Jump start your transfer school search by exploring the schools that Black Hawk College partners with and BHC students frequently attend.
Be sure to check out the “More to Explore” resources further down this page and Transfer Planning Tips (PDF).
Transfer school guidelines
The information on this page is for the minimum requirements for general acceptance by the transfer school. Always confirm requirements on the transfer school website and with a transfer school representative. Advisors can assist you!
Plan to apply well before a school’s application deadline to receive the fullest consideration for financial aid and scholarships.
- Specific majors may have different admission steps as well as academic and scholarship requirements and deadlines.
- Information presented pertains to domestic students. International students are advised to contact the transfer school’s Designated School Official and website for specific requirements.
- Students with an undocumented status are encouraged to contact the transfer school’s admission office and view the College Advising Guide for Undocumented Students.
Key
- IAI = Participates in the Illinois Articulation Initiative
- IAI (receiving only) = The transfer school does not maintain its own transferrable IAI course package.
- OL = Online bachelor's degrees offered
- = Highest enrollment of BHC students
Illinois transfer
Transfer admission and visiting
Transfer GPA: 2.5 preferred to be competitive
Minimum college credits to apply as transfer student: One semester (12 credit hours) following high school graduation
Application deadlines: Apply up to one year in advance.
- Fall admission – April 1. Early-decision or early-action by Nov. 30.
- Spring admission – Early in the prior fall term.
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Transfer GPA: 2.5
Minimum college credits to apply as transfer student: 24
Application deadlines: Apply up to one year in advance. Application opens July 1. Complete the application and submit all required transcripts, essays, etc. by the deadline.
- Fall admission – Aug. 5
- Spring admission – Jan. 5
Does Bradley have my major? | Online bachelor's degree programs
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Transfer GPA: 2.0
Minimum college credits to apply as transfer student: 24
Application deadlines: Priority deadline date guarantees your application is considered for an early decision and merit scholarship opportunities.
- Spring 2023 admission – Priority deadline: Nov 1. Regular admission: Jan 13.
- Summer 2023 admission – Priority deadline: May 1. Regular admission deadline: May 26.
- Fall 2023 admission – Priority deadline: Dec 1. Regular admission deadline: Aug 18.
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Transfer admissions & visiting
Transfer GPA: 2.0 recommended if less than 24 transfer credits are earned
Minimum college credits to apply as transfer student: Apply as a transfer student if you’ve completed high school, home school, or a GED program and have earned (or will earn) college credit at a college or university before your first day at Columbia. This excludes dual enrollments (including Summer at Columbia) and/or any college or university enrollment completed during the summer immediately following high school or GED completion
Application deadlines: The 2024 application is scheduled to open on Sept. 5. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis so it is to your advantage to complete your application as early as possible.
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Transfer admission & visiting – Tours and admissions services available in Spanish.
Transfer GPA: 2.0 on ALL college-level work attempted AND from the last institution attended.
Minimum college credits to apply as transfer student: 24
Application deadlines: Applications accepted up to one (1) year in advance. Can start application prior to completing the AA or AS.
Does EIU have my major? | Online bachelor's degree programs
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Transfer GPA: 2.0
Minimum college credits to apply as transfer student: 24
Application deadlines: Once all required application materials are submitted for the program for which you applied, allow 5-7 business days for evaluation and processing. If your program has an application deadline, the evaluation process may take longer.
Does GSU have my major? | Online bachelor's degree programs
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For the Mennonite College of Nursing, visit https://nursing.illinoisstate.edu/.
Transfer GPA: Use the Transfer Admission Guide for minimum GPA by major. A minimum 2.4 GPA may be admitted to the university as undeclared if program prerequisites were not met or space in the major is unavailable. Students with 75 or more semester hours completed will not be admitted as undeclared.
Minimum college credits to apply as transfer student: 24 transferable and graded semester hours.
Application deadlines:
- Summer – Priority deadline: Aug. 1-Jan. 15. Application deadline: May 1. Required document deadline for decision: June 1. Final document deadline for enrollment: July 15.
- Fall – Priority deadline: Aug. 1-Jan. 15. Application deadline and required document deadline for decision: as space allows. Final document deadline for enrollment: July 15.
- Spring – Priority deadline: April 1-Aug. 1. Application deadline: Nov. 1. Required document deadline for decision: As space allows. Final document deadline for enrollment: Jan. 8.
Priority deadline: Students who meet this deadline and are accepted can participate in advanced course registration.
After priority: Admitted as space permits on a rolling basis. Transfer applications are considered incomplete until all necessary documents, including transcripts, have been received. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Does ISU have my major? | Online RN to BSN
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Transfer GPA – what Knox considers
Minimum college credits to apply as transfer student: 12
Application deadlines:
- Fall – Apply: April 1. Decision: May 1. Enroll: June 1.
- Fall late applicants – Apply: After April 1. Decision: Rolling. Enroll: Two (2) weeks after admission.
- Winter – Apply: Nov. 1. Decision: Nov. 15. Enroll: Dec. 1.
- Spring – Apply: Jan. 15. Decision: Feb. 1. Enroll: Feb. 15.
Does Knox College have my major?
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Transfer GPA and minimum college credits to apply as transfer student: Each applicant is evaluated on his or her individual merits. The college seeks to develop a comprehensive understanding of each applicant’s abilities and potential, rather than make decisions on the basis of single test scores or other isolated credentials. Scholastic record, rigor of curriculum, standardized test scores (if applicable), recommendations, writing samples and personal qualities – such as motivation, goals, maturity and character – are all considered. Students who have already graduated from high school and have earned college credit after their high school graduation should apply as transfer students.
Application deadlines:
- Spring – Jan. 1
- Fall – Aug. 1
Does Monmouth College have my major?
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Transfer GPA: 2.0. Applicants with less than a 2.0 GPA may be admitted as high-potential students.
Minimum college credits to apply as transfer student: 15 quarter hours (10 semester hours) of transferable credit are considered transfer students.
Application deadlines: There are no specific deadlines.
Does National Louis University have my major? | All NLU's undergraduate programs are also available online.
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Transfer GPA: 2.0
Minimum college credits to apply as transfer student: 24 transferable semester hours.
Application deadlines:
- Spring – Dec. 1
- Summer – May 15
- Fall – Aug. 1
Does NIU have my major? | Online bachelor's degree programs
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Visit the PICU member schools to discover their academic programs, admission requirements, locations, and opportunities for recreation and community.
- Many PICU members also participate in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) to ease the transfer of general education and major courses.
- Selected majors can be completed online at some institutions.
- In addition to scholarships offered by the individual schools, the PICU organization awards transfer scholarships twice a year.
Transfer GPA: 2.0. NEW! – As calculated by the community college grading policies.
Minimum college credits to apply as transfer student: 12 transferable semester hours or 18 quarter hours
Application deadlines: Apply up to one (1) year prior to the term you wish to attend. Check with SIUC for its financial aid deadline.
Does SIU-Carbondale have my major? | Online bachelor's degree programs
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Transfer GPA: 2.0
Minimum college credits to apply as transfer student: 30 semester college credits attempted after high school
Application deadlines: Four (4) weeks prior start of fall and spring terms. Two (2) weeks prior to start of summer term. View application deadlines for select majors.
Does SIU-Edwardsville have my major? | Online bachelor's degree programs
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All general education and pre-requisite courses required for Trinity programs may be taken at BHC.
Transfer GPA: 2.5-3.0 depending on program.
Minimum college credits to apply as transfer student: Varies by program.
Application deadlines: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with decisions made up to one year in advance of the following program start dates.
- RN to BSN Completion – August, January & May
- BS in Health Sciences – August, January & May
- BS in Medical Laboratory Science – May
- AAS in Radiography – June
Does Trinity have my major? | Online RN to BSN
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Transfer GPA: Use the Transfer Guide
Minimum college credits to apply as transfer student: 24
Application deadlines:
- Spring 2024 – Oct. 16, 2023
- Fall 2024 Nursing– Jan. 15, 2024
- Fall 2024 – April 1, 2024
- Dates vary for online programs; consult a program’s website.
Does UIC have my major? | Online bachelor's degree programs
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Transfer GPA: 2.0
Minimum college credits to apply as transfer student: 24 college credits
Application deadlines: May apply up to one (1) year in advance. Online program admission is competitive and selective. Most programs have enrollment caps and early application deadlines. Check with the program.
Does UIS have my major? | Online bachelor's degree programs
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Transfer GPA: In general, minimum 3.0. Students should strive for the “Admitted GPA” by major of 2.25-4.0 as shown in the Transfer Handbook. Also see Transfer GPA Guidelines of previously admitted transfer students to help assess your chance for admission. Final standards will depend on the number and qualifications of applicants to each program.
Minimum college credits to apply as transfer student. No minimum, though consult the Transfer Handbook for courses required prior to transfer. All transfer applicants must submit a high school transcript or GED certificate to confirm graduation; high school performance is only considered if you have fewer than 30 graded and transferable college credits.
Application deadlines: Submitting the application and all supporting materials as soon as possible may provide an advantage for programs with space limitations and many qualified applicants especially in Engineering, Business, Economics and Psychology.
Filing periods:
- Spring 2024 – Sept. 15 - Oct. 15
- Fall 2024 – Jan. 15 - April 5 (priority: by March 1, including all supporting materials). Application available in December.
Does UIUC have my major? | Is my major open? | Online bachelor's degree programs
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Though WIU is one university, the majors offered, required fees and housing options are different between the two campuses and for online programs.
Transfer GPA: 2.0
Minimum college credits to apply as transfer student: 24 transferable and graded semester hours
Application deadlines: Apply up to one (1) year in advance of these recommended deadlines.
- Fall – Aug. 1
- Spring – Dec. 1
Does WIU have my major? | Online bachelor's degree programs
More to explore:
- Planning Guides and Agreements and Transfer from Career Programs
- Transfer Pointers (PDF)
- Model Degree Plans
- General Education – University-wide
- General Education – College of Arts & Sciences
- How do BHC courses transfer?
Iowa transfer
Transfer GPA: 2.0 if associate degree completed. 2.25 if 24 semester credits completed.
Minimum college credits to apply as transfer student: 24 semester credits of transferable coursework, not including career technical, development/remedial or military credits.
Application deadlines: Apply up to one (1) year in advance of entry. Recommended to apply at least six (6) months prior to the desired entry term.
Does Iowa State have my major? | Online bachelor's degree programs
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Transfer GPA:
- Bachelor of Science in General Science – 2.25
- Doctor of Chiropractic – 2.75 if a bachelor's degree was completed. 3.0 if non-degreed. If GPA is less than 2.75, ask about the Alternative Admissions Track Plan.
Minimum college credits to apply as transfer student:
- Bachelor of Science in General Science – 45 including 24 credits in life and physical sciences with half of the courses having a lab.
- Doctor of Chiropractic – If non-degreed, 90 credits including 30 at upper division (the 30 may be completed with Palmer or another institution).
Application deadlines:
- Bachelor of Science in General Science – Apply at least six (6) months prior to the start of the term. All application forms must be on file at least four (4) weeks prior to the start of the term.
- Doctor of Chiropractic – Applications accepted at any time. Recommend submitting at least one (1) year prior to start term.
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Transfer GPA: 2.0
Minimum college credits to apply as transfer student: 12 semester hours
Application deadlines: Apply up to one (1) year in advance and no later than one (1) week prior to the start of a term.
Does SAU have my major? | Online bachelor's degree programs
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Transfer GPA and minimum college credits to apply as transfer student:
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – Minimum 2.50 GPA on at least 24 semester hours earned after high school graduation. Minimum 2.25 GPA from all colleges attended if awarded the Associate in Arts degree from Black Hawk College.
- See specific transfer requirements for other academic colleges within the university.
Application deadlines: For most programs (excluding some in education, nursing and business).
- Fall – July 15
- Spring – Dec. 1
- Summer – May 1
Does Iowa have my major? | Online bachelor's degree programs
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Transfer GPA: 2.25 transferring with under 60 credits. 2.0 if transferring with 60 or more credits.
Minimum college credits to apply as transfer student: 25
Application deadlines: Fall and spring semesters – applications are available July 1. Apply early for best consideration of acceptance, funding and housing choice.
Does UNI have my major? | Online bachelor's degree programs
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Transfer to other states
Transfer GPA: 2.5
Minimum college credits to apply as transfer student: 24 or more transferable credits post-high school at time of application (12 with also submitting high school transcript).
Application deadlines: Dates applicable to any year of admission. Prior to the start term, you must have graduated from high school or earned a GED.
- Spring – Nov. 1 (priority by Oct. 1)
- Summer – Feb. 1
- Fall – May 1 (priority by Feb. 1)
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Degree programs at ASU Online require that all courses be taken online.
Transfer GPA: 2.5
Minimum college credits to apply as transfer student: 24 or more transferable credits post-high school at time of application (12 with also submitting high school transcript).
Application deadlines: Dates applicable to any year of admission. Prior to the start term, you must meet one of the following – have graduated from high school, earned a GED, are in progress toward your associate degree, or have completed your associate degree.
- Spring – Nov. 1 (priority by Oct. 1)
- Summer – Feb. 1
- Fall – May 1 (priority by Feb. 1)
Scholarships for online students
Does ASU Online have my major?
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Degree pathways – How courses transfer into any given major at K-State
Transfer to Purdue Agriculture – Includes BHC Transfer Guide and the Purdue AG Core
Transfer GPA: 2.0
Minimum college credits to apply as transfer student: 12 transferable semester hours.
Application deadlines: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as long as space is available.
- Fall review begins Aug. 1.
- Spring review begins April 1.
- Summer review begins Dec. 1.
Does UW Platteville have my major? | Online bachelor's degree programs
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More to Explore
Black Hawk College supports your career search and transfer journey throughout the country and online. Use these resources to expand your transfer and career options.
Help for your journey
- College Scorecard – U.S. Department of Education search and compare tool
- Campus Visit Checklist (PDF) – Prepare for in-person or virtual visits
- Campus Visit Score Card (PDF) – Rate your campus visits
- Online Degree Guide (PDF) – What to know about online bachelor's degrees
- Honors Programs (PDF) – Explore programs at BHC’s top transfer schools
Explore careers and occupations
- Black Hawk College Career Services
- O*NET OnLine – Research careers and where to study
- Occupational Outlook Handbook – Skills, pay and demand for jobs
Illinois and Iowa college search and resources
- Illinois state universities at a glance
- Illinois institutional profiles – Where and what to study
- Illinois AIM HIGH - Grant funds at public 4-year universities
- Private Illinois Colleges and Universities (PICU)
- Advanced Placement (AP) in Illinois – How AP tests scores are accepted
- TransferREADY.org – Prepare to transfer to an Illinois four-year school
- Iowa colleges and universities
- For teaching:
- Directory of Approved Illinois Educator Licensure Programs
- Professional Educator License (PEL) – Requirements to teach in Illinois
Nationwide college search and resources
- CampusTours – Take virtual campus and walking tours
- College Navigator – Full college profiles from the U.S. Department of Education/National Center for Education Statistics
- Peterson’s.com – Search for colleges and scholarships
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) – 100+ institutions established for the education of Black Americans and open to students of all races
- Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) – 500+ colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success
- The Campus Pride Index – LGBTQ-friendly campuses that aim to improve the academic experience and quality of campus life
- CLEP Testing – How your score is accepted
- Find accredited institutions:
NOTE: Black Hawk College compiled this resource guide as a service to our students and is not meant to be comprehensive. Some schools may have a separate application process and deadline for scholarships. Information presented pertains to domestic students. Always confirm requirements on the transfer school website and with a transfer school representative. Guide updated August 2023.
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