TRANSFER Admissions

Transitions can be hard. Whether you are aiming to transition your current interests to a new institution or explore a new path, your decision to transfer to University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis is a simple and easy one. From a close-knit campus with student-focused faculty to degree programs designed to prepare you for success, you’ll find your place at UHSP.  And we’re here to help make transfer admissions seamless – let’s get started.

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Will My Credits Transfer?

You’ve put in hard work to get where you are, and we don’t want to see that go to waste. UHSP accepts credits earned at accredited higher education institutions, so you don’t have to repeat courses or take a step backwards. Even if you aren’t ready to apply, we can provide an evaluation of your unofficial transcripts to help you determine which of your credits will transfer.

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Transfer Admissions Requirements

Transfer students are defined as those who have attempted college coursework after graduating from high school.

Transferring with less than 24 credit hours?

Students who have completed less than 24 hours of college coursework are considered for admissions based on UHSP’s first-time, full-time criteria and requires the completion of a high school diploma (or equivalent) prior to enrollment.

Transfer students who have completed less than 24 credits of college coursework are eligible for guaranteed admission into an undergraduate program if they have equal to or greater than a 3.0 cumulative GPA on their college transcripts.

Students with a cumulative GPA below a 3.0 are encouraged to apply, but additional materials may be requested to enhance your application. These include items such as:

• High school transcripts
• Updated transcripts from any college attended
• A personal statement
• ACT/SAT scores (optional)
• Letters of recommendation

Should these materials be needed, your admissions representative will be in touch to guide you through submission and next steps.

With any supplemental materials provided, we will conduct a comprehensive review of your application and transcripts (official or unofficial) that consider the rigor of high school and college curriculum and overall GPA.

Transferring with 24 or more college credit hours?

Students who have completed 24 or more hours of college coursework are considered for admissions based on what has been completed at their current and previous institution/s.

Incoming transfer students, those who have completed at least 24 credits of college coursework, are eligible for guaranteed admission into an undergraduate program if they have equal to or greater than a 2.5 cumulative GPA at their current institution.

Students with a cumulative GPA below a 2.5 are encouraged to apply, but additional materials may be requested to enhance your application. These include items such as:

• Updated transcripts from any college attended
• A personal statement
• Letters of recommendation

Should these materials be needed, your admissions representative will be in touch to guide you through submission and next steps.

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Transfer Admissions Process

We can’t wait to welcome you to UHSP for this exciting chapter of your life. Check out our step-by-step guide to the undergraduate admissions process.

Step 1: Apply to uhsp

Apply to UHSP through our online application. Be sure to select whether you are seeking admission into an undergraduate, graduate or professional program and during which semester you plan to transfer.

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You may also apply by listing University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis on your Common App.

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Step 2: submit transcripts

In order to review your application, transcripts must be provided. Plan to include transcripts from all colleges you have attended, even if you do not intend to transfer credit from that college. If you have completed less than 24 college credit hours, plan to also include high school transcripts. Your official transcripts should be mailed directly from the issuing institution to UHSP.

For application review, an unofficial transcript is acceptable. However, official transcripts are required prior to finalizing your enrollment.

Step 3: Submit Supplemental Materials as Needed

Throughout the review process, supplemental items may be requested to support your application. These may include items such as updated transcripts, a personal statement and letters of recommendation.

Should these items be needed, your admissions representative will be in touch to guide you through the process of submitting them.

step 4: Submit Deposit and Complete Your Checklist*

Once admitted, take a moment to celebrate! The first step after you’ve been admitted to UHSP is to save your seat by submitting your deposit and intent to enroll form.

Once complete, several checklist items will become available in your UHSP portal throughout the year. Be sure to regularly log into your portal to access and complete your enrollment tasks, which include applying for housing, completing the math placement assessment, registering for parking and more.

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Learn More About Next Steps

* If you applied through the Common App, you will need to set up your UHSP Portal. This will provide you with ongoing access to complete enrollment steps. Instructions on how to set this up will be sent via email.

Learn More About the Undergraduate Experience

We look forward to showing you why UHSP is the perfect place to advance your education. In the meantime, browse these links to get a bigger picture of life at UHSP.