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Transfer Admission

Students who have completed 24 or more semester hours of college-level work are eligible for admission if they have attained an overall grade-point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in all college-level courses attempted at previous institutions.
Note: Academic units may have more stringent requirements. Check the section of the catalog that describes the degree you are seeking.

A. Regular Admission

Students transferring from other colleges or universities should submit the following to the Office of Admissions:

  1. Completed UMKC application form at http://www.umkc.edu/admissions/decision.asp with nonrefundable $35 (domestic) or $50 (international) application fee.
  2. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
A transferring student who has completed fewer than 24 hours of college-level coursework must apply under the procedures for admission as a freshman and must have at least a 2.0 overall GPA in all college work attempted. These students must submit the following to the Office of Admissions:
  1. High school transcript with class rank and ACT score (if less than 24 college credits).
  2. Official transcript of all college courses completed and courses in which the student is currently enrolled.

B. Special Admission

Students from other colleges or universities of recognized standing who do not have a 2.0 GPA may be admitted upon special petition to the Office of Admissions, provided the admission is approved by the academic unit.

C. Transfer Within the University of Missouri System

For students transferring between campuses of the University of Missouri System, the following University of Missouri policy is applicable: "Any course that leads to an undergraduate degree on any campus of the University of Missouri shall be accepted in transfer toward the same degree on each campus of the University offering said degree."

For each student of the University, there will be calculated two cumulative grade-point averages. One is the campus GPA that will be calculated by procedures defined at the campus. The second is the University of Missouri GPA, which will include all grades and credits attempted at any University of Missouri campus, including all grades, credits and points for any courses that are repeated.

Any student attempting to transfer between University of Missouri campuses to UMKC should be aware that their cumulative University of Missouri GPA will be used to determine their admissibility.

D. Transfer of College Credit from Other Colleges and Universities

Refer to the General Undergraduate Academic Regulations and Information section of the catalog. Students who have completed an associate of arts (A.A.) degree from a Missouri college oriented toward a baccalaureate degree and have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) are admissible to the University, but not necessarily to specific programs. For the additional admission requirements of specific degree programs, refer to the appropriate sections of the catalog.

An associate of science (A.S.) degree is a specialized degree and students should consult the specific degree program in which they are interested or the Office of Admissions to determine their admissibility and the transfer of credit.

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