Effective Spring 2019
The University of Arizona will review course work from non-regionally accredited institutions if the institution is Nationally Accredited as recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Non-regionally accredited course work will be reviewed for transfer credit based on an official transcript from the offering institution, as well as submission of a syllabus for each individual course for department or college evaluation.
Transferability of course work will be determined by the appropriate department or college and final credit awarded may be restricted both in number of units and in degree applicability.
To submit non-regionally accredited courses for evaluation, students must complete the following steps:
Read the catalog policy on Non-Regionally Accredited Course Work
Meet with your Academic Advisor and complete the Nationally Accredited Course Credit Request form to determine if credit (two courses, not to exceed 10 units maximum), can be used in your degree plan
Collect a syllabus for each course to be evaluated. Each syllabus must include the following:
Learning objectives
Assessment/evaluation methods (exams, quizzes, etc.)
Schedule of topics covered and number of hours dedicated to each topic
A complete list of textbooks, supplemental materials, associated readings, etc.
Request an official transcript for the non-regionally accredited institution
Email the completed form along with all relevant documents to articulation@arizona.edu