TRANSFER
WE CAN’T WAIT TO WELCOME YOU!
Are you looking to continue your college education in a new environment? We have innovative and affordable academic programs that will spark your creativity. We’re located in one of the country’s premier communities for engineering and computing which means strong ties to industry for research, internships, guest speakers, and jobs. With an SCE degree in hand, you’ll be well-equipped to enter a job market with the highest-paying and most in-demand careers.
At SCE, personal attention to students is a priority. Faculty and staff reach out to students throughout their academic careers. All SCE students receive academic advising to make sure they register for the right courses and remain on track for graduation.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Transferring from one university to another can be complicated, but not at UMKC. We’ll do our best to keep the process simple for you. Review the admission requirements for transfer students below and contact us if you have any questions.
TOEFL scores are required for international students without prior U.S. degrees. Scores and applications will be considered by the academic departments.
| Degree Program | Cumulative GPA | Engineering Coursework GPA | Suggested Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 2.0 | 2.5 | Calculus I and II, College Chemistry, Engineering Physics I |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 2.0 | — | Calculus I and II, College Chemistry, Engineering Physics I |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2.0 | 2.5 | Calculus I and II, College Chemistry, Engineering Physics I |
| Computer Science | 2.0 | — | College Algebra, Statistics, Calculus I, Discrete Math |
| Information Technology | 2.0 | — | College Algebra, Statistics, Calculus I, Discrete Math |
MORE INFO
More information about transferring to UMKC can be found online at the university’s main transfer information center.
CHECKLIST TO BEGIN
TRANSFER GUIDES FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS AND PARTNER PROGRAMS
Transfer students make up more than 50% of the undergraduate students in the School of Computing & Engineering. Whether you are looking to transfer from a community college, one of our partner schools, or another university, we can assist you in figuring out the right courses to take and how those courses will transfer to UMKC.
We have transfer guides for some schools below. If your school is not listed, we encourage you to use Transferology as well as consulting with an SCE representative to see how your credits will transfer. Schedule an in-person consultation to meet with us! If none of the times on the calendar work for your schedule, please call us at 816-235-2399 to find another time.