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Transfer Credit Requirements

Southwestern University awards credit for coursework completed at regionally accredited institutions that meets the following academic standards:

Grade Standards: Transfer credit is only awarded for letter grades of C- or higher. Courses with grades of Pass (P), Satisfactory (S), or Credit (CR) are not accepted.

Official Documentation: Transcripts must be received directly from the institution (by electronic delivery or postal mail), or delivered in a signed and sealed envelope. Unsealed or emailed copies of transcripts from students are considered unofficial.

Dual Credit: Credit can only be awarded from an official college transcript. SU cannot award credit based on a high school transcript.

Course Restrictions: Developmental, remedial, vocational, or technical courses will not transfer (ex: College Algebra, Trigonometry, or computer technology). A maximum of 2 fitness/physical education courses may transfer to SU. Course numbers on the SU List of Pre-Approved Transfer Courses from Texas Community Colleges can be taken online through Summer 2027. Submit the Transfer Credit Approval Form to seek written permission from the appropriate department chair for any other courses to be taken online.

The Final 32 Credits: You must complete your final 32 credits at SU. Approved Study Abroad programs are exempt from this requirement. To take a course elsewhere during this time, you must submit the Transfer Credit Approval Form to receive pre-approval from the Registrar, are limited to two courses with a maximum of 8 credits, and need Department Chair permission for major/minor courses.

Prospective students seeking Transfer Admission: We encourage you to discuss course selection with the SU Office of Admission before selecting additional courses. Contact our Jake Harp, Assistant Director of Transfer Recruitment at harpj@southwestern.edu.

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Pre-Approved Transfer Courses:

SU List of Pre-Approved Transfer Courses from Texas Community Colleges

Texas Common Course Number System (TCCNS)

OnRamps

Verto Study Abroad

Approval for Transfer Courses

Complete the Transfer Credit Approval Form:

• to request approval for courses taken elsewhere
• to request approval to take courses within the Final 32 credits at SU

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International Transcripts:

Students who attended a university outside the United States must obtain an Official International Transcript Evaluation for all completed and in-progress work. Additionally, a final high school transcript evaluation is required by Southwestern. These evaluations must be completed by an approved provider:

IEE (Preferred)

WES

Any company approved by NACES

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Testing Credit:

Academic credit is awarded for specific scores sent directly from the testing agency.

Advanced Placement (AP): Minimum score of 4 (AP Credit Chart)

International Baccalaureate (IB): Minimum score of 5, Higher Level Exams only (IB Credit Chart)

Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Exam (CAPE): Minimum score of 2 (CAPE Credit Chart)

Note: Credit is not granted for professional certificates or experiential learning.

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Athletics & Military Service:

Athletics: One credit of Fitness and Recreational Activities (FRA) may be awarded to SU intercollegiate athletic participants.

Military: One credit of Fitness and Recreational Activities (FRA) may be awarded to military veterans. Additionally, the Joint Services Transcript (JST) may be reviewed upon request to determine if credit may be awarded for coursework similar in nature to SU courses.

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How to Send Official Transcripts:

Electronic: registrar@southwestern.edu

Mail: Office of the Registrar, 1001 E. University Avenue, Georgetown, TX 78626

Questions? Contact Nadia Mahannah, Associate Registrar, at mahannan@southwestern.edu.