Transfer Admissions
Apply as a transfer student if you have completed 12 or more credits in college-level courses at another college or university and you are entering UM for the first time.
Transfer Student FAQS
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You apply as a transfer student if you have completed 12 or more college-level credits at another college or university and are entering UM for the first time.
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A 2.00 cumulative grade average on a 0–4 scale is required for all college-level work attempted.
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Apply online using either Apply Montana (for Montana residents) or the Common App. Choose your start term. Send a current official transcript from each college you have attended, and a complete official transcript after your final term. If you lack grades for at least 12 transfer credits, also send your official high school transcript.
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Use Transferology, a free online tool, for an unofficial self-evaluation. After you are admitted and all official transcripts arrive, an Admissions evaluator provides your official transfer credit evaluation. Learn more about Transfer Credit Evaluation here.
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You can submit a Transfer Course Re-Evaluation Request.
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The earlier students submit the completed application and all required documents, the higher their priority in admissions processing and scholarship consideration.
Transfer students should follow the following deadlines: Apply by Dec. 1 for Early Action consideration. To receive Priority consideration, submit your application by March 1. Apply by May 1 for the Regular Decision deadline. After May 1, UM continues accepting applications on a rolling basis until one week before the semester begins.
Transfer Admission Requirements
Applicants must present a 2.00 (C) cumulative grade average (on a 0-4 scale) for all college level work attempted to be eligible for admission.
Transfer Admission Process
Apply
Montana residents should use the Apply Montana application. This application is free for Montana residents.
Out-of-state students should use the Common App.
Transcripts
Send a current official transcript from each college you've attended so that we may process your admission without delays. Send a complete, official transcript as soon as you complete your final term.
If you don't have grades for at least 12 transfer credit hours, please submit your official high school transcript.
Credit Evaluation
An Admissions evaluator will provide you an official transfer credit evaluation after you have submitted all official transcripts and been admitted.
You can do an unofficial self-evaluation of transfer course work online using Transferology - a free tool for students to give you personalized information on how your credits will transfer to UM. Create an account, add your courses and get your results. Easy!