Information about Transcript Evaluation

A transcript evaluation is completed once official transcripts from all previously attended institutions have been received by WGU. Please note that transcripts must be sent to WGU directly from the issuing institution to be considered official. WGU does not perform unofficial evaluations or accept unofficial transcripts. The guidelines below will provide a good indication of the expected transfer credit. Official transcript evaluations will occur in the month prior to your start. Transcripts are processed in the order they are received. Please contact your Enrollment Counselor if it has been more than 15 business days since your transcripts have been received and you have not received an evaluation. Transfer credit will not be awarded for transcripts received after your first term start date. Transfer credit awarded for Business, Information Technology, or Health Professions College programs may not apply if a program change is made to the WGU Teacher’s College.

COURSES ACCEPTED FOR TRANSFER CREDIT:

Must be college level from an Institutional Accreditor (as listed by the U.S. Department of Education). For a list of USDE Institutional Accreditor agencies, see: Click here for a list of USDE Institutional Accreditor agencies.
Must have been awarded a grade of C- or better (Pre-licensure Nursing program must have a grade of C or better).
May not be used to fulfill more than one course of study.
Must meet the competency unit and content equivalency requirements.

COURSES SATISFIED BY AN ASSOCIATE OR BACHELOR’S DEGREE:

Where transfer credit does not apply, courses may receive a Requirement Satisfied (RS).
Courses that receive a Requirement Satisfied can be fulfilled by an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Science from a Regionally or Nationally accredited institution. (Accrediting agency recognized by The U.S. Department of Education)
In certain cases, the degree must be in a specific field of study.
Requirement Satisfied by degree does not apply to all courses or programs at WGU. A change in majors at WGU may result in the removal of credit.

Important: The courses listed below are eligible for transfer credit; refer to your program guide for a complete listing of program requirements.

Lower Division Core

Courses Satisfied by Transfer or Degree

The group below may be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor's degree unless otherwise stated in the transfer requirement.

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General Education Courses Satisfied by Transfer or Degree The group below may be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor's degree unless otherwise stated in the transfer requirement.

Transfer Requirement(s)

Group : Communication ‎(4)

Written Composition

C455

English Composition I

3

One course, equivalent to 3 units, in English composition. Excluding business writing and technical writing.

Written Composition

C456

English Composition II

3

A second, sequential course, equivalent to 3 units, in English composition. Excluding business writing and technical writing. English Composition I must be transferred before English Composition II can be transferred.

Communication Applications

C168

Critical Thinking and Logic

3

One course, equivalent to 3 units, in critical thinking, reasoning, argument or logic.

Communication Applications

C464

Introduction to Communication

3

One course, equivalent to 3 units, in speech or communications.

Group : History and Humanities ‎(2)

History and Government

C121

Survey of United States History

3

One course, equivalent to 3 units, in U.S. history. Specific events in U.S. history cannot be used to meet this requirement. Coursework needs to include a broad overview of U.S. history.

Ideals & Ethics

C100

Introduction to Humanities

3

One course, equivalent to 3 units, in the humanities (i.e. literature, visual and performing arts, music, theatre, philosophy, ethics or religious studies).

Group : Mathematics ‎(3)

Statistical Reasoning

C723

Quantitative Analysis for Business

3

One course, equivalent to 3 units, in statistics in business decision-making. Cannot be filled by an AAS degree.

Statistical Reasoning

C955

Applied Probability and Statistics

3

One course, equivalent to 3 units, in statistics.

Quantitative Reasoning

C957

Applied Algebra

3

One course, equivalent to 3 units, in college algebra or a course at a level higher than college algebra (calculus, trigonometry, linear algebra). Cannot be satisfied by an intermediate algebra or quantitative reasoning course.

Group : Sciences ‎(1)

Physical Sciences

C165

Integrated Physical Sciences

3

One course, equivalent to 3 units, in physical science (chemistry, geology, physics, astronomy).

Group : Social Science ‎(2)

Social/Behavioral Sciences

C273

Introduction to Sociology

3

One course, equivalent to 3 units, in sociology or anthropology.

Social/Behavioral Sciences

D089

Principles of Economics

3

One course, equivalent to 3 units, in economics.

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Lower Division Core Courses Satisfied by Transfer or Degree The group below may be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor's degree in business, unless otherwise stated in the transfer requirement.

Sub-Group	Course	Course Name	Course Units	Transfer Requirement(s)
Group : Core Courses in the Major ‎(6)
	C715	Organizational Behavior	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in Organizational Behavior.
	D072	Fundamentals for Success in Business	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in introduction to business.
	D073	Best Practices in Management: Projects, Staffing, Scheduling, and Budgeting	4	One course, equivalent to 4 units, in management that include operational planning, budgeting, staffing, and change management.
	D078	Business Environment Applications I: Business Structures and Legal Environment	2	One course, equivalent to 2 units, in business law as it applies to different business structures.
	D079	Business Environment Applications 2: Process, Logistics, and Operations	2	One course, equivalent to 2 units, in business operations as it applies to process and logistics.
	D077	Concepts in Marketing, Sales, and Customer Contact	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in marketing fundamentals that include brand management, digital management, and customer relationship management.

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Courses in the Major Courses Satisfied by Transfer Credit The group below cannot be satisfied by a degree unless otherwise stated in the transfer requirement.

Sub-Group	Course	Course Name	Course Units	Transfer Requirement(s)
Group : Courses in the Major ‎(9)
	C232	Introduction to Human Resource Management	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in human resource management. May also be transferred if a student holds a valid aPHR, PHR, SPHR or GPHR certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI), or the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.
	C233	Employment Law	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in Employment Law. May also be transferred if a student holds a valid PHR, SPHR, or GPHR certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI), or the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.
	D100	Introduction to Spreadsheets	1	One course, equivalent to 1 unit, in spreadsheets. This course must be taken within the past 5 years. Course cannot be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor's degree.
	D076	Finance Skills for Managers	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in business finance. Cannot be satisfied by personal finance or general finance.
	D080	Managing in a Global Business Environment	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in global or international business.
	D075	Information Technology Management Essentials	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in information systems management. The course must cover how businesses use computers to: solve business problems, create strategic advantage and help organizational decision-makers. May not be satisfied with a computer literacy course or a productivity software course (such as Microsoft Office). Course must be taken within the past 10 years.
	D081	Innovative and Strategic Thinking	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in strategy to drive business growth for a competitive advantage.
	D082	Emotional and Cultural Intelligence	3	One course, equivalent to 3 units, in emotional and cultural intelligence in organizations. This course can be met with organizational behavior, psychology of work, management principles, applications of management or management skills.
	D196	Principles of Financial and Managerial Accounting	3	One or two courses, equivalent to 3 to 6 units total, of financial and managerial accounting combined in a single course OR 6 units in two courses that make up financial and managerial accounting.

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Non-Transferable Courses Courses Not Satisfied by Transfer or Degree The group below may not be satisfied by transfer credit or degree.

Sub-Group	Course	Course Name	Course Units
Group : Courses in the Major ‎(14)
	C717	Business Ethics	3
	C241	Business Law for Accountants	3
	C720	Operations and Supply Chain Management	3
	QHT1	Business Management Tasks	3
	C236	Compensation and Benefits	3
	C237	Taxation I	3
	C240	Auditing	3
	C242	Accounting Information Systems	3
	D103	Intermediate Accounting I	3
	D104	Intermediate Accounting II	3
	D102	Financial Accounting	3
	D101	Cost and Managerial Accounting	3
	D105	Intermediate Accounting III	3
	D083	Business Core Capstone: An Integrated Application	4

Transfer Evaluation Guidelines for Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Accounting

COURSES ACCEPTED FOR TRANSFER CREDIT:

​COURSES SATISFIED BY AN ASSOCIATE OR BACHELOR’S DEGREE:

Lower Division Core

Courses Satisfied by Transfer or Degree

General Education

Courses Satisfied by Transfer or Degree

Lower Division Core

Courses Satisfied by Transfer or Degree

Courses in the Major

Courses Satisfied by Transfer Credit

Non-Transferable Courses

Courses Not Satisfied by Transfer or Degree

COURSES SATISFIED BY AN ASSOCIATE OR BACHELOR’S DEGREE: