Transfer Student

Join the Jimmie Nation

Whatever your reasons are for transferring, we’re here to help make your transition to University of Jamestown easy. Once you apply, you will be assigned a dedicated Transfer Specialist who can help with your application, transferring credits, reviewing financial aid and housing, and getting you involved in campus—all to make sure UJ is the right fit for you.

We try to make applying to UJ as easy as possible. Here’s how:

• Applying is FREE.
• The application should take no more than 15 minutes.
• You don’t need official transcripts or ACT/SAT test scores to apply.

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Admission Criteria

We want you to succeed at UJ. To help make sure that’s possible, we have a few admission requirements:

• A high school diploma or GED
• A minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.0, based on a 4.0 scale
• Good standing with the institution from which you are transferring
• 12 semester or 32 quarter credit hours completed. Students who do not have the required transfer credits completed may be required to submit additional information during the acceptance process.

Applications will be reviewed based on transcripts and chosen program of study.

Apply in 3 Easy Steps

1. Complete an online application.

It’s free and only takes 15 minutes.

2. Submit your college and high school transcripts or GED certificate.

These don’t need to be official. A photo from your phone works just fine! Upload your transcripts through the application portal at https://apply.uj.edu

Or:

• Email: dgibson@uj.edu
• Fax: 701-253-4318
• Mail to:
  Donovan Gibson
  Office of Admission
  University of Jamestown
  6081 College Lane
  Jamestown, ND 58405

3. Stay in touch!

We’ll text, email, or call if we’re missing any information.

Deadlines and Response Time

Your application and credentials must be completed 60 days prior to the beginning of a term.

An admission decision will be made within a week of receiving your completed application and transcripts. From there, we will determine your scholarship offer. Your Transfer Specialist will be in touch with you throughout this process and is happy to answer any questions.