Transfer Credit Policy

Transfer Credit Policy

Transfer credit refers to credit hours earned at an accredited post-secondary institution outside the University of Connecticut.  

To count toward a UConn degree, transfer credit must be evaluated and assigned a catalog number corresponding to an equivalent University course. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is responsible for transfer credit evaluations.

If the Office of Undergraduate Admissions assigns a course as generic credit, but you think it may qualify for a direct equivalency toward your communication major, you can submit a Transfer Credit Reevaluation Request to the Department of Communication.

Admissions Transfer Credit Guidelines
View Transfer Course Equivalencies

Types of Credit

Students can apply two types of transfer credits to the communication major: 

  • Direct Equivalent Transfer Credits are for coursework that matches a specific COMM course offered by the department. These credits appear on the transcript with the UConn course catalog number (e.g., COMM 1100: Principles of Public Speaking) and can fulfill University requirements. 
  • Generic Transfer Credits are for coursework that is similar but not directly equivalent to a specific COMM course (e.g., COMM 91000, COMM 92000, etc.). However, credits labeled as “COMM 1000 level” or “COMM 91000” cannot be used to fulfill the COMM 1000 requirement for the major. 

Transfer Credit Restrictions 

Catalog Years 2021-2022 to Present 

The following restrictions apply to transfer credits: 

  • A maximum of nine credits of generic coursework at the 92000 level or above can count toward the communication major. 
  • No more than 12 transfer credits can be applied toward the 30 credits required for the communication major. 
  • There is no limit on transfer credits applied to a communication minor. 
  • There is no limit on COMM 1000-level transfer credits applied toward the 120-credit minimum for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. 
  • Generic credits at the 2000 level or above may be used to meet the University’s 45-credit rule for the BA degree. 

Catalog Years Prior to 2021-2022

The following restrictions apply to transfer credits: 

  • A maximum of six credits of generic coursework at the 92000 level or above can count toward the communication major. 
  • No more than nine transfer credits can be applied toward the 24 credits required for the communication major. 
  • There is no limit on transfer credits applied to a communication minor. 
  • There is no limit on COMM 1000-level transfer credits applied toward the 120-credit minimum for the BA degree. 
  • Generic credits at the 2000 level or above may be used to satisfy the University’s 45-credit rule for the BA degree. 

Courses Taken at Connecticut Colleges and Universities 

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions provides a list of transfer credit equivalencies from other Connecticut institutions. For courses not on the list, students can request an evaluation by submitting a Prior Course Approval request through the Student Administration System. Please follow these  Instructions on Submitting a Prior Course Approval if you have not previously done so.  

Transfer Credit Reevaluation Requests for COMM Courses 

To request a reevaluation of a course assigned generic credit on your Transfer Credit Summary, submit a Transfer Credit Reevaluation Request to the Department of Communication. The department will assess if the course qualifies for direct equivalency toward your major. 

Eligibility for Reevaluation: 

  • The course must have already been evaluated by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and assigned a University Catalog number (e.g., COMM 91000). 
  • You must identify the specific UConn course you want the transfer credit to match, based on the UConn Undergraduate Catalog. 
  • You must include a syllabus for the course in your reevaluation request. 
Transfer Credit Reevaluation Request Form

Review Process and Criteria 

The Director of Undergraduate Studies reviews Transfer Credit Reevaluation Requests, focusing on whether the transfer course and its UConn equivalent: 

  • Share comparable academic rigor. 
  • Cover the same key concepts. 
  • Use similar instructional materials. 

They only evaluate course content; factors like the institution’s prestige, program status, or instructor are not considered. 

Please Note: Courses at other Connecticut institutions listed on the Transfer Course Equivalencies page as equivalent to COMM 1000 or COMM 91000 will not be reevaluated.