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Transferring to a new school is a significant decision. Whether you are moving back to Louisville, attending through our 2BU partnership, or completing your degree, you will join a supportive community of faculty and peers. The , Financial Aid Office, Student Success Center, Career Development Center, and Alumni Association are here for you.

Admissions Requirements for Transfer Students

We are excited for you to achieve your goals here at Bellarmine. As a transfer student the process is dependent on how many credit hours you have already earned at another college or university. Select from the options below to learn more about getting started.

Transfer Students who have earned fewer than 60 credit hours

1. A completed online application form. (Bellarmine Application or Common Application)
2. Official college transcript sent directly from each college attended.
3. Official high school transcript, GED or home school completion or diploma is required.
4. The Office of Admission reserves the right to request additional information or a personal interview. Please note admission to an individual department program is determined by the department and not the Office of Admission.

Transfer Students who have earned more than 60 credit hours

1. A completed online application form. (Bellarmine Application or Common Application)
2. Official college transcript sent directly from each college attended.
3. The Office of Admission reserves the right to request additional information or a personal interview. Please note admission to an individual department program is determined by the department and not the Office of Admission.

Transfer Students for whom English is a second language

1. A completed online application form. (Bellarmine Application or Common Application)
2. An official Transcript Evaluation for college credit earned outside of the US from WES or The Evaluation Company. ,  or  score is required.
3.  minimum scores are:
   Paper-based: 550; Internet-based: 79 or 80; Computer-based: 213.
    score of 78
    score of 6.
4. The Office of Admission reserves the right to request additional information or a personal interview. Please note admission to an individual department program is determined by the department and not the Office of Admission.

KCTCS to Bellarmine (2BU) Transfer Students

1. A completed (KCTCS to Bellarmine 2BU app) - no application fee!
2. Official college transcript sent directly from Kentucky Community & Technical College is required.
3. Official high school transcript, GED or home school completion or diploma is required.
4. 2.0 GPA and a minimum of 24 credit hours is required.
5. The Office of Admission reserves the right to request additional information or a personal interview. Please note admission to an individual department program is determined by the department and not the Office of Admission.

Online Degree Completion

Designed for adult students with some prior college credit who are looking for an accelerated online path. This online program with options in Communication or Organizational Leadership gives credit for prior experience and allows students to complete their degree quickly and conveniently, completely online.

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Transfer Your Earned Credits

We believe in credit where it is due! We carefully review transcripts from your prior institutions and apply eligible credits that meet our academic standards. To see how your coursework may transfer, use the Transfer Equivalency Tool.

If your course or courses aren't listed here, complete the transfer transcript review to begin the evaluation process.