Transferring to Hanover
Completing your education at Hanover College is a great choice. Whether you are transferring from a 2-year institution or simply deciding it’s time to make a change, we’ll help make your move to Hanover a seamless one.
To transfer, you’ll need to apply for admission and supply a complete transcript of your academic history to date. From there we can determine how many of your academic credits will be accepted toward a Hanover degree.
COURSE TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS
Hanover College grants transfer credit for courses completed at other institutions under the following conditions:
- The transferring institution must be fully accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (North Central Association) or a similar regional accrediting agency.
- The coursework must be representative of the “Liberal Arts.” Coursework taken at other Liberal Arts Colleges or at Colleges of Arts and Sciences at Universities is generally acceptable.
- The coursework must have received a grade of C or better, or the equivalent.
Taking courses at Ivy Tech? Take a look at our Course Equivalency Guide to see how those courses transfer to Hanover.
Fall Term Admission | Winter Term Admission | |
Application deadline | July 31 | November 1 |
Application requirements | Application High School Transcripts College Transcripts Transfer Student Info Form (PDF) SAT/ACT Scores (optional) Essay/Personal Statement (optional) Letter of Recommendation from a Professor or Academic Advisor (optional) Interview (optional) | Application High School Transcripts College Transcripts (if not available on December 1 they will need to be sent as soon as they are available) Transfer Student Info Form (PDF) SAT/ACT Scores (optional) Essay/Personal Statement (optional) Letter of Recommendation from a Professor or Academic Advisor Interview (optional) |
HELPING YOU AFFORD YOUR NEXT DEGREE
As an admitted student, you are rewarded for the grades you’ve earned so far with automatic review for these scholarships:
The Provost Scholarship
All students who apply for admission will automatically be reviewed for an academic merit scholarship. These renewable four-year scholarships starting at $18,000. Scholarship decisions are based on a comprehensive review of each application.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
This $2,500 scholarship honors members of the Phi Theta Kappa honors society as academic achievers and peer leaders in the two-year college environment.
Legacy Award
Hanover College offers a $2,000 award to immediate relatives of Hanover alumni and current students to remind us that the most important part of the College is not its buildings but its people. The award is renewable each year provided Satisfactory Academic Progress is met.
Pell Promise Award
Hanover College assists in meeting full tuition for admitted students in all 50 states who file the FAFSA by April 15 and qualify for the Federal Pell Grant. The award is renewable each year upon filing the FAFSA and meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Campus Experience Award
Hanover College offers a $4,000 award to all admitted students who visit campus through the Office of Admission or attend a one-on-one virtual admission event – such as a presentation/Q&A – during their senior year of high school (or in the year previous to their enrollment in the case of transfer students). The award is renewable each year provided Satisfactory Academic Progress is met.
KEES Scholarship Match
Hanover College matches the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) earned by all admitted Kentucky students. The award is renewable each year provided Satisfactory Academic Progress is met.

Visit Hanover
Visit us and find out why Hanover is your best choice. Take a tour, sit in on a class, meet a professor and meet with the Registrar’s office to review your transcript. Schedule your campus visit now or call 1-800-213-2178.

The Value of Hanover
Hanover College is committed to helping our students and their families make their dream to attend Hanover a reality.
Next Steps
SCHEDULE A VISIT
Visit us and find out why Hanover is your best choice. Take a tour, sit in on a class, meet a professor and meet with the Registrar’s office to review your transcript. Schedule your campus visit now or call 1-800-213-2178.
ADMITTED STUDENTS
Make your enrollment deposit to secure your spot.
NEED MORE HELP? STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
If you have further questions about transferring to Hanover, contact Taylor Shaw. Call (812) 866-7024 or e-mail shawt@hanover.edu.