2026-2027 Transfer Student Viewbook

2026-2027

FIELD GUIDE TO THE

UNIVERSITY OF

WYOMING

TRANSFER ADMISSION

steps to apply THE UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING TRANSFER STUDENTS AND THEIR SUCCESS. Since 1886, UW has blazed a path to create what the world needs. As we go boldly into the future and make things happen, we want you to become a Cowboy and lead us there. As Wyoming’’s only four-year university, we accept this honor of being the land-grant institution created for the people by the people. This spirit drives us to show the world who we are.

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COMPLETE A PRE-TRANSFER CREDIT EVALUATION Using unofficial transcripts, we will conduct a pre-transfer evaluation of the course credits you have already earned. This will help you see what credits could transfer to UW, but note that an official evaluation will be completed upon your admittance to UW.

FILL OUT AN APPLICATION There is a $40 non-refundable application fee and it only takes about 10 minutes to apply.

Application requirements: 2.0 cumulative GPA with at least 12 attempted credit hours.

SUBMIT YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS Request your official transcript(s) be sent directly to UW’s Admissions Office from any and all college(s) you have attended. Official electronic transcripts can be sent to admissions@uwyo.edu and physical transcripts can be mailed to: UW Admissions 1000 E. University Avenue, Dept. 3435 Laramie, WY 82071

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APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID Complete the FAFSA and check out transfer student commitments, opportunities and scholarships.

Apply Now! Start your Pre-Transfer Credit Evaluation

transfer students Commitments, Opportunities & Scholarships

The University of Wyoming is proud to offer a variety of opportunities for eligible incoming resident, non-resident and international transfer students. All opportunities are awarded based on the student’s cumulative GPA from all institutions attended. The following grids are effective as of the Fall 2026/Spring 2027 academic year.

OUT-OF-STATE NON-RESIDENT

IN-STATE RESIDENTS

Pokes Transfer Commitment

WY Transfer Commitment

Cumulative Transfer GPA

Annual Amount

Cumulative Transfer GPA

Annual Amount

3.00-3.30

$1,000

3.00-3.30

$2,000

3.31-3.84

$2,000

3.31-3.84

$4,000

3.85-4.00

$3,000

3.85-4.00

$6,000

The Commitments are available to transfer students seeking their first bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 12 attempted transfer credits (post high school).

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UW Online students are not eligible for Commitments.

Hathaway Scholarship: This award is for Wyoming residents who have met criteria of the Hathaway Scholarship Program. Hathaway can be transferred by requesting a Hathaway Transfer Transcript.

Please see website for FAQs at uwyo.edu/scholarships.

cost of attendance The estimated cost of attendance is a standardized estimate of the overall cost for a student to attend UW for one academic year.

It represents the best estimate of expenses a student might expect to incur.

Tuition is based on a block tuition rate for students enrolled in 12-18 credit hours per semester for undergraduate programs.

If enrolled in more or less than the block rate, tuition will adjust accordingly.

IN-STATE RESIDENTS

OUT-OF-STATE NON-RESIDENTS

$8,532

$10,900

$1,300

TUITION & FEES

FOOD & HOUSING

BOOKS & SUPPLIES

$25,392 TUITION & FEES

$10,900 FOOD & HOUSING

$1,300 BOOKS & SUPPLIES

These numbers are representative of the Fall 2026/Spring 2027 academic year and are subject to change before Fall 2027/Spring 2028.

Don’t forget to submit the FAFSA at studentaid.gov More cost information can be found at uwyo.edu/coa

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