Transfer to Purdue Agriculture

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Welcome to Purdue University's College of Agriculture, where opportunity, innovation, and excellence converge to shape the future of agriculture and related industries. We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to all our current and potential transfer students who have chosen to join our community. Whether you're continuing your academic journey or embarking on a new chapter, you've become a valuable part of our vibrant and passionate family. Here in the College of Agriculture, we pride ourselves on fostering an environment that encourages exploration, collaboration, and hands-on learning, and we are excited to see how your unique experiences and perspectives will enrich our academic landscape. Your dedication to the agricultural field aligns perfectly with our mission to address the world's most pressing challenges, and we can't wait to help you reach your full potential. Get ready for an inspiring journey, filled with growth, discovery, and countless opportunities.

Please email agtransfer@purdue.edu if you have any additional questions about transferring to the College of Agriculture on the West Lafayette campus.

Save the Date: Transfer to Purdue Ag Day

Join us for our annual Transfer to Purdue Ag Day on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 10:00am-3:00pm in Pfendler Hall 241! This event will be a valuable experience for any prospective student interested in transferring to Purdue Ag. You'll have the opportunity to learn about the college, connect with current students, meet with advisors, and explore campus!

Please check out our Custom Visits page for other opportunities to visit the College of Agriculture here at Purdue!

College-Wide Transfer Agreements

Ivy Tech Community College Vincennes University

WHY I TRANSFERRED TO PURDUE AG

JACLYN BRYANT

↶ FREDERICK | ANIMAL SCIENCES

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JEMIMA BARIBUTSA

↶ IVY TECH | AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS

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STEPHEN MILLS

↶ IVY TECH | HORT & LANDSCAPE

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Transfer Stages

Whether you are transferring from one of the institutions listed below, or you have taken a completely different path (in-state, out-of-state, or internationally), be sure to check out these specific recommendations based on your “stage” in the transfer process.

Pre-Transfer Students

Thank you for your interest in the College of Agriculture! Please see below for a list of resources for anyone who is EXPLORING or PLANNING to transfer to Purdue Agriculture at some point in the future.

• Academic Advisors
• Academic Majors
• Advanced Placement (AP) Credit in the College of Ag
• Campus Visits
• College of Ag Core Requirements
• Credit Through Testing (Including AP, CLEP, DANTES, & Purdue-specific tests)
• Degree Requirements (University Catalog)
• Dual Credit Transfer Opportunities
• Housing Options (Including Apartments, Cooperatives, Fraternities/Sororities, & Residence Halls)
• International Transfer Students
• Transfer Courses & Credit (Purdue Transfer Equivalency Guide)
• Transfer Credit Guidelines & Policies
• Understanding Your Credit Evaluation Report

Transfer Applicants

The transfer application process can seem complicated, but it doesn’t have to be! Please see below for University and College resources for any student who is APPLYING to transfer to Purdue University’s College of Agriculture.

• Transfer Student Checklist
• Transfer Application
• Transfer Scholarships

Videos

• Pathway to Purdue Agriculture
• Transfer to Purdue Agriculture

Admitted Transfer Students

Have you applied and been admitted for transfer to the College of Agriculture at Purdue? See below for steps to complete the transfer ADMISSION process to get off to a great start as a new transfer student!

1. Visit Campus
2. PURDUE'S FOR ME and CUSTOM VISITS are 2 great options for Admitted Transfer Students to visit the College of Agriculture!*\ *
3. Accept Your Admission Offer\ \
4. Complete Purdue 101 (online orientation program)\ \
5. Meet with your Academic Advisor\ \
6. Complete Purdue 102 (before classes begin)\ \
7. Attend Boiler Gold Rush (BGR)

Purdue Agriculture Encourages Reverse Transfer

Purdue Agriculture Encourages Reverse Transfer!

According to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) - (accessed July 16, 2019)...

• What is a Reverse Transfer?
• Reverse transfer is the practice of awarding a degree to an individual who left or transferred from a college before earning the degree, but who, after leaving, fulfilled the degree requirements from that college. In other words, credit is transferred back (“in reverse”) to the former institution for the purpose of awarding a degree. A student who earns a reverse transfer degree (usually, an associate degree) might currently be enrolled at a four-year institution or might not be currently in college at all. In short, reverse transfer degrees have three basic requirements: 1) the student used to attend a specific institution, 2) the student does not currently attend that specific institution, and 3) if the student was currently enrolled in that institution, they would be eligible for a degree.\ \
• Some Possible Benefits to Students:
• Employment & job promotion opportunities
• Increased earning power with a college degree
• Added credential for your resume
• Receive full credit for your academic achievements
• Show competency and a dedication to finish an educational milestone
• Increased likelihood to finish your bachelor’s degree

However, Reverse Transfer does not just benefit you – you can make a difference well beyond yourself!  By showing your academic accomplishments, this is an opportunity to support your former institution, your community, and your state.  Reverse Transfer is a winning situation for all who support college students and for all of us who value the importance of a college education!

If interested, please contact your former college or university directly to find out their specific eligibility requirements and reverse transfer procedures.  Alternatively, if you attended one of the following institutions, you may access or request their reverse transfer information by going to these specific pages below:

• Marian University - Ancilla College
• Black Hawk College
• Illinois Central College
• Ivy Tech Community College
• Lake Land College
• Lincoln Land Community College
• Vincennes University

Indiana Commission for Higher Education. (2017) Reverse Transfer: Context and Policy Guidance. A Report in Response to House Enrolled Act 1281-2017, November 1, 2017. State of Indiana.

15% are Transfer Students

39 States Represented

Transfers from 222 Institutions

15% are Transfer Students

39 States Represented

Transfers from 222 Institutions

COMMON TRANSFER INSTITUTIONS + TRANSFER AGREEMENTS

We welcome transfer students from all institutions here in the College of Agriculture. Listed below are some common transfer institutions and their respective transfer agreements.

Black Hawk College

Welcome Black Hawk College Transfer Students!

TRAnsFER COURSES

Purdue Transfer Equivalency Guide is a real-time, exact replica of the internal credit evaluation system at Purdue West Lafayette  \

black hawk college SCHOLARSHIPS

Murchison Heritage Scholarship – As a Black Hawk College transfer student, this is a specific scholarship you might be interested in.  Preference is for students transferring to Purdue University College of Agriculture from Black Hawk College East Campus in Galva, IL.  Scholarship is renewable provided the recipient maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA and continues to meet the eligibility criteria. \ \

Application Opens: December 15

Application Deadline: April 1

Amount: Varies

Sponsors: Dr. Marshall A. Martin and Dr. Berdine R. Martin\

Important: Students must complete the Scholarship Application for Current Students each year, even for renewable scholarships.

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Illinois Central College

WELCOME ILLINOIS CENTRAL​ TRANSFER STUDENTS!

TRANSFER COURSES

Purdue Transfer Equivalency Guide (real-time, exact replica of the internal credit evaluation system at Purdue West Lafayette)

Note: Undistributed credit is marked with XXXX in the course number (not directly equivalent to any specific Purdue courses). XXXX credit maybe used at the discretion of your department/academic advisor (except for agriculture courses listed with UND in the Purdue Subject column).

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Ivy Tech Community College + PATHWAY TO PURDUE

WELCOME IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE​ TRANSFER STUDENTS!

PATHWAY TO PURDUE AGRICULTURE

Pathway to Purdue Agriculture is a partnership between the Purdue University College of Agriculture and Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette designed to help make higher education even more accessible to Indiana students.

The program allows Ivy Tech students to co-enroll at Purdue in preparation for an undergraduate degree in the College of Agriculture. Ag Pathway students will take courses simultaneously at both institutions with the goal of earning a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture from Purdue.

Visit the Pathway to Purdue Agriculture home page here!

TRANSFER AGREEMENTS AND PLANS OF STUDY

• Ivy Tech Community College Articulation Agreement
• Pathway to Purdue Agriculture | Fall 2025 (Ivy Tech Lafayette ONLY)

Ivy Tech + Purdue Agriculture Flyer

TRANSFER COURSES

AG TRANSFER COURSES

Agriculture Transfer Course List (transfer courses that are equivalent to specific courses in the College of Agriculture)

Ivy Tech Agriculture Transfer Course List

Note: Agriculture transfer courses listed in the Purdue Transfer Equivalency Guide with "UND" in the Purdue Subject column cannot be used in the College of Agriculture at Purdue.

ALL TRANSFER COURSES

Purdue Transfer Equivalency Guide (real-time, exact replica of the internal credit evaluation system at Purdue West Lafayette)

Undistributed credit is marked with XXXX in the course number (not directly equivalent to any specific Purdue courses). XXXX credit maybe used at the discretion of your department/academic advisor (except for agriculture courses listed with UND in the Purdue Subject column, as noted above).

IVY TECH SCHOLARSHIPS

Halderman Farm Management Scholarship – As an Ivy Tech transfer student, this is a specific scholarship you might be interested in.  A merit-based scholarship for Purdue University College of Agriculture undergraduate students who have transferred from Ivy Tech Community College or other 2-year Associate Degree Program affiliate who have the intent to obtain a Bachelor's degree in the College of Agriculture at Purdue University.

Application Opens: December 15

Application Deadline: April 1

Amount: Varies

Sponsors: Halderman Farm Management Service, Inc.

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Joliet Junior College

WELCOME JOILET JUNIOR COLLEGE​ TRANSFER STUDENTS!

TRANSFER COURSES

Purdue Transfer Equivalency Guide (real-time, exact replica of the internal credit evaluation system at Purdue West Lafayette)

Note: Undistributed credit is marked with XXXX in the course number (not directly equivalent to any specific Purdue courses). XXXX credit maybe used at the discretion of your department/academic advisor (except for agriculture courses listed with UND in the Purdue Subject column).

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Lake Land College

WELCOME LAKE LAND COLLEGE​ TRANSFER STUDENTS!

TRANSFER COURSES

Purdue Transfer Equivalency Guide (real-time, exact replica of the internal credit evaluation system at Purdue West Lafayette)

Note: Undistributed credit is marked with XXXX in the course number (not directly equivalent to any specific Purdue courses). XXXX credit maybe used at the discretion of your department/academic advisor (except for agriculture courses listed with UND in the Purdue Subject column).

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Lincoln Land Community College

WELCOME LINCOLN LAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE​ TRANSFER STUDENTS!

TRANSFER COURSES

Purdue Transfer Equivalency Guide (real-time, exact replica of the internal credit evaluation system at Purdue West Lafayette)

Note: Undistributed credit is marked with XXXX in the course number (not directly equivalent to any specific Purdue courses). XXXX credit maybe used at the discretion of your department/academic advisor (except for agriculture courses listed with UND in the Purdue Subject column).

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Marian University - Ancilla College

WELCOME MARIAN UNIVERSITY - ANCILLA COLLEGE​ TRANSFER STUDENTS!

TRANSFER COURSES

AG TRANSFER COURSES

Agriculture Transfer Course List (transfer courses that are equivalent to specific courses in the College of Agriculture)

Ancilla Agriculture Transfer Course List

Note: Agriculture transfer courses listed in the Purdue Transfer Equivalency Guide with "UND" in the Purdue Subject column cannot be used in the College of Agriculture at Purdue.

ALL TRANSFER COURSES

Purdue Transfer Equivalency Guide (real-time, exact replica of the internal credit evaluation system at Purdue West Lafayette) - Undistributed credit is marked with XXXX in the course number (not directly equivalent to any specific Purdue courses). XXXX credit may be used at the discretion of your department/academic advisor (except for agriculture courses listed with UND in the Purdue Subject column, as noted above).

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Purdue Regional Campuses

WELCOME PURDUE REGIONAL CAMPUS TRANSFER STUDENTS!

1. Determine Your Major (find a fit in one of our 30+ majors)\ \
2. Find Your Degree Plan (follow the requirements listed for your intended major)\
3. Contact Your Regional Campus Advisor (for guidance on courses to take at your regional campus, contact one of the individuals listed at your specific campus location:\ \

4. Neil Hunt

   Academic Advisor, College of Engineering and Sciences

   Gyte Science Building, Room 171

   Purdue University Northwest (PNW)

   2200 169th Street, Hammond, IN 46323-2094

   219-989-4116

   hunt202@pnw.edu \ \ - J.C. White

   Academic Advisor, Science

   Library-Student-Faculty Building, Room 221

   Purdue University Northwest (PNW)

   1401 South U.S. 421, Westville, IN 46391

   219-785-5582

   jcwhite@pnw.edu \ \ - Marcy L. Ball

   Academic Advisor, Biology and Natural Resources

   Science Building, Room 336

   Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW)

   2101 E. Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

   260-481-5735

   ballml@pfw.edu

   \ \ 4. Contact a Purdue Agriculture Academic Advisor (find out how your regional campus credit applies toward degree requirements at Purdue West Lafayette)\ \ 5. See the "Transfer Stages" in the next section listed below, specifically for Transfer Applicants and Admitted Transfer Students.

Note: Since Regional campus credit is not considered “transfer credit” to Purdue West Lafayette…

• Regional campus credit automatically becomes part of your Purdue record (so there is nothing to transfer).
• Regional campus credit is not part of the Purdue Transfer Equivalency Guide (so that tool does not include courses from Purdue regional campuses).
• You do not need to submit transcripts for any credit you earned at Purdue regional campuses (your Purdue transcript will have this credit posted).

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Vincennes University

WELCOME VINCENNES UNIVERSITY​ TRANSFER STUDENTS!

tRANSFER AGREEMENT and Plans of Study

• Vincennes University and Purdue University

VU +  Purdue Agriculture Flyer

TRANSFER COURSES

AG TRANSFER COURSES

Agriculture Transfer Course List (transfer courses that are equivalent to specific courses in the College of Agriculture)

Vincennes Agriculture Transfer Course List

Note: Agriculture transfer courses listed in the Purdue Transfer Equivalency Guide with "UND" in the Purdue Subject column cannot be used in the College of Agriculture at Purdue.

ALL TRANSFER COURSES

Purdue Transfer Equivalency Guide (real-time, exact replica of the internal credit evaluation system at Purdue West Lafayette)

Undistributed credit is marked with XXXX in the course number (not directly equivalent to any specific Purdue courses). XXXX credit maybe used at the discretion of your department/academic advisor (except for agriculture courses listed with UND in the Purdue Subject column, as noted above).

vincennes university SCHOLARSHIPS

Fuller Transfer Scholarship – As a VU transfer student, this is a specific scholarship you might be interested in.  For undergraduate students in the College of Agriculture at Purdue University. Selections will be made based upon the following factors: transfer students from Vincennes University; 6 or fewer hours remaining for an Associate of Science degree; minimum 3.50 GPA; preference for Horticulture, Agronomy, General Agriculture, and Agricultural Economics majors.

Application Opens: December 15\ Application Deadline: April 1\ Amount: Varies\ Sponsors: Robert Fuller, former Extension educator and horticulture teacher at Vincennes University\ \

Treese Transfer Scholarship – Another scholarship opportunity for VU students transferring to the College of Agriculture at Purdue University. Selections will be made based upon the following factors: transfer students from Vincennes University; minimum 2.65 GPA.

Application Opens: December 15

Application Deadline: April 1

Amount: Varies

Sponsors: Knox County Purdue Agriculture Alumni Chapter in memory of William ‘Doc’ Treese, a long-time Purdue Agronomist

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any scholarships available for transfer students?

Yes! TheTransfer to Purdue Ag Scholarship is a scholarship for students transferring to the College of Agriculture at Purdue University. The Transfer to Purdue AG Scholarship is awarded to selected transfer students for their admitted academic year (non-renewable) to Purdue University College of Agriculture. Transfer students must have a minimum 3.0 G.P.A. at their current or previous higher learning institution to be considered.

Application Opens: December 15

Application Deadline: April 1

Amount: $1,000

\ Purdue.ag/scholarships:See the College of Agriculture Scholarships webpage for details about all college-level scholarships, additional scholarship opportunities, and to access the Scholarship Application.

Important: Students must complete the Scholarship Application for Current Students each year, even for renewable scholarships.

You can find institution-specific scholarships inside the accordions above.

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Are there any mentorship opportunities available for transfer students?

Yes! Learn more about our transfer mentorship program here.

Purdue Ag Core - Transfer Courses

Q: I am taking classes now that are required for the Core (general education) requirements at my current college/university. Which core classes should I take to transfer to the College of Agriculture at Purdue?

A: Purdue Ag Core - Transfer Spreadsheet - This spreadsheet shows the core requirements at the colleges/universities listed. Filter for your college/university to find specific core classes you can take now that transfer & count for Purdue Agriculture & University Core requirements. See the important notes at the top of the spreadsheet for restrictions, requirements, and recommendations from the College of Agriculture at Purdue.

Note: This spreadsheet only shows the core requirements at the colleges/universities listed (unless noted otherwise). For additional transfer course opportunities, please see the Purdue Transfer Credit Course Equivalency Guide (admissions.purdue.edu/transfer). Each transfer college/university determines courses that meet their requirements. Please see an advisor at your institution to confirm the Core Requirements will be met at your college/university with the courses listed in this Purdue Ag Core - Transfer spreadsheet. Contact an academic advisor in the College of Agriculture for their specific transfer course recommendations for your intended major at Purdue.

Important: The following list of transfer courses & equivalencies is not an "official" list. The sole purpose for this list is to assist prospective transfer students & advisors with course selection before transferring to the College of Agriculture at Purdue. Therefore, this list is provided as a "guide" but not a "guarantee" by the College of Agriculture nor by the university. The university and/or academic departments at Purdue may require an updated course syllabus to officially evaluate any courses on this list for transfer credit. The official transfer credit evaluation process begins after applying for admission and being admitted to Purdue University.

If you have questions about the Purdue Ag Core - Transfer Spreadsheet, please email agtransfer@purdue.edu.

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How do i transfer to purdue agriculture?

Watch this video to learn more details about each step of the transfer process to Purdue Agriculture.

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:29 Explore the Possibilities
• 02:38 Purdue's College of Agriculture Highlights and Majors
• 06:31 Transfer Process
• 08:56 Stage 1: Explore Transfer Opportunities & Connect with Us
• 10:38 Stage 2: Prepare & Apply
• 12:27 Transfer Admission Eligibility and Requirements
• 14:40 Transfer Courses and Credits
• 18:44 Transfer Application Tips
• 22:29 Financial Aid & Scholarships
• 24:50 Housing

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