Transfer Credit
At EWU, we recognize our students come to us already with a breadth of experiences and knowledge that can enhance their degree. EWU Transfer helps students by facilitating the evaluation of prior learning earned at other colleges, through experiences like the military and through exams like Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate. In addition, we work with colleges around the state to create policies and develop pathways to help students transfer and earn a degree.
Reverse Transfer
Students who transfer to EWU without an associate’s degree may be eligible to earn an associate’s degree at their prior institution through Reverse Transfer. Reverse Transfer is the process of using credits earned at EWU and transferring them back to a former institution.
To be eligible for Reverse Transfer, students must:
- have at least 60 transferable credits, and
- have attended a school* that awards associate’s degrees.
*Note: some schools may have requirements regarding the minimum number of credits earned at that school and how recently a student attended. Students should follow up with their prior school for details.
Students who sign up for Reverse Transfer at EWU, authorize EWU to report academic data to the National Student Clearinghouse. Participating colleges can access information on their prior students to review progress toward a degree. If a prior school does not participate, a Reverse Transfer student will need to request to have an official transcript sent to the prior school. Students should schedule an appointment with their prior school for more information about the graduation procedures for their associate’s degree.
Students can sign up for Reverse Transfer by indicating their interest on their admissions application or by contacting EWU Transfer.
Transfer Credit (AP 303-21, Chapter 3)
Transfer credit is generally awarded for college-level courses completed at regionally accredited two-year or four-year institutions. When determining transferable credit, EWU adheres to the standards and practices of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. Questions about the transferability of credits completed at institutions that are not regionally accredited should be directed to the Credit Evaluation Team in Records and Registration.
To transfer undergraduate credit:
- Request official college transcripts be sent to: EWU Admissions, 304 Sutton Hall, Cheney, WA 99004. Official transcripts must be received from the granting institution. If college credit was earned as part of a high school dual enrollment program (e.g. College in the High School, Running Start), students should request transcripts from the college/university. In addition, if credit was earned through a college-level exam like Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or Cambridge International, official score reports will need to be sent to EWU.
- Courses will be reviewed on a course-by-course basis for transferability. Credit evaluation is prioritized for continuing, confirmed and admitted students. Prospective students should refer to the EWU transfer guide for established course equivalencies.
- Credits accepted for transfer will be posted to the student's record.
- Acceptability of credits toward major requirements or Breadth Area Core Requirements (BACRs) is determined by the appropriate department.
Transfer Credit Maximums
No more than 135 credits (lower- or upper-division) may be accepted in transfer for a bachelor’s degree. Transfer credit shall be accepted for upper-division credit only when earned at a regionally accredited four-year, degree-granting institution as upper-division credit.
Common Sources of Transfer Credit:
Advanced Placement (AP)
Eastern Washington University will award credit for minimum scores of 3 or above on AP examinations given by the College Board. Credit is awarded upon receipt of official score reports to the Office of Admissions. May be subject to maximum credit limits. See Sources of Credit for current score requirements and corresponding credits awarded.
Cambridge International
Eastern Washington University recognizes the Cambridge International examination for A and AS level exams with scores of E or higher. Up to 15 quarter credits will be granted for each A-level exam with a passing grade of E or above for approved examinations. May be subject to maximum credit limits. Duplicate credit for the same subject taken on different exams will not be granted. See Sources of Credit for current score requirements and corresponding credits awarded.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Eastern Washington University may award credit for Standard and Higher Level IB exam results of 4 or above. Additionally, EWU recognizes the IB diploma and awards three courses (15 quarter credits) distributed evenly among the three breadth areas (Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities). May be subject to credit limits. See Sources of Credit for current score requirements and corresponding credits awarded.
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Eastern Washington University will award credit for CLEP tests. May be subject to maximum credit limits. See Sources of Credit for current score requirements and corresponding credits awarded.
College In The High School Credits (Dual Enrollment)
Applicants with credits earned through College in the High School programs must meet freshman admission criteria. College in the High School courses will be accepted as transferable college credit if they are from a regionally accredited college or university and are consistent with Eastern Washington University’s general transfer credit policy. If you have questions or interested in College in the High School through EWU, email cihs@ewu.edu or call 509.359.6187.
Running Start (Dual Enrollment)
Applicants with credits earned through Running Start programs must meet freshman admission criteria. Running Start courses will be accepted as transferable college credit if they are from a regionally accredited college or university and are consistent with Eastern Washington University’s general transfer credit policy. If you have questions or are interested in EWU's Running Start Program, email runningstart@ewu.edu or call 509.359.6155.
Foreign Educational Credit and Credentials: Students interested in transferring credits from a foreign country should submit a course-by-course evaluated transcript from an approved evaluation agency. Review a list of accredited agencies. Individual course descriptions in English will be required for all courses the student plans to transfer to EWU.
Experiential Credit
For information on evaluation of experience for credit, review Interdisciplinary Studies.
Military Credit
Students may earn up to 45 quarter hours of credit for military educational experiences. This includes credits awarded for CLEP/DANTES tests.
Eastern Washington University may award credit for military training applicable to the student's intended certificate or degree requirements. Documentation of successfully completed military training or program as part of his or her military service, such as the Joint Services Transcript (JST) or the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcript, would be submitted to the Office of Admissions for credential evaluation. Determination of the course applicability will be supported through the use of the American Council of Education Military Guide.
Note: Any student pursuing a bachelor of arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (Experiential Learning Option) will not be awarded more than 90 quarter hours in credit from a combination of military experience and prior learning block credit. Review Interdisciplinary Studies.
Veterans: Up to five college-level elective quarter credits (or the semester equivalent) may be awarded for military service time. Veterans are encouraged to submit a photocopy or true copy of military separation, DD-214, or an equivalent document for credit evaluation.
Transfer Agreements
Transferring General Education From A Washington Public Baccalaureate Institution (ICAO Policy)
Students transferring to Eastern Washington University (EWU) from a Washington public baccalaureate institution who have official documentation certifying completion of all the lower division general education requirements from the sending institution have satisfied EWU’s general education core requirements and university competencies and proficiencies. These are described in the sections Core Requirements and University Competencies and Proficiencies and are detailed in the Undergraduate Degree Requirement section of the catalog.
Transferring An Associate's Degree
Students may transfer associate degrees designed for academic transfer earned from regionally accredited public colleges and universities anywhere in the United States. Determination of associate degree eligibility for those who are not under current direct transfer agreements will occur on an individual basis. Review the list of approved Direct Transfer Agreements (DTAs). Approved degrees will meet Eastern Washington University’s lower division general education core requirements. Students will receive a total of 90 quarter credits and junior standing.
Institutions And Degrees That Fulfill The Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) Guidelines
| College | Degree Type | Degree Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue College | AAS-DTA | Associate in Arts and Sciences |
| AB-DTA/MRP | Associate in Business | |
| AME-DTA/MRP | Associate in Math Education | |
| AM-DTA/MRP | Associate in Music | |
| Big Bend Community College | AA&S-DTA | Associate of Arts & Science |
| AA&S DTA | Associate in Arts & Science, Aviation-Commercial | |
| AA&S DTA/MRP | Associate in Arts & Science, Business - Transfer | |
| AA&S DTA | Associate in Arts & Science, Computer Science - Transfer | |
| AA&S DTA | Associate in Arts & Science, Elementary Education -Transfer | |
| AN DTA/MRP | Associate in Nursing - Nursing | |
| AA&S DTA | Associate in Arts & Science, Psychology - EWU Transfer | |
| AA&S DTA | Associate in Arts & Science, Social Work - EWU BASW Transfer | |
| Cascadia Community College | AA-DTA | Associate of Arts |
| AB DTA/MRP | Associate in Biology | |
| AB DTA/MRP | Associate in Business | |
| APR DTA/MRP | Associate in Pre-Nursing | |
| AIS/DTA | Associate in Integrated Studies | |
| Centralia Community College | AA-DTA | Associate of Arts |
| Clark College | AA-DTA | Associate of Arts |
| AA-DTA/MPR | Associate in Business Administration | |
| AA Music DTA/MRP | Associate in Music | |
| AA-DTA/MPR | Associate in Nursing | |
| AA-DTA/MPR | Associate in Math Education | |
| Columbia Basin College | AAS-DTA | Associate in Arts & Sciences |
| AA-DTA/MRP | Business Associate in Arts & Science | |
| AA-DTA/MRP | Computer Science Associate in Arts & Sciences | |
| AA-DTA/MRP | Math Education Associate in Arts & Sciences | |
| Edmonds College | AA-DTA | Associate of Arts |
| AB-DTA/MRP | Associate in Biology | |
| ACS-DTA/MRP | Associate in Computer Science | |
| AM-DTA/MRP | Associate in Music | |
| APN-DTA/MRP | Associate in Pre-Nursing | |
| Everett Community College | AAS-DTA | Associate in Arts & Sciences - DTA |
| AB-DTA | Associate in Business | |
| Grays Harbor College | AA-DTA | Associate in Arts |
| AB-DTA | Associate in Business | |
| AM-DTA/MRP | Associate in Music | |
| AN-DTA/MRP | Associate in Nursing | |
| Green River College | AA-DTA | Associate in Arts |
| AB-DTA | Associate in Business - Accounting | |
| AB-DTA | Associate in Business - Business | |
| ACS-DTA/MRP | Associate in Computer Science - Computer Science | |
| AM-DTA/MRP | Associate in Math Education - Mathematics | |
| APREN-DTA/MRP | Associate in Pre-Nursing | |
| Highline College | AA-DTA | Associate in Arts/Option A |
| AB-DTA/MRP | Associate of Biology | |
| AB-DTA/MRP | Associate of Business | |
| APN-DTA/Mrp | Associate of Pre-Nursing | |
| Lower Columbia College | AA-DTA | Associate in Arts |
| North Idaho College | AA or AS | Associate in Arts, Associate of Science |
| North Seattle Community College | AA-DTA | Associate of Arts |
| AB-DTA | Associate in Business | |
| AS-DTA | Associate of Science General | |
| Northwest Indian College | AAS | Associate of Arts and Science - General Direct Transfer |
| Olympic College | AA-DTA | Associate of Arts |
| AS-DTA | Associate of Science | |
| Oregon Community Colleges | AAOT | Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer |
| Peninsula College | AA-DTA | Associate in Arts |
| AAH-DTA | Associate in Arts Honors | |
| AB-DTA/MRP | Associate in Business | |
| ACS-DTA/MRP | Associate in Computer Science | |
| Pierce Community College | AA-DTA | Associate in Arts |
| AB-DTA/MRP | Associate In Biology | |
| AB-DTA | Associate in Business | |
| ACM-DTA/MRP | Associate in Construction Management | |
| AME-DTA | Associate in Math Education | |
| AM-DTA/MRP | Associate in Music | |
| APR-DTA/MPR | Associate in Pre-Nursing | |
| Seattle Central Community College | AA-DTA | Associate of Arts |
| AS-DTA | Associate of Science | |
| Shoreline Community College | AA-DTA | Associate in Arts |
| AA-DTA/MRP | Associate in Arts - Business Pre-Major | |
| AA-DTA/MRP | Associate of Arts - Construction Management | |
| AA-DTA/MRP | Associate of Arts Pre-Nursing | |
| Skagit Valley College | AA-DTA | Associate in Arts |
| AB-DTA/MRP | Associate in Biology | |
| AB-DTA/MRP | Associate in Business | |
| ACS-DTA/MRP | Associate in Computer Science | |
| AM-DTA/MRP | Associate in Music | |
| AN-DTA/MRP | Associate in Nursing | |
| South Puget Sound Community College | AA-DTA | Associate of Arts |
| AB-DTA/MRP | Associate in Biology | |
| AB-DTA/MRP | Associate in Business | |
| ACS-DTA/MRP | Associate in Computer Science | |
| AM-DTA/MRP | Associate in Music | |
| AN-DTA/MRP | Associate in Nursing | |
| South Seattle Community College | AA-DTA | Associate of Arts |
| AB-DTA | Associate in Business | |
| Spokane Community College | AA-DTA | Associate of Arts |
| AB-DTA/MRP | Associate in Biology | |
| AB-DTA/MRP | Associate in Business | |
| ACS-DTA/MRP | Associate in Computer Science | |
| AM-DTA/MRP | Associate in Mathematics | |
| AM-DTA/MRP | Associate in Music | |
| AN-DTA/MRP | Associate in Nursing | |
| Spokane Falls Community College | AA-DTA | Associate of Arts |
| AB-DTA/MRP | Associate in Biology | |
| AB-DTA/MRP | Associate in Business | |
| ACS-DTA/MRP | Associate in Computer Science | |
| AM-DTA/MRP | Associate in Mathematics | |
| AM-DTA/MRP | Associate in Music | |
| AN-DTA/MRP | Associate in Nursing | |
| Tacoma Community College | AA-DTA | Associate of Arts |
| AB-DTA/MRP | Associate in Biology | |
| AB-DTA/MRP | Associate in Business | |
| ACS-DTA/MRP | Associate in Computer Science | |
| AM-DTA/MRP | Associate in Music | |
| AN-DTA/MRP | Associate in Pre-Nursing | |
| Walla Walla Community College | AA-DTA | Associate in Arts |
| AB-DTA/MRP | Associate in Biology | |
| AB-DTA/MRP | Associate in Business | |
| AME-DTA/MRP | Associate in Math Education | |
| AN-DTA/MRP | Associate in Nursing | |
| Wenatchee Valley College | AAS-DTA | Associate in Arts & Sciences |
| AB-DTA/MRP | Associate in Business | |
| AN-DTA/MRP | Associate in Nursing | |
| AM-DTA/MRP | Associate in Music | |
| Whatcom Community College | AAS-DTA | Associate in Arts & Sciences |
| AB-DTA/MRP | Associate in Business | |
| AM-DTA/MRP | Associate in Music | |
| Yakima Valley Community College | AA-DTA | Associate in Arts |
| AA-DTA/MRP | Associate in Computer Science | |
| AN-DTA/MRP | Associate in Nursing |