Transfer Students
Build on the credit you’ve already earned! Let our Frostburg State University transfer experts get you to a timely graduation and a degree that helps you achieve your goals.
If you have a high school diploma or GED and have enrolled in college courses, you are considered a transfer student. Our admissions and transfer team reviews each application and transcript to make sure you are getting FSU credit for all the eligible credits you have already taken.
Have questions about the transfer process? Check out our Transfer Student FAQ
We accept transfer credit from regionally accredited institutions and institutions that are candidates for regional accreditation.
Transfer Credit Policies
Transfer Credit Maximums
- 2-year schools: Maximum of 70 credits
- 4-year schools: Maximum of 90 credits
- More than one school: Maximum of 90 credits, including a limit of 70 credits from any 2-year schools
Grade Requirements
- Less than 24 transfer credits: 2.5 cumulative GPA. Must also provide official high school transcripts
- 24 or more transfer credits: 2.0 cumulative GPA
- More than one school: cumulative GPA is based on all institutions attended
Credit Evaluation
Shortly after being admitted, students will receive a preliminary transfer credit evaluation. This will indicate which courses taken at other institutions will transfer to Frostburg State, and how they match up with our courses. It will include pending credit for any courses in which you are currently enrolled. Credit will be awarded for courses equivalent to those offered by Frostburg State and completed with a grade of D or better with the exception of English and math which require a grade of C or better. Once your current term is complete, you will send complete and official transcripts for all your college work for an official credit transfer. Our advisors will then be able to work with you to schedule appropriate courses given your transfer credit and academic goals.
Transfer Agreements
Frostburg State has established partnerships with several Maryland and West Virginia colleges to help transfer students find their most efficient route to a bachelor’s degree.
Scholarships
Transfer students are automatically considered for academic scholarships, and are eligible to apply for a variety of Frostburg State institutional and departmental scholarships.