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Course Selection
Transfer Credit Evaluation
An evaluation of courses is completed for every student transferring credit to the University. The Admissions Office evaluates transfer work for new students. The list of courses accepted for transfer may be viewed by students on PAWS by selecting the student academic transcript option.
The Admissions Office provides transfer assistance for students from Pensacola Junior College, Okaloosa-Walton Community College, and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. There is also a link to the STARS web site for students transferring from an Alabama community college.
 
64-Hour Limit Rule - Only 64 semester hours can be accepted for transfer from a two-year school. (A bachelor's degree at USA requires a minimum of 128 semester hours and only 1/2 of the degree can be earned at a two-year school). All courses the student has taken are evaluated, but only 64 semester hours can be used to meet program requirements.
 
Some courses may not transfer to the University. Credit is not granted if a student withdrew from a course or made an unacceptable grade in it. Other courses may be not accepted for transfer for the following reasons: U - upper level course taken at a two-year school, R - remedial course, V - vocational course, or S - special purpose course. Credit for some of these courses may be awarded with the dean's approval.
 
Transfer Modification Form - When credit is awarded for a course not initially accepted by the University or when corrections to the evaluation are made, a Transfer Modification Form must be completed.
 
Substitutions and Waivers - Under certain circumstances, courses may be substituted for specific requirements or a requirement may be waived. Subs and waivers are processed in the CAPP (degree audit) system. You should check with your department chairperson or college dean for the appropriate procedure for approving substitutions and waivers.
 

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