BSSD Undergraduate Handbook (2023-2024) - Transfer & AP Credit
University of Utah, School of Computing

Transfer and AP Credit

Through work done in high school or at another university, students may be permitted to transfer credits earned and/or place into advanced courses in the Kahlert School of Computing (the School).

Math Placement

For information on determining your beginning math course at the University of Utah see: Math Placement.

Special Credit Types

For a list of all special credits, see the Office of Admissions Special Credit page. Types of special credit include: Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Language Proficiency, Challenge a Course, and U.S.Military Training.

Transferring Courses Toward School Degree Requirements

To petition for credit to satisfy School degree requirements based on work done outside of the University of Utah:

  1. Locate materials that fully describe the course taken, including:

    • course description
    • course outline
    • list of assignment descriptions
    • pre-requisite courses
    • textbook(s) used

  2. Verify that your transfer credits have posted to your Degree Audit. If you have a prior degree, you may need to provide an academic advisor with a copy of your transcript for verification.

  3. Follow the instructions below for each course to be petitioned: