Transfer Credit at UHV
The University of Houston-Victoria is committed to helping you transfer your previously earned college credits smoothly so you can stay on track to earn your degree. Whether you’re coming from a Texas community college, another university, the military, or you’ve earned credit through exams, this page explains how UHV evaluates and applies transfer credit.
Accreditation of Sending Institutions
To transfer credit to UHV, coursework must come from institutions recognized by one of the following:
- The U.S. Department of Education
- The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
- An accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
Generally, college-level academic courses that are not remedial or a first-year seminar type course will transfer. Coursework from schools with only programmatic accreditation are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
How Transfer Credit is Evaluated
Course Compatibility
Each transfer course is reviewed by the appropriate UHV academic department to determine whether it is equivalent to a course offered at UHV.
Degree Applicability
Accepted transfer credits must fulfill degree requirements, either as major courses or electives. Your academic advisor and your program’s department will guide you in applying these credits toward your degree.
Transfer Credit Policies
- Transfer courses keep the same level as originally earned.
- Grades earned at other institutions are not lowered when transferred.
- Quarter hours are converted to semester hours.
- When a course is repeated, the last grade and credit attempt are used for transfer evaluation.
- If you have completed the Texas Core Curriculum at another Texas public institution, your core requirements will be considered complete at UHV.
- If you have not completed the full core, individual courses may transfer as electives or fulfill degree requirements with approval.
- A maximum of 12 semester credit hours in religion may count toward your degree.
Types of Transfer Credit
Traditional College Coursework
Credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities are the most common types of transfer credit.
Credit by Examination
UHV accepts credit for exams including:
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD)
- DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST)
Students must meet minimum score requirements as listed in the UHV catalog. Credits earned by exam carry a grade of CR (credit), do not affect GPA, and do not count toward graduation honors.
Military Credit
Undergraduate credit may be awarded for military training and experience evaluated at the college level. Credit evaluations are based on the American Council on Education (ACE) guidelines.
Veterans may also be eligible for additional credit under Texas House Bill 269, which awards credit for military service itself, including required physical education courses and up to 12 elective hours. Eligibility requirements apply; speak with your advisor or contact the Student Records Office for details.
Transfer Credit Review Process
- Submit official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities to the Office of Admissions Processing and complete your admission application.
- After admission, your transcripts will be reviewed and applicable credits will be posted to your Transfer Credit Report in the student Self-Service Student Center.
- Meet with your academic advisor to discuss how transfer credits apply to your degree plan. Your advisor will assist with any additional course evaluations as needed.
Course Equivalency Requests
If your transfer course does not have an established equivalency at UHV, you may request a review after admission. This is most common for:
- Upper-division courses
- Courses from out-of-state institutions
You will need to provide a course syllabus and/or detailed course description. Faculty in the relevant department will evaluate the course for credit applicability.
Important: Course equivalency evaluations are only available after admission and cannot be done by phone or email. We recommend meeting with your academic advisor before submitting a request to ensure it is necessary.
Need Help?
If you have questions about transfer credit, course equivalency, or the process, please contact the Transfer Credit Team at transfercredit@uhv.edu or your academic advisor.
For detailed policies, please refer to the UHV Catalog.
