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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

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CBA 114

P.O. Box 880405

Lincoln, NE 68588-0405

+1-402-472-2310

cbaundergrad@unl.edu

Transferring Credit

Once you have been admitted to the University and have qualified for admission to the College of Business Administration (CBA) (University entrance requirements plus a 2.5 cumulative gpa), your transcript will be forwarded to the CBA Undergraduate Advising Office for evaluation. This office will make the initial determination about the ability of your course work to meet the college's requirements for your degree.

Credit will be evaluated in several ways

  • By Specific Agreement
    The University and CBA have reviewed and evaluated the courses offered at various institutions. Because of the volume of in-state transfers we have pre identified and often computerized the transfer of certain courses from most Nebraska institutions. Equivalent course work can be referenced at UNL Admissions.

  • By Review
    Staff in the College of Business Administration's Advising Office reviews all courses. Courses that are not transferred by specific agreement (as noted above) will be reviewed to determine if course work similar to our degree requirements can be used to satisfy requirements. Credit for general courses from recognized institutions may be granted by this means. If we are not able to grant credit for specific degree requirements, we may suggest that the student request departmental validation of the course work or, the evaluation may result in general elective credit.

  • Faculty/Departmental Review (Departmental Validation)
    In a number of cases it is necessary to request that academic departments review the request for departmental validation. Normally the department will identify a professor to evaluate this work. Students should contact this individual for departmental validation/placement procedure guidelines.

Types of Credit Granted

Without respect to the method credit is granted it will normally fall into one of two types:

  • Direct Equivalency Credit
    As the credit is evaluated it is treated, in most cases, equally with a course at UNL. The transferred course should sit in place of any requirement that the equivalent course would meet. Differences in credit hours from the transfer institution to UNL will be adjusted resulting in fewer, or possibly additional required course work. The ONE major exception is in the case of the integrative course requirements (IS); transfer courses cannot be used to meet these requirements, however, hours will be pro-rated based on the number of transfer hours.

  • General/Subject Area Credit
    When UNL determines that they do not have a course that is the same, then they may grant credit of a general or subject area nature and may or may not allow the transferred course to substitute for a somewhat similar course or requirement. Office staff will make decisions regarding the placement of these types of credits.

Transfer Students Coming from SCC

Follow these steps to make a smooth transition to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln:

  1. Apply for Admission

  2. Forward transcripts to:
    UNL Admissions
    313 North 13th St.
    Lincoln, NE 68588-0256

    How will my credit be evaluated? Additional Resources for Transfer Students
  3. New Student Enrollment for Transfer Students
    To sign up for New Student Enrollment, you must first pay the enrollment fee. Then you may sign up for New Student Enrollment on MyRed, or by contacting the Office of Admissions.

  4. Begin your journey at UNL!

Transfer Students Coming from NE Community Colleges

Follow these steps to make a smooth transition to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln:

  1. Apply for Admission

  2. Forward transcripts to:
    UNL Admissions
    313 North 13th St.
    Lincoln, NE 68588-0256

    How will my credit be evaluated? Additional Resources for Transfer Students
  3. New Student Enrollment for Transfer Students
    To sign up for New Student Enrollment, you must first pay the enrollment fee. Then you may sign up for New Student Enrollment on MyRed, or by contacting the Office of Admissions.

  4. Begin your journey at UNL!

Transfer Students Coming from Institutions Outside NE

Follow these steps to make a smooth transition to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln:

  1. Apply for Admission

  2. Forward transcripts to:
    UNL Admissions
    313 North 13th St.
    Lincoln, NE 68588-0256

    How will my credit be evaluated?
    What if I cannot find my school in the above list? Additional Resources for Transfer Students
  3. New Student Enrollment for Transfer Students
    To sign up for New Student Enrollment, you must first pay the enrollment fee. Then you may sign up for New Student Enrollment on MyRed, or by contacting the Office of Admissions.

  4. Begin your journey at UNL!

International Transfer Students

Many of the rules for students transferring credit internationally are no different than for students transferring them across the city. The two basic ways to transfer credit are the same. These are by specific agreement with another institution and by evaluation. Because there are so many other institutions and a relatively small number of students we only have a small number of specific agreements out side of the U.S. If you are from one of these colleges then any credits that have been reviewed will automatically transfer. The appropriate department must individually review all other credits.

A limit of 60 semester hours of credit can be transferred from an international college or university.

In order to assist students transferring internationally the University has setup a system for this process. After a student arrives they will be through this process by International Affairs and the International Admissions Office.

It is especially important for international students to enroll in the proper number of hours each semester and in courses that will apply towards their degree. In order to accomplish this they should be sure to inform the Admissions Office of their INTENT TO ENROLL after the University has accepted them. This will allow them to enroll in courses early enough to have a good selection. Forms will be provided for this purpose through the Admissions Office.

International Students and Scholars provides more specific information on the transfer process.

Additional Information:

AP/CLEP/IB/Military Credit

For more information regarding Advanced Placement credit (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), International Baccalaureate, or Military credit please visit the UNL Admissions webpage.

Please note that original official documentation must be submitted to UNL Office of Admissions from the appropriate organization. A notation on a transcript from your former institution is not adequate.


For further information please Ask an Adviser.