If you have not completed 12 college credits or more, you must send in your official high school transcript (or recognized equivalent, such as a GED).

In addition, you must send in a transcript from every college or university you have attended, whether you earned credits or not.

You do not need to send a transcript for any previous coursework completed at Ferris.

The best place to start is your high school's or college's website. They should have instructions for requesting a transcript. 

Electronically 

Transcripts can be sent electronically from the issuing school through a credentialing service such as Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse.

Transcripts can also be emailed by the issuing institution to [email protected].

Mailed

Documents can be mailed to our Admissions office.

Admissions Office 
Ferris State University 
1201 S. State Street, CSS 201 
Big Rapids MI 49307

In-Person

You may also deliver you transcript in-person to your nearest Ferris office. Make sure to keep your transcript sealed in the original envelope it came in. If your transcript is opened, we can no longer consider it official.

GED transcripts may be sent electronically using the GED website to [email protected].

We are currently reviewing applications without test scores. We will process applications without ACT or SAT scores once your high school transcript is received.

ACT & SAT Scores

You may need to send in your ACT or SAT scores if you do not meet one of the below conditions. 

• You have completed 60 or more college credits
• You have an associate degree or higher
• You are an international student

If you have not completed college-level English or Math, you are strongly encouraged to submit ACT or SAT scores for placement purposes.

CLEP & AP

In order to receive credit for CLEP and AP tests, you must send us your official score reports. Reports may be used to place you into appropriate courses and determine equivalencies.

Some Ferris programs may have specific score requirements.

If you're still unsure whether or not you need to send in your test scores, give us a call at (231) 591-2000.

For standardized tests, including the SAT, CLEP, and AP, visit College Board for instructions. Ferris State University's school code is 1222. 

If you need to submit your ACT scores, head to the ACT website. You'll find step-by-step instructions on sending in your scores. Our school code is 1994.

As a freshmen, you must submit your application 30 days before the first day of the semester you are applying for. 

You can find start dates on our academic calendar.

Academic Calendar 

If you are a transfer student planning to attend our main campus in Big Rapids, you must submit your application by the following dates.

Fall Semester: July 1
Spring Semester: December 1
Summer Semester: April 1