The University of Tulsa has been named to Phi Theta Kappa’s 2026 Transfer Honor Roll, which recognizes institutions that demonstrate excellence in creating and supporting pathways for community college transfer students. This year, only 275 colleges and universities earned this prestigious designation.
Institutions are evaluated using data from the National Student Clearinghouse along with data collected through PTK Connect, Phi Theta Kappa’s online platform that connects the nation’s top community college students with transfer opportunities.
Rather than measuring a single outcome, the PTK evaluates how well institutions support transfer students from admission through graduation. Colleges are assessed across five dimensions:
- Transfer student success outcomes
- Credit mobility and degree applicability
- Financial support for transfer students
- Recruitment and admissions practices
- Campus engagement and support for transfer students
Institutions that complete the PTK Connect institutional profile receive a Transfer Friendliness Rating. The Transfer Honor Roll recognizes the top-performing institutions based on this comprehensive evaluation.
The University of Tulsa supports transfer students through a dedicated admissions counselor, personalized transfer credit evaluations, transfer-focused campus visits and advising opportunities, as well as scholarships for eligible transfer students, including Phi Theta Kappa members. The university works closely with Tulsa Community College and other regional institutions to make the transfer process as seamless as possible. Once on campus, transfer students are encouraged to become part of the UTulsa community through orientation programs, research opportunities, internships, student organizations and leadership experiences.
“This recognition reflects The University of Tulsa’s commitment to ensuring transfer students have the support, resources and opportunities they need to thrive from the moment they arrive on campus,” said Debbie Chalmers, UTulsa’s dean of students. “We are proud to welcome transfer students into our community and help them achieve their academic and personal goals.”
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recognizes the academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helps them grow as scholars and leaders. Recognized by the American Association of Community Colleges as the official honor society for two-year colleges, PTK serves more than 4.5 million members through nearly 1,200 chapters in 11 countries.