{"id":100,"date":"2024-10-23T13:08:46","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T18:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-wsu.pantheonsite.io\/admissions\/?page_id=100"},"modified":"2026-04-01T09:47:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:47:00","slug":"transfer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/admissions\/apply\/transfer\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-text-intro wp-block-paragraph\">To complete your application, you&#8217;ll just need to send official college transcripts and pay the application fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"guaranteed-admission\">Guaranteed Admission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transfer students who have completed at least 24 credits at a regionally-accredited college or university with a 2.4 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale will be admitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep in mind that Rochester is a degree-completion campus, so you need at least 60 credits to enter these programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may be referred to Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) or a Transfer Pathways program to meet the minimum credit criteria.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don&#8217;t meet this requirement\u2014don&#8217;t worry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We still encourage you to apply.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A transfer specialist will review your application to determine your potential for success at WSU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may request additional information before making an admissions decision.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-apply\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your application <strong>won&#8217;t be processed<\/strong> until your <strong>transcript and fee payment are received.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have questions about the admission process or transferring credits, feel free to reach out to <a href=\"mailto:wsutransfer@winona.edu\">wsutransfer@winona.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block tabs\">\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-nav\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-1\">Apply Online<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-2\">Pay the Application Fee<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-3\">Send Your Transcripts<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-content\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Apply Online<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.minnstate.edu\/adm\/public\/studentWelcome?campusId=074&amp;appType=underGrad\">online application for Winona State University<\/a> is open and ready for you to apply for the upcoming semesters.<\/p>\n<p>You can pause and save your progress if you&#8217;d like to come back later.<\/p>\n<p>But it often takes just 15 minutes or less!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Pay the Application Fee<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>There&#8217;s a $20 application fee, which can be paid online.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into <a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.minnstate.edu\/registration\/search\/advanced.html?campusid=074&amp;_ga=2.96468828.1958658833.1521933162-1184403676.1468201765\">eServices<\/a> with your StarID and password.<\/li>\n<li>Select \u201cBills and Payments\u201d from the main menu. The application fee should appear as an outstanding payment.<\/li>\n<li>Select the option to make a payment and enter your credit card information.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>No fee is required if you&#8217;re transferring from RCTC, Riverland, or Minnesota State College Southeast.<\/p>\n<p>Are you concerned about the application fee? Contact us at <a href=\"mailto:admissions@winona.edu\">admissions@winona.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Send Your Transcripts<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>To complete your application, you&#8217;ll need to send your official college transcripts.<\/p>\n<p>WSU will automatically retrieve your transcripts from any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.minnstate.edu\">Minnesota State colleges or universities<\/a> you attended.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll need to request transcripts from each non-Minnesota State institution.<\/p>\n<p>If you have less than 24 college credits, you&#8217;ll need to submit your official high school transcripts (with graduation date) or GED documentation.<\/p>\n<p>Transcripts can be sent to <a href=\"mailto:admissions@winona.edu\">admissions@winona.edu<\/a> or mailed to:<\/p>\n<p>WSU Admissions PO Box 5838<br \/>\nWinona, MN 55987-5838<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"transfer-credits\">Transfer Credits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s pop the question: Will your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/admissions\/apply\/transfer-credits\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"114\">credits transfer<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The answer is yes, a thousand times yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t worry about getting an official transcript evaluation. The WSU Admissions team always evaluates your credits when you&#8217;re accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transferology.com\/school\/winona\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transferology<\/a> to get a sense of how your credits will transfer to WSU. This is a free resource available 24\/7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"transfer-pathways\">Transfer Pathways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/admissions\/transfer-pathways-programs\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8104\">Transfer Pathway program<\/a>, you can start your education at RCTC or another Minnesota State community college. Once you\u2019ve completed your associate degree, you can then seamlessly transfer into a bachelor&#8217;s degree program at WSU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s just as if you had started at WSU as a first-year student\u2014no need to take extra courses or fear losing credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.minnstate.edu\/admissions\/pathways.html\">Transfer Pathways<\/a> are an easy way to save time and money. Plus, you have the flexibility to attend classes on campus or online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transfer Agreements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like to know if your school or program is part of an Articulation Agreement with Winona State University,&nbsp;explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.minnstate.edu\/admissions\/transfer\/agreements\/search\/index.php\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.minnstate.edu\/admissions\/transfer\/agreements\/search\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Winona State\u2019s Transfer Agreements<\/a> or contact <a href=\"mailto:wsutransfer@winona.edu\">wsutransfer@winona.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"track-your-application\">Track Your Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can&#8217;t wait to see if you got in?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can check on your application status any day, any time in the <a href=\"https:\/\/mywarriorlife.winona.edu\/future-warrior\/s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My Warrior Life portal<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you&#8217;ve been accepted, you&#8217;ll find a checklist that outlines your next steps for housing, financial aid, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students receive a message with a decision 2-3 weeks after all information and documents are submitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember that admission to Winona State University is the first step. 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