Transfer Admission

Welcome to ETBU!!

Steps to Complete the Admissions Process

Transfer admission to East Texas Baptist University  is based on the amount of transferable hours from previous institutions. 
Students must have at least 24 transferable hours to be excluded from the freshman admissions standards and must be in good academic standing at the last college attended.

Transfer students are strongly encouraged to begin the application process 2 - 3 months prior to the start of the term they plan to enroll.

By following the checklist below, you will be well on your way to completing the application process.
- Submit a complete Application for Admission and Financial Aid.
- Submit $25 Application Fee (Payable online HERE)
- Submit official copies of all transcripts.*
- Submit official ACT or SAT scores. (if you have less than 24 transferable hours)
- Exhibit good character, as seen by the University.

The following are not required for acceptance, but to complete your admissions file you must also:
- Submit an Application for Housing (Single Students - Single Student Resident/Commuter Housing Application; Married or Single-Parent Students - Application for Family Housing).
- Submit Refundable Housing Deposit ($100 Single Student, $200 Family Housing). (Payable online HERE)
- Submit complete Health Information Form.

 All forms are available for download here.

ADMISSIONS STANDARDS

*All official transcripts from previous institutions must be submitted to the Office of Admissions for admission and financial aid decisions to be made.
It is important to note that for transcripts to be considered official, they must come directly from the issuing institution either in the mail or SPEEDE.  

East Texas Baptist University welcomes applications from prospective students who meet its requirements and qualifications without regard to race, creed, sex, color, or national origin. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, East Texas Baptist University does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, or disability in admission or in the administration of its educational policies, programs and activities. In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, the University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the administration of its education policies, programs and activities.

Transfer Scholarship Opportunities

ETBU knows that a big concern for most students is cost and financial aid. ETBU strives to offer an affordable, quality education!

How ETBU can be affordable to YOU:

• Guaranteed Cost Plan - Guaranteed tuition, room, board and basic fees for eight semesters as long as you are continuously enrolled at ETBU full-time.
• Competitive Merit Scholarships - Generous Academic scholarships and Christian Leadership scholarships available.
• Full range of federal and state aid offered - Determine if you qualify for these funds by submitting the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online after January 1

Have more questions, contact a Transfer Counselor in the Admissions Office - 800.804.ETBU or join us for a campus visit!