Many academic programs have different selective admissions guidelines and procedures for transfer students.
View special procedures and deadlines for selective transfer programs.
To successfully complete the application process, you will need to follow these steps. Please note that if you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you may download the free version to view the PDF documents referenced below.
Step 1
Carefully read all application instructions Application Instructions (.pdf). Note priority dates, deadlines and any special application requirements for the program you are pursuing.
Step 2
Complete the online application form. If you prefer, you can download a paper application on our forms page.
Step 3
Submit your application fee. If completing an online application, you will be required to submit payment electronically. For paper applications, you must include a check or money order.
Step 4
Submit official transcripts from all previously attended institutions. Transcripts issued to and delivered by students are not considered official.
Step 5
If you have completed less than 30 quarter or 20 semester hours of college coursework, please submit your high school transcripts. If you have been out of high school for less than 1 year, also submit an official ACT or SAT score.
Submit all application materials to the address below:
Undergraduate Admissions
120 Chubb Hall
Athens, OH 45701
Optional Application Materials
You may also wish to submit an essay, letters of recommendation, and/or a statement of your extra-curricular interests and activities. In most cases, these items are optional. Refer to the Application Instructions (.pdf) for more information about specific requirements for the academic program you are pursuing.