UD’s MATH 115.
Marketing GPA: 3.0. "C-" or better in a course equivalent to UD’s MATH 115, 117, 221 or 241.
Materials Science and Engineering GPA: 3.0. "B" or better in courses equivalent to UD's MATH 241 and either CHEM 103 or CHEM 111.
Mathematics (B.A., B.S., Applied) GPA: 2.5. "C-" or better in the course equivalent of UD's MATH 117, MATH 241 or MATH 242, or a score of 5 on the AP calculus AB or BC exam.
Mathematics and Data Science GPA: 2.5. "C-" or better in the course equivalent of UD's MATH 117, MATH 241 or MATH 242, or a score of 5 on the AP calculus AB or BC exam.
Mathematics and Economics GPA: 2.5. "C-" or better in the course equivalent of UD's MATH 117, MATH 241, MATH 242 or a score of 5 on the AP calculus AB or BC exam.
Mathematics Education (B.A./B.S.) GPA 2.5
Mechanical Engineering GPA: 3.0. Strong math and science background, including "B" or better in a course equivalent to MATH 241 and PHYS 207. Space is very limited.
Medical Diagnostics GPA 2.5.
Medical Diagnostics: Pre-Physician Assistant GPA: 2.0.
Medical Laboratory "Interest" GPA 2.5.
Meteorology and Climatology GPA: 2.5. "C-" or better in the course equivalent of UD's MATH 115.
Music (includes Music Industry Studies) GPA: 2.0. Applicants must audition. Fall admission only.
Music Composition GPA: 2.75. Applicants must audition and interview, and provide a composition portfolio. Fall admission only.
Music Education - General/Choral GPA: 2.75. Applicants must audition and interview. Fall admission only.
Music Education - Instrumental GPA: 2.75. Applicants must audition and interview. Fall admission only.
Music History and Literature GPA: 2.75. Applicants must audition, interview and provide a writing sample. Fall admission only.
Music Theory GPA: 2.75. Applicants must audition, interview and provide a writing sample. Fall admission only.
Music, Applied-Instrumental GPA: 2.5. Applicants must audition. Fall admission only.
Music, Applied-Piano GPA: 2.5. Applicants must audition. Fall admission only.
Music, Applied-Voice GPA: 2.5. Applicants must audition. Fall admission only.
Neuroscience GPA: 2.0
Nursing The nursing program is closed to transfer applicants.  
Nutrition and Dietetics GPA 2.75.
Nutrition and Medical Sciences GPA: 2.5.
Operations Management GPA: 3.0. "C-" or better in a course equivalent to UD’s MATH 115, 117, 221 or 241.
Philosophy GPA: 2.0
Physics GPA: 2.75. "B-" or higher in courses equivalent to MATH 241 and PHYS 207.
Physics Education GPA: 2.75. "B-" or higher in courses equivalent to MATH 241 and PHYS 207.
Plant Science GPA: 2.5
Political Science GPA: 2.0
Political Science Education GPA: 2.75
Pre-Vet Medicine and Animal Biosciences GPA: 2.5
Psychology (B.A./B.S.) GPA: 2.0
Psychology Education GPA: 2.75
Public Policy GPA: 2.0
Sociology GPA: 2.0
Sociology Education GPA: 2.75
Sport Management GPA: 2.8. "C-" or better in course equivalent to UD's MATH 114, 115, 117, 221 or 241.
Sports Health GPA: 3.0. "C" or better in college general biology and chemistry with labs.
Statistics GPA: 2.5. "C-" or better in course equivalent to UD's MATH 221.
Sustainable Food Systems GPA: 2.5
Theatre Studies GPA: 2.0. Accepting students in Spring 2025.
Three Foreign Languages GPA: 2.0
University Studies-Undeclared GPA: 2.0. Not available for transfer students with over 29 transferable credits.
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation GPA: 2.5
Women & Gender Studies GPA: 2.0

Just meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admissions. It depends on the number of completed credits, the transferability and quality of your college coursework, trend in your grade performance, your GPA in your most recent semester, and your grades in courses pertinent to your intended major. This is especially true for majors in the College of Engineering since space availability will determine how many applicants can be admitted

UD has partnered with Delaware Technical and Community College and other institutions to offer a number of Connected Degree programs. If you successfully complete the designated Connected Degree program at Delaware Technical and Community College, you may automatically transfer to the corresponding bachelor’s degree program at UD. When submitting your Transfer application, indicate your Connected Degree enrollment. You may apply to UD no sooner than the last semester of your Connected Degree program. You must complete all required courses and maintain the minimum GPA requirement.

 

See which connected degree programs are available at UD by visiting the Articulation Agreements website.

Students must apply for readmission in order to return to pursue a baccalaureate degree after an official separation from an undergraduate degree program at UD or after previously earning a UD undergraduate degree.

Readmission Information and Application

Next Steps After Acceptance

The admissions office will mail you an official acceptance letter and packet of information, as well as update your admission status on your My Blue Hen Home student portal. Please review your custom portal page regularly to keep track of pertinent fall enrollment information and to complete necessary tasks to finalize your enrollment.

How do I accept my offer?

Log in to your student portal, My Blue Hen Home and reserve your spot by the deadline stated in your admissions letter by clicking on the Admissions Decision Reply Form. 

 

May I defer my entrance?

Admitted transfers may request a deferral for one semester. Not all deferrals are granted, but are usually granted for documented medical reasons or for military obligations. Other reasons may be considered. Deferral requests may be emailed to transfers@udel.edu.

 

Are transfer students eligible for on-campus housing?

Transfer students are encouraged to seek options for housing as soon as they have accepted admission. Incoming transfer students who are not admitted as a freshman (students are considered a freshman transfer if they are admitted with 18 or fewer credits from another institution and graduated from high school within the last year, or are under the age of 18 at the time of admission) are not automatically guaranteed on-campus housing. Our ability to offer housing to transfer students will depend on space availability.

The University of Delaware does not have an off-campus housing office, but encourages local property owners to list housing on Places4Students.com. The Office of the Dean of Students offers a guide to off-campus living on their website. The site has helpful tools for students as they navigate the leasing process.

Transfer Student Housing

 

Are transfer students required to live on campus?

First-semester freshmen who transfer to UD in the spring semester are required to live on campus unless their permanent residence is within 30 miles of campus. Otherwise transfers are encouraged to seek off campus housing due to on-campus limitations. Please review the Transfer Housing website for more information.

Transfer Student Housing

 

I've already transferred a math course to UD. Do I still have to take the math placement?

All new transfer students must complete the math placement before attending New Student Orientation. This will not disregard any math courses taken at other institutions.

UD Math Placement

If I am accepted to an alternate major, will I be able to change my major to my initial major after I enroll?

Majors that are more restrictive for admissions usually have higher change of major criteria after you enroll at UD. If you have collegiate work not included in your initial review that may change your eligibility, the Office of Admissions can consider changes to your admitted major prior to the start of your first semester at UD.

Internal Transfer/Change of Major

 

My letter says I meet the academic qualifications for many of the majors at the University, but cannot offer me admission to the major I selected. What does this mean?

This means you do not meet the transfer admissions requirements for the majors you selected, but you may meet the requirements for other majors. Please review “requirements by major” if you wish to considered for a different major and email you request to transfers@udel.edu.

 

Why was I admitted to the Associate in Arts Program?

Delaware residents who have completed 29 or fewer transferable college credits, may be considered for the Associate in Arts Program if the quality of their high school, college transcripts and test scores closely align with the admissions standards of the Associate in Arts Program.

 

Transferring Coursework and Credits

UD accepts college credits from U.S. regionally-accredited, degree granting colleges/universities. Final grades must be C- or better, not Pass/Fail, and not remedial-level courses. Refer to our important note regarding Pass/Fail grades during the COVID-19 pandemic. A Preliminary Transfer Credit Evaluation is completed and posted on your My Blue Hen Home student portal 2-4 weeks after admission. For more information on transfer credits please refer to the registrar’s website.

Applicants who are attending or who have previously attended an international college/university must provide a credential evaluation from International Education Research Foundation (IERF) if applying to the Lerner College of Business and Economics, or to the College of Engineering. Please visit IERF’s website for instructions (how to request a Standard Application with a Detail Report, and where to mail your documents). IERF will send your credential evaluation directly to the University of Delaware.  If you have a WES Course-by-Course evaluation completed before 2/1/2019, UD will accept this in lieu of a Detail Report from IERF. For complete information on how credits from institutions outside of the U.S. may be transferred, please visit the Registrar's Office page.

Students applying to majors in all other colleges do not need to submit an IERF credential evaluation. If offered admission and you intend to enroll and transfer credit, an IERF credential evaluation will be required at that time.

The University of Delaware regularly evaluates courses from other institutions. Please use UD’s Transfer Credit Matrix to review the courses at your current or previous institutions to see which courses have already been evaluated and their UD equivalent courses.

Not at all! Courses that appear on the Transfer Credit Matrix have been previously evaluated by the respective UD departments and have been assigned equivalent UD courses. If you are strongly considering transferring to UD, you may email course description information and syllabi to the appropriate UD departments (e.g. English for English courses, math for math courses) so those courses not listed on the matrix may be evaluated. Follow these instructions to have your courses evaluated by the UD departments.

 

The Professional & Continuing Studies ACCESS Center routinely meets with prospective transfer students to discuss an unofficial evaluation of their previous credits. Please contact the ACCESS Center at 302-831-8843 or ACCESS-Advise@udel.edu, refer to their website for more information.

Academic Advisement and Career Counseling 

 

After you are admitted and your Preliminary Transfer Credit Evaluation is posted on your My Blue Hen Home student portal, you may contact Theresa Coulter-Thurley, associate registrar for transfer services, at coultert@udel.edu to discuss how your previous credits may apply to your UD degree program.

Only your previous college credits will transfer, not your grades.

UD policy requires that at least 30 of your last 36 credits must be taken at UD. This is referred to as residency requirement. Certain majors may have additional residency requirements so it’s best to consult your academic department.

UD awards test credit for some secondary and post-secondary examinations and education programs. Official AP or IB test scores must be submitted to the admissions office in order to be considered in your admissions evaluation and to receive credit upon enrollment.

Test Credit Information

To submit the JST (Joint Service Transcript) or CCAF (Community College of the Air Force) please go to the below links to have the official copy sent to UD. 

JST

CCAF

Transfer Students | Admissions Requirements | University of Delaware
Transfer Students | Admissions Requirements | University of Delaware
Transfer Students | Admissions Requirements | University of Delaware