Transfer Credit Policy
For students transferring 2020 credit into Appalachian: Pass/Fail or Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Policy for 2020 semester grades
Please note: Official credit evaluations will typically be completed within two to three weeks of admission for transfer students and within two to three weeks of paid deposit for first year students.
Preliminary Evaluation
Preliminary Evaluation requests submitted directly to Online & Transfer Services will typically be completed within 10 - 15 business days. During heavy articulation, the timeframe may be extended up to 20 business days. You can create your own preliminary evaluation prior to your application to Appalachian State University by utilizing the Transfer Equivalency Course Search.
Residency Policy & Credit Limitations
Note: To graduate from Appalachian, an undergraduate student must fulfill the following residency requirements:
Transfer Equivalency Course Search
The Transfer Equivalency Course Search is used to determine how courses completed at other institutions may transfer to Appalachian State University.
International Credit
Students who have attended any college or university outside of the United States and wish to receive transfer credit at Appalachian will need to have their transcript(s) evaluated by a NACES-accredited foreign credential evaluation service.
Military Credit
Articulation Agreements
Articulation Agreements are formal agreements between two or more colleges and universities documenting the transfer policies for a specific academic program or degree in general.