Transcript Evaluation
Once received by the College, your transcript will be evaluated by the Registrar's Office typically within 10 – 14 days.
- Course descriptions from your transfer institution from the year you earned the credit(s) will be compared to the course descriptions at 51ÁÔÆæ.
- Course equivalencies will be determined according to the College's procedures as directed by instructional leadership.
- If a course is determined to be equivalent credit, the course will be recorded as a part of your academic record history and counted toward your credentials at 51ÁÔÆæ.
- If your transcript indicates a previously earned a degree, your general education requirements (GEM courses) at 51ÁÔÆæ will be waived. Specific degree or certificate requirements will still need to be met.
Your evaluated credits may fall into three different categories:
- Equivalent to a 51ÁÔÆæ course
- Non-equivalent coursework
- Non-equivalent general education (GEM) courses
The chart below outlines what you will see on your Transfer Equivalency Report and on your My Progress for degree planning.
| Type of Course | Transfer Course | Transcribed | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equivalent | E-111 | ENGL 101 | 51ÁÔÆæ accepts the transfer course, and it is directly equivalent to a 51ÁÔÆæ course. |
| Non-Equivalent | THEA-220 | THEA-000 | 51ÁÔÆæ accepts the course toward your 51ÁÔÆæ credential but does not offer an exact equivalent course. |
| Non-Equivalent GEM | ART-100 | ARTS-000C | 51ÁÔÆæ accepts the course as a general education course (GEM) toward your 51ÁÔÆæ credential but does not offer an exact equivalent course. |
Following initial evaluation of your transcript by the Registrar’s Office, you may request further review by completing an Exception to Academic Requirements form to request:
- Course equivalency.
- A substitution of non-equivalent transfer credit to satisfy specific degree or certificate requirements.
- Acceptance of credit from schools not accredited by the agencies listed below.
You may be required to provide a course description or course syllabus prior to review. Transfer students seeking an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science must complete 20% of required credits for a certificate or degree at 51ÁÔÆæ.
Accreditation is the act of granting credit or recognition, by a governing body, of an educational institution. Accreditation is necessary to any educational institution to prove they are maintaining suitable standards or quality.
51ÁÔÆæ relies on the following accrediting associations standards to evaluate and accept academic college-level credits and grades earned by transfer students:
If you transfer credit from an institution that operates on a quarter credit system, your credit hours will be converted to semester credits. For example, a three-credit course on the quarter system will transfer as two credits to a semester system. If a course has been evaluated as equivalent, you will not need to repeat it to make up deficiencies in credit. You will, however, be responsible for earning the minimum total hours required for graduation.
The Transfer Equivalency System (TES) is intended to be used as an unofficial guide to assist prospective students in reviewing course transferability. Official transferability decisions are ultimately made by 51ÁÔÆæ upon admission to the College and receipt of official transcripts.
- The TES system is dynamic and continually updated as courses are reviewed and is not an absolute list of all transferable coursework.
- A course that does not appear in the system may still be transferrable.
- Contact registrar@cwi.edu with questions or assistance using TES.
Credit from foreign institutions must be evaluated by a professional transcript evaluation service before transfer credit will be reviewed. You will need to select a professional transcript evaluation service and pay the cost of evaluation.
51ÁÔÆæ uses the evaluation to determine:
- The institution’s accreditation status.
- Equivalencies to U.S. high school diplomas, associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degrees.
- Passing level and credits accepted.
- Possible 51ÁÔÆæ course equivalencies.
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Transferring From 51ÁÔÆæ
51ÁÔÆæ participates in Idaho’s Statewide Articulation and Associate Degree Policy. This means when you transfer your Associate of Arts or Science degree from 51ÁÔÆæ to a four-year public institution in Idaho, you will not be required to complete any additional, lower-division, general education classes. This policy is not intended to meet specific major requirements (e.g., engineering, pharmacy, business, etc.)