Transient Credit from Another Institution

A student currently enrolled at Alabama State University and planning to attend another institution as a transient student must receive written permission from his or her academic adviser, department chairperson and dean prior to actual enrollment. Failure to do so will jeopardize the acceptance of transient credits by ASU. In order to receive transient credit, a student must be in good academic standing.

To determine the acceptability of the credits, an official transcript must be sent by the institution to the Office of Records and Registration at Alabama State University. The request for the transcript must be made by the student. While approval may be given to enroll in the course(s), candidates for the bachelor’s degree must earn their last 30 hours at the university, unless excused by their dean. Approval is given on a semester basis.

The total course load (transient and/or cross-enrolled credits plus on-campus credits) must not exceed the maximum load allowed for a regular semester or summer term.

An eligible transient student will not receive any semester hours of credit for college-level course work completed with a grade less than “C.’’ In addition, the university from which the credit is transferred must be fully accredited by the cognizant regional accrediting association.

Transient credit forms are available in the Office of Records and Registration in the Student Services Center.

A student whose work is unsatisfactory for any reason shall receive a final grade of “F” for the course. In order to receive credit, he or she shall repeat the course in residence at this university.  Please see the Failures policy.