Are you ready to join the over 1,000 students who transfer to ETSU each year? We strive to make the transfer journey a smooth one, whether you are graduating from a 2 year community college, a 4 year university, or coming back to college after a while. Join a family of scholars who are dedicated to your success, no matter what pathway you might take.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Transfer Checklist
Step 1 - Talk to an Admissions Academic Advisor for Transfer
Reach out to your transfer advisor with any
questions you may have about course transfer/evaluation,
transcripts, or any part of the transfer process.
Step 2 - Apply for Admission as a Transfer Student
Complete the undergraduate application and submit the non-refundable $25 application
fee by visiting www.etsu.edu/apply
Step 3 - Submit Official Academic Transcripts
Request that official copies (sealed, unopened version) of college transcripts be
sent directly to ETSU Undergraduate Admissions from the accrediting institution.
Step 4 - Verify your residency
All students that apply will need to send a simple smart phone picture to us. You
can email your driver’s license photo to documents@etsu.edu and we can get that added to your account.
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Step 5 - Fill out the FAFSA
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
and list ETSU as your first school in the “School Selection” section.
ETSU’s School Code is:
003487
Meet Your Transfer Team

Brandon Pennington
Assistant Director for Transfer Recruitment and Outreach •Walters State Community College •AB Tech and Western North Carolina Community Colleges •4-Year Institution Transfers
- pennington@etsu.edu
- Call: 423-439-6861
- Text: 423-407-2299

Kathryn Jenkins
Senior Transfer Advisor •Pellissippi State Community College •Roane State Community College
- jenkinskb2@etsu.edu
- Call: 423-439-7190
- Text: 423-407-2299

Kerrington Dougherty
Transfer Recruiter •Nashville Metro Community Colleges •Chattanooga State Community College •Cleveland State Community College •Greenville Technical College •All other Community College transfers
- doughertyk@etsu.edu
- Call: 423-439-6820
- Text: 423-407-2299

Paige A. Cowden
Senior Transfer Advisor •Northeast State Community College •Southwest Virginia Community College •Mountain Empire Community College •Virginia Highlands Community College
- cowdenp@etsu.edu
- Call: 423-354-5287
- Text: 423-407-2299
New Transfer Acaemic Performance Scholarships
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Elevate Transfer APS
- $1,500 per year
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- 24 earned credit hours
- Students starting in the Fall: Final transcripts must be received by the ETSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions by August 1 to be considered for this scholarship.
- Students starting in the Spring: Final transcripts must be received by the ETSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the first day of spring classes, as published in the Academic Calendar, to be considered for this scholarship.
- Resident of TN or one of the following border counties: North Carolina; Ashe, Avery, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Watauga, Yancey, Virginia; Grayson, Lee, Scott, Washington.
- Renewal Requirements: Maintain a 2.5 term GPA, a 2.5 cumulative GPA, and enroll in and pass at least 15 credit hours each semester (not including Learning Support courses), unless approved to enroll in less via appeal.
- Scholarships are renewable for a total of 6 semesters (fall and spring only) if all requirements are met.
- Students may not receive a Transfer APS in addition to any of the following scholarships: Academic Officers Transfer, Coca-Cola, All-TN Team Member, Midway, Quillen, Honors-in-Discipline, Math & Science, Music APS, Changemaker Scholars or Volunteer State Student Assistance.
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Summit Transfer APS
- $3,000 per year
- Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
- 24 earned credit hours
- Students starting in the Fall: Final transcripts must be received by the ETSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions by August 1 to be considered for this scholarship.
- Students starting in the Spring: Final transcripts must be received by the ETSU Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the first day of spring classes, as published in the Academic Calendar, to be considered for this scholarship.
- Resident of TN or one of the following border counties: North Carolina; Ashe, Avery, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Watauga, Yancey, Virginia; Grayson, Lee, Scott, Washington.
- Renewal Requirements: Maintain a 2.5 term GPA, a 2.5 cumulative GPA, and enroll in and pass at least 15 credit hours each semester (not including Learning Support courses), unless approved to enroll in less via appeal.
- Scholarships are renewable for a total of 6 semesters (fall and spring only) if all requirements are met.
- Students may not receive a Transfer APS in addition to any of the following scholarships: Academic Officers Transfer, Coca-Cola, All-TN Team Member, Midway, Quillen, Honors-in-Discipline, Math & Science, Music APS, Changemaker Scholars or Volunteer State Student Assistance.