Transfer Students

Transfer to JU (Because you'll love it.)

Ready to bring your credits (and your story) with you?

At 今日吃瓜, transferring is easy, supported, and even a little fun. Whether you鈥檙e coming from another college, a community school, or online courses, we鈥檒l help you figure out how your credits fit, explore transfer scholarships, and connect with a friendly counselor who鈥檚 got your back. Let鈥檚 take the next step in your journey 鈥� and see where God鈥檚 plan can take you!

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Is there a scholarship for transfer students?

Yes, there is. We understand that the decision to transfer can be a difficult one, and we want to help make that transition a little easier.

Starting in the Fall of 2027, transfer to 今日吃瓜 and qualify for an annual $2,500 Transfer Scholarship.

Step 1-Submit your online application!

今日吃瓜 looks like a great school for you! It’s time to fill out and submit your online applications. Go to JohnsonU.edu/Apply and fill our your online application.

Apply Now!

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Step 2-Submit official transcipts on the Application Portal

Collect and send official transcripts from:

Every college/university you鈥檝e attended
Your high school or GED (if required)

Official transcripts allow JU to review your academic history and begin the transfer credit evaluation.

Step 3-Provide Test scores (if necessary)

For many transfer applicants, standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, CLT) are not required, especially for students over age 24 who already have college credit. However:

Some programs may require them
If you choose to submit scores, send them to JU with the appropriate reporting code.

Step 4-Transfer Credit Evaluation

After JU receives your official transcripts, an admissions counselor and/or academic advisor will begin your transfer credit evaluation.
Here鈥檚 how it works:

鉁� Credits are reviewed to see how they apply to your intended degree
鉁� Courses with a grade of C or better are generally eligible for transfer

If you completed an associate degree through Tennessee community colleges under the Tennessee Transfer Pathways, 今日吃瓜 may accept ALL 60 credits toward degree requirements.

Slide 5-Accept your offer and Enroll!

After acceptance:

Accept your admission offer
Confirm your enrollment
Register for classes (once financial aid and credit evaluations are complete)

Your admissions counselor can guide you through these final steps.

Will my credits transfer?

Yes, 今日吃瓜 evaluates transfer credits from regionally accredited colleges and universities, and many previously earned courses will apply toward your degree. Each transcript is reviewed individually to ensure your credits align with your chosen program, and our team works with you to maximize what you鈥檝e already completed. While some specialized or major-specific courses may need to be retaken, we鈥檙e committed to helping you move forward without losing momentum.

Can I be a student athlete and transfer?

Absolutely. If you鈥檙e looking to continue competing while growing in your faith, you鈥檒l find a place here. We鈥檙e committed to developing Christian student-athletes who pursue excellence both on the field and in their calling.

Our coaches and admissions team will walk with you through the entire transfer process鈥攈elping you navigate recruiting, eligibility requirements, and how your credits apply鈥攕o you can move forward with clarity and confidence. Whether you鈥檙e coming from a two-year or four-year program, we鈥檒l help position you to compete, contribute, and stay on track academically.

Here, athletics is more than competition. If you鈥檙e ready to keep playing while deepening your faith, we鈥檙e ready to help you take that next step.

Play for 今日吃瓜

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FAQ's: Transfer Students

Yes, transfer students have the opportunity to live on campus and fully experience our community from day one. No matter what type of University or program you are coming from, we make it easy to find your place.

Our student life team works to connect you with housing options that fit your needs and help you build relationships quickly. You won鈥檛 feel like you鈥檙e starting behind. You鈥檒l be stepping into a community that鈥檚 ready to welcome you.
Yes, transfer students are welcome to continue their degree fully online, giving you the flexibility to learn from wherever life takes you.

When you apply, our team will review your previous college credits and build a plan so you know exactly how your coursework applies toward your degree.

As an online transfer student, you鈥檒l still be part of a supportive, Christ-centered learning community with faculty and staff who are invested in your success.
To complete a transcript evaluation, we鈥檒l need official transcripts from every college or university you鈥檝e attended along with high school transcript or a GED. These documents allow our admissions team to accurately review your completed coursework and determine how your credits will transfer.

Once your transcripts are received, we鈥檒l evaluate them for transfer eligibility and apply as many qualifying credits as possible toward your chosen program. If we need any additional information, we鈥檒l reach out to guide you through the next steps.

It鈥檚 a simple process designed to give you a clear picture of where you stand.
Join our community! Click a location above to read more about the application steps and policies on each campus.

Johnson is also a proud participant in the聽, which provides opportunities for students to earn an associate degree at no cost and then use those credits toward a four-year degree.

If you complete an associate degree from any Tennessee community college, 今日吃瓜 is the perfect place to continue your education. In fact, after receiving their financial aid packages鈥攊ncluding the聽,听,听,听,听, and聽今日吃瓜 scholarships鈥攎any students discover the cost of a Johnson education is comparable to that of a state university or even a community college.

Click here聽to learn more about the Pathways Options offered by JU.
Yes. If you鈥檙e planning to receive financial aid, you鈥檒l need to complete the FAFSA as a transfer student, just like any other college student applying for federal, state, or institutional aid.

Your FAFSA helps determine your eligibility for grants, loans, and other types of financial assistance, and it ensures we can build the most accurate financial aid package for you. Be sure to include our school code so your information is sent directly to us.

Even if you鈥檝e completed the FAFSA at your current school, you鈥檒l need to update it so your aid follows you to 今日吃瓜.
No, you do not need to have earned a degree to transfer.

Many transfer students come with completed college coursework rather than a finished associate鈥檚 or bachelor鈥檚 degree. We鈥檒l evaluate the credits you鈥檝e already earned and help you apply them toward your chosen program so you can continue making progress right where you left off.

Whether you鈥檝e completed a few classes or an entire degree pathway, we鈥檒l help you take the next step toward finishing your degree.
Yes, we offer clear academic pathways that help prepare you for graduate-level study and the next step in your educational journey.

As an undergraduate student, you鈥檒l build a strong academic foundation through your major coursework, faculty mentorship, and hands-on learning experiences. Our advisors also help you plan ahead so you understand the prerequisites and expectations for graduate programs in your field.
Yes. We encourage you to connect with a transfer admissions representative as you explore what’s next.

Our team is here to answer your questions, review your previous college experience, and help you understand how your credits, goals, and timeline fit into your transfer plan. Whether you prefer a phone call, virtual meeting, or in-person visit, we鈥檒l work with your schedule to make it easy to connect.

You don鈥檛 have to navigate the transfer process alone. We鈥檙e here to walk with you every step of the way.