International transfer student admission
How to transfer to ASU as an international student
What are the comparable requirements to a high school diploma?
Arizona State University recognizes that educational systems are different across the world. To help you determine if your academic credentials are comparable to a U.S. high school degree and to understand the documents that need to be submitted for admission, please review the requirements for the country from which your credential was earned.
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What are the international transfer student admission requirements?
International transfer student academic requirements
Transfer students are considered anyone with 12 or more transferable credits completed post-high school. Transfer students must have a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA (a "C+" or better where "A" = 4.00). Some majors have higher admission requirements. To find the ASU transfer requirements for your specific program, please visit ASU's Degree Search.
Some ASU programs may have higher admission and English proficiency requirements and may consider a minimum ACT or SAT score.
You must have and present a completed high school diploma or certificate.
You must submit official transcripts from every high school, college and university you attended, regardless if a degree was earned.
For more information on the process, additional requirements for students with additional credits and more, visit the transfer admission information webpage.
International transfer student aptitude requirement
You must meet one of the following:
- Transfer students with 12–23 transferable credits must also have a minimum 2.50 cumulative transfer GPA and meet first-year student admission requirements.
- Transfer students with 24 or more transferable credits must have a minimum 2.50 cumulative transfer GPA.
- Transfer students who have earned an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited higher education institution must have a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.
Some majors have higher admission requirements. To find the ASU transfer requirements for your specific program, please visit ASU’s Degree Search.
“A” = 4.00; ASU accepts college-level courses in which you have earned a “C-” or better.
International transfer student competency requirements
International students who attended four years of high school in the U.S. are required to meet the competency requirements.
- English: four years (composition/literature based).
- Math: four years (algebra I, geometry, algebra II and one course requiring algebra II as a prerequisite).
- Laboratory science: three years total (one year each from any of the following areas are accepted: biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences and physics).
- Social science: two years (including one year American history).
- Foreign language: two years (same language).
- Fine arts: one year.
International students who completed high school outside the U.S. are required to meet the following competency requirements:
- Math: four years (algebra I, geometry, algebra II and one course requiring algebra II as a prerequisite).
- Laboratory science: three years total (one year each from any of the following areas are accepted: biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences and physics).
U.S Citizen?
If you are a U.S. citizen and completed all of your coursework in the U.S., visit our domestic transfer admission web page.
What are the important ASU deadlines?
You must submit your application for admission to ASU, along with the application fee, by the deadline specified for each semester. To expedite the evaluation of your application, please remember to submit official transcripts, test scores and supporting credentials along with your application.
Spring 2027
Oct. 1, 2026
Transfer application priority deadline
June 1, 2026*
First day to issue I-20/DS-2019
Dec. 11, 2026
Final day to issue I-20 or DS-2019 outside the U.S.
Dec. 12 2026 – Jan. 11, 2027
Mandatory SEVIS check-in with the International Student and Scholars Center
Jan. 11, 2027
Final day to issue I-20/DS-2019 for transfer students within the U.S.
Jan. 11, 2027
First day of classes and deadline to check in with the International Student and Scholars Center
Fall 2027
Jan. 15, 2027
Transfer application priority deadline
July 16, 2027
Final day to issue I-20/DS-2019 outside the U.S.
July 20, 2027–Aug. 19, 2027
Mandatory SEVIS check-in with ISSC
Aug. 19, 2027
Final day to issue I-20/DS-2019 for transfer students within the U.S.
Aug. 19, 2027
First day of classes
* Processing begins for spring 2027. However, fall 2026 I-20s will be given priority through August 20, 2026.
Note: Applications for summer that are not completed in time for the start of the summer sessions will be reviewed for admission for the fall semester.
Note: International students who have been admitted for the fall semester who would like to begin attending classes during the summer must contact Admission Services by May 1. Otherwise, I-20s will be created for the fall semester.
Make sure to apply as early as possible to allow time for all documentation and processes to be completed.
How do I apply to ASU as an international transfer student?
Step 01
Complete the undergraduate application for admission and pay the nonrefundable application fee.
Apply online with ASU’s Application for Admission or the Common Application. ASU accepts only one application. We have no preference between the ASU application and the Common Application. If two applications are submitted, one will be canceled in our system. The application fee is $90 (U.S. Dollars) and is nonrefundable.
Step 02
Activate My ASU and your ASURITE User ID.
You will receive your ASURITE User ID and activation code via email within one to three business days of submitting your application. If you have previously applied to ASU, your ASURITE User ID remains the same. You'll use your ASURITE User ID to log in to My ASU. If you have previously applied to ASU, your ASURITE User ID will remain the same. If you have not previously activated My ASU, have your activation code sent to you by submitting your ASU ID number and last name. If you have trouble logging in with your ASURITE User ID, contact the ASU Help Desk at 855-278-5080 or contact.asu.edu.
Step 03
Have official transcripts and examination results sent directly from your schools or exam board to ASU Admission Services. Provide English translations of all documents not issued in English.
Official transcripts are certified copies of official documents from each secondary school, college, university or technical school attended. Records must include courses completed, grades or marks earned, and certificates or degrees awarded. Include a certified English translation of all documents not issued in English.
For more detailed information on submission of international transcripts and English translations, please visit our transcripts page.
High school transcripts
In addition to college and university transcripts, official high school transcripts are also required if:
- You have fewer than 24 transferable credit hours of college credit after high school.
- You're applying to a program that specifically requires a high school transcript, regardless of your credit hours.
This includes programs such as business and engineering. - You've earned an associate degree (or higher) but with fewer than 24 transferable credit hours post-high school.
Make sure that your high school transcripts reflect all four years of coursework and include your graduation date. Transcripts must be sent directly from the high school through a secure electronic service approved by ASU, by mail or via email directly from a school official. ASU only accepts hand-delivered official high school transcripts if they are in a sealed envelope provided by the school. ASU does not accept faxed high school transcripts.
Step 04
Provide evidence of English language proficiency.
Have your TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo English test or Cambridge English exam score sent directly to ASU, or provide proof of completion from Global Launch.
TOEFL
The official TOEFL score report can be sent directly to ASU from the Educational Testing Service. ASU's TOEFL institutional code is 4007. For information about this test and registration procedures, contact ETS at P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541-6151, USA or visit www.ets.org/toefl.
IELTS
For information about this test and registration procedures, contact the IELTS Office, University of Cambridge Local Examination Syndicate, 1 Hills Road, Cambridge/CB1 2EU, U.K. or visit www.ielts.org.
PTE
For information about the Pearson Test of English, visit www.pearsonpte.com.
Global Launch
ASU accepts completion of the Global Launch English Language program or English for Undergraduate Admission and Achievement online self-paced course. Learn more about Global Launch.
Duolingo English test
Learn more about the Duolingo test.
Cambridge English
ASU accepts the B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency Exams. For information about Cambridge English Language Assessments, visit cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests.
Step 05
American university admission reminders and secondary and postsecondary documentation.
All documents must be an original or an attested copy with an original institutional seal or signature. Photocopies, notarized copies, faxes or scans are not considered original documents. All documents must be translated into English if the original is not issued in English.
Note: Before mailing or sending any documentation, you must fill out an ASU transfer application. Sending documents before doing so delays the processing of your transfer student application. It is also recommended that you include your ASU EMPLID on the envelope of any documents being mailed to ASU.
How do I transfer college credits to ASU?
- All college coursework must be reported at the time of filling out your application.
- We must see all transcripts and academic records from all institutions that you have ever attended (regardless of whether you have finished a program at that institution or not).
- All documents not issued in English must be accompanied by an English translation.
- Access the transfer credit guide to check your college credits.
Does ASU accept professional third-party evaluations?
ASU provides in-house credential evaluations of your secondary and postsecondary academic records at no extra cost. However, if you have already had your academic credentials evaluated, ASU will consider course-by-course evaluations from the four agencies below:
- Educational Credential Evaluators
- Foreign Credentials Service of America
- Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute
- Scholaro
Note: Official evaluations do not take the place of official academic records. The evaluation is in addition to the official academic record. If the evaluation agency includes academic records they used to complete their evaluation and indicates that the evaluation was based on official or authenticated records, we may accept those documents as official.
Step 06
Check your application status.
Once you’ve completed all these steps, ASU will review your application. To see if you have any missing items, and to review your admission status and I-20 status, sign in to My ASU using your ASURITE User ID, which is sent to you after you apply for admission.
Step 07
Submit your student visa application.
All international students planning to attend ASU will need to first apply for an I-20 in order to apply for an F-1 or J-1 student visa.
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Frequently asked questions about international transfer admission
How do I apply to ASU as an international transfer student?
To apply to ASU as an international transfer student, you must meet certain academic requirements, as well as demonstrate proof of English proficiency. Review admission and English proficiency requirements, transfer application procedures, and deadlines for undergraduate students.
How do I transfer credits to an American university?
ASU accepts college-level (not remedial) courses in which transfer students have earned a grade of “C-“ (4.00 = “A”) or better from regionally accredited colleges and universities.
As an international student, how many credits can I transfer to ASU?
You can transfer a maximum of 64 credit hours from a regionally accredited community, junior or two-year college for courses in which you have earned a “C” (4.00 = “A”) or better.