Transfer Students
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How to transfer to BGSU
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Transferring credits
Transfer tuition and scholarships
Visit
Transfer checklist
Make your transition to BGSU as smooth as possible.
How do we define transfer student?
You are considered a transfer student if you have attempted 12+ college-level semester hours at a college or university after high school graduation or obtaining your GED.
Before
you apply
Learn about admission requirements, transfer scholarships, how your credits transfer and more.
How
to apply
Follow our step-by-step application process.
After
you're admitted
Complete your next steps before you start classes.
Get to know
BGSU
We want you to feel at home and have a smooth transition. Find out about the Transfer Student Association, academic resources, how to get involved on campus and more.
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student experience
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Explore majors and programs
Meet
with an admissions counselor
We are your go-to resource for questions about the transfer process. We can:
Help you understand how your courses transfer to BGSU
Connect you to campus resources and programs
Guide you through the application process
Schedule an appointment with an admissions counselor
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BGSU on a campus visit
It’s the single best way to see if BGSU is the right fit for you.
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If you can’t come to campus, check out our
virtual information sessions
For the 6th Year in a Row, BGSU is the
#1 university in Ohio – big or small, public or private – students would
choose again
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Updated: 11/10/2025 01:42PM