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

Math Placement, Transfer Credit/Credit by Exam, PPL (Math Placement Test) → MATH Credit by Exam & Transfer Credits → 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.	YES, my course is listed in the database and has an equivalent U of A Math Course	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.
	NO, my course is not listed in the database	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

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