TRANSFER FAQs
What are the admission requirements?
2.5+ GPA from an accredited college or university
Core requirements are satisfied if you already have an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree. You will only need to complete your major-related classes.
ACT or SAT scores are not required but may be submitted, especially for those who have been out of high school less than a year.
A 500-word essay
What credits will transfer?
A maximum of 90 semester hours or 136 quarter hours will be accepted only from a school accredited by one of the following regionally accredited associations:
The Higher Learning Commission
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Northwest Association of Colleges and Schools Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Only non-remedial courses with a grade of “C-” or higher will be accepted. A grade of “C” is considered to equal 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
If you are currently enrolled in post-secondary classes, please request a transcript be sent to LEC so that your complete application can be considered for the term in which you wish to start.
What merit scholarships are offered?
Renewable scholarships are offered, based on the student’s academic performance, strength of college-level coursework, and involvement in extracurricular activities.
Transfer Scholars, 3.5+ GPA = $18,000 per year
Transfer Scholars, 3.0+ GPA = $15,000 per year
Transfer Scholars, 2.75+ GPA+ = $12,500 per year
Transfer Scholars, 2.5+GPA = $10,000 per year
What is the community college scholarship?
Undergraduate students coming from Cuyahoga Community College, Eastern Gateway Community College, Lakeland Community College, and Lorain Community College are eligible to receive a two-year, stackable scholarship for $2,000 each year if they meet the following criteria:
2.5+ GPA
Earned 29 credit hours
Post-baccalaureate students do not qualify
How do I send my transcripts?
Contact the registrar at each college or university where you completed coursework and request an official transcript be sent to Lake Erie College.
Official transcripts must be forwarded directly from the sending institution to the Office of Admission of Lake Erie College. An official transcript presented by the student in a sealed envelope from the sending institution may be accepted in certain circumstances. Only official transcripts can be used for official evaluation and awarding of transfer credit.
Unofficial transcripts may be submitted for a preliminary transfer evaluation.
A student may be required to provide copies of catalog description of course syllabi to assist in the evaluation of transfer credit.
An official transcript is required even if courses are not transferrable.
Note: A class registration “block” will be placed on a student's account for the second semester if the official transcript is not received.
What are LEC’s Residency Requirements?
Transfer students must meet Lake Erie College residency requirements as listed:
20 semester credits in a major
50% semester credits in a minor
50% semester credits in a concentration
Will I lose credits if I transfer from a school that is on the quarter system?
Quarter-hour credits are converted to two-thirds of semester-hour credits. For example, 15 quarter credits would transfer as 10 semester credits.
When should I apply? What are the deadlines?
We have rolling admission, so we do not have hard deadlines for applications. But the sooner you register the better! Ideally, applications should be completed at least a week before courses start for the semester.
How do I schedule classes?
Once a student deposits, they will work directly with an academic advisor to schedule classes for the upcoming semester.