Frequently Asked Questions

How can I be reassured that I will not lose credit for courses when I transfer?

Make up your mind early in your academic career about your plans to transfer to another public institution. Work with your academic advisor to make sure that you are taking the correct classes within the module. Once you complete the module or decide to transfer, consult the Transfer Coordinator at the campus to which you plan to transfer.

If I change my major, will my general education be accepted?

If you change your major, your general education courses will be evaluated based on the general education requirements for your new major. Some of the courses you have taken may not be applicable to your new major.

Will I lose credit if I transfer before I complete the transfer module?

No, but the module is set at a minimum of 60 hours; if you have less, the provisions of the module will not apply to you.

Where can I find assistance if I have problems transferring?

Contact your Campus Transfer Coordinator.

Is there an appeals process if I have a dispute regarding my courses accepted when I transfer?

Yes, your Campus Transfer Coordinator will have this information.

If I complete the sixty-hour module will I be considered a junior?

Yes, if you have received at least a grade of “C” in all classes.

If I complete the sixty-hour module and take additional courses, will they also transfer?

Yes, but they may be accepted as electives if they are not requirements for your major at the institution into which you are transferring.

Can a “D” transfer, even if it is an elective?

Not as part of the transfer module. Under certain other circumstances, some campuses will accept “D” grades.

Do developmental courses count in the transfer module?

No

What if I take physical education (PE), but transfer to a university that does not require it?

PE can almost always count as elective credit. PE can only be accepted for non-elective credit at campuses that include Physical Education as a General Education requirement. For example, UT’s main campus in Knoxville does not have PE as a requirement; UT at Martin does in some majors; UT at Chattanooga has a 2-hr requirement; minimum degree requirements for TBR campuses call for a minimum of 2 hours but some majors require additional PE.

Does the university of my choice have to accept me, if I successfully complete the module?

The module has to do with credits that can be transferred after you have been accepted. Your admissibility will depend largely on how well you have performed in the courses you took.

Do I have to be transferring from a community college or can the module be applied if I transfer between community colleges or between universities?

The module applies to transfers from community college to community college, from community college to university, from university to community college, and from one university to another.

Can I take classes through distance learning to complete the module?

Yes, all requirements for courses taken through traditional means also apply to distance learning delivery.

Does the transfer module apply to private institutions?

No, the transfer module only applies to Tennessee public institutions.

Can any of my courses taken at a Tennessee Technology Center be transferred?

The transfer of courses taken at Technology Centers is considered on an individual basis by each receiving campus.

Is there anything that I can do to avoid transfer problems?

Yes, the main thing to do is to work closely with your academic advisor each semester and when ready to transfer contact the Transfer Coordinator at the campus where you plan to enroll. Remember that classes taken outside the requirements for the degree will likely transfer as electives, but will not be credited toward your major. Also keep in mind that if you change your major when you transfer, you are likely to have courses that will count only as electives.

Where can I get more information about what will transfer?

Information is available in your college or university catalog or website, the UT, TBR or THEC website, and from the campus Transfer Coordinator, or your academic advisor.