Transfer to JCU with confidence.
Explore how your credits apply, learn about transfer scholarships, and discover a clear path to finishing your degree.
See how your credits transfer
Takes about 2 minutes. We'll respond within 3 business days with a course-by-course evaluation.
See How My Credits Transfer →How it Works
A clear transfer path in three steps
Start with a quick course evaluation, then move toward your application with a better understanding of your credits, scholarships, and next steps.
Explore how your credits apply
Share the colleges you attended and your unofficial transcripts. We will respond with a course-by-course credit breakdown within 3 business days.
Apply and send your official transcripts
Complete our transfer application and request official transcripts from each college you attended. Test scores are optional.
Get your admission decision
Admissions decisions are typically returned within 2 to 3 weeks. Then, your counselor will help you determine your next steps.
Transfer credit is reviewed according to JCU’s transfer credit policies, including course equivalency and grade requirements. Review full transfer applicant information.
Transfer scholarships
The work you've already completed can help lower your tuition
$18K – $22K annual merit scholarships for transfer students
Every transfer applicant is automatically considered for renewable merit-based scholarships based on cumulative college GPA. No separate scholarship application is required.
- Phi Theta Kappa scholarship for eligible members
- Associate Degree Award for eligible recent associate degree earners
- Legacy Grant for students with JCU family connections
- Additional awards may be available based on eligibility and academic background
Why transfer students choose JCU
Bring your credits. Build what comes next.
Transfer students bring experience with them. JCU helps you turn your previous coursework into a clear academic path, a stronger support system, and a degree that moves you forward.
Bring the credit you have earned
Start with a course-by-course credit breakdown so you can see how your previous work may apply before you make your next move.
Understand your costs earlier
Transfer students are automatically considered for renewable merit scholarships based on cumulative college GPA.
Get support for your next steps
Advising, mentoring, career support, and student life help you enter JCU with direction, support, and a clear plan.
Find your place quickly
Small classes, student organizations, campus ministry, service opportunities, and a walkable campus help transfer students build connections.
More than a place to transfer
The difference is how you are known
JCU is a Jesuit university. That means education built around the whole person, not just a transcript. Your advisors, faculty, mentors, and peers work together to help you understand what you want to do and who you want to become.
For transfer students, that matters. The right fit is not only about accepted credits. It's about finding a place where your next step feels clear, supported, and worth the move.
Connected support from day one
Transfer students have access to advising, mentoring, faculty connections, and career guidance designed to help them enter JCU with direction.
A campus community you can enter quickly
Student organizations, Division III athletics, campus ministry, service opportunities, and a walkable residential campus help transfer students build connections beyond the classroom.
Transfer students move forward with support
Rolling admission, transfer-focused advising, orientation support, housing options, and course evaluation help you move into JCU with fewer unknowns.
Where JCU takes you
Ohio connections. National reach.
Whether you plan to build your career in Ohio or take your next step elsewhere, JCU connects you with alumni, employers, mentors, and professional experiences that extend well beyond campus.
45,000+
Alumni across all 50 states
JCU graduates build careers across Ohio and throughout the country.
500+
Regional business connections
Over 500 Northeast Ohio businesses are owned or led by JCU graduates, giving students access to a strong regional network close to campus.
94%
Students secure careers one year after graduation
JCU graduates move into careers, service, and graduate programs with support from faculty, advisors, and alumni.
Alumni network
“Being a Blue Streak means knowing there is a community willing to open doors and pour back into your journey.”
Taylor Anthony '23
Start with a clear picture of how your credits will transfer
Request a course-by-course review so you can understand what may transfer before you take your next step.
Common questions
The short answers. For the deeper details, your transfer counselor can help you understand your specific credits, timeline, and next steps.
