How Credits Transfer

If you’re planning to transfer to UNK, there are a few ways to determine if credits will transfer, and it’s important to know our transfer rules. Here’s a quick summary:

• Only official transcripts from accredited institutions are accepted for review at UNK.
• You can transfer up to 66 credit hours from a two-year junior or community college.
• From University of Nebraska (NU system) schools – all credits and grades will transfer. Use our Change of Campus Form.
• From non–NU system schools – a grade “C” or higher (not C-) is required to be eligible for transfer, but grades do not affect your UNK GPA.

Tools to Assist You

When you transfer to UNK, some or all of your credit hours may come along with you. Let’s help bring every credit you can by using our tools to plan ahead – see which credits make the trip!

Transfer Guide

Find institutions’ courses and their equivalents to those at UNK.

• The Transfer Guide shows courses from participating institutions and their UNK equivalents.
• Search your current school to see which courses are eligible for transfer.
• Courses not listed will undergo a review to determine transferability.

View Transfer Guide

Guided Pathways

Transferring from a Nebraska Community College?

• Courses Are Pre-Aligned – Community college courses are mapped and approved to transfer into your UNK degree program so you know exactly how credits apply and stay on track.
• Start with a Meta-Major – Choose a broad program area (e.g., Business, Health Sciences, Education) to take shared courses while deciding on a specific major, keeping credits on track.
• Transfer with Junior Standing (in most cases) – Completing the pathway (often an Associate Degree) typically transfers 60-66 credits. UNK transfer rules still apply.

View Pathways