Avila University

Johnson County Community College Transfer Program to the Avila University Javier Alvarado
816-501-2920
TRANSFER INFORMATION FOR AVILA UNIVERSITY javier.alvarado@avila.edu
www.avila.edu

TRANSFER ADMISSION PROCEDURES AND QUALIFICATIONS 

Application: 

  • Application is available online at https://www.avila.edu/apply/.
  • There is no application fee.
  • Request official transcripts from all previous colleges or universities to be sent directly to the Avila Office of Admissions.
  • Application deadline: Rolling 

International Students: 

Readmit Students: 

  • Readmission applies to any student who has completed at least one hour of credit at Avila and has missed more than four semesters.
  • Students should submit an application, available online at https://www.avila.edu/apply/.
  • Readmit students must be in good standing with Avila.
  • Must have at least a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater in all college work. 

ACT/SAT Scores: 

  • ACT or SAT scores are not required for transfer students with more than 24 academic credit hours.

Transcript Evaluations: 

  • Official evaluation is not made until all official transcripts are received. 

Early Registration: 

  • Early registration is advised. Contact the Office of Admissions for dates. 

Campus Visit:

  • Campus visits are required for certain scholarships and are available upon request through the Avila Office of Admissions or online at www.avila.edu/admissions/plan-a-visit. 

ESTIMATED TUITION/FEES/EXPENSES 

Tuition: 

 Undergraduate Block Tuition (12-18 hours) $40,540 per year 

Tuition per Credit Hour (Under 12 hours or over 18 hours) $735 per credit hour

Books and Fees:

Books are not included in tuition. Books are the responsibility of the student.  University bundled fee of $1,000 per year (12-18 hours) 

Residential Charge: 

$9,000 per year, based on a 4-person private room suite   

$8,500 per year, based on single occupancy 

$7,500 per year, based on double occupancy

$5,500 per year, based on triple occupancy 

$5,000 per year, based on quad occupancy 

Board Charge: 

$4,470 per year, 19 meals/week 

$4,000 per year, 14 meals/week 

$2,500 per year, 7 meals/week 

Health Services Fees:  

$30 per semester                                             

International students are required to have health insurance.  

    Additional Expenses: 

Miscellaneous expenses may apply for certain courses (lab fees, music courses) 

FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPS 

Application Deadline: 

  • Financial Aid: Feb 1 (preference date)
  • FAFSA and Avila application for admissions. Avila's FAFSA code is #002449
  • Awards based on combination of academic achievement, financial need, performance ability or athletic ability.
  • $25,000-$30,000 worth of scholarships are available for eligible students. 
  • Transfer Achievement scholarship is available for transfer students based on cumulative GPA.   
  • Phi Theta Kappa grants are offered for eligible students.
  • All scholarships and grants are based on available funding. 

TRANSFER CREDIT/GRADING POLICIES 

Application of Credit: 

  • Minimum number of hours required toward a degree is 64 hours from 4-yr colleges
  • Application of transfer credit toward degree requirements is determined by the registrar
  • A conferred Associates of Arts (or comparable degree) degree satisfies Avila core curriculum requirements.
  • Students can transfer up to 90 credit hours. 
  • Reverse transfer is available.
  • Check transfer equivalency guide for course transferability. 

GPA Calculation: 

  • Grades are transferred along with courses and count in the cumulative.

GPA CR/NC: 

  • Varies by department for general education courses. Not acceptable for some major courses. 

Retake Policy: 

  • The last repetition of a course replaces the original grade(s) in the grade point average computation. 

"D" Grades: 

  • Acceptable in some general education courses (unless major specifies a "C" or better), not for courses in the major, especially if courses are numbered 300 or above. 

Time Limit on Credit: 

  • Credits earned more than 15 years ago will be accepted toward a degree but not toward major/minor requirements without written approval of the academic advisor, department chairperson, and academic dean. 

Credit Given for: 

  • Experience-based education, military experience, department proficiency exams, independent study (or internship) and CLEP. 
Last Approved Sun Sep 28 14:00:20 2025