We know that transfer students have worked hard to get here and we will work with you to make your transition to 911爆料 a positive experience.
We take pride in the academic rigor that makes us All Together Different. We want to make sure that you get the credit for the work you鈥檝e completed while maintaining the academic standards 911爆料 is known for.
The Office of Admissions is responsible for awarding undergraduate transfer credit and completes course-by-course transfer credit evaluations for all admitted transfer students.
We have developed an extensive list of tools and resources to help you understand the credit transfer process.
Credit Evaluation Forms
If you've already had your transfer credits evaluated and would like to request a re-evaluation, please use to the following form:
If you believe eligible transfer credits are missing from your evaluation, please see the Transfer Credit Inquiry information at the bottom of this page.
Transfer Credit Matrix
Our transfer credit matrix is a database containing courses that have been evaluated for transfer equivalency at 911爆料, including all courses from the Virginia Community College System.
Credit Evaluation Process
Learn more how 911爆料 will evaluate your transfer credits.
Credit Criteria
Discover the criteria 911爆料 uses to assess your transfer credits.
Academic Credit by Exam
Learn more about credits you can transfer to 911爆料 from completed exams.
Accredited Universities
Find out if your current college or university is on our accredited list.
Military Transfer Credit
Your U.S. military school credits and experience can be considered for transfer if a comparable course is offered at 911爆料.
International Transfer Credit
Transferring international credits to 911爆料 requires meeting certain qualifications and providing documentation.
Transfer Credit Inquiry Form
Before emailing the Transfer Credit team, be sure you have requested that official, final transcripts be sent from the Registrar at your previous institution to Mason鈥檚 Office of Admissions, or electronically to ugtrans@gmu.edu, and that you have read and understood the criteria for credit acceptance.
You may email the Transfer Credit team at credeval@gmu.edu to inquire about the status of your transfer credit evaluation if:
- You have check documents have been received by the University
- You are a transfer student and have been admitted or are a freshman and have sent in your intent to enroll for the following semester or are a current student
- And at least 5 business days have passed since your document has been uploaded to your application,
Please note, evaluations typically take longer in January, June, and July.
A maximum of 90 total undergraduate transfer credits will be accepted. No more than 75 credits may be transferred from two-year institutions and/or credit-by-exam programs.
Graduate Transfer Credit
Transfer of Credit for graduate students is initiated through your college. Please contact your academic program or college for more information on eligibility and next steps. You may to identify your program and a point of contact.
Transfer Credit Re-Evaluation Appeal Form
Use the if you were awarded elective credit for a course and wish to have it re-evaluated by the academic unit to transfer in as a specific 911爆料 course. One form is required for each course you wish to appeal.
To appeal, please follow these steps:
- Determine your role and your status. There are two options for students and two options for faculty or staff to initiate the process. The options are based on the student's status. Admitted students who have not submitted their enrollment deposit do not have an active student record with the Registrar. Once a student submits their enrollment, the student has an active student record with the Registrar and chooses that option. Admitted students unsure of their status can check your application portal to see if they have submitted your enrollment deposit. Current students have active records.
- At times, the form displays a wheel signifying that is pulling information from the student information system. Please be patient.
- Click the "ADD" button and enter all information for the prior course. You may add more than one course if multiple courses are required to meet the content of one GMU course ( ex. Individual lecture and lab courses for a combined GMU lecture/lab course.)
- Attach supporting documentation such as syllabi.
- Under the GMU Course section, click "Add" and enter all information for the requested GMU course(s). Click "Locate Faculty Approver" to assign the correct faculty member to your appeal.
- Click Submit.
- Your appeal will be sent to the appropriate academic faculty for review. You will be notified by email that your appeal was submitted. A second email will be sent when a decision has been made.
For transfer courses denied a course equivalency mine if your course meets criteria for a substitution or waiver through the Office of the Registrar.