Take the Next Step
Transfer students bring unique perspectives and experiences to our campus community, so we’ve made transferring to Loras College as quick and easy as possible.
We can help you determine which of your courses will transfer, how much it will cost you, and how long it will take you to graduate. No stress, we’ve got you!
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WAYS TO APPLY
You are a transfer student if you’ve enrolled in college courses after graduating high school.
- Apply online using the free Loras College application
- Find us on the Common App
Acceptance Requirements
We have a rolling admissions policy, which means we review applications throughout the year and will make an admissions decision within two weeks of receiving the completed application.
Our admission criteria are based on a student’s cumulative, weighted GPA on a 4.0 scale. GPAs submitted on a different scale will be converted accordingly.
Transfer Quick Facts
- Complete a credit evaluation at any time during your search
- Students with a 2.5 college GPA are automatically admitted
- Completion of an AA or an AS degree releases you from general
education requirements
Transfer Your Credits
As a transfer student, you bring unique perspectives and experiences to our campus. Learn about how your credits transfer.
Get in Touch
Our dedicated transfer counselor, Robbie, can answer all your questions about how your credits will transfer, the types of scholarships available, and more.
Robbie Stran
Transfer Admission
Transfer Guides
We work with other colleges to make transferring easy.
The credits will count as electives if Loras does not have the exact equivalent to the course you want to transfer. Certain AP, IB, and CLEP exam scores will also be awarded academic credit. Unfortunately, transfer credit cannot be granted for any course with a grade lower than a C- or for remedial or technical courses.
Apply Today
Transfer applications are accepted on a rolling basis during fall and winter terms.
Tuition-Free Promise
Iowa residents eligible to receive the Pell Grant and Iowa Tuition Grant will have their total tuition needs met by the Loras Promise. First-year students must meet the criteria listed below. Qualifying students are not required to live on campus.
- Iowa resident
- Pell Grant and Iowa Tuition Grant eligible
- Meet satisfactory academic progress
- Registered as a full-time undergraduate student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester)
- Be admitted to the college and file the FAFSA
- Pell eligibility will be reviewed each year to maintain the scholarship
Tuition-Free Promise FAQ
Find Your Place
Loras students are involved. It’s part of our DNA. With over 50+ majors and programs, 50+ clubs and organizations, 24 NCAA DIII sports, and a community of people committed to helping you achieve your goals, you can find your people and place at Loras College.
Learn About Awards & Aid
Loras College offers a wide variety of scholarships and awards based on academic achievement, program-based interests, and other criteria.
To maximize your financial aid opportunities, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available online after the first of December.
Between scholarship awards and financial aid, we are proud to have been repeatedly ranked as an affordable option for students.
Transfer Student Scholarships
Scholarship is determined by average GPA from all colleges attended. Transfer students are eligible for the following scholarships:
- Academic Merit Scholarship up to $20,000 per year
- First Generation Scholarship $1,000 per year based on financial need
- Music Scholarship up to $3,000 per year
- Carver Scholarship (Min. 2.80 GPA) $7,600 per year – Learn more
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship $1,000, renewable for 1 year
Destination Duhawk
When all signs point towards Loras, we’ve made the rest of it simple! If you reside over thirty miles from Dubuque, your $200 housing and registration deposit will secure your spot in the class.
Hey Locals! If you plan to commute to campus, submit your $100 registration deposit to secure your spot in the class.
Straight Talk from a Duhawk
One of the main reasons I picked Loras over other colleges was due to how it felt being on campus and because of the cost compared to other colleges. Loras felt the most like home.
— Heath (’24)