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General Information

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

Important Change to General Education Requirements

Students transferring in fall 2026 or later will no longer need to meet St. Ambrose’s graduation requirements for a second language, or in health and fitness. SAU is ending these two requirements effective fall 2026.  Please contact an advisor for more information.

SAU General Education Requirements (PDF) 

Transfer School Guidelines

Transfer GPA

2.0

Minimum college credits to apply as transfer student

12 college-transferable credits of academic work from a fully accredited institution of higher education.

Application deadlines

Apply up to one (1) year in advance and no later than one (1) week prior to the start of a term.

Agreements & Special Programs

Articulation Agreement

A completed Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree and 2.0 GPA satisfy the majority of SAU general education requirements.

  • Up to 64 semester credits may be transferred and applied toward the bachelor’s degree.
SAU Articulation Agreement (PDF)

$20,000 Black Hawk Scholarship

Up to $20,000 per year of undergraduate studies at SAU. For students transferring directly from BHC to SAU.

  • Must enroll full time at SAU and select an in-person undergraduate program.

Dual Admission Program & Scholarship 

Access to transfer advising and early transfer admission orientation programs. Receive a St. Ambrose student ID allowing access to SAU activities, clubs, events, and facilities. Eligible for a $1,000 scholarship when full-time studies begin at SAU.

  • Complete dual admission application before completing 30 credits at BHC; maintain 2.0 GPA.
  • Enroll as a transfer student at SAU within three academic years of signing an intent for Dual Admission.

Guaranteed Admission Agreement

Guaranteed admission to the university to complete a bachelor’s degree (choice of major not guaranteed).

  • Graduated from high school or completed a GED, and completed 12 transferable college credits.
  • Participate in the admission program for at least a year before or upon completing 30 credits at BHC.
  • Maintain 2.0 GPA on all course work from all colleges attended.
  • Enroll as a transfer student at SAU within three years of initial BHC enrollment.
SAU Guaranteed Admission Agreement (PDF)

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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

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