Transfer

You’ve taken courses, done your exploration, and now you’re ready to complete your degree. To submit a transfer application, you must have already completed 12 or more credit hours of college coursework at a regionally accredited university after graduating high school, or be seeking a second bachelor’s degree. Applicants must be in good standing with their previous colleges/universities.

With more than 100 academic programs, over 200 student organizations, and nearly 5,000 students, at Bradley, you will find the support you need to easily transfer and be part of the BU Community.

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See how your credits will be accepted to Bradley University. Apply today!

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Application Need to Know

Bradley reviews applications on a rolling basis. Transfer admission offers three start options per year (Fall, Spring, Summer). Select the entry term that works best for you!

How to Apply

Application Deadlines

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How to Apply

We want to make this process as smooth as possible. You can upload all required documents in your Bradley application portal.

Send In:

Official College Transcript from all colleges/universities attended
High School Transcripts — If you have completed fewer than 24 college credits.
Dean’s Letter of Good Standing — Must be completed by the Dean of Students or the equivalent office at your most recent college or university.
International Students — Proof of English language proficiency or of waiver qualification. In addition to the transcript requirements above, you may also be required to submit secondary school exam scores, translations of documents not in English, or other materials.
Personal Statement — Required only for applicants to online programs or international applicants; optional for all other applicants.

English Language Proficiency

Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents are required to provide proof of English language proficiency, or to qualify for a waiver of the test score requirement (additional details below). Applicants who do not qualify for a waiver must have an official test score sent directly from the testing agency to International Admissions before their file will be reviewed. International Admissions reserves the right to request proof of English proficiency from any applicant.

We accept the following exams with these minimum scores:

TOEFL iBT minimum 79 (exams taken before January 21, 2026) or 4.5 (exams taken on or after January 21, 2026)
IELTS Academic minimum 6.5 overall band
PTE Academic minimum 56
Gateway English minimum 475 overall with all sections 405 or above
Cambridge English C2, C1, or B2 (minimum 176)
GCSE or ICSE minimum A in A Levels English
ACT minimum 19 on English section
SAT minimum 1000 combined score

We do not accept IELTS Indicator, TOEFL Basics, or other exams not listed above.

Bradley’s institutional code for ETS score reporting is 1070. Other exams use different reporting codes; please ensure your score is sent directly to Bradley University. International Admissions does not accept language certificates; letters from counselors, advisors, or teachers; or other assessments not listed above as proof of English language proficiency.

Applicants eligible for a waiver of English language proficiency must meet one of the following requirements:

Applicants who graduated from a high school where the primary mode of instruction was English in an eligible country. Transcripts from the secondary school must be provided for verification. If mode of instruction is not listed on the transcript, a letter from the institution may be accepted. If you have questions about whether the country in which you studied qualifies, contact intladmission@bradley.edu.
At least one year of full-time study in a secondary school located in the U.S. within the last 4 years. English as a second/additional language coursework may not qualify. A transcript must be provided for verification.

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Transfer Application Deadlines (Domestic Students)

These deadlines apply to US citizens and permanent residents applying to study on-campus. See below for deadlines for international students and online programs.

Entry Term	Deadline	Classes Begin
Spring Transfer	December 1	January
Summer Transfer	April 1	May
Fall Transfer	July 1	August

International Transfer Deadlines

Students who require visa sponsorship to attend Bradley University may apply to begin in Fall or Spring terms only. International students already studying at a school in the United States who hold an active SEVIS record may apply by the deadlines listed above (December 1 for Spring term, July 1 for Fall term).

International students who require visa sponsorship and do not already have an active SEVIS record must apply earlier to allow time for the visa process.

Entry Term	Deadline	Classes Begin
Fall Transfer	April 1	August
Spring Transfer	August 1	January

Online Program Applicants

For information about deadlines and how to apply to one of Bradley’s online undergraduate programs, please consult the program pages: