If you have not taken college classes, or taken college classes without enrolling in a degree program and will have less than 12 credits when you plan to enroll, you should apply as a first-year student. You’re considered a transfer student if you've enrolled in a degree program at another college or university, and completed at least 12 credit hours.

You’re considered a transfer student if you've enrolled in a degree program at another college or university, and completed at least 12 credit hours. If you have taken college classes without enrolling in a degree program, or will have less than 12 credits when you plan to enroll, you should apply as a first-year student.