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UNDERGRADUATE - TRANSFER STUDENTS
  1. When should I apply to UST?
  2. Is my transferring GPA combined with my UST GPA?
  3. How many hours can I transfer to UST?
  4. Can I find out how many credits will transfer before I apply to UST?
  5. When should I apply?
  6. When do I apply for Financial Aid?
  7. Does UST offer scholarships for transfer students?
  1. When should I apply to UST?
    We evaluate applications on a rolling basis.

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  2. Is my transferring GPA combined with my UST GPA?
    No. You start with a new GPA when you begin attending UST.

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  3. How many hours can I transfer to UST?
    UST accepts up to 90 hours from four year universities/colleges or up to 72 hours from two-year colleges.

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  4. Can I find out how many credits will transfer before I apply to UST?
    Absolutely, we encourage you to do so by scheduling an individual appointment with your admissions counselor to further discuss  in detail your transfer equivalencies. View the transfer course equivalency guide of the most common courses transferred to UST.

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  5. When should I apply?
    We evaluate applicants on a rolling basis however we recommend transfer students apply 1-2  semesters prior to the academic year of interest

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  6. When do I apply for Financial Aid?
    The filling period for the Free Application for  Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) begins on  Jan. 2 for  every year for the following fall semester and can be done at any time ;however,  financial aid is awarded on a first –come first serve basis therefore we encourage students complete their FAFSA by the Priority Deadline of April 15.  For students applying for the Spring and Summer academic terms there is not specific deadline however the sooner the better.

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  7. Does UST offer scholarships for transfer students?
    The Monahan Scholarships is available to all incoming full-time UST transfer students with a GPA of 3.0. For more information  view the Transfer Scholarships web page.

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