Transfer applicants who initially meet freshman admission requirements at Jackson State University (listed under Freshman Entrance Requirements), but choose to enroll at another regionally accredited institution, may transfer at any time provided the applicant:

1. Submits a formal application
2. Submits an official transcript from each college or university attended
3. Is in good standing at the last college or university attended

Any student who was not eligible for regular admission and who has not successfully completed the Summer Developmental Program must attend an accredited institution of higher education other than those under the governance of the Mississippi Board of Trustees State Institutions of Higher Learning and must attain a “C” average (2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, as calculated by the admitting IHL institution) in the following 30 transferable semester credit hours to be eligible to transfer to an IHL institution:

1. Six (6) semester hours of English (Composition I & II)
2. Three (3) semester hours of mathematics (College Algebra, Quantitative Reasoning, or higher-level mathematics)
3. Six (6) semester hours of Natural Science (must be lab-based, i.e., physical science, biology, chemistry, etc.)
4. Nine (9) semester hours of Humanities & Fine Arts
5. Six (6) semester hours of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Transfer Admission for Students Who Have Earned an Associate Degree

1. Any student who has earned an Associate of Arts degree from a regionally accredited institution and a sufficient GPA as calculated by the admitting institution is eligible for admission.
2. Any student who has earned other Associate level degrees from a regionally accredited institution in a transferable area (as defined by the admitting institution) and a sufficient GPA as calculated by the admitting institution may be eligible for admission.