Transfer Credit Information for Current Students

Currently enrolled University of Delaware students who want to take courses at another post-secondary institution and transfer the credits to UD must have the courses approved prior to registration at the other school. There is a $75 processing fee per term for each institution from which courses were taken. Courses taken at one institution in 2 consecutive summer terms in the same summer only require one $75 fee. Students' accounts will be billed after the approved transfer credits are posted to their records.

Prior to enrolling in coursework at another institution, follow Steps 1 - 7 to ensure the credits transfer back to the University of Delaware. After completing the coursework at the other institution, the University Transfer Center (UTC) must receive an official copy of the transcript in order to post the credits to the student's UD record.

STEP 1: Read and sign the transfer credit policy statement on the second page of the Transfer Credit Evaluation Form.

STEP 2: On the first page of the form, read the directions and complete the requested information.

STEP 3: Go to the Transfer Equivalency Search, http://www.udel.edu/transfercredit to see if the desired courses have previously been approved to transfer by UD faculty. If the courses are listed, proceed to STEP 5. In the Transfer Equivalency Search, if the college where the student would like to take courses is not listed or if the courses the student would like to take are not listed, proceed to STEP 4.

STEP 4: For courses not listed in the Transfer Equivalency Search, schedule a meeting with or email the departmental faculty for a review of course descriptions. The faculty member completes the "University of Delaware equivalents" section of the form or emails the student with the course equivalent information. A copy of the email should be attached to the Transfer Credit Evaluation form prior to being signed by the assistant dean (STEP 6).

STEP 5: Meet with the student's academic advisor to determine the applicability of the courses to the degree program. Will the courses count toward satisfying degree requirements or as elective credit?

STEP 6: On the form, obtain the signature of the assistant dean of the student's college. If the faculty contact emailed equivalent course information to the student, include a copy of the email with the Transfer Credit Evaluation form.The assistant dean's office should also verify the accreditation for the institution. Only coursework from institutions accredited by an appropriate regional accrediting association is acceptable for transfer to UD. The final determination of acceptable accreditation lies with the UD Registrar's office.

STEP 7: Return the signed form to the University Transfer Center at 210 S. College Ave. before enrolling in the course(s).

STEP 8: After completing the coursework at the other institution, request an official transcript be sent to:

University Transfer Center
University of Delaware
210 S. College Avenue
Newark, DE 19716

Two weeks after requesting the official transcript be sent to UTC, check UDSIS to see if the credits have been posted. If not posted, verify UD has received the official transcript by contacting the UTC, transfercredit@udel.edu.

NOTE: If the student is receiving federal student aid and intends to use these funds in the academic term(s) for which this form applies, please make an appointment with the Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid.