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General Information

Location: Ames, IA

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This college is a frequent transfer destination for Black Hawk College students.

Available Majors

Accounting & Business Majors
Agricultural Business
Agricultural Studies
Agriculture & Life Sciences Education; Communication option
Agriculture & Life Sciences Education; Teacher Certification option
Agronomy
Business Administration | Online Option Available
Engineering
Liberal Studies | Online Option Available
Various Agriculture Courses with Gen. Ed. to Ag. Studies

Transfer School Guidelines

Transfer GPA

2.0 if associate degree completed. 2.25 if 24 semester credits completed.

Please note that some academic programs may require a transfer GPA higher than these minimums. Additionally, higher academic standards may be required of students who are not residents of Iowa, including international students.

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

Iowa State University has a rolling admissions policy, allowing transfer applications up to one year before your intended start date. Transfer students are encouraged to apply at least six months in advance.

Agreements & Special Programs

Community College Partnership

Successful completion of an Associate in Arts degree allows students to transfer with junior status, having met all first-year and sophomore-level general education requirements for programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) and Ivy College of Business.

CLAS programs require specific numbers of credits in humanities and in natural sciences.
Ivy College of Business programs require credits in ethics and in global perspectives.

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Iowa State Community College Transfer Scholarship

This competitive scholarship is available to resident and nonresident transfer students.

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Non-resident Scholarships

Renewable and stackable awards for transfer students from Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota or Wisconsin.

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Transfer Resources

Please confirm transfer requirements with the school of your choice.

Black Hawk College presents this information as a service for our students. Every effort is made to keep documents, details and links up to date. Some schools may have a separate application process and deadline for scholarships. Information presented pertains to domestic students only (visit College Advising Guide for Undocumented Students for more information). Always confirm requirements with a transfer school representative and/or the transfer school’s website.

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Contact

Academic Advising

Quad-Cities Campus

Building 1, Advising Center
309-796-5100
advqc@bhc.edu
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Evenings by appointment

East Campus

Building A, Room 246
309-854-1709
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Evenings by appointment