University College

Answers to Questions about Transferring Credits from Colleges and Exams (AP, IB, CLEP)

1. I have AP credits, CLEP credits and also some community college credits I earned while I was in high school. Will all of these be elective credits or can they be used to fulfill General Education or other requirements?

Many transfer classes and exam credits can fulfill General Education or other requirements.
You need to see an advisor as soon as possible to find out what requirements might be fulfilled. If you do not see an advisor, you might take classes you don't really need because they duplicate credit you already have.

2. I just graduated from high school and this is my first year at the University of Arizona. I transferred in 35 units of CLEP and AP credit. Am I a freshman or a sophomore?
You are a first year student at the University of Arizona, however, the number of units that you have makes you a sophomore. When you register for next semester during Priority Registration time you will register with the sophomores.

3. Can I take summer classes at a community college that will count toward my degree at U of A?
f you plan to take courses at an Arizona or out-of-state institution and apply the courses toward completion of a UA degree, you should:

   Select appropriate courses with the help of your college or department academic advisor.
   Provide your advisor with course descriptions from that institution's undergraduate catalog, most of which are accessible on-line
   Obtain approval for a course before you enroll at the other institution by completing and submitting a Transfer Credit Pre-approval Form
      according to the instructions on the form. Your advisor will keep the original form and will give you a copy.
   You must earn a "C" or better to transfer a class.