Transfer Checklist

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Congratulations, you've made the decision to transfer! The key to a smooth transition is organization. Use this checklist to organize your transition process. Make note of all deadlines! Use the URLs listed for more detailed information.

1. Apply for admission: Fill out and submit all specified forms for the admission process.

2. Send official transcripts to MTSU: Contact your previous colleges to send "Official" transcripts to MTSU.

3. Get immunized: Go to your doctor and get the vaccinations specified.

4. Complete Personal Statement Form: If GPA is lower than a 2.00, complete form for admission consideration.

5. Sign up Academic Placement Testing: If you have not earned credits in college-level, algebra-based Mathematics, or college-level English, you will be assessed based on valid ACT/SAT scores or other appropriate departmental assessment and tested.

6. Apply for Financial support and resources:

  1. Download Checklist (Important!)
  2. Financial Aid
  3. Transfer Scholarships 
    ***Fall Scholarship Deadline February 15th***
    ***Spring Scholarship Deadline October 1st***
  4. McNair Scholar Program
  5. Women and Nontraditional Student Scholarships 

7.Apply for Housing: Fill out license agreement and application by deadline.

8.Review Transfer Credit Evaluation: You will receive an evaluation of your credits. Be sure to study this carefully before you are advised.

9.Online Orientation, Advising and Registration Information

10.Pay Fees and Confirm class schedule: If you do not meet the deadline, your class schedule will be deleted.
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Contact Us
  • Transfer Student Information
  • 209 Cope Administration Bldg
  • 1301 E Main Street
  • Murfreesboro, TN 37132
  • (615) 898-2111 or
    (800) 331-MTSU
  • (615) 898-5478(fax)
  • transfer@mtsu.edu
Important Resources: