Transfer Essentials

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Need advice planning your transfer?

Last month we asked you to send us your transfer questions - here are your most popular ones along with our answers.

What is a transfer plan?
An agreement between two colleges or universities that outlines the process for transferring between two study programs. Sometimes there are additional benefits, such as waived application fees.

To find out more make sure to explore Lone Star College transfer degree plans.

What’s the difference between transfer and equivalency?
When an advisor tells you that “your courses will transfer” that is true; however, you want to see if the courses you’re transferring in are equivalent. This means that the College Algebra class that you took at Lone Star College is the same as UHD’s College Algebra. For evaluation support, please email: OL-transfer@lonestar.edu.

To find out what classes are equivalent within the state of Texas, check your course compatibility.

What is the maximum number of credits a student can transfer to a university?
Generally, for our Texas universities, the maximum number is 66 credits. However, that number can vary depending on the specific university.

For the most accurate information, please email:
OL-transfer@lonestar.edu.

What is the minimum GPA requirement for transfer students?
For more information, make sure to reach out to an LSC-Online, Transfer Adviser at:
OL-transfer@lonestar.edu.

When transferring- certain majors or programs within a college may have a higher GPA requirement than the general transfer admissions. Make sure to plan accordingly.

Are there scholarship opportunities for transfer students?
Depending on the university you transfer to, some institutions will have scholarships specifically targeted to transfer students. Most often these scholarships are on a first-come, first-served basis.

The earlier you can apply, the better. Remember to add your university to your FAFSA application as well.

I’ve been to several different colleges; can I just send my most recent official transcript?
When transferring to other colleges/universities, students need to send official transcripts from each institution they’ve attended.

Can I just apply whenever to a 4-year university?
You need to be mindful of admission deadlines for universities. Applications and supporting documentation need to be submitted by the deadline.

If you have courses in progress when your official application is sent, another official transcript will need to be sent when final grades and/or degrees awarded have been posted.