Transfer Students

Thank you for your interest in transferring to the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business.

Students wishing to pursue an undergraduate degree at the David Eccles School of Business must first apply to and be admitted to the University of Utah. In order to ensure timely processing of transfer credit, students who wish to enroll in Upper Division courses upon entering the University of Utah should apply for fall admission to the University of Utah by December 1, 2011 or apply for spring admission to the University of Utah by August 1, 2012. Please consult the University of Utah Admissions website for complete information regarding admission to the University of Utah.

Students wishing to pursue an undergraduate degree at the School of Business must complete 18 credits of Pre-Business Courses prior to applying for Upper Division including ACCTG 2600, BUS 1050, ECON 2010, IS 2010, MATH 1090, and OIS 2340. Courses that fulfill these requirements are listed in the 2011-2012 Pre-Business Transfer Course Quick Reference (PDF). Students who have questions about courses not listed below should consult with a University of Utah School of Business advisor.

Admission to Upper Division is competitive and restricted by capacity. Applicants will be assessed in context of the overall strength and nature of the applicant pool. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of coursework completed and grades, with equal consideration given to University of Utah coursework and coursework transferred from other institutions in accordance with Utah Board of Regents Policy.

At the time a student applies for Upper Division, a student’s cumulative transfer GPA and cumulative University of Utah GPA will be combined to determine an overall GPA. The collective average GPA of students admitted to upper division has, in recent admission cycles, been 3.5. The middle 50% of admitted students have a GPA ranging from 3.4 to 3.6. 

Students wishing to raise their GPA should consider retaking courses in order to have the original grade left out of the GPA calculation. Students are best served by consulting directly with University of Utah Admissions or a School of Business academic advisor.

Upon admission to Upper Division, all students are considered Bachelor of Science Business Administration (BSBA) majors. Students must complete 36 credits of Upper Division core courses and major requirements. Students wishing to pursue a major other than business administration must apply for admission to a departmental major. In addition to business administration, the School of Business offers majors in accounting, entrepreneurship, finance, information systems, management, marketing, and operations management. Students may find the 2011-2012 Degree Checklist a helpful in identifying the requirements for the individual major.

The School of Business has a strong honors program. Students who meet the requirements are encouraged to pursue departmental honors. Learn more about the Business Honors Program at www.business.utah.edu/honors and on the Honors College website.

To be considered for scholarships and financial aid, applicants must submit separate application(s) for scholarships and financial aid. Please visit the University of Utah Financial Aid and Scholarships Office website for complete information. Information regarding scholarships provided by the School of Business can be found at www.business.utah.edu/undergraduatescholarships.

The School of Business offers two minors: one in business and another in entrepreneurship. More information can be found at www.business.utah.edu/minors.

Students wishing to consult with a University of Utah School of Business advisor should call (801) 581-7608 or (801) 581-7853 to schedule an appointment. During busy times, advisors may be scheduling at least a week in advance.  Advisors meet with students Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.