Transfer Students

Admission Criteria for Transfer Students

As mandated by the Louisiana Board of Regents 2005 Master Plan, transfer students who have earned 12 or more college-level credit hours must:

1. have a minimum cumulative college level  GPA of 2.0. 

2. be eligible to return to the institution from which they are transferring

3. have earned credit for college level Math or English  

OR

• have a minimum 18 ACT English or Math score OR

• 450 SAT Verbal or 430 Math.

In addition to the above admission requirements, non-resident first-time freshmen and non-resident transfer students who have earned fewer than 12 college-level hours must satisfy ONE of the following criteria:

NON-RESIDENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

	Attain a composite score of at least 17 on the ACT or 810 on the SAT, OR
	Attain a composite score of at least 16 on the ACT or 760 on the SAT and have a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 2.50 in a high school curriculum comparable to that required in Louisiana and rank in the upper 50 percent of the high school graduating class OR
	Attain a composite score of at least 15 on the ACT OR 710 on the SAT and have a cumulative high school GPA of at least 2.75 in a high school curriculum comparable to that required in Louisiana and rank in the upper 40 percent of the high school graduating class.

 

Frequently Asked Questions for Transfer Students

Thank you for your interest in McNeese State University. Below is information that should help you understand the enrollment process for transfer students at McNeese.

What do I need to do to  be considered for acceptance to McNeese?

• Have the college(s) you previously attended submit your official transcript(s) to the Office of the Registrar at McNeese.
• Male students aged 18-25 must submit a copy of their draft card to prove they are registered with the Selective Service System.
• Submit the Proof of Immunization Form to the Office of the Registrar (if you were born after 1956).
• If you have earned fewer than 12 college credit hours, have official ACT or SAT scores sent to McNeese. (ACT code 1594; SAT code 6403)

How do I know who will be my advisor?

When you receive your letter of acceptance from McNeese, you will be assigned to the department in which your degree program is offered. You may call 475-5000 or 1-800-622-3352 and ask to speak with someone in your major department or visit the department in person to find out who will be your academic advisor.

How will I know which credits will transfer to McNeese?

We recommend you bring a copy of your college transcript(s) and a copy of your previous college catalog to discuss with your academic advisor in detail courses that will transfer toward the degree. The official evaluation for transfer of credit is a two-step process which begins in the Office of the Registrar and is finalized in the academic department offering your major.

Students transferring from one Louisiana institution to another will find the Louisiana Board of Regents’ Statewide Student Transfer Guide and Articulation System useful in determining the transferability of courses: http://www.regents.state.la.us/articulation.html.

What are the steps to enrolling as a transfer student?

Submit Application for Admission and list all collegiate institutions previously attended, regardless of whether credit was earned or is desired.

Request that a transcript from each college attended be sent directly to the Registrar's Office after grades are posted.

Students who have completed less than 12 semester hours of college credit must have an official high school transcript sent directly from the high school to the Registrar's Office and must meet the regular AND non-resident admissions criteria.  Click here for more information.