To be eligible for full admission into the undergraduate major, transfer students must meet the following qualifications:

1. A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better from all previously attended colleges and universities.
2. Students must be eligible for readmission to the college or university last attended.

A candidate's application will be reviewed when all of the following materials have been received:

1. An Admissions Application with a $30 nonrefundable application fee.
2. Personal Statement
3. Official high school transcript
4. All official college transcripts.
5. Signed Christian Environment form.

If you are transferring from a Community College, Bible School, or other four-year institution, you may opt to have your transcripts evaluated prior to applying for admission. Transcripts are evaluated, allowable credits determined, and class standing assigned by appointment with a Patten University Admissions Officer.

Credit for transfer courses is shown on the Patten University transcript, but is not included in the Patten University grade point average (GPA). Patten University accepts only grades of C or higher for transfer credit.

Patten University’s 48-unit transfer program (or any part thereof) is designed for students wishing to transfer their credits to a certificate program or an A.A., B.A. or B.S. degree program at Patten University or another college or university. This program consists of required and elective courses, primarily 100- and 200-level courses that are approved for transfer credit by another institution. Students in the transfer program must consult closely with their advisors so that every course in their designed program is acceptable for transfer to the institution chosen. The student is ultimately responsible for the decisions on courses that are taken, and Patten University cannot guarantee that credits will be transferred. Students should consult with the Registrar’s Office of the schools where they will transfer in order to obtain the minimum grade requirements, guidelines and a list of criteria for courses that are transferable. By special arrangement made through the registrar, a student may take one of the concentrations described below and transfer the credits earned to another institution. The arrangement should include written assurance from the institution chosen that the credits are acceptable for transfer credit to the program in which they enroll.