Transferring made easy

You’ve got credits from past college courses, but how do you transfer them to CUW? It’s easy and we accept a wide range of course work from two and four-year accredited schools, military experience, and even prior work or life experience.

Want to connect with someone in Admissions to discuss the transfer process? Complete this form and we will be in touch.

How to transfer to Concordia

Here is an easy guide to help you understand the steps required to transfer your credits to complete your degree. Please select from the categories below to learn more:

Undergraduate

Are you ready to begin your daytime, traditional program on our beautiful Mequon, WI campus located right on Lake Michigan?

  1. Complete an online application

  2. Send your official transcripts to admissions:

    CUW Electronic transcripts should be sent to: admission@cuw.edu

    Paper copies should be mailed to:
    Concordia University Wisconsin
    Undergraduate Admissions
    12800 N Lake Shore Drive
    Mequon, WI 53097

  3. Complete your FAFSA, use school code: 003842

If you have questions about specific course transfer or the transfer process? Email the addmissions office at admission@cuw.edu or call 262-243-5700.

Adult Accelerated (Virtual / Online)

CUW’s accelerated degree programs are designed for working adults like you. With the option to choose between online learning and virtual evening classes that meet once a week, you get complete control over your education without having to sacrifice your family life or your work schedule.

How many credits will transfer? We’d love to speak with you about your previous experience and education to see how many credits can be transferred to CUW. You can even request a free evaluation of all your prior credits to see how they will transfer to Concordia. Complete this form to get started.

  1. Complete an online application

     
  2. Send your official transcripts to admissions:

      • Less than 60 college credits: provide your official high school transcripts and official college transcripts
      • 60+ college credits: provide your official college transcripts

        In order to be official:
        • Transcripts need to come from each school directly to Concordia.
        • Official copies in an unopened envelope sealed by the school registrar may be mailed to Concordia.

        Electronic transcripts should be sent to: admission@cuw.edu

        Paper copies should be mailed to:
        Concordia University Wisconsin
        12800 N Lake Shore Dr
        Mequon WI 53097

         
  3. Complete your FAFSA, use school code: 003842

If you have questions about specific course transfer or the transfer process, email admissions at Accelerated.Admission@cuw.edu or call 262-243-4300.

How many credits will transfer?

Graduate

CUW’s Graduate degree programs are designed for working adults like you. With the option to choose between in-person, online learning and virtual evening classes that meet once a week, you get complete control over your education without having to sacrifice your family life or your work schedule.

How many credits will transfer? We’d love to speak with you about your previous experience and education to see how many credits can be transferred to CUW. Complete this form to get started.

  1. Complete an online application

     
  2. Send your official transcripts to admissions:
    • In order to be official:
      • Transcripts need to come from each school directly to Concordia
      • Official copies in an unopened envelope sealed by the school registrar may be mailed to Concordia

      • Electronic transcripts should be sent to: admission@cuw.edu

        Paper copies should be mailed to:
        Concordia University Wisconsin
        12800 N Lake Shore Dr
        Mequon WI 53097

         
  3. Complete your FAFSA, use school code: 003842

If you have questions about specific course transfer or the transfer process, email admissions at Graduate.Admission@cuw.edu or call 262-243-5700.

Transfer requirements

Transfer students are subject to the following requirements, as outlined in the Concordia University Wisconsin Academic Catalog.

A grade of D or higher in any class is considered for transfer credit from an accredited higher-educational institution.

Advanced Transfer Status will be given to students who hold an Associate Degree or at least 60 transferable credits from regionally accredited colleges, universities, or technical schools.

Please ask your admission counselor for details, and feel free to request an unofficial evaluation of all of the credits you’ve taken to date.

What's next?

  • Your completed application will be reviewed for eligibility by admissions
  • Once admitted, the Registrar’s Office will complete an official transfer credit evaluation
  • Students who meet CUW’s entrance requirements will receive communication outlining the next steps
  • Admitted students who have completed their FAFSA will receive communication about their financial aid package via student email after enrolled in coursework. Undergraduate students must by enrolled in at least 6 credits and graduate students 3 credits to receive financial aid.