5. Pre-enrollment Credit Transfer
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APU understands the significance of learning through a wide range of channels; therefore, the university will allow students to transfer credits obtained prior to enrollment under certain conditions. Credits will be transferred only upon application. To apply, students should submit a "Credit Transfer Application" to the Academic Office.
Credit Transfer for Studies Conducted at Other Institutions Prior to Enrollment
APU will transfer a maximum of 30 credits for studies conducted at other universities prior to enrollment at APU in the instances outlined below. APU will authorize:
- Credits obtained at another university or junior college before enrolling at APU.
- Credits obtained as a part-time APU student prior to enrollment.
However, the maximum number of credits that can be transferred toward graduation, including credits transferred for studies at other universities before or after enrollment and for Language Education Subjects, is 60 credits in total.
* Students who entered APU as 2nd or 3rd year students through Transfer Admissions & Second Bachelor’s Degree Admission are not eligible to apply.
Application Period
Applications are only accepted immediately after a student’s enrollment at APU. Students must submit their application form to the Academic Office by 16:30 on Friday, November 6th, 2026. APU will not authorize credit transfers after this time under any circumstances.
Credit Transfer Procedures
- APU will authorize a credit transfer if a correlation can be made with an APU subject, and the contents of the subject taken at the former institution can be verified by an syllabus (outline).
- If a direct correlation cannot be made between the subject taken at the former institution and APU, the credits might be transferred into one of the subject fields, as appropriate.
Transfer of Grades
A grade of "T" (transfer) will be shown for all transferred subjects in the evaluation section of student’s grade reports.
