Transfer Student Admission

General transfer admission requirements

To be considered for transfer admission to FLC, you must:

• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 across all college coursework.
• Be prepared for college-level math and English through completed coursework or remedial education.
• If you've completed fewer than 24 college credits, we'll also review your high school academic record.

Meeting these minimum requirements makes you eligible for consideration for admission, but does not guarantee acceptance.

Guaranteed admission for eligible Colorado community college graduates

You're guaranteed admission to FLC if you meet all of the following requirements:

• Earn an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree from a Colorado public two-year college.
• Have a combined GPA of at least 2.5 across all colleges you've attended.
• Earn a C or better in all courses.

If you don't meet the guaranteed-admission requirements, you may still qualify for admission through the general transfer admission process.

Once you’re ready to apply, create an account in the FLC Admission Portal, fill out every question, and submit your application. A non-refundable $40 application fee is required to process your application.

Pay online by debit or credit card when you submit your application. You can also submit your application without payment and mail a check or money order payable to Fort Lewis College. Include your full name and date of birth with your payment.

If the application fee is a financial hardship, you can request a waiver. Select Yes when the application asks if you want to request a fee waiver due to financial hardship.

Request official transcripts from all colleges and universities you've attended early. Your application isn't complete until FLC receives all required transcripts, and sending them early gives you more time for admission, transfer-credit evaluation, advising, and registration.

Your previous institutions must send official transcripts directly to FLC by mail or electronic submission:

• Email: admission@fortlewis.edu
• Mail: Fort Lewis College Admissions, 1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO 81301

If you've completed fewer than 24 college-level semester credits, you'll also need to submit one of the following:

• Official final high school transcript by mail, fax, or Naviance
• Homeschool transcript showing subjects and grades for each year
• High school equivalency record (GED, HiSET, or TASC) that includes your graduation date

We encourage you to submit a personal statement or essay as a part of your admission application. While optional, it can provide valuable information for our review process.

This is a writing sample and should be between 200 and 500 words. Please tell us more about your educational journey and your academic goals. 

• Why would you like to attend Fort Lewis College?
• What would you like to study here, and why does that subject or program interest you?
• Why did you leave your previous institution(s)? 

If applicable, we encourage you to use this space to discuss any hardships or challenges you have faced during your educational journey. 

ACT or SAT scores

ACT or SAT scores are optional. Fort Lewis College's testing codes are:

• ACT: 0510
• SAT: 4310