Transfer Credit

Direct Equivalents

Courses taken at prior institution/s that have a direct match to courses offered at UNG. These courses would need to be equivalent in content (course material), length (credits earned), and the age of completion.

Elective Courses

Courses that are taken at a prior institution/s that do not have a direct match to a course we offer at UNG or a course that requires a syllabus review (i.e. upper-level courses). These courses are listed with an "X" following their course numbering.

Non-Transferable Courses

These courses are few, but do not fit within the other categories. Examples are: remedial/learning support courses that are reviewed as less than college level at UNG, some nursing-specific courses, occupational/certification type courses, and some religion courses.

Any undergraduate student who would like to request a re-evaluation of an elective transfer credit must submit the following items to transfer@ung.edu:

• Name
• Student ID Number
• Institution Information
• Course Syllabus

Please Note

• A re-evaluation request should only be submitted if a student is requesting that a transfer course equivalency be changed. A student or advisor wishing to substitute a transfer course for a degree program requirement should submit a Course Substitution Form via degreeworks@ung.edu.
• Departmental decisions on course equivalents are final. There is no appeal beyond the departmental level.

Credit-by-exam options are a great way to earn additional college level credit.

A total of 45 hours toward a bachelor’s degree program and 30 hours toward an associate degree program combined in all credit-by-exam credit may be awarded.
 
A student who has earned a grade other than a “W” in a course may not earn CLEP, DSST, or other exam credit for the same course. Learn more about credit-by-exam credit.

Credit-by-Exam Types Granted by UNG

• Advanced Placement Program (AP)
• International Baccalaureate Program (IB)
• College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
• DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST)

Interested in Earning Modern Language Credits?

Students wishing to earn credit in a modern language may test with the Foreign Language Achievement Testing Service (FLATS) offered by Brigham Young University. Depending upon test scores, students may be awarded credit for a modern language at the 1001, 1002, & 2001 level/s.

All official international transcripts must have a course-by-course credential translation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

• The evaluation must be sent directly from the agency to UNG.
• International coursework is dependent upon UNG department approval.
• Explore the full list of NACES members.
• Explore the full list of AICE members.
• Students may be asked to provide additional documentation for review purposes, such as a syllabi, course calendar, etc.

Students who are currently serving or have served in a branch of the military may be eligible to receive college credit for their military courses or military occupations. 

Learn more on prior learning assessment

How to Review Currently Approved Transfer Course Equivalencies for Military Credit

• Use the Transfer Course Equivalency Tool
  • Select "Georgia" from the drop-down
    • Select "Credit for Military Experience" 

A total of 45 hours toward a bachelor’s degree program and 30 hours toward an associate degree program combined in all credit-by-exam/other credit may be awarded.

Post-baccalaureate, degree-seeking students are those individuals who have previously earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution and are seeking a new degree at UNG.

Post-baccalaureate, degree-seeking students will have their transfer coursework posted as a block of hours from their previous institution/s. To help meet prerequisites, transfer courses at the 1000 & 2000 level may be individually placed on a student record.

All grades completed as a part of the degree will be listed as “CR”, (credit, no grade).

Any additional undergraduate coursework earned after the primary degree will be listed individually with the grade earned.

Post-baccalaureate, degree-seeking students that have met all CORE curriculum requirements in Areas A-E must still meet all course and program prerequisites.

Regents Reading & Writing

All students seeking a degree from a University System of Georgia institution must fulfill the Georgia Regents Reading and Writing Requirements.

If a student passes ENGL 1101 & 1102 with a grade of “C” or higher at a regionally accredited institution, the student will satisfy the requirements. 

Transfer students will update at the end of the first semester of enrollment.

U.S. & GA Legislative Requirements

UNG or USG Institution

• HIST 2111, HIST 2112, or POLS 1101 will satisfy all Legislative Requirements, with a passing grade.

Technical College System of Georgia

• HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 will satisfy US/GA History Requirements
• POLS 1101 will satisfy US/GA Constitutional Requirements

All Other Institutions* or Test Credits

• HIST 2111 or 2112 will satisfy US History, only
• POLS 1101 will satisfy US Constitution, only

Learn More About These Requirements

Testing options are available if you need to fulfill requirements that have not met UNG criteria.

Learn more about these requirements on the Department of History, Anthropology & Philosophy and Department of Political Science & International Affairs websites.

*Beginning fall 2023, accepted students transferring from a private Georgia institution may meet Georgia legislative requirements for approved institutions/courses recommended by the University System of Georgia. For the list of institutions and courses, please see the undergraduate Academic Catalog. If the institution or course you completed is not listed, please see above how requirements are satisfied.
 

At UNG, each articulation represents an in-depth review of academic content. Please review the Graduate Catalog for more information on your program’s requirements. Follow up with your program coordinator for more information on documentation needed and the review process. If you have additional questions, please contact grads@ung.edu.