Transfer of Course Credit
Transcripts of record from colleges or universities accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) will be given full value. Transcripts of record from degree-granting institutions accredited by organizations other than the HLC and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for the purpose of accrediting institutions of higher education may be accepted in transfer when appropriate to the student’s degree program and when Science and Arts has had an opportunity to validate the courses or programs. Credits from some technical and professional schools may not be applicable toward degree requirements at USAO due to the highly technical or specialized nature of the coursework.
Transfer work is counted as lower-division or upper-division credit, depending on the level at which it was offered at the institution where it was earned. Two-year college work is accepted only as lower-division credit.
To make course transfer decisions easier, students will want to consult the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education website and look at the course transfer matrix that outlines courses which will transfer among Oklahoma’s public colleges and universities. To do this use www.okhighered.org, click on “Students,” then “Transfer Students,” then “Course Transfer.” Students can select the discipline under which the course falls for the school year desired, then the equivalent courses will be displayed. For independent (private) colleges and universities, transfer guidelines vary from institution to institution. A student will need to check with the institution he or she wishes to attend for additional information. For transfer courses to count toward the major or general education core a grade of at least a “C” must be earned. A currently enrolled student must have prior approval from his/her advisor and the Registrar's Office before courses will be accepted in transfer and applied to the student's degree program.
A maximum of 61 credit hours of junior college coursework may count toward the baccalaureate degree at USAO. Students who hold associate in arts, associate in science, or baccalaureate degrees and who transfer from accredited junior colleges or four-year colleges or universities of Oklahoma will be considered by USAO as having met general education requirements for a baccalaureate degree from USAO. In addition to the general education requirements, specific programs or fields may call for particular GPAs. Students transferring to USAO without an associate degree in arts/science or baccalaureate degrees must meet the same general education requirements as first-time entering freshmen.