Credit Transfer Timing
When do I transfer credits in?
This will vary from school to school; however, it is important to have official transcripts sent as soon as possible. The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities will send transcripts electronically from their own colleges and universities; however, it may still take time to have them evaluated. Some colleges will evaluate your credits before you're even admitted, although this evaluation may be considered unofficial. Most will require you to either be admitted or actually be enrolled in classes before they'll provide you with a transfer evaluation. Be sure you read your new school's website, catalog or talk to the Admissions or Records Office to find out how and when your transcript will be processed.
Remember that it is your responsibility to request transcripts from your previously attended school(s) if you are transferring from a college or university outside the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. Because of data privacy regulations, only you may make this request. Also remember that you should have your official transcript(s) sent directly from the school(s) you previously attended to the school(s) you are planning to attend. This will assure the receiving school that it is an official, unmodified transcript. If you receive a copy of the transcript in a sealed envelope, do not open it or it will be considered unofficial.
Most will require you to either be admitted or actually be enrolled in classes before they'll provide you with a transfer evaluation.:" "If you take courses at any other college or university after you transfer to your Minnesota State home college or university, however, you need to let the registrar and your advisor at your home college or university know that you did so to ensure your additional courses are evaluated.
NOTE: It is to your advantage to have your transcripts sent early and to find out what courses transferred and what courses you still need to complete for your program. By doing this you will reduce the chance that you register for courses that are not needed.
