University of Kansas

Johnson County Community College Transfer Program to the University of Kansas KU School of Engineering
School of Engineering

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Aerospace Engineering, BS

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Academic Year 2026-2027

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Program Description

Students interested in KU’s Engineering programs need to work closely with advisors at both JCCC and KU. This helps students stay on track and not prolong the time it takes to earn an engineering bachelor’s degree from KU. Students are advised to complete the Kansas Systemwide General Education requirements, and the prerequisite courses listed on the transfer guide. Students are also encouraged to use the Reverse Transfer option (if eligible) after transferring to KU. The Reverse Transfer allows students to earn their associate degree from JCCC while working towards their bachelor’s degree at KU.

The aerospace engineering discipline involves the design, production, operation, and support of aircraft and spacecraft. Aerospace engineers solve problems, design aircraft and spacecraft, conduct research, and improve processes for the aerospace industry.

Admissions Requirements

Admission to The University of Kansas is required, along with the following, for admission to the KU School of Engineering as a transfer student:

  1. Be admissible to KU
  2. 2.5+ cumulative college GPA
  3. “C-” or better in MATH 125 Calculus I, or its direct equivalent (MATH 241 Calculus I* at JCCC)
  4. “C” or better in all math, science and engineering courses applicable to the engineering degree
  • Application deadline for the School of Engineering is May 1 for summer and fall: December 1 for spring.
  • Admission is selective. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
  • Timely completion of prerequisite courses is imperative due to tight sequencing of major courses. Consult KU catalog and seek KU advising early.
  • The B.S. in Aerospace Engineering is an ABET accredited program.
  • A total of 129 credit hours is required for the B.S. in Aerospace Engineering.
  • A maximum of 75 hours may be transferred to KU from community colleges. Students should be aware that 45 junior/senior credit hours are required for completion of the bachelor’s degree; the last 30 hours of course work must be at KU; and community college courses do not transfer as junior/senior hours.
  • Transfer students will have their applications to the School of Engineering evaluated on a case-by- case basis and must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to be considered.
  • Transfer credits must have a grade of “C-” or higher to be applied toward the degree.
  • Aerospace engineering does not accept Credit/No Credit. This is not an option for any credits counting towards the degree.

It is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to check for updates to all transfer information. This transfer guide is provided as a service and is updated as needed. Degree requirements at the four-year colleges are subject to change by those institutions. To ensure you have the most accurate information about the program, you must meet with an advisor at the transfer institution. 

Program Requirements

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in math, science, and engineering courses applicable to the engineering degree.

KU Core 34 Requirements

Visit the KU Core 34 General Education guide for JCCC equivalents.

JCCC
KU
Course CodeCourse TitleCourse HoursTransfer CodeTransfer TitleTransfer Hours
KU Core 34 English (two courses)6
KU Core 34 Communications3
KU Core 34 Math and Statistics3
Select one of the following:
MATH 241
Calculus I * ^5MATH 125Calculus I4
OR
MATH 231
& MATH 232
Business and Applied Calculus I * and Business and Applied Calculus II *6MATH 115
& MATH 116		Calculus I
and Calculus II		3
KU Core 34 Natural and Physical Sciences (lab required)4-5
PHYS 220Engineering Physics I * 5PHSX 211
& PHSX 216		General Physics I Lecture
and General Physics I Laboratory		5
KU Core 34 Social and Behavioral Sciences (Select two courses in two different disciplines)6
Select one of the following:
ECON 132
Survey of Economics 3ECON 104Introductory Economics4
OR
ECON 230
Principles of Macroeconomics 3ECON 144Principles of Macroeconomics3
OR
ECON 231
Principles of Microeconomics 3ECON 142Principles of Microeconomics3
KU Core 34 Arts and Humanities (Select two courses in two different disciplines)6
KU Core 34 US Culture (Institutionally Designated)3
KU Core 34 Global Culture (Institutionally Designated)3
Mathematics Courses required for Aerospace Engineering
MATH 242Calculus II * 5MATH 126Calculus II4
MATH 243Calculus III * 5MATH 127Calculus III4
MATH 246Elementary Linear Algebra *3MATH 290Elementary Linear Algebra2
MATH 254Differential Equations *4MATH 220Analytic Geometry Calc I4
Science Courses required for Aerospace Engineering
CHEM 124
& CHEM 125
& CHEM 131
& CHEM 132		General Chemistry I Lecture * and General Chemistry I Lab * and General Chemistry II Lecture * and General Chemistry II Lab * 10CHEM 130
& CHEM 135		General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry II		10
PHYS 221Engineering Physics II * 5PHSX 212
& PHSX 236		General Physics II Lecture
and General Physics II Laboratory		4
Engineering Science Courses required for Aerospace Engineering
Select one of the following:
CS 134
Programming Fundamentals 4EECS 168Programming I4
OR
CS 235
Object-Oriented Programming Using C++ * 4ME 208Intro: Digital Comp Methods3
ENGR 251
& ENGR 254		Statics * and Dynamics * 6 CE 201 Statics AND CE 250 Dynamics
*

JCCC course has a prerequisite or corequisite. 

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MATH 125 Calculus I is the "math pathway" course. If a student is not ready to start in Calculus 1, this degree will take more than 4 years to complete. This course will fulfill the Core 34 Math and Statistics requirement. Student must earn a grade of "C-" or better.

Last Approved 5/27/2026, 12:20:12 PM