Transfer Credit Evaluations

The University of New Haven evaluates transfer credit based on the following criteria:

Transfer Credit Guidelines

• Course Content: Credit is accepted for transfer courses that are similar in depth and content to University of New Haven courses or electives, or that otherwise relate to degree requirements.
• Accreditation: Credit must have been earned at a regionally accredited institution.
• Prerequisites: Grades of C (2.00 on a 4-point scale) are required for courses that serve as prerequisites for other courses.
• Maximum Transfer Credit: The total amount of transfer credit accepted may not exceed 90 semester credits.
• Remedial Coursework: Credit is not awarded for courses that are remedial in nature and do not qualify as college-level education.
• Official Documentation: Credit will only be transferred from an official transcript or score report.

Transfer Credit for New First-Year Students

New first-year students will receive their transfer credit evaluation over the summer prior to starting classes. The academic department to which the student applied will make the final determination regarding applicable transfer credits.

Students who have earned college credit through dual enrollment, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), CLEP, STAMP, or other approved programs should submit the appropriate official transcripts or score reports for review.

Transfer Credit for Transfer Applicants

Transfer credit is evaluated as part of the transfer admission process. Students must submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended so that their previous coursework can be reviewed.

The University of New Haven does not complete preliminary transfer credit evaluations prior to application or admission. However, prospective transfer students are welcome to apply to the University of New Haven.

Once you apply and submit your official transcripts, your previous coursework will be reviewed as part of the transfer admission process and applicable transfer credit will be determined.

Explore How Your Credits May Apply

Curious how your transfer credits may apply at the University of New Haven? Our program worksheets are a great place to start. These worksheets provide a helpful overview of the courses required for your intended major, so you can better understand how your previous coursework may fit into your academic plan.

We also offer an easy way for prospective students to explore how previously earned credits may apply toward a degree program. Our Transfer Credit Equivalencies page provides helpful information about how courses from other institutions may transfer to the University of New Haven.

Please note: Transfer credit equivalencies are intended as a helpful guide. An official transfer credit evaluation is completed only after the appropriate official documentation has been received and reviewed by the University of New Haven.

Connect With a Transfer Counselor

We strongly encourage transfer students to contact us or meet with a transfer counselor to discuss transfer credits and/or request an academic worksheet for their program of interest.

Our transfer counselors can help you understand the transfer process and provide information about your next steps.

College-Level Examination Credit

The University of New Haven recognizes Advanced Placement (AP), the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), STAMP, and International Baccalaureate (IB) exam scores for transfer credit.

Learn more about AP, IB, CLEP & College Credit

Submit Your Official Documents

Please send official test scores or transcripts electronically to: Admissions@newhaven.edu

Official test scores or transcripts may also be mailed to:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
University of New Haven
300 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516