Transfer to Oregon State Engineering

Whether you’re coming from a community college or another university, we’re here to help you navigate the process and transition smoothly into your Oregon State engineering program.

Am I a Transfer Student?

You are considered a transfer student if you have completed a minimum of 24 quarter (16 semester) graded, transferable credits from a regionally accredited college or university. Students still in high school at the time of application should use the First-Year application, regardless of college credits taken while in high school.

Choose Your Transfer Pathway

Oregon and Hawaii Community College Students

Complete lower-division coursework locally and transfer with a clear plan, or follow established pathways designed for Hawaii partner institutions.

Transfer from Another College or University

Use Oregon State’s course equivalency tools to see how your credits transfer.

Degree Partnership Program (DPP)

Dual enroll at OSU while still attending your community college and transition to full-time enrollment.

Other Credit Pathways and Opportunities

Learn about how your Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree (AAOT), International degree, and more will transfer.

Find out how Advanced Placement, College-Level Exam Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Joint Service Transcript credits will transfer.

How to Transfer into Engineering

Step 1.

Find Your Major

Explore Engineering Programs at Oregon State to find the major right for you.

Step 2.

Review Admission and Course Requirements

Explore the academic catalog for all the course requirements. Hint: Be prepared for calculus and college-level writing!

Step 3.

Check How Your Credits Transfer

Use transfer guides and course tools like the Transcript Reader and Equivalency Tool to plan ahead.

Step 4.

Apply to Oregon State University

Start your application as a transfer student!

Step 5.

Get Your Official Advanced Standing Report

The evaluation will indicate which courses were accepted in transfer, and how they will be counted towards OSU degree requirements.

Step 6.

Connect With an Advisor

Ask questions and get personalized guidance during the onboarding process.

Transfer Tools and Resources

Find Oregon State’s single course equivalency tool, the transcript reader, and degree audit tool.
Understand what to expect and helpful information as you begin your transfer journey.
More broad than our engineering transfer guides, see how your credits from other Oregon and Hawaii institutions will transfer to Oregon State.

Engineering Transfer Guides

Transfer guides help you plan coursework efficiently before transferring. We’ve created some transfer guides for select community colleges, and work to keep them up-to-date.

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Advising and Support

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Talk to an advisor

Our advising team can help you understand how your credits might apply, plan coursework before and after transfer, and navigate degree requirements.

Find the right advisor based on your major.

 

Architectural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Construction Engineering Management

CCE Advising
cce.advising@oregonstate.edu
 

Bioengineering
Chemical Engineering
Environmental Engineering

CBEE Advising
cbee.advising@oregonstate.edu
 

Electrical and Computer Engineering
Computer Science

EECS Advising
eecstransfer@oregonstate.edu
 

Ecological Engineering

Khrystal Condon, Head Academic Advisor
khrystal.condon@oregonstate.edu
 

Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

MIME Advising
mime.advising@oregonstate.edu
 

Nuclear Science and Engineering

Joan Stueve, Head Advisor
joan.stueve@oregonstate.edu

Frequently Asked Questions

Will all my credits transfer?

There are no guarantees until the official Advanced Standing Report is issued by the Office of Admissions. Many courses transfer, but not all may apply directly to degree requirements.

How long will my degree take after I transfer?

This depends on your previous coursework and program requirements. Contact an academic advisor to walk through what your timeline might look like.

How will an Oregon associate's degree transfer?

Students can review how their Oregon Associates degree will transfer to OSU at the Undergraduate Admissions Transfer Credit Options website.

What if my college isn’t listed in the transfer guides?

No problem! Use the course equivalency tool on your own to see what courses might transfer as, or contact an advisor to go through it together.

How long will it take for my courses to officially transfer?

After you’re admitted and send your official transcripts to the Office of Admissions, you will be placed in the queue to have your transfer coursework officially articulated. You’ll be notified in Beaver Basecamp when the report is ready for review. This process can take some time, so try to be patient!

Some courses from other institutions will transfer with course designations LDT or UDT, indicating lower-division or upper-division transfer courses for which we are not aware of a direct equivalent at Oregon State; however, many of these courses can still apply toward degree requirements.

Can I transfer directly into my major?

This varies by program. The best way to determine what’s possible is to connect with an academic advisor. They can help you understand your options.

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