Transfer Admission (A-44)
Original Implementation: September 8, 1978
Last Revision: October 18, 2010
Students applying to Stephen F. Austin State University who have attended a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the U.S. must apply as transfer students.
Transfer applicants who have completed fewer than 15 semester hours of transferable college credit must have a cumulative 2.0 grade point average on all transferable work attempted and must also satisfy eligibility requirements for first-semester freshmen. Transfer applicants who have completed at least 15 semester hours must be in good standing (not on suspension) at another institution of higher education, and have an earned cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) on all transferable work.
Although transfer students with less than a 2.0 grade point average are not eligible for admission into the fall or spring semesters, those who are not currently on academic suspension at another institution are eligible for provisional admission to a summer term. Summer provisional students may be eligible to enroll for subsequent semesters if they complete at least nine semester hours of non-developmental coursework as approved by their academic dean and earn at least a 2.0 grade point average on all work attempted.
Applicants who are denied admission as transfer students may appeal for admission through the Transfer Appeals Program in the Office of Admissions. Appeals are reviewed by the Admission Appeals Committee. Following the review of an appeal, the committee submits a recommendation to the executive director of enrollment management for final decision. Students admitted through this procedure are assigned to the Academic Advising Center for advisement.
Cross Reference: General Bulletin
Responsible for Implementation: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Contact for Revision: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Forms: None