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How Transfer Credits Are Evaluated
Equivalency Rules: The institution has established specific rules that determine how courses from other schools transfer. These rules consider:
Course content and learning outcomes
Credit hours and academic level
Grades earned and recency of coursework
Institutional accreditation and recognition
Automatic Matching: When you upload a transcript, the system automatically:
Reads your course information using advanced OCR technology
Compares your courses against existing equivalency rules
Calculates potential transfer credits
Identifies courses that need additional review
Evaluation Outcomes
Each course receives one of three outcomes:
Credit Awarded - Course transfers with specific equivalent credit
No Credit - Course doesn't meet transfer requirements
Requires Review - Course needs additional evaluation by staff
Factors That Affect Transfer Credit
Grade Requirements: Most institutions require minimum grades (typically C or better) for transfer credit.
Recency Requirements: Some courses, especially in rapidly changing fields, may have time limits.
Credit Limits: Institutions typically limit the total number of transfer credits that can be applied to a degree.
Accreditation: Credits must come from appropriately accredited institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
"Why didn't all my courses transfer?" Not all courses are equivalent across institutions due to:
Different curriculum standards and learning outcomes
Varying credit hour structures and academic calendars
Institutional policies on minimum grades and recency
Accreditation requirements and academic standards
"Can I appeal a transfer credit decision?" Yes, most institutions have appeals processes that may involve:
Providing additional documentation (syllabi, course descriptions)
Faculty review of course content and rigor
External evaluation services for specialized coursework
Administrative review of policy application
"When will I get my official results?" Timeline factors include:
Transcript Receipt - Official transcripts must be received directly from source institutions
Processing Volume - Peak enrollment periods may extend processing time
Review Complexity - Courses requiring manual review take additional time
Missing Information - Incomplete documentation may delay processing