Indian Hills Community College

Everything You Need to Know About Taking Your Credits With You

Maybe you’ve always had a “dream university.” Or maybe you’re keeping your options open. Either way, the associate degree credits you earn at Indian Hills go with you.

IHCC has transfer agreements with all three state universities and many regional private colleges that guarantee you’ll be admitted as a junior. If you’re looking at other schools, we’ll connect you with their counselors to make sure you’re on course.

Whenever you’re ready to go for your bachelor’s, so are we.

Academic Advising

College Contacts Sheet (PDF)

Transferring to a State University

Interested in studying for a bachelor’s degree at Iowa, Iowa State, or UNI? When you earn an Associate of Art or Associate of Science degree from Indian Hills, all of your IHCC credits will transfer, and you’ll be admitted as a junior.

University of Iowa

Iowa State University

University of Northern Iowa

Course Requirements

Communications: 8 semester hours
Humanities: 8 semester hours
Math and Science: 8 semester hours
Social Sciences: 8 semester hours
Distributed electives: 8 semester hours taken from the above four divisions

Communications: 8 semester hours
Humanities and Social Sciences: 8 semester hours
Math and Science: 20 semester hours (at least one course in each)
Distributed electives: 4 semester hours taken from the above divisions

To successfully transfer your IHCC degree to a state university, you must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in all courses.
If a foreign language is required for your bachelor’s program, you can complete this requirement at IHCC or at your transfer school.

Online Degrees from UNI

Earn your UNI degree without leaving home.

UNI@IACC is a new pathway for graduates of any Iowa community college to pursue a bachelor’s degree in several high-demand areas, including business, education, human services, tech management, and more.

It’s distance learning wherever you are, with dedicated support from a UNI advisor.

Program Details

Future Ready Scholarships

UI Nursing Partnership

Earn your BSN with just one additional year.

It’s called the RN to BSN 3+1 Articulation Agreement, and it’s a seamless transfer from Indian Hills to the University of Iowa School of Nursing.

After completing the three-year registered nursing program at IHCC, you’ll take just one year of classes at Iowa to earn your bachelor’s degree.

Program Details

Plan of Study

Transferring to a Private College

If a smaller school is right for you, you can take your IHCC credits to any accredited college — and our agreements with many regional schools ensure an easy transition.

These colleges have committed to admitting IHCC students with an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree at junior-level standing:

These colleges accept transfer students with certain Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees:

If you’re on track for an A.A.S. degree, be sure to work closely with your IHCC advisor and the transfer admissions department of the school you’re considering.

What’s Your Journey?

I Know Exactly What I Want

Education. Criminal Justice. Psychology. Biology. Chemistry. Political Science. If you already know where to put your talents to work, a Transfer Major is a great choice.

Your academic advisor will help you enroll in the specific courses you need to advance — and eliminate courses you won’t need for your career path.

You’ll find more than a dozen transfer major programs at IHCC, so let’s get started!

All About Transfer Majors

I’m...Still Deciding

The struggle is real! With so many programs to choose from, how can you pick just one? The Undecided Transfer Program may by a good fit for you if:

You have too many interests to choose just one program
You want to explore new areas before you decide

It’s a 6-term (18 months) program to earn a transferable Associate of Arts degree — and it’s a great next step to the perfect career in…something.

All About Undecided

Did You Know?

Workers with bachelor’s degrees:
Earn nearly $25,000 more each year than peers with no college degree. Have half the unemployment rate of those with only a high school diploma.

Check Out a Transfer Fair

Each fall and spring, you have the chance to connect with colleges across Iowa and beyond — without leaving campus. Chat with enrollment specialists about the programs you’re interested in or explore new opportunities.

Attend the Next Transfer Fair

Take a Transfer Visit

Who doesn’t love a road trip? It’s a great way to find out if the college you’re dreaming of will be the right fit for your career. We’ll take you to each of the state universities, as well as private schools that welcome IHCC students.

Transferring to Indian Hills Community College

Interested in transferring some previous college credits to a program at IHCC? We accept credits from other regionally accredited, post-secondary institutions. If you have relevant work credentials or training, you can turn those learning experiences into college credits as well.

Our enrollment advisors will help you determine how your credits or training will be applied to your program and your academic advisor will ensure that you meet all the requirements for your degree.

Credit for Prior Learning

Transfer Credit Policy

Contact Us

Wherever your degree takes you, the experts at IHCC can help you get there. Talk to your advisor today!

Talk to a Real Person

Talk About the Program

Noah Eklund
Director, Enrollment Services & Academic Career Advisor, 525 Grandview Avenue Ottumwa, Iowa 52501

(641) 6835129 or (800) 726-2585 x5129
[email protected]

Transfer Guide