Transfer Student Admissions - Handbook & Policy Manual - 1

	Arizona State University	Northern Arizona University	University of Arizona
Are all transcripts used, even “old” ones, to establish an admission GPA?	There is no expiration date for coursework and thus all previous coursework will be included in calculation of the transfer GPA.	There is no expiration date for coursework and thus all previous coursework will be included in calculation of the transfer GPA.	There is no expiration date for coursework and thus all previous coursework will be included in calculation of the transfer GPA for admission purposes.
If a course is taken more than once, which grade or grades are used in the calculation of the admission GPA?	If the student passed the course with a C or higher (C= 2.0), then took the course a second time or more, subsequent grades are not used. If the student received a D or F and repeated the course with an equal or greater grade, the first grade is not used.	If the student passed the course with a C or higher (C= 2.0), then took the course a second time or more, subsequent grades are not used. If the student received a D or F and repeated the course with an equal or greater grade, the first grade is not used.	All attempted transferable course grades will be used in the transfer GPA calculation. Even in the case where a course grade had been used in a grade replacement by the issuing college.
How are courses numbered lower than 100 and/or remedial courses used?	Remedial courses are not used in calculation of transfer GPA. Course numbering is not the same for all institutions and thus it must be determined whether or not the course is considered remedial by the sending institution.	Remedial courses are not used in calculation of transfer GPA. Course numbering is not the same for all institutions and thus it must be determined whether or not the course is considered remedial by the sending institution.	Remedial or developmental courses are not used in calculation of transfer GPA. Course numbering is not the same for all institutions and thus it must be determined whether or not the course is considered remedial by the sending institution.
How are non-transferable courses considered?	Non-transferable courses are not calculated in the transfer GPA.	Non-transferable courses are not calculated in the transfer GPA.	Non-transferable courses are not calculated in the transfer GPA.
What if I have not completed the AGEC and/or an associates degree at the time of application but will have completed one by the time I enroll at a university?	Proof of AGEC / associates degree in progress will waive the high school transcript requirement. The decision will be based on delegated admission criteria.	Proof of AGEC / associates degree in progress will waive the high school transcript requirement. The decision will be based on delegated admission criteria. If there is no indication printed on the transcript, will not be delegated admission.	Proof of AGEC / associates degree in progress may be used for delegated admission consideration. Upon completion of the AGEC / associates degree the student must provide an official transcript certifying the completion.
How are “P” grades considered?	“P” grades are not calculated in the transfer GPA.	“P” grades are not calculated in the transfer GPA.	“P” grades are not calculated in the transfer GPA.
How are “Ws” considered?	“Ws” are not calculated in the transfer GPA.	“Ws” are not calculated in the transfer GPA.	“Ws” are not calculated in the transfer GPA.
Are unofficial transcripts accepted?	No, official transcripts are required and must be sent directly to ASU from the issuing institution.	Unofficial transcripts are used to determine admissibility if they are faxed from the community college. Official transcripts are still required in addition to the fax copy.	Unofficial transcripts may be used for admissions purposes on a case by case basis. Official transcripts must be received in order for the student to receive transfer credit.

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