Transfer Information
How to Transfer Seamlessly
Cowley College offers a wide variety of courses specifically designed to transfer. This enables you to complete your first two years of coursework here at Cowley College. The key to a seamless transfer process is to start planning early. Cowley College’s academic advisors are available to help you develop an education plan.
Below, we have provided links to transfer information for many institutions. These links are subject to change. Students should always double-check with the University they are planning to transfer to for their latest requirements and policies. In addition, it is your responsibility to keep your advisor at Cowley College informed of your transfer plans.
Transferring in Kansas
Approved Courses in Kansas
The Kansas Board of Regents authorizes Systemwide Transfer (SWT) courses for transfer. These approved courses transfer to any Kansas public institution offering an equivalent course.
Kansas Regents Transfer & Articulation Agreements
The Kansas Board of Regents has approved a list of courses for guaranteed transfer
among all Kansas public postsecondary institutions. A student who completes these
courses at any Kansas public community college, technical college, or university can
be certain that he or she can transfer that course to any other public institution
in Kansas in pursuit of a degree or credential. For details, click the Course Transfer
image below.
Transfer Kansas Portal
The Transfer Kansas Portal provides information on the Systemwide Transfer (SWT) courses approved by the Kansas Board of Regents for transfer systemwide. Use this resource to verify the courses you take at Cowley College will transfer to any Kansas public institution offering an equivalent course.
Cowley's Academic Catalog
In the Cowley College Academic Catalog, a special identifier of (T▶) next to the Course
Title in a course and program listing indicates the course qualifies as a Kansas Regents
System Wide Transfer course.
Reverse Transfer Guidelines for Kansas
Students who transfer to a Kansas public university from a Kansas public community college or technical college (or vice versa) are eligible for Reverse Transfer. This allows for a student to attain any associate degree for which one is eligible.
Systemwide General Education
The Kansas Board of Regents requires 34–35 credit hours across seven subject areas for the general education CORE. Completion is noted on your transcript!Transfer Institutions
Explore transfer and resource information for the universities in the Kansas Board of Regents system.
The Kansas Board of Regents provides transfer information for the colleges and universities in the Kansas system.
Emporia State University has the academic programs to help make your career goals reality.
Fort Hays State University has a flexible, supportive process to help you transfer
your credits seemlessly.
When you transfer to K-State, you're entering a community dedicated to your success with the resources to back it up.
Continue your journey at Pitt State with affordable, transfer-friendly programs built to match your academic goals.
The University of Kansas transfers as many courses as possible as a direct match to KU courses.
Most students are able to transfer all of their general education courses from regionally accredited institutions.
By transferring to Wichita State, you'll have access to transfer scholarships and a support network to help you succeed.
Kansas Independent Colleges
The Kansas Independent College Association offers transfer resources for private colleges across the state. Explore member institutions and their transfer guidelines through the association’s website.
All members offer undergraduate degrees that are accredited by a national accredited body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Barclay College prepares students in a Bible-centered environment for effective Christian life, service, and leadership.
Bethany College will help you cultivate a career that is fulfilling, rewarding and aligned with your purpose.
Bethel College offers a unique learning environment where students can explore their passions, develop their skills, and discover their purpose.
Central Christian College nurtures students of all faiths who lead lives of character and service for the betterment of our society and the world.
Friends University equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual and professional lives.
With strong academics and vibrant performing arts, Hesston College prepares you for success in the classroom and success in life.
At Kansas Wesleyan University, you’ll find a valuable education that comes with an affordable price tag.
McPherson College is a vibrant community of persons from diverse faiths and cultural backgrounds committed to its mission of developing whole persons.
Newman University gives you the skills to navigate any situation and create a meaningful life in transformative ways for you and the world around you.
Ottawa University prepares professional and liberal arts graduates for lifetimes of personal significance, vocational fulfillment, and service to God and humanity.
Come to Southwestern College ready to participate in shaping your own learning experience and live it as you move into the world of careers and community.
Sterling College is a Christ-centered college with a mission to develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith.
Life at Tabor College is about exploring your faith and who you are in a decidedly Christian environment.
Other Kansas Institutions
Transfer credits will be accepted from vocational-technical schools, colleges, and universities starting from the year that they are accredited or hold candidacy status with the Higher Learning Commission or other similar regionally accrediting body.
Transfer credit from other institutions is subject to approval by the Registrar. All transfer credit will be equated to the semester-hour system. Transfer hours are not included in Cowley College grade-point average but are included in the cumulative GPA toward the graduation requirements.
Transfer credits must apply toward the degree pathway at Cowley College and shall be received in the form of an official transcript directly from the awarding institution. When transferring credits, only credits with a C grade or higher will be accepted. Students may appeal the acceptance of transfer credit by completing a transfer credit appeal form in the Registrar’s office.
Credits being applied to fulfill the Kansas Systemwide General Education Core Requirements must have a grade of C or higher.
Cowley College will accept survey courses in religion from a non-regional accredited institution for a maximum of 6 credit hours. These credits will be counted as credits towards humanities requirements or elective hours toward graduation. Students should be aware that when they transfer to another college or university they may have to validate their course work again.
The coursework from a non-regional accredited institution will not be entered in its entirety on the Cowley College transcript, but only those courses that have been approved will have the notation of credit hour, letter grade, and grade points.
Kansas University Transfer Agreements
- Elementary Education-Early Childhood Unified
- Elementary Education-Team K-6 with a Special Education Minor
- Technology Leadership
- Accounting & General Business
- Business Administration & General Business
- Computer Forensics & Technology Management
- Criminal Justice and Technology Management
- Web Design and Technology Management
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- General Business
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
KANSAS PRIVATE OR TECHNICAL INSTITUTIONS
- AA and AS transfer articulation
- Articulation with College Adult and Professional Studies
- AA and AS Articulation
- General
- Adult Programs in BSN Completion, Business Studies, Counseling and Healthcare Science
- B.S. in Elementary Education
- B.S. in Early Childhood Education
- Reverse Transfer Credit Agreement
- General 2 +2
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice (AAS)
- Computer Science & Computer Programming Technology
- Computer Information & Computer Programming Technology
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Information Security & Security Management
- EMICT and Operations Management
- EMICT and Human Resource Development
- EMICT and Healthcare Administration
- EMICT and Business Quality Management
- EMICT and Business Administration
- Leadership EMS Emphasis and Business Quality Management
- Leadership EMS Emphasis and Human Resource Development
- Leadership (EMS Emphasis) and Healthcare Admin.
- Leadership (EMS Emphasis) and Business Admin.
- Leadership (EMS Emphasis) and Operations Management
- Leadership and Human Resource Development
- Leadership and Healthcare Administration
- Leadership and Business Administration
- Leadership and Business Quality Management
- Leadership and Operations Management
OTHER INSTITUTIONS
Online Degree Completions:
- General Studies
- History
- Intelligence Studies
- Management
- Marketing
- Security Management
- Information Systems Security
- Sports and Health Sciences
The following are eligible with specific Cowley AA degrees:
- Business Administration
- Criminal Justice (BA)
- Hospitality Management
- Psychology
- Transportation and Logistics Management
- Online degree completion
- Accepts AAS, AGS, AA and AS degree into transfer program
- Environmental Health
- AAS in Criminal Justice to B.S. in Organizational Security & Management
- AAS in MICT (Paramedic) to BS in Health Administration/Emergency Management
- AGS in EMS Leadership to B.S. in Business/Public Sector
- Accepts transfer credit into various Baccalaureate programs where a specific Program Transfer Guide doesn't exist
More Transfer Info
Links to Transfer Information for 4-year Colleges and Universities in Kansas and Oklahoma
The following links to several 4-year colleges and universities in the states of Kansas and Oklahoma are subject to change.
- You should always double-check with the University you are planning to transfer to for their latest requirements and policies.
- In addition, it is your responsibility to keep your advisor at Cowley informed about the school you wish to transfer to.
Online Contact Info
Devan Flegler
785-628-5541
dcflegler@fhsu.edu
On-Campus Contact Info
Kyle Stacken
785-628-5722
kastacken@fhsu.edu