Transfer Students

Continue your college journey with us and see where it can take you.

If you’ve completed college coursework after graduating high school, you’re eligible to apply as a transfer student. We’re here to support you every step of the way and make your transition to Western as smooth as possible.

Steps to Becoming a Student

 

Collect Materials & Apply Thinking about transferring to Western? Here’s your first step: When you apply, make sure to request official transcripts from your previous school. If you’ve completed fewer than 24 credit hours, we’ll also need your high school transcripts. Simple as that! Apply Now

Credit Evaluation After you apply and we receive your transcripts, our Registration & Advising team will review your credits to see how they transfer. Once the evaluation is complete, we’ll let you know how many credits will count toward your degree at Western!

 

Secure Your Spot Submit your enrollment deposit to confirm your place in the incoming class. Log in to the Western Navigator

Application Requirements, Criteria & Review Process

Required Application Materials

Official Transcripts
Official transcripts from your previous institution are required for admission. If you’ve completed fewer than 24 credit hours, you’ll need to submit your official high school transcript.

Optional Application Materials

Optional Documents
Consider submitting an essay, personal statement, or letter of recommendation to provide more context about your experiences and goals.

Optional Test Scores
ACT and/or SAT scores can be submitted if you feel they strengthen your application, but they are not required for admission.

Application Review Process

Entering transfer students are admitted with the expectation that they will benefit from the educational experiences provided by Western. Students’ applications will be assessed for:

• Evidence of academic progression
• Rigor of college-level courses
• Evidence of leadership
• Life experience affecting students’ overall academic record

All of the above criteria will be taken into consideration during our holistic review process.

Recommended Application Deadlines

Western is on a rolling admissions cycle. We accept applications throughout the year until our class is full. However, we recommend students apply before the following dates to be as prepared as possible for the upcoming academic year.

Spring Application

January 2

Fall Application

August 8

Transfer Agreements

Western partners with colleges and universities across Colorado and beyond to support seamless credit transfer and degree completion.

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Transfer Student Admissions Counselor

Chase Watts

Director of Admissions

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Admissions

Director

• Chase Watts

• Director of Admissions

Associate Director

• Alissa Bevan

• Associate Director of Admissions

Contact Information

970.943.2119

970.943.2363

admissions@western.edu

8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Contact Location

Western Colorado University
Taylor Hall L1
1 Western Way
Gunnison, CO 81231