How to Apply as a Transfer Student

Concordia University defines a transfer student as a student who has attended a regionally-accredited college or university and earned a minimum of 12 semester (18 quarter) credits in course work approved by the university Registrar.

** BSN COHORT APPLICANTS - Please see the Nursing transfer requirements for application materials and information.

**ADULT-COMPLETION PROGRAM APPLICANTS - Please consult the Degree Completion page for the application process for your program of interest.

Though Concordia University has a rolling admission process, applications submitted by the following dates are given priority:

Semester Priority Deadline Classes Begin
Fall August 3 August 28
Spring December 1 January 4
Summer March 1 May 10 Session I
June 14 Session II

Ready to Apply? Please submit the following:

  1. Undergraduate transfer students may apply online for free or you may download the print application and submit it with your $40 application fee. You may also apply for free through the Common Application or download the print Common Application (free).
  2. Coordinate with Concordia University for your transcript release. Fill out the transcript release form and return to Concordia University. If there are further questions, an Admissions Counselor will contact you.
  3. Request two letters of recommendation from two different sources to be submitted to CU on your behalf. CU will accept your recommendations on the downloadable recommendation form or as a personal letter.
  4. An essay (choose one option)

Once you have gathered the above materials, send to:

The Office of Admission
Concordia University
2811 NE Holman St.
Portland, OR 97211-6099

Questions? Please contact your admission counselor for more information.