Southern students who plan to take courses at another institution must receive prior approval to apply the transfer credit(s) towards their program requirements. Please complete and submit the Undergraduate Transfer Request. You must be a current Undergraduate SCSU student to access this form. 

Additional Information:  

• Students may search our database of transferable courses. See instructions on how to use the TES Public View (pdf).
• Students must be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Courses from regionally accredited colleges or universities are eligible for transfer.
• Courses must be completed with a 'C-' or better to be transferred.
  • Please note: Programs may require a higher grade for specific program requirements.
  • It is the student's responsibility to ensure that the course(s) taken will meet their Southern Connecticut State University program and grade requirements. 
• Students must submit an official transcript to Transfer Admissions and Services showing proof of completion.
• Students will not receive duplicate credit for any course in which they have already earned credit.
• Transfer grades are not included in Southern's calculation of grade point average (GPA); therefore, transfer courses may also not be used for grade placement.  

Please Note: Students not enrolled at Southern during the fall or spring semester, but completing approved transfer work elsewhere, must submit a Leave of Absence form to maintain their matriculation status.

Current students must submit the request and receive approval prior to enrolling in a transfer course at another institution to ensure transferability. Many graduate programs have more restrictive policies. Please complete and submit the Graduate Transfer Request. 

All transfer coursework must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Students may transfer up to 9 credits or 25% of a program, whichever is greater.
  • Courses applied to a previously earned degree are not transferable.
• Courses must transfer from regionally accredited colleges or universities.
  • See International Transfer Credit for information about institutions not recognized by a regional accreditor.
• Courses must be completed with a 'B' or better, pass/fail not accepted.
  • It is the student's responsibility to ensure that the course(s) taken will meet their Southern Connecticut State University program and grade requirements. 
• Courses must have been completed within six years at the time of graduation.
  • For sixth-year certificates, credits must be earned after the master's degree.
• Students must submit an official transcript to the Registrar's Office showing proof of completion.
• Students will not receive duplicate credit for any course in which they have already earned credit.
• Transferred credits are not computed into the student’s cumulative GPA at Southern.

Please Note: Students not enrolled at Southern during the fall or spring semester, but completing approved transfer work elsewhere, must submit a Leave of Absence form to maintain their matriculation status.