4.15. Transfer Credit Pre-Approval: Does the course I’m planning on taking at another institution need to be pre-approved?

Incoming students: refer to the Math Placement section in Next Steps Center.

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

• 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.

Follow the flowchart below to determine if your transfer credit needs to be pre-approved:

Check the articulation databases to see if your course would automatically transfer to the University of Arizona as a Math course

• Arizona and out-of-state courses: check here.
• Courses outside the U.S.: 
  • Check here first.
  • Then check the international database. 

Your course will transfer to U of A!

Send your Official Transcript to the U of A after completing the course to receive credit in UAccess.

Click here for steps to send your Official Transcript to the U of A. It may take a few weeks to process. 

Submit the Transfer Credit Pre-Approval form.

• We need the course descriptions of ALL math courses that the other institution offers, not just for the transfer course you want evaluated.
• For online courses: you must provide the course syllabus, grading policy (how grades are calculated) and the exam proctoring policy.

The Placement Office will contact you after evaluation.

FAQs:

Are you having trouble registering for your next course?

• First, check if your transfer credit is in the U of A system.
• If your transfer credits are not in UAccess Student Center yet, you can send an unofficial transcript to the Math Placement Office.
  • It must include your full name, the institution's name, term taken, course, and final grade.  
  • For registration into courses at or below the level of Calculus I, the transfer prerequisite must be less than 2 years old.  Check how course eligibility works here.

How is credit awarded?

• 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. 

Further Questions? Contact the Math Placement Office