Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Basic Composition (BC) and Intermediate Composition (IC) transfer policy?
A. Effective Fall term 2008, all students will be required to demonstrate the Basic Composition (BC) and Intermediate Compoistion (IC) competencies by satisfactory completion of designated courses or equivalent transfer courses with a "C" or better, or by earning advanced placement credit. Basic and/or Intermediate Composition courses successfully completed at Wayne State University or transferred from another university or college prior to Fall term, 2008 are exempt from this new grade requirement.
Q: I will receive my Associate's Degree from a Michigan Community College by Spring/Summer 2006. Tell me about the General Education Transfer Policy I may qualify for.
A: See the General Education Transfer Policy page.
Q: How long does it take to get my Transfer Credit Evaluation?
A: You should normally expect to receive your Transfer Credit Evaluation by mail within 10-15 business days (2-3 weeks) of receiving your Admission letter. Out-of-state and foreign schools will take longer. If you haven't received your evaluation within 10-15 business days, contact your evaluator here.
If you have not received your Admission letter, please contact Undergraduate Admissions at 313-577-3577 to check the status of your application.
Q: I would like to apply or have applied to Wayne State University, and I would like to know what credits will transfer from other schools. How do I find this out?
A: Your official evaluation will be completed after you are admitted to the university; however, you are welcome to use the on-line equivalency tables to look up how classes will transfer, or come by the Welcome Center to talk to staff for answers to questions about transferring to Wayne State.
Q: What does 1XXX or 2XXX mean?
A: A course that transfers for credit, but does not precisely match any courses offered at WSU, is given elective credit. A course numbered 1XXX means credit is granted for a 1000-level elective in the particular subject. 2XXX means 2000-level elective credit and so forth. e.g. If a course transfers to WSU as ENG 3XXX means that credit is given for a 3000-level English course.
Q: What does 1/2, 2/3, etc, mean?
A: In some circumstances (especially with Community College courses), more than one course is needed to cover the material in a certain WSU course. Therefore, the first course necessary is noted with a 1/2 (1 of 2) or a 1/3 (1 of 3) at the end of its name, usually with a 4-digit course number following. Each course alone receives elective credit (see question above). If the final course of the sequence is taken without the previous courses in the sequence, it also receives elective credit. If both (or all) of the courses in the sequence are taken, the final course receives an equivalent of the WSU course number shown.
e.g. A student takes MAT 101 and MAT 102 at Somewhere College. Our equivalency table equates these courses as: MAT 101 Elementary math 1/2 1010 with an equivalency at Wayne of MAT 1XXX and MAT 102 Intermediate math 2/2 1010 with an equivalency at Wayne of MAT 1XXX. The evaluator will note that both courses were taken and give the second course the equivalency of MAT 1010 at Wayne.
If you see a 1/2 or 2/2 on the equivalency tables, and the course number does not show after the 1/2 or 2/2, you can contact TCE to find out what course credit will be granted for.
If you completed both courses in a sequence, but the second course still shows elective credit, contact your evaluator to have the equivalency changed.
Q: I am a continuing student at WSU, or a returning student, and I took classes at another school. Where do I have the transcripts sent to have the credit transferred to WSU?
A: Please have your Official Transcripts sent to:
Transfer Credit Evaluations
Undergraduate Admissions
P.O. Box 02759
Detroit, MI 48202-0759
*** Unofficial Transcripts (student copies) will not be accepted. ***
Q: I have taken, or would like to take, AP credit or CLEP tests. How do these transfer to WSU?
A: Information on the credit granted for Advanced Placement and CLEP tests is available on the Transfer Credit Website. International Baccalaureate transfer information is also available.
To schedule an exam, go to Testing and Evaluation Services. You may also schedule Competency Exams there.