We grant equivalent credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities, and additional credit for non-collegiate and non-regionally accredited college coursework, in accordance with Normandale and Minnesota State policy.
At the time of application, transfer students submit an official transcript of coursework completed at all institutions that are not a part of the Minnesota State system (we can obtain Minnesota State transcripts electronically on students’ behalf).
Students who have attended more than one college request official transcripts from each college they attended. The Records Office evaluates the transcript to determine the number of credits that will be accepted in transfer and applies it to the student's record. Advisors may further evaluate the transcript for degree planning purposes and to determine how transfer coursework satisfies Normandale degree requirements.
You can view the most current transfer course equivalency information in Transferology. Transferology is a free website that allows students to create an account, and see how courses transfer between institutions. Not every institution uses Transferology, but most in Minnesota do – and we recommend creating an account and using this tool. We also encourage you to review Transfer Guides and Tools for additional transfer equivalency resources.
Official transcripts are required for an official course-by-course evaluation and applying transfer credits to your Normandale student record.
Unofficial transcripts may be used for prerequisites and placements for registration purposes through the Prerequisite Verification eForm.
Admitted Students
After students have been accepted and transcripts are received, they will be reviewed by the transfer evaluation team, typically within 3-5 business days. You will be notified by email once your evaluation is complete. Transcripts are evaluated in the order in which they are received.
Visiting Students
Transcripts are reviewed and evaluated for prerequisites and placement purposes, but transfer courses will not be applied to your student record.
Processing times may vary
At very busy times of the enrollment cycles (typically August and January), transfer evaluation may take up to 10 business days. It is in your best interest to submit official transcripts as early as possible during the application process.
Course equivalencies for all Minnesota State schools, and many other institutions, are located in Transferology.
Developmental courses (numbered below 100 or 1000 depending on the numbering system) are evaluated for use in determining course placement or meeting prerequisite requirements. Developmental course credits are not applicable to degree requirements.
In addition to Transferology, many colleges and universities have their transfer guides and tools posted on their websites.
Equivalencies for the following standardized examinations are available in Transferology:
To determine the Normandale equivalents of your examinations:
Students have the right to appeal initial transfer credit evaluation decisions.
Before you decide to appeal: We recommend that you work with your advisor to review your uAchieve Degree Audit before submitting an appeal.
To submit a transfer course appeal: Login to eServices and, under “Academic Records” click “Transfer Review” and follow the instructions.
Policy: Please see Policy 3.13.1 Transfer Credit Procedure for more information.
Transfer coursework will be evaluated according to the following standards in accordance with policies established by the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State system:
If you have questions or concerns about your transfer evaluation, please contact transfer@normandale.edu.
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