University Transfer Center

Blinn College is the proven choice in two-year colleges
   • Highest transfer rate in the state
   • Highest percentage of students who go on to earn bachelor degrees
   • Largest number of students who transfer to Texas A&M University

The University Transfer Center serves as a resource center to students preparing for transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

Services:

Academic advising

Explore transferable majors
Courses selection
Review GPA requirements for graduation and transfer
Review transfer application and acceptance process

Articulation agreements

2+2 agreements
Major specific requirements
Fast track programs including bachelor and master’s degrees

Current catalogs

Texas A&M University
Sam Houston State University
Texas State University-San Marcos
University of Houston
University of Texas
Other Texas colleges and universities

Computer workstations to access

University websites
Electronic transfer and articulation guides
Scholarship opportunities.

Transfer information sessions
Transfer mentoring program
Computer workstations to access

Transfer Articulation Pilot Program (TAPP)

Automatic transfer agreements with Texas A&M University. Students who achieve a 3.0 GPR in selected degree plans are eligible for automatic transfer after 24-58 credit hours. (The colleges of Architecture, Business, Liberal Arts, and the Department of Biomedical Science are not participating in this program.)

Blinn TEAM (Transfer Enrollment at A&M)

A unique program where students are co-enrolled at Blinn College and Texas A&M with an automatic transfer after two years and a 3.0 GPR. (The colleges of Business, Architecture, and Engineering may require higher GPRs.) TEAM students are selected from freshmen applicants to Texas A&M University.

University Connections

A list of universities with which Blinn has 2+2 degree programs that define the transfer and placement of Blinn courses within specific majors and degree plans.

Course Equivalencies

A list of Blinn College courses that will transfer to Texas A&M University, the University of Texas, Sam Houston State University, Texas State University, the University of Houston, Stephen F. Austin State University, and Texas Tech University.

Transfer Scholarships
The University Transfer Center has information about scholarships awarded to Blinn College students who transfer to a four-year college or university. The following is an example of scholarships offered by our university partners:

Texas A&M University Transfer Scholarship - Students must have completed at least 24 hours at their previous institution. Annual awards range from $500 to $3,000. Selection criteria include, but are not limited to, academic achievement, extracurricular activities, leadership, major and, in some cases, financial need. https://scholarships.tamu.edu/tamu_scholarships/transfer/transfer_scholarship.aspx

Sam Houston State University Bearkat Transfer Scholarship - Offered in the Fall and Spring semesters to qualifying undergraduate first-time SHSU students who have at least 45 credit hours. Bearkat Transfer Scholarships are limited and awards are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. www.shsu.edu/~fao_www/xferscholarship.html

Prairie View A&M University Julius Parker, Jr., Transfer Scholarship - Automatically offered to students who meet transfer hour and GPA criteria. Annual awards ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 are renewable for up to four consecutive semesters (unavailable during summer semesters). Awards are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. www.pvamu.edu/pages/5992.asp

Stephen F. Austin State University Community College Transfer Scholarship – Awards up to $2,000 offered in the Fall and Spring semesters to new students transferring from community colleges. Students are automatically considered upon receipt of a completed application for admission and official college transcript(s). Early application is strongly recommended. www.sfasu.edu/admissions/scholarships/cctransferprogram.asp

Baylor University Transfer Scholarship - Students who are accepted to Baylor University are considered for scholarship awards based on their cumulative transfer grade point average. Example: Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.75-4.0 are eligible to receive a $9,000 scholarship per academic year. Renewal of the scholarships is contingent upon maintaining a cumulative Baylor GPA of at least 3.0. www.baylor.edu/admissions/index.php?id=55127