Transfer Students
Albany State University Welcomes Transfer Students
Transfer students are those who have successfully completed 30 or more semester credit
hours from a previous accredited institution. Freshman transfer students are individuals
who have earned fewer than 30 credit hours but have attended another institution prior
to joining us. We ask that all students who have undertaken college coursework outside
of Albany State University submit all of their official transcripts for our review.
After your transcript has been evaluated, you will be able to view your transfer coursework
in both Banner Web and Degree Works.
Application Process:
1. Apply to Albany State University
2. Submit an official transcript for all schools you have previously attended. You
can do this be either having your official copy mailed to the address below or requesting
an electronic copy sent to admissions@asurams.edu
2400 Gillionville Road
Albany, GA 31707
3. Verification of Lawful Presence
4. Proof of Immunizations is required. To access Immunization forms and information
click here. Submit immunization records to the Office of Admissions using the Undergraduate Admissions Secure Document Submission Form.
Transfer Credit Evaluation:
Once accepted to Albany State University, the evaluation process will automatically begin. Please allow 7-10 business days for your transcript(s) to be articulated. You can view your unofficial transcript in Banner Web and you can review Degree Works to see which courses were transferred in and how they apply to your current major.
Traditional Transfer
At least 30 earned semester credit hours (45 quarter hours) and a 2.0 GPA from a Regionally accredited institution.
Transfer Admissions Requirements
Freshman Transfer
Freshman Transfer students are students who transfer with less than 30 transferable credit hours. They are required to meet our freshman admissions requirements.
Undergraduate Admissions Requirements
Transient
Incoming transient students do not need to submit their official college transcripts for acceptance. They must apply to the institution and submit the following documents for each term they plan to attend with us.
- Lawful Presence
- Immunization Records
- Official Transient letter form home institution
Transient Admissions Requirements
Dual Enrollment (prior to starting with ASU)
Students who completed college courses while in high school are required to submit their college transcript to us before registering for their first term. While some high schools may transmit the official transcript automatically, this is not the case for all institutions. Please ensure that you submit your official college transcript to Albany State University.
While Albany State University has a minimum GPA requirement of 2.00, certain programs require a higher GPA for entrance. Please note, acceptance into our institution does not guarantee acceptance into a program. For more information, please see our Academic Catalog.
| Bachelor of Arts | |
|---|---|
| Program | GPA Requirement |
| Mass Communications | 2.00 |
| Political Science | 2.00 |
| Psychology | 2.00 |
| Sociology | 2.00 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 2.25 |
| Bachelor of Science | |
|---|---|
| Program | GPA Requirement |
| Accounting | 2.00 |
| Computer Science | 2.25 |
| Criminal Justice | 2.00 |
| Education | 2.50 |
| Elementary Education | 2.50 |
| Forensic Science | 2.50 |
| Health & Human Performance | 2.00 |
| Health Science | 2.00 |
| Management | 2.00 |
| Marketing | 2.00 |
| Middle Grades Education | 2.50 |
| Organizational Leadership | 2.00 |
| Supply Chain & Logistics Management | 2.00 |
| Other Programs | |
|---|---|
| Program | GPA Requirement |
| Bachelor of Social Work | 2.50 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 2.00 |
| Health Professions | Must apply to the program |
Students who have attended an International institution are required to have their
transcripts evaluated by WES or another authorization evaluation service. We are not
able to process International transcripts that have not been reviewed for approved
equivalencies.
Click here to have your International transcript evaluated
According to Georgia Law, "All colleges and universities sustained or in any manner supported by public funds
shall give instruction in the history of the United States and the history of Georgia
and in the essentials of the United States Constitution and the Constitution of Georgia;
and no undergraduate student in any college or university shall receive a certificate
of graduation or a degree without successfully completing course work or previously
passing a satisfactory examination on the same."
All undergraduate students must satisfy the following requirements:
1. United States Constitution Requirement
2. Georgia Constitution Requirement
3. United States History Requirement
4. Georgia History Requirement
If taken at Albany State University, POLS 1101 will satisfy all 4 requirements. If
taken elsewhere, but in Georgia, you will need to complete both American Government
(POLS 1101) and Survey of American History (HIST 2111/2112)*. If taken outside of
the state of Georgia, you will need to pass POLS 1101, HIST 2111/2112, and the proficiency
exam (POLS 0100).
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at registrar@asurams.edu
ASU's Legislative Requirement Policy
USG Legislative Requirement Policy
*This is in regards to completing the listed courses at a USG school. Taking either
or both requirements from a school within Georgia could still require POLS 0100 to
be completed prior to graduation.
Your transfer coursework will also be visible in Degree Works.
Orientation is required for our freshman transfer students. If you are transferring in less than 30 credit hours it is mandatory to attend.
Please schedule an appointment with our advising center by calling 229-500-2002.
Please be advised that if you have registered for classes prior to the articulation
of your transcript(s), it is your responsibility to ensure that your advisor does
not enroll you in a course you have previously completed. Kindly inform your advisor
of all previously earned college credits. This also applies to students awaiting the
articulation of an updated transcript. You are accountable for confirming that you
are not registered for duplicate courses. Once the term has began, we are unable to
remove a course from your schedule without the submission of an official withdrawal
request.
Holds must be lifted prior to the first day of classes. Hold details are located in Banner Web. For additional information, contact the Transfer team at transfersupport@asurams.edu.
If you have a hold on your Financial Aid account that claims you are missing your transfer articulation date do not worry. Once we have articulated your transcript(s) this hold will be lifted. Please allow up to 5 business days for this hold to clear.
Numerous factors contribute to the determination of acceptable transfer credit.
- Albany State University only accepts credit from Regionally accredited institutions.
- If you attended a Technical School in Georgia (TCSG) please see our tab on TCSG credit transfer.
- ASU will only transfer in a C or better.
- ASU does not award transfer credit for learning support courses, career associate programs, internships, and orientation courses.
We are open to reevaluating a transcript if there has been a change in the major,
as we have a maximum number of credits that can be transferred in.
You can request an articulation request here.
Yes - If you took college courses at an International college you will need to submit
your transcript to World Education Services for evaluation. Once the evaluation is complete, an official copy will need to be
sent to us. We accept official transcripts electonically and by mail.
Albany State University
ATTN: Admission’s Office
2400 Gillionville Road
Albany, GA 31707
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Albany State University is actively enhancing opportunities for students intending to transfer from a Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) institution. Please be aware that there are certain conditions that may affect the transferability of your courses:
- Courses that were taken during Spring 2012 or later and listed on the USG/TCSG transfer agreement are considered transferrable to ASU. Exceptions include College Algebra (MAT 191) and English Composition I & II (ENG 191 & 192). These three classes have an approved completion year of 2002 or later.
- Courses listed in the ASU/TCSG Institutional Agreement*
- We do not accept any courses named "Fundamentals", "Basics", or "Foundations"
*Transferability of these courses is based on grade awarded and term completed.
We must have ALL official transcripts for processing. We cannot waive this requirement for any reason.
If we are asking for a transcript from a school you may have applied to, but never attended please send us a Non-Attendance Letter.
The price to attend ASU varies. Please see our Tuition & Fees page for more information.
Yes!
We welcome all potential students to tour our campus. You can contact the Campus Tour Team at campustours@asurams.edu or visit our Campus Tour page to schedule an appointment.
To our students who are at least 25 years of age and those who have connections with our Military we encourage you to speak with our Office of Military & Adult Education.
"From application to graduation, the Office of Military and Adult Education promotes college completion for adult learners and military-connected students by providing student support services that enhance and compliment the academic experience."