Transferring to Southern Oregon University
Bring your experience to SOU!
At SOU, our transfer admission decisions are based on a review of your total academic portfolio, including GPA, academic standing, and several other factors.
We are dedicated to supporting transfer students through the admission process. Get started by meeting with our Transfer Specialist or by emailing your transcript (pdf format) for a preliminary review.
For Preliminary Review, email your transcript to transfer@sou.edu
Transfer FAQ
What are SOU’s transfer student requirements?
As a transfer applicant, you should have
- Completed at least 36 quarter credits (24 semester credits) of college level credit
- At least a 2.25 GPA* or a 2.0 GPA with a completed associates degree
- Left all previous institutions in good academic standing
- Satisfied our second language requirement
If you have some credits but don’t meet the minimum 36 quarter credits (24 semester credits), you will need to meet the freshman admission requirements.
*This minimum GPA may vary for California Exchange Program participants.
I’ve been admitted as a transfer student. What should I do next?
Congratulations! Be sure to check your email regularly since email is the primary way we send important information about your next steps. You can also find this information on our Admitted Student page.
How will my courses transfer to SOU?
To find out how your courses will transfer to SOU, you can use our Course Equivalency Search.
If you don’t see your school or course listed, please contact us at transfer@sou.edu.
How do I find out if a specific course transfers to SOU?
You can look up transfer courses by subject code and course number using the Individual Transfer Course Search.
If you don’t see your school or course listed, please contact us at transfer@sou.edu.
Which courses will meet the SOU General Education requirements?
To find out which courses at your school will satisfy SOU’s General Education requirements, you may use the searchable General Education Transfer Guide.
If you don’t see your school or course listed, please contact us at transfer@sou.edu.
Will my military credit transfer to SOU?
SOU may award college credit for educational experience obtained in the military. Credit may be awarded to admitted SOU students based on the recommendation of the American Council on Education (ACE).
Does SOU offer credit for prior learning?
Yes! SOU honors the work that you have done in your life and encourage you to apply your experience to your degree. Through the Credit for Prior Learning pathways, you can potentially earn college credit through the following options:
- Taking a College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or Spanish language exam
- Creating a portfolio
- Submitting professional certifications or licenses
- Applying your Joint Service Transcripts (JST) from military service
To learn more, visit the credit for prior learning page.
Will my credits from a California school meet the General Education requirements?
Will my credits from a Washington school meet the General Education requirements?
Courses from Washington schools with the Associate in Arts Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) will meet SOU’s lower division general education requirements.
What is an articulation agreement?
An articulation agreement is a partnership or contract between two or more colleges or universities that establishes a pathway for students to transfer from one to the other. SOU has articulation agreements with many schools, which are listed in the Articulation Agreement section below.
Students who successfully complete the designated courses in a SOU articulation agreement will:
- Meet SOU’s lower-division general education requirements
- Be eligible for admission to their selected major at SOU
- Upon admission, be guaranteed junior standing within their selected major
What do I need to do if my school is an articulation agreement partner?
If you have participated in a SOU articulation agreement program, we recommend that you contact our Transfer Specialist. You may also review upper division course requirements in the SOU catalog.
What SOU Transfer Students are Saying
I transferred to SOU in fall 2020 because of the on-campus education program. I fell in love with the area. Plus the transition into the Education Studies program was really smooth and it was easy to make new friends.
I began at SOU in fall 2021 to continue my volleyball career and complete my Bachelor of Science degree. SOU is a great fit for me because it is so welcoming and fun and it has been a great learning experience!
My favorite class so far is Psychology of Aging with Dr. Noriko Toyokawa. I enjoyed developing skills and understanding for promoting health to older adults.
The transfer process is super simple and streamlined. And it’s really easy to transfer your credits from whichever institution you’re coming from; whether in Oregon or outside of Oregon. And you have a Student Success Coordinator to help you through that entire process.
Articulation Agreements
Articulation agreements are reviewed yearly and are subject to change. We highly recommend meeting with an advisor from your current institution to confirm the most current agreement plan.
Special Transfer Partner Agreements
Rogue Community College
Associate of Applied Science – Bachelor of Applied Science
Associate of Science – Computer Science
Associate of Science – Digital Cinema
Associate of Science – Business Administration
Associate of Science – Criminal Justice
Associate of Science – Early Childhood Development
Associate of Science – Elementary Education
Associate of Science – Health/Physical Education
Associate of Science – Human Services
Associate of Science – Outdoor Adventure Leadership
Associate of Science – Emerging Media and Digital Arts
Klamath Community College
Associate of Applied Science – Digital Cinema
Associate of Applied Science – Criminal Justice
Associate of Applied Science – Early Childhood Development
Associate of General Studies – Business
Associate of Applied Science – Business Management
Associate of General Studies – Elementary Education
Learn more about special arrangements between KCC and SOU.
Other Articulation Agreements
Blue Mountain Community College
Associate of Applied Science – Early Childhood Development
Central Oregon Community College
Associate of Applied Science – Early Childhood Development | Contact Younghee Kim
Chemeketa Community College
Associate of Applied Science – Early Childhood Development | Contact Younghee Kim
Transfer Program – Hospitality & Tourism Management | Contact business@sou.edu, 541.552.6484
Clackamas Community College
Associate of Applied Science – Bachelor of Applied Science | Contact business@sou.edu, 541.552.6484
Associate of Applied Science – Early Childhood Development | Contact Younghee Kim
Clatsop Community College
Associate of Applied Science – Criminal Justice | Contact David Carter
College of the Redwoods
Associate of Science – Bachelor of Applied Science
Course of Study – Administration of Justice
Course of Study – Business
Course of Study – Early Childhood Development
College of the Siskiyou’s
Associate of Science – Bachelor of Applied Science
Course of Study – Business
Course of Study – Early Childhood Development
Feather River College
Associate of Arts – Outdoor Adventure Leadership
Course of Study – Early Childhood Development
Lane Community College
Associate of Applied Science – Bachelor of Applied Science | Contact business@sou.edu, 541.552.6484
Associate of Applied Science – Early Childhood Development
Course of Study – Business | Contact business@sou.edu, 541.552.6484
Linn Benton Community College
Associate of Applied Science – Early Childhood Development | Contact Younghee Kim
Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree (AAOT) – Criminal Justice | Contact David Carter
Mount Hood Community College
Associate of Applied Science – Early Childhood Development | Contact Younghee Kim
Portland Community College
Associate of Applied Science – Bachelor of Applied Science | Contact business@sou.edu, 541.552.6484
Associate of Applied Science – Early Child Development | Contact Younghee Kim
Shasta College
Associate of Science – Bachelor of Applied Science
Course of Study – Business
Course of Study – Early Childhood Development
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Associate of Applied Science – Bachelor of Applied Science | Contact business@sou.edu, 541.552.6484
Associate of Applied Science – Early Childhood Development | Contact Younghee Kim
Associate of Science – Business | Contact business@sou.edu, 541.552.6484
Associate of Science – Criminal Justice | Contact David Carter
Associate of Science – Hospitality & Tourism Management
Umpqua Community College
Associate of Applied Science – Bachelor of Applied Science | Contact business@sou.edu, 541.552.6484
Associate of Science – Business | Contact business@sou.edu, 541.552.6484
Associate of Science – Early Childhood Development | Contact Younghee Kim
Associate of Science – Criminal Justice | Contact David Carter
Associate of Science – Human Services
Associate of Science – Music | Contact Cynthia Hutton
Contact SOU Admissions
SOU Office of Admissions
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
541.552.6411 (local)
855.470.3377 (toll-free)
541.552.8403 (fax)
admissions@sou.edu
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