Transfer Students
CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY WITH JEFFERSON
Ready for a new educational adventure? Transfer to Jefferson and continue building a better future. Here’s how to apply.
Apply as a transfer student if you have earned college credits from another college or university. If you haven't taken college classes, apply as a first-time freshman.
How to Apply & Complete your Admissions File
It’s easy to transfer to Jefferson, and we’re here to help. Just follow these four steps:
- Submit the Application for Admission. It’s free, and only takes about 15 minutes to complete.
- Submit your official college transcripts. You can order them online or ask your college’s records office to send them to us.
They can be sent in the following formats:
- Mailed directly from the previous college to mailing address below:
- Submitted electronically (faxes and email attachments are not accepted) through a secure, password-protected site (i.e. National Student Clearinghouse, E-Scrip, Parchment, or Credential Solutions)
- Hand-delivered in the original, signed and sealed envelope, please note print date must be within the last 6 months (if opened by the student, the transcript is unofficial).
- Some students may be required to submit a High School transcript, ACT, SAT scores or the results of placement testing. You will receive notification from the Admissions Office if this is needed. Official
test scores received within the last four years may be accepted in the following formats:
- ACT/KYOTE/SAT listed on an officially submitted high school transcript via Parchment, Scribbles, or Scoir.
- ACT scores may be submitted online through ACT
- SAT scores may be submitted online through SAT College Board
- KY GED scores must be submitted online through GED
- Please note only Kentucky GED scores received in the last 4 years with a RTLA score of 165 may be utilized for reading test requirement.
- Explore financial aid. Scholarships, grants and loans make a great education even more affordable. Here's how.
And that's it! You’ve taken the next step in a promising educational journey.
Questions about transferring to Jefferson? Contact us. We're happy to walk you through the process and help you create the future you deserve.