REG, Transfer Credit

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) recognizes relevant external learning that may be acceptable for transfer credit toward a USU degree or certificate program. Transfer credit is described as any external work that meets the rigor of academic outcome requirements toward a USU degree that is not taught by USU faculty.

The College of Allied Health Sciences, Graduate Education programs within School of Medicine and Graduate School of Nursing accept transfer credit toward USU degrees and certificates.

Transfer Credit Instruction (coming soon) provides further detail and outlines the procedures for transfer credit evaluations.

To initiate a transfer credit evaluation: the registrar or other appropriate official at the host post-secondary institution or other learning environment must send an official transcript directly to the USU Office of the University Registrar (OUR).  For those using a third-party service service to order transcripts, USU's CEEB code is 9113. International transcripts should follow the same procedure along with a translation in English of a course-by-course evaluation which includes the cumulative grade-point-average. 

To appeal a transfer credit evaluation: a formal appeal request must be sent to the OUR with additional information, including an extended course description and course syllabus. The appeal will be reviewed by the school/college with a final decision and report issued to both the student and OUR for the student file and/or updating of the original evaluation which should not exceed 90 days. The appeal form can be found on the ACADEMIC SERVICES tab on this page.

college of allied health sciences pre-admissions

The undergraduate admission for Respiratory Therapy, Cardiopulmonary, and Occupational Therapy Assistant require pre-college coursework to determine eligibility.  Evaluations are conducted by the Uniformed Services University (USU) Office of the Registrar (OUR).

Pre-admission selection criteria:

Respiratory Therapy (Army):  Applicants are required to have earned a minimum of three (3) semester hours or five (5) quarter hours of college credits in each of the following subjects: English Composition, Speech / Oral Communication, Mathematics (college level), Social Science, and Humanities.

Respiratory Therapy (Navy):  Applicants are required to have earned a minimum of three (3) semester hours or five (5) quarter hours of college credits in each of the following subjects: English Composition, Speech / Oral Communication, College Algebra, Social Science, and Humanities.

Respiratory Care Practitioner (Air Force):  Applicants are required to have earned a minimum of three (3) semester hours or five (5) quarter hours of college credits in each of the following subjects: English Composition, Speech / Oral Communication, Mathematics (College Algebra, College Geometry, Statistics, or higher level Mathematics, such as Precalculus, Calculus, etc.), Social Science, and Humanities.

Occupational Therapy Assistant (Army and Navy): Applicants are required to have earned a minimum of three (3) semester hours or five (5) quarter hours of college credits in each of the following subjects: English Composition, Speech / Oral Communication, Mathematics (college level), Social Science, and Humanities.

Applicants Responsibilities:

1. Complete this google Pre-Admission Screening Request Form. An auto response will be sent acknowledging that the form was successfully submitted.   
2. Submit official transcripts from all institutions (colleges, universities, test scores) for evaluation by USUHS to determine your eligibility to attend your desired program.
3. If using CLEP or DSST Exams to meet transfer credit requirements, please use the following codes to request test scores:                             CLEP- 6724                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     DSST- 9602

NOTE: Transcripts and score reports are considered official only if they are delivered directly from the issuing institutions electronically (emailed), by postal mail or other delivery services.  If hand delivered, envelopes from the issuing institutions must be unopened.

Mail Transcripts To:    Uniformed Services University

                                  Attention: Office of the University Registrar

Email To: transcriptsubmit@usuhs.edu

Evaluation: Applicants’ transcripts will be evaluated for applicable credits.  Only courses completed with a grade of C or above will be accepted for credit. Evaluations are completed within 3 to 5 business days after receipt of all transcripts submitted by an applicant.  NOTE:  Electronic submissions are recommended and process time for transcripts varies by institutions.

Notification Procedures: Following evaluation of an applicant’s submitted official transcripts, the Office of the University Registrar will send a memo via email to the applicant, applicable Program Director and Service Component Representative indicating if the applicant is eligible or ineligible.  The notification will include ineligible applicant’s shortfalls. Questions about the evaluation can be sent directly to the appropriate recruiter (see below).

Respiratory Therapy Contacts (Army and Navy):

Mr. Oscar Lopez-Martinez (Program Director):  oscar.lopez-martinez.civ@health.mil

HM1 Juan Barajas (Navy Service Lead): huan.f.barajas.mil@health.mil 

SFC Brandon Ralph (Army Service Lead): brandon.s.ralph.mil@health.mil  

Respiratory Care Practitioner Contacts (Air Force):

Mr. Michael Ward (Program Director): michael.r.ward40.civ@health.mil  

TSgt Jarrid Wils0n (USAF Instructor): Jarrid.c.wilson.mil@health.mil

Occupational Therapy Assistant Contacts (Army and Navy):

MAJ Tara Troianello (Program Manager): Tara.j.troianello.mil@health.mil

SSG Inae Cho (Enlisted POC): Inae.cho.mil@health.mil

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DC Consortium

USUHS is part of an agreement with other participating Washington DC Universities that allows our GEO and GSN students to register and take courses through their participating schools.  

Any GEO or GSN student interested in taking a class through the Consortium must meet with their respective school’s Program Director/Advisor.  Below is the established process:

1. Students will seek approval from their USU Program Director to register for a course through the Consortium and obtain approval from the faculty member at the host institution. 
2. Once the approval is obtained, the Program Director must submit both the DC Consortium Registration Form and the USU Consortium Registration Form (see below) to OUR with all signatures with indication on how this course will fulfill USUHS degree requirements:

DC Consortium Registration Form

Graduate Level Transfer Credit Form (OUR-1110TCP)

3. OUR will then submit the signed DC Consortium Registration Form to the Registrar at the Host Institution, for final approval. 
4. OUR will notify the Program Director and student when a decision from the Host Institution is received, and if approved, the student will be registered for the course(s) through the Host Institution. *The Host Institution can approve or reject any requests based on different variables.
5. After a student completes the course, the student must send an official transcript (with final grades) to USU OUR:

Electronic official transcripts can be sent to: registrar@usuhs.edu

Hard-copy official transcript can be mailed to:

                        Uniformed Services University

                        Attn: Office of the University Registrar

                        4301 Jones Bridge Road

                        Bethesda, MD 20814

6. After receipt of the official transcript, OUR will post the course(s) in the student information system as indicated on the Course Equate form (Empower) with the grade of “Credit” (CR) if they earned a grade of 'B' or higher.

*There is a separate handbook from the DC Consortium if further information is required.*

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Course Numbering & Degree Requirements

Graduate Level Elective Course Numbers

Undergraduate Level General Education and General Elective Course Numbers

The TES (Transfer Evaluation System) link/button below gives a more detailed account of transfer equates for Undergraduate courses from different institutions:

TES

Please refer to Transfer Credit Course Numbering & Degree Requirements for course learning outcomes for those listed below.

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Forms

DC Consortium Registration Form

Current Student Graduate Level Transfer Credit Form (OUR-1110TCP)

Newly Admitted Students Graduate Level Transfer Credit Form

Transfer Credit Course Appeal Form (OUR-1110TCA)

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