Transfer Admissions

Your Transfer Experience Matters

Start your next chapter at Morningside.

Making the choice to transfer is a big decision. Whether you have some classes, earned a degree from a two-year college, or are considering transferring from another four-year university, Morningside is ready to welcome you with generous transfer plans that will help you take the next step of your college journey.

If you aren't able to visit us in-person or just want to check out the campus before making your decision, take a look at our virtual tour.

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Transferring to Morningside

More than half of our graduates come to Morningside not right out of high school, but at a different point in their lives. Morningside has become the destination for anyone who wants to advance their education because of our supportive faculty and staff, our renowned graduate and online programs, and our strong and growing relationships with two-year colleges. There are more than a few reasons to transfer to Morningside.

WHY CHOOSE MORNINGSIDE

1,300 online and graduate students
1,200 undergraduate students
Named by alumni to the Forbes List of Grateful Grads
99% job or graduate school placement rate
Named one of Iowa's safest campuses
Extensive alumni network with over 15,000 alumni worldwide
4,000 alumni in the Siouxland area
Active-learning focus with opportunities for travel, research, career exploration, and more
28 Varsity sports
Choral music, instrumental music, theatre, and arts
50+ student clubs and organizations
More than $20 million in scholarships awarded to undergraduate students

TWO-YEAR COLLEGE PATHWAYS

Morningside has established multiple pathway programs that make it possible for you to complete the first part of your education at a two-year college and transfer to Morningside to earn your bachelor's degree. See if your school is eligible.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE PATHWAYS

ALL ASSOCIATE DEGREE CREDITS ACCEPTED

If you have completed an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Applied Science degree from an accredited two-year college, all of your credits will be accepted when you transfer to Morningside. It's just one way we try to help you have a hassle-free, welcoming experience.

To learn more about transferring credits to Morningside, view our Transferring Credits page.

Transferring Credits

ON-CAMPUS

If you're looking for an on-campus community while earning your bachelor's degree, Morningside can offer you that and much more.

Transfer Admissions Requirements for an On-Campus Undergraduate Experience:

If you have 27 or more transferable credits, you need a minimum transfer GPA of 2.25 (based on a 4.0 scale)
If you have fewer than 27 transferable college credits, you need:
- A cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 or better (based on 4.0 scale).
- Or Ranked in the top 50% of your high school class.
Complete the application to Morningside
Request to have transcripts sent from your high school or request your GED or HSED record
Request a transcript from any college(s) you have attended

For a complete overview of financial aid for on-campus transfer students, view the financial aid page.

ONLINE

If you need a more flexible option to complete your degree, our online Bachelor's Completion Program is for you. See the requirements below. Online bachelor's degree completion students may not participate in athletics, talent areas, or receive benefits paid through general fees.

Transfer Requirements for the Online Bachelor's Degree Completion Program

Completed 50+ credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.25 (based on a 4.0 scale)
At least two years of work or volunteer experience
Complete the application to Morningside
Submit official transcripts of all undergraduate coursework
Submit a high school transcript or proof of high school graduation if you are planning to apply for Financial Aid
Are not participating in athletics, talent areas, or wishing to access benefits typically paid through general fees

For a complete overview of financial aid for online transfer students, view the financial aid page.

Online Bachelor's Degree Completion Financial Aid

Apply to Morningside.

Morningside is home to doers, thinkers, makers, and leaders striving to make the world a better place.

It's a place that is committed to giving you an experience that will prepare you for life after Morningside. Take the next step and apply to begin your Morningside journey. Our online application process is simple and takes just five minutes.

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Why Morningside

"I didn't realize how extra-curricular organizations could become such a big part of my life. So, don’t be nervous about trying new things because that’s what college is about."