Transfer Credit
OHSU accepts transfer credit with specific requirements for undergraduate, graduate and international coursework. The Office of the Registrar can help you navigate transferring credit to OHSU.
Transfer credit requirements
OHSU accepts undergraduate and graduate transfer credit according to the Transfer of Course Credit Policy. The following is a summary of the policy’s requirements for transfer credit. Please read the policy for detailed information.
- Transfer credit is accepted based on official transcripts from an accredited institution.
- Coursework has minimum grade requirements. We can accept coursework where you earned a grade of “pass” or similar only if the transferring institution defines that grade as equivalent to our minimum requirements.
- Lower division coursework cannot be applied to upper division requirements. However, upper division coursework may apply to lower division requirements.
- Undergraduate coursework cannot be applied to any OHSU graduate program requirements. However, graduate coursework may apply to OHSU undergraduate program requirements.
- Credit for repeated coursework will not be counted more than once, unless the course is identified as repeatable by the transferring institution.
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Graduate coursework
In addition to meeting the Transfer of Course Credit Policy, graduate coursework must also meet any requirements specific to your program’s policies. Contact your program for detailed information about requirements.
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Undergraduate coursework
In addition to meeting the Transfer of Course Credit Policy, undergraduate coursework must also meet the requirements of the Undergraduate Transfer Procedure. Please read the policy for detailed information.
- Only college-level coursework that is academic in nature can be accepted.
- OHSU also accepts the following types of credit:
- Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and DSST based on official scores received directly from the testing service.
- Credit for experiential or prior learning assessment previously transcripted through an accredited college or university or through the American Council on Education.
- Credit for military education and experience based on a Joint Services Transcript.
For more information about how your credits will transfer, visit your program’s website:
Humanities and social sciences requirement for the B.S. degree
The Bachelor of Science degree at OHSU requires you to earn a certain number of credits in humanities or social science courses.
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International coursework
To transfer coursework completed outside the United States, your transcript must be evaluated by an international credential evaluation agency. We accept evaluations from any organization listed as a current member by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
How to send transcripts to OHSU
You must request an official transcript from your institution. We cannot accept unofficial transcripts for the purposes of admissions or crediting transfer coursework.
Prospective students
Please check your program’s application requirements to learn how to provide your transcripts.
Continuing students submitting transfer coursework
- If official transcripts can be sent electronically, please have them sent to the Office of the Registrar at regohsu@ohsu.edu.
- If not, please request an official transcript be mailed to:
Office of the Registrar
Mail Code L-109
3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Rd.
Portland, OR 97239-3098