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Transfer

You’ve taken courses, done your exploration, and now you’re ready to complete your degree. To submit a transfer application, you must have already completed 12 or more credit hours of college coursework at a regionally accredited university after graduating high school, or be seeking a second bachelor’s degree. Applicants must be in good standing with their previous colleges/universities.

With more than 100 academic programs, over 200 student organizations, and nearly 5,000 students, at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø, you will find the support you need to easily transfer and be part of the BU Community.

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Level of Transfer Credit

Transfer credit shall be accepted on the same level at which the work was offered at the source institution. Junior-senior level credit will not be granted for courses taken at the first year-sophomore level.

Acceptance of Transfer Credit

Credit from collegiate institutions which are accredited by one of the institutional accrediting associations, such as the Higher Learning Commission, will be considered for acceptance at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø. Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø also participates in the Illinois Articulation Initiative. Credit may also be accepted in specific professional courses from certain institutions which are not institutionally accredited, but whose curricula are accredited by professional accrediting bodies recognized by the Council on Post Secondary Education. Credits from other institutions, including foreign universities, will be evaluated for possible transfer on a case-by-case basis.

Acceptance of transfer credit will be based on compatibility of the transfer work with the nature, content and level of work offered at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø. Application of transfer credit to satisfy specific college graduation requirements shall be determined by the dean of the college in which the student is majoring. In the event that a student changes majors while at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø, a new evaluation of the transferred credit will be completed by the department. Transfer credit which meets the general education requirements at the source institution may be applied to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Core Curriculum at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø. A maximum of 66 semester hours of credit will be accepted from accredited two-year colleges. Unlimited credit may be accepted from four-year institutions.

Transfer students from colleges and universities offering the baccalaureate degree must successfully complete a minimum of thirty semester hours in residence at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø to satisfy degree requirements.

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Application Need to Know

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø reviews applications on a rolling basis. Transfer admission offers three start options per year (Fall, Spring, Summer). Select the entry term that works best for you!

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Credit may be given in courses covered by the Advanced Placement Examination offered by the College Entrance Examination Board. Credit is given for scores of 3 or above. If credit is given, the number of semester hours of credit allowed is determined by the extent of the college work
covered by this examination. Specific information on the extent of credit awarded can be obtained from the Undergraduate Admission Office or
our AP Guide.

Credit may be given for International Baccalaureate courses taken at many participating high schools. With scores of 4 or higher for most exams, both Standard Level (SL) and High Level (HL) exams, credit may be applied to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Core Curriculum or other University requirements. Information on what credit will be given for each of the exams can be obtained from the Undergraduate Admission Office or our IB Guide.

documents the process for various kinds of credit transfers for current students.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø is committed to the principle that college-level achievement should be recognized and rewarded without regard to where, when, or how the knowledge was acquired. The University grants a maximum of 60 semester hours (30 for general exams and 30 for specific subject matter exams) to those who earn scores on the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations in the 50th percentile or higher on national college sophomore norms. Because CLEP credit is transfer credit, it cannot duplicate credit already earned from another source. The Registrar’s Office maintains a list of CLEP exams that Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø accepts. In all cases, an official copy of test scores must be sent from the CLEP office, by request of the student, directly to Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø.

Credit for CLEP may be used to satisfy Core Curriculum requirements or appropriate University requirements. The CLEP exams must be
taken before completing 60 college credits. The 60-credit limit includes courses taken at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø, credits taken at another college or university, and other credits received by examination. Credits earned through CLEP exams may not duplicate credits received from other sources. Credits earned through CLEP exams
may not be at a level lower than a course for which credit has been earned.
If you have questions about how CLEP credit applies to Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø, please consult the following:

  • if you are currently enrolled at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø: The Registrar’s Office, (309) 677-3643
  • if you are a student new to Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø: Undergraduate Admission, (309) 677-1000

For more information about the College-Level Examination Program, contact CLEP at (212) 237-1331 or visit .

Eight language credits (the equivalent of two semesters) will be granted to students who have received a State Seal of Biliteracy from any state. These credits will be in a specific language (e.g. WLS 1 for Spanish) for languages offered at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø or in general World Language (WLX 1) if not. No credit will be awarded for the State Commendation toward Biliteracy. Students with the Commendation are encouraged to continue their language studies and may be able to earn additional credits through other methods. Students who have the State Seal are still eligible for retroactive credit.

Credit is given to students who have taken the entire AAPPL (Assessment of Performance towards Proficiency in Languages) exam according to the following scale. Note that all four areas (Interpersonal listening and speaking, interpretive reading, interpretive listening, and presentational writing) must be completed in order to receive credit. An average of individual area scores will be used to determine credit granted.

  • Novice (score of N-1 or N-2) = no credit
  • Novice High (score of N-3 or N-4) = 101 credit
  • Intermediate Low (score of I-1 or 1-2) = 102 credit
  • Intermediate Mid (score of I-3 or I-4) = 201 credit
  • Intermediate High (score of I-5 or higher) = 202 credit

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How to Apply 

We want to make this process as smooth as possible. You can upload all required documents in your Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø application portal. 

Send In:

  • Official or Unofficial College Transcript from all colleges/universities attended.
  • High School Transcripts — If you have completed fewer than 24 college credits.
  • Dean’s Letter of Good Standing â€” Must be completed by the Dean of Students or the equivalent office at your most recent college or university.
  • International Students — Proof of English language proficiency or of waiver qualification. In addition to the transcript requirements above, you may also be required to submit secondary school exam scores, translations of documents not in English, or other materials.
  • Personal Statement — Required only for applicants to online programs or international applicants; optional for all other applicants. 

English Language Proficiency

Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents are required to provide proof of English language proficiency, or to qualify for a waiver of the test score requirement (additional details below). Applicants who do not qualify for a waiver must have an official test score sent directly from the testing agency to International Admissions before their file will be reviewed. International Admissions reserves the right to request proof of English proficiency from any applicant.

We accept the following exams with these minimum scores:

  • TOEFL iBT minimum 79 (exams taken before January 21, 2026) or 4.5 (exams taken on or after January 21, 2026)
  • IELTS Academic minimum 6.5 overall band
  • PTE Academic minimum 56
  • Gateway English minimum 475 overall with all sections 405 or above
  • Cambridge English C2, C1, or B2 (minimum 176)
  • GCSE or ICSE minimum A in A Levels English
  • ACT minimum 19 on English section
  • SAT minimum 1000 combined score

We do not accept IELTS Indicator, TOEFL Basics, or other exams not listed above.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s institutional code for ETS score reporting is 1070. Other exams use different reporting codes; please ensure your score is sent directly to Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø. International Admissions does not accept language certificates; letters from counselors, advisors, or teachers; or other assessments not listed above as proof of English language proficiency.

Applicants eligible for a waiver of English language proficiency must meet one of the following requirements:

  • Applicants who graduated from a high school where the primary mode of instruction was English in an eligible country. Transcripts from the secondary school must be provided for verification. If mode of instruction is not listed on the transcript, a letter from the institution may be accepted. If you have questions about whether the country in which you studied qualifies, contact intladmission@bradley.edu.
  • At least one year of full-time study in a secondary school located in the U.S. within the last 4 years. English as a second/additional language coursework may not qualify. A transcript must be provided for verification.
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Transfer Application Deadlines (Domestic Students)

These deadlines apply to US citizens and permanent residents applying to study on-campus. See below for deadlines for international students and online programs.

Entry TermDeadlineClasses Begin
Spring TransferDecember 1January
Summer TransferApril 1May
Fall TransferJuly 1August

International Transfer Deadlines

Students who require visa sponsorship to attend Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø may apply to begin in Fall or Spring terms only. International students already studying at a school in the United States who hold an active SEVIS record may apply by the deadlines listed above (December 1 for Spring term, July 1 for Fall term).

International students who require visa sponsorship and do not already have an active SEVIS record must apply earlier to allow time for the visa process.

Entry TermDeadlineClasses Begin
Fall TransferApril 1August
Spring TransferAugust 1January

Online Program Applicants

For information about deadlines and how to apply to one of Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s online undergraduate programs, please consult the program pages:

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