Undergraduate Admissions

Transfer Student Timeline

If you plan to begin your studies in the Fall semester as a transfer student, this is the timeline of application activities.

September - December

  • If in the USA, schedule a visit with KU's Campus Visit Coordinator by calling (785) 864-3911, register online at: www.admissions.ku.edu/visit or e-mail visit@ku.edu.
  • Apply for admission to KU (see Admissions Requirements & Deadlines). Apply online or mail a paper application.
  • Learn more about transfer credits or AP/IB credits:
    • Transfer credits from universities or colleges Transfer Credit
    • AP (CollegeBoard KU code 6871)
    • IB
  • Register for TOEFL or IELTS & request official scores be sent directly to KU:

January - April

  • January 15: Final deadline for eligible students to apply for ISSS admissions scholarships for Fall semester. All required application materials must be received in our office or postmarked by this date.
  • F-1 or J-1 students, if you have been admitted and issued your SEVIS document, register with SEVIS and apply for your student visa.
  • February 1: Final Fall semester scholarship deadline for transfer students from US community colleges who are members of Phi Theta Kappa. All required application materials must be received in our office or postmarked by this date.
  • Create your KU Online ID. You must use your seven-digit student ID number found in your admittance letter to get your Online ID.
  • If you plan to live on campus, sign an online contract with student housing for on-campus housing. More information and sign-up dates can be found at the Student Housing website.
  • Request that your college or university send official transcripts directly to ISSS Admissions Office
  • F-1 students currently studying in the USA, request that your current schools Designated School Official complete the Intent to Transfer Form.
  • F-1 or J-1 applicants outside the USA, after you have been admitted and issued your SEVIS document, register with SEVIS and apply for your student visa.
  • After obtaining visa, make your travel plans.
  • Read the KU Pre-Arrival information, which was mailed to you or online at our pre-arrival page.

June/July

  • Have your college or university send your final transcript directly from the institution to ISSS.
  • F-1 students currently studying in the USA, request that your current schools Designated School Official complete the Intent to Transfer Form.
  • F-1 or J-1 applicants outside the USA, after you have been admitted and issued your SEVIS document, register with SEVIS and apply for your student visa.
  • After obtaining visa, make your travel plans.
  • Register for KU ISSS Orientation information.

August

  • August 8: Official report date indicated on I-20 and DS-2019 for all first year freshmen and undergraduate transfer
  • August 12:  Official report date indicated on I-20 and DS-2019 for readmitted students
  • August 14: Jayhawk Towers residence hall open
  • August 17: All other residence and scholarship halls open
  • August 17: Hawk Week activities begin
  • August 20: First day of Fall classes
  • You are now a Jayhawk!

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