Transfer Students

Transferring University Studies Credits
to Other Institutions

Portland State students often transfer in and out during their academic careers. Because general education and major requirements vary at each college and university, students must meet with advisors at each institution being attended to plan a successful path to graduation.

University Studies courses are comparable to and connect with the general education requirements at Oregon institutions and others nationwide. Academic advisors are always available to assist students in resolving transfer issues. If you have any difficulty transferring courses to another institution, contact Denise Schmidt at the University Studies office for assistance.

Freshman Inquiry

At Oregon public institutions, Freshman Inquiry transfers as follows:

Completion of 1 term only: 5 credits General Elective

Completion of 2 terms only: 10 credits General Elective

Completion of full 3-term sequence:

3 credits Freshman Writing (Writing 121 in Oregon)
4 credits Social Science
4 credits Science (exception: Oregon State University requires a lab science course)
4 credits Arts and Letters