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Frequently Asked Questions

Which courses transfer to U of I?

U of I evaluates all college level coursework from regionally accredited institutions for transfer. Transfer courses are evaluated on a course-by-course basis; bachelor-level courses are transferable. Up to 70 semester credits (105 quarter credits) from a community college may be used toward a degree. Up to 48 semester credits (72 quarter credits) in vocational or technical courses may be used toward a degree. Credits earned in bypassed courses are not transferable.

How do courses transfer to U of I?

Using our transfer guides, you can select the institution(s) the student is transferring from and see how the courses will transfer to U of I. If a course isn't listed, ask the student to send the syllabus for the course to a Transfer Evaluation Specialist, and we will have it evaluated for transfer.

What general education requirements need to be completed at U of I after an associate degree completed at another institution?

Students who have earned an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts and Sciences, Associate of Business or other approved associate degree from a regionally accredited institution will enter the university with their general education requirements satisfied.

How will a general education course completed at another institution apply to U of I general education requirements?

If a course fulfilled a specific general education area at the student’s previous institution, it may also fulfill that general education area at University of Idaho. For example, an Intro to Theatre course that fulfills a Humanities requirement at another institution may also fulfill a Humanities requirement at U of I.

What does the 000 course number mean in the transfer guides?

Transfer courses given University of Idaho number 000 transfer as elective credits. With the approval of the student’s advisor, elective credits may be applied as a substitution to a degree program requirement.

Can a 200-level course from another institution transfer in as a 300-level course at U of I?

Courses transfer to U of I on the same level as taken (lower or upper division) at the original institution.

How do quarter school credits transfer to U of I?

A quarter credit is equivalent to 2/3 of a semester credit. (1 quarter credit = .667 semester credit)

What does it mean when I get an email about updates to my student records?

Once a student’s transcript has been evaluated, you will get an email saying the student’s record has been updated. Log into VandalWeb and view the student’s transfer articulation page to see how the courses will transfer to University of Idaho. You should also review the student’s degree audit to see how the transfer courses will apply to the degree. Any changes or updates to the student’s transfer work will not be reflected in the degree audit until the following day.