Transfer credit evaluation is completed by the Registrar’s Office.
Evaluations can take 2-4 weeks. Timeframes could vary due to the volume of transfer admission applications.
Transfer Course Equivalency Tool
Use this tool as a guide to see if the courses will transfer to the University of North Georgia. This tool is for reference only. New institutions are verified and added weekly.
Note: If you do not see your institution or course listed, please refer to the categories of Transfer Credit block for more information about how credit is reviewed at UNG.
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.
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.
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.
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.
*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.
Transfer Credit Quick Facts
Transfer Credit Eligibility
Transfer credit is awarded for courses completed at regionally accredited institutions.
Transfer credit may not be awarded for internships, directed studies, practicums, workshops, orientation courses, remedial, learning support courses, occupational, or vocational courses.
A UNG course number is assigned if determined to be an exact UNG equivalent.
Elective credit will assigned if a course cannot be deemed an exact UNG equivalent.
Credit is converted to semester hour equivalents.
To convert quarter hours to semester hours, multiply the quarter hour by 0.667.
Technical Institutions
Courses completed at the Technical College System of Georgia or out-of-state technical institutions are reviewed by the TCSG/USG Mini-Core approval list – please see the transfer equivalency guide for more information.
Re-evaluations may be requested for a potential direct equivalency.
Transfer Credit for Upper-Level Courses
1000-2000 level courses completed at technical institutions or community colleges will not be reviewed for 3000-4000 level courses at UNG. A transferring institution must offer bachelor's level courses for upper-level review.
Upper-level equivalents are determined by the appropriate academic department with receipt of a course syllabus, if it has not been approved prior to acceptance.
Planning with Transfer Credit
In order to determine how transfer credit can be used in a degree program of study, please refer to the university undergraduate catalog. Carefully review the core curriculum requirements and all program of study requirements.