4.2. I want to take a math course at another college to obtain U of A credit and/or improve my U of A math placement. What do I need to do?

Before taking a Math course outside of the University of Arizona, make sure it will transfer! 

• Outside courses maybe approved for U of A credit, and the U of A credit may be usable for math placement. 

   Check the articulation databases to see if your course automatically transfers to the U of A as a Math course.  

• For Arizona and out-of-state courses, check here.
• For courses outside the U.S. 
  • First check here.
  • Then check the international database here. 

   If your math course is not listed in one of the above databases as having a U of A equivalent, submit the Pre-Approval Form before taking the course to make sure it will transfer. See Step 2 below.

   Notes:

• Beginning/Elementary/Introductory Algebra courses are non-credit review courses.
• Intermediate algebra transfers as math elective credit and does not satisfy a U of A math requirement.  

Submit an evaluation

(if your course doesn't automatically transfer)

   If you plan on taking a transfer Math course that is not listed in the databases above, you need to submit a pre-approval form.

• Make sure you go to the transfer institution's website and find all math course descriptions before submitting the form.
  • We need the descriptions of ALL math courses, not just for the course that you want to take. 
• For online courses: you must provide the course syllabus, course grading policy (how grades are calculated) and the exam proctoring policy through this evaluation form.

Send your official transcript to U of A

(after course completion)

   Click here for information on sending your Official Transcript to the U of A. It may take a few weeks to process. 

   First, check if your transfer credit is in the U of A system.

• If it is not in the U of A system, you can send an unofficial transcript to the Math Placement Office in order to update your math placement for registration.
  • The unofficial transcript must include your full name, the institution's name, term taken, course, and final grade.  
  • Check how transfer credit works here. 

   The Math Department does not determine the number of credits that transfer in from a particular institution. 

• Quarter system units are converted to semester units by multiplying the units by 2/3.
• Questions regarding this should be directed to the Office of the Registrar.