Transfer application process
Transfer applications for Fall 2026 are currently being accepted on a rolling basis. While we continue to review applications over the summer, students are strongly encouraged to apply well in advance of the fall semester to leave ample time for admissions, financial aid and enrollment processes.
Admission to Augustana College is based on overall academic strength. A minimum transferrable GPA of 2.5 is preferred. Students also must have completed at least one semester of college-level coursework. Students who would like to be considered for admission should complete the following steps.
Getting started
1. Choose an application:
- The Augustana Application is exclusive to Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill. It is available now for students entering in fall 2026, spring 2027 or fall 2027.
- The Common Application is helpful for students planning to apply to other schools using the same application. It is available for students entering in fall 2027.
Your application is treated the same way, no matter which application you use.
2. Arrange to have final official high school and official college transcripts sent to Augustana.
The following delivery methods for transcripts will be accepted:
- Electronic delivery of transcripts
- Paper transcripts mailed by the institution
- Emailed transcripts from the institution
Note: For students who attend an international university, transcripts must be in English and forwarded directly to Augustana.
3. Visit Augustana College and meet with your admissions counselor
Augustana offers both merit-based scholarships and need-based financial aid to all students. No additional application is required for the merit-based scholarships; all applicants for admission are automatically considered.
However, if you wish to apply for need-based financial aid, you must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to Augustana. Students are awarded financial aid based on the their family's financial circumstances. The specific amounts of scholarship money and financial aid received are different for each applicant and we work on a case by case basis. It's important that you fill out this document accurately and completely.
Pick a deadline
Early Decision (binding)
Fall enrollment only
For applicants who are sure to enroll if admitted
- Timeline:
- Application deadline: Nov. 1
- Decision date: by Dec. 1
- Tuition deposit due: Dec. 20
- Requires an admissions interview and signed Early Decision Agreement Form.
- Early Decision applicants gain the following benefits:
- Early housing selection
- Early access to the parking lottery
- CORE coach meeting prior to enrollment
- Early Decision SWAG package
- Early course registration
- Priority scholarship consideration and minimum scholarship of $29,500 annually for campus residents with a full meal plan
- A GOLD (graduates of the last decade) mentor
- Learn more about applying early to Augustana.
Early Action (non-binding)
Our recommended pathway for all non-Early Decision applicants
- Timeline:
- Application deadline: Nov. 1
- Decision date: by Dec. 18
- Tuition deposit due: May 1
- Get your decision before the winter break with zero obligation to commit early.
Regular Decision (non-binding)
Fall and spring enrollment
For students applying after the Early Action deadline
- Timeline (fall enrollment):
- Application deadline: April 1
- Decision date: Rolling, starting in early January
- Tuition deposit due: May 1
- Timeline (spring enrollment):
- Application deadline: Nov. 1
- Decision date: Nov. 15
- Tuition deposit due: Dec. 1
- Note: If you are applying before the Early Action deadline, we strongly encourage selecting Early Action to receive an earlier admissions decision.
Transferable credits
To be transferable, courses taken at another institution should be in an academic program and at a level that is normally applicable to an Augustana degree. (See Advanced Standing.)
Only coursework from other colleges and universities graded "C" (i.e., 2.0) or higher is evaluated for credit. A course graded Pass/No credit is not transferable if "D" is considered Pass under the other institution's grading system.
Check your credits with Transferology.
Transferology is a work in progress. It is not an exhaustive list and more courses may transfer in than are listed. For a detailed evaluation of your coursework please email transfer@augustana.edu
Augie Choice
After one year at Augustana, students can apply to participate in Augie Choice. The program offers students up to $2,000 to fund an internship, international study or faculty-mentored research project.
