Transfer
Information
For those students who wish to transfer into early grades preparation and middle grades preparation
Students seeking internal transfer must have earned a minimum of 12 college–level credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.90. Students must have completed college-level studies in English composition (3 credits).
Internal Transfer Information
Application Steps:
1. Attend a transfer information session held during fall and spring semesters. Meeting
dates will be posted on the Recitation Hall bulletin board at the start of each semester.
Students interested in the double major with Special Education will be informed of
steps for application to both majors during the transfer information session.
2. Apply for the change of major online via Ramportal.
3. Check WCU email for admission decisions according to the timeline listed below.
Students admitted to the major will follow instructions related to field clearances,
course scheduling and related information provided via email.
External Transfer Information
For those students who have been accepted into Early Grades Preparation and Middle Grades Preparation Program from a 2-year or 4-year institution:
Students apply for admission through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Once
admitted to the Early Grades or Middle Grades majors, students will contact the EMGE
Department Assistant Chairperson, Dr. David Barry, to schedule a transfer meeting.
Students who transfer to WCU from a 2-year or 4-year institution before eligibility
for admission to the EGP or MGP major will work with their first WCU department until
eligible for internal transfer to the major. At that time, students will follow the
instructions for internal transfer to the major.
Upcoming Transfer Information Sessions