Transfer course equivalency information:

Acceptance of Transfer Credits
Transfer student transcripts will be evaluated on the basis of the following policies:

• Full credit will be awarded only for courses in which a grade of C or higher was earned.
• Transfer credits will be used to fulfill program requirements or as electives at the discretion of the appropriate department chair and dean.
• Credentials for transfer students will be officially evaluated only after an applicant has been accepted and all official transcript(s) have been received.
• Grades transferred from other institution(s) are not considered in computing the grade point average at Fayetteville State University.

Transfer from Non-Accredited Institutions
Transfer credits accepted for courses taken from a non-accredited institution are conditional and will not be considered by the Dean of the respective College/School or department chair, nor will they be validated until students have maintained a 2.0 average or higher for two (2) consecutive semesters.

Credits from Military Schools and Experiences
Credits for courses from military service schools and for military service experience are based on recommendations published in the Guide to the Evaluation of Education Experiences in the Armed Services by the American Council on Education. Students seeking credit for military service experience must provide official documentation relative to the experience, service school, or military occupational specialties.

Credit for Basic Health and Physical Education
Veterans and active duty service members may receive a total of three (3) credit hours for basic health and physical education requirements at the first-year level when a copy of their Report of Separation (DD Form 214) or a copy of the Enlisted Records Brief (ERB) has been provided to the Director of Enrollment Management and Admissions.