Transferring to Indiana Tech
At Indiana Tech, we make transferring simple so you can stay focused on your academic and professional goals. Whether looking to finish your degree, change your academic path or find a university that better fits your needs, we’re here to help you on your new journey.
What is a Transfer Student?
You are considered a transfer student if you have attended or attempted any amount of college credit after graduating from high school—this does not include courses taken during the summer immediately following graduation.
Not sure which degree is right for you? Explore our list of majors and degree programs to find the best fit for your career goals.
How to apply as a transfer student
We understand that the transfer process can feel overwhelming, so we’ve made it as easy as possible. Follow these simple steps to get started:
- Transfer checklist
For a full breakdown of the transfer process, be sure to check out our Transfer Checklist. This guide will walk you through everything you need to successfully transfer to Indiana Tech. - Complete your free application
Indiana Tech’s application is quick, simple and free to submit. - Submit your final high school transcript
An official copy of your final high school transcript is required for admission. - Submit any transcripts from previous colleges
If you’ve attended any college or university, we’ll need official transcripts from each institution to evaluate your transfer credits.
Transfer Credit
Understanding transfer credit at Indiana Tech
We know how important it is to maximize the credits you’ve already earned. Our transfer credit evaluation process ensures you get the most out of your previous coursework to keep you on track toward your degree.
How transfer credit evaluation works
As a transfer student, you’ll work closely with your admissions representative to determine how your previously earned credits apply to your chosen program at Indiana Tech. Here’s how the process works:
- Submit All College Transcripts—Once we receive official transcripts from every college or university you’ve attended, we can begin the evaluation.
- Quick Admission Decision—An admission decision is typically made within two weeks of submitting your application and transcripts. You’ll receive an email with your decision, followed by an official acceptance packet sent via mail.
- Transfer Credit Processing—Once submitted to the registrar’s office, your transfer credit evaluation should be completed within 72 hours, and you’ll receive an email with your results from your admissions counselor.
Financial Aid
Financial aid and scholarships for transfer students
At Indiana Tech, we believe that continuing your education should be both accessible and affordable. That’s why we offer a variety of transfer-specific scholarships and financial aid options to help you make the most of your investment in your future.
Transfer scholarships
As a transfer student, you may be eligible for merit scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $18,000 per year. Our Transfer Achievement Award is a merit-based scholarship determined by your cumulative GPA from your most recently attended college or university. To explore the full range of scholarship and grant opportunities available to transfer students, visit our Transfer Undergraduate Scholarship Page.
Understanding FAFSA and financial aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is important to utilize federal, state, and institutional financial aid, including grants and loans. You can begin your FAFSA application as early as October of the year before you plan to attend. Please make sure you have your FAFSA submitted before your specific state deadline.
Indiana Tech’s School Code: 001805 – Make sure to include this on your FAFSA to have your financial aid package processed correctly.
Connect with your Transfer Admissions Counselor
You can meet with a transfer counselor via video or phone to learn more about Indiana Tech, the admissions process, and your next steps. Please schedule your appointment at least one day in advance and note that this appointment does not include academic advising and course registration. To RSVP for a date and time that works with your schedule please click here.
Visit Indiana Tech
Experience Indiana Tech firsthand by scheduling a campus visit. Meet with your admissions counselor, tour our facilities, and get a feel for life as a Warrior.
Frequently Asked Questions
We define a transfer student as anyone who have attended or attempted any amount of college credit after graduating from high school, not including the summer semester after graduation.
There is no application deadline. Indiana Tech has a rolling admissions process, so apply at any time and we will be in touch to walk you through the process.
While ACT/SAT scores are not required for admission as a transfer student, you can submit your score reports to be used for scholarship determination. Electronic score reports can be submitted to admissions@IndianaTech.edu.
Yes, you can submit an unofficial college transcript to start with an admission decision and transfer credit evaluation. The final official transcript from each college attended is required to finalize your enrollment prior to the start of your first semester at Indiana Tech.
Indiana Tech requires that you request to have an official transcript be sent directly from the institution to Indiana Tech in order to finalize enrollment. Any transcript not sent directly to Indiana Tech from each institution is considered an unofficial transcript. This can include transcripts from your online student account, or official transcripts sent electronically to you instead of to Indiana Tech.
Yes, we require your final official high school transcript, unless you have already earned an Associate or Bachelor’s degree from a previous institution. You can reach out to your high school counseling office and have your final official high school transcript sent electronically to admissions@IndianaTech.edu or mailed to our main campus in Fort Wayne.
Generally speaking, an admission decision can be made within a two-week time period from the submission of an application and necessary transcripts. The decision is communicated to you personally via email, and a formal acceptance packet is sent via mail within that two-week time frame. Transfer credit results typically take 48-72 hours to process, and are communicated via email to you when completed.
The minimum GPA required for admission into Indiana Tech is a 2.0. Some academic programs require higher GPA requirements, so you are welcome to contact the transfer counselor for additional information on the GPA required for your academic program of choice.
Transfer students, outside of a 50-mile radius of campus who are under the age of 21 or have earned less than 60 college credits, are required to live on campus.
Transfer students with two or more semesters of attendance at another college are typically placed, based on availability, with non-freshman students in our apartment-style facilities. Placement isn’t automatically guaranteed, but preference is given towards the apartment-style facilities.