Transferring to Idaho
I Transfer
Ready to see how your transfer courses could apply toward your University of Idaho degree?
I Transfer is a self-service tool that provides a preliminary look at how your transfer coursework could apply toward a University of Idaho degree. Create an account in I Transfer to save your progress, select different majors and revisit your information at a later date.
I Transfer instructions
By creating an I Transfer account, all information you input can be saved for future use. Please make sure to remember your username and password, as there is no recovery system. Creating an I Transfer account is not necessary if you do not wish to save information for future use.
- U of I accepts credit from all regionally accredited institutions. See our accreditation page for more details.
- All institutions with evaluated credit will be listed on our Transfer Course Equivalency page.
- When searching for your institution in I Transfer you may need to use common abbreviations within our system:
- & = and
- Calif = California
- Col or Coll = College
- Comm Coll or CC = Community College
- E = East
- Inst = Institute
- N = North
- S = South
- St = State
- State abbreviations (e.g. ID, WA, OR, MT, etc.)
- Tech = Technology
- Univ = University
- Wash = Washington
- W = West
- Use subject codes and course numbers to search for your courses, or you can use keywords.
- Please make sure to enter the correct credit amount for each of your courses. Incorrect credit entry will result in the equivalent course not applying toward the Degree Audit sample.
- If you have taken a course in a quarter system during the winter term, please select spring term with the correct year.
- Please be aware that we do not award transfer credit for remedial/development courses.
- If you are unable to find your transfer institution or a course you have previously taken, please submit a Transfer Course Evaluation Request.
- If you have further questions or concerns using I Transfer, please feel free to reach out to our office for assistance at transferstudents@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6731.
Completing your transfer to Idaho
Once you decide on University of Idaho, you’ll need to submit an application so we can start your transfer and credit approval process. After you have submitted your application, U of I may grant credit for courses completed at a college or university accredited by an approved association. We'll also evaluate any credits you may have earned at an international institution or through study abroad.
University of Idaho does not accept credits from institutions accredited by bodies not on the list of approved associations, but credit could potentially be approved through the University Curriculum Committee (UCC). Review the Credit Review process.
Transfer pathways
University of Idaho has created transfer pathways to make the transfer process easier for you.
View the current pathways from the following institutions:
- College of Eastern Idaho
- College of Southern Idaho
- College of Western Idaho
- North Idaho College
- Treasure Valley Community College
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Learn about accreditation
U of I takes the accreditation status of your previous college or university into consideration along with your transcript.
Transfer course equivalencies
Check out how your previous coursework will transfer by reviewing the transfer course equivalencies. Once you navigate to the transfer course equivalencies, select your state or country, and then select the institution you attended. Courses listed on the transfer course equivalencies with 000 are considered elective courses in the associated subjects. This means that University of Idaho does not offer an equivalent course to those taken at your previous institution.
Transfer course evaluation request
If you do not find your transfer course listed on the transfer course equivalencies, you may submit a transfer course evaluation request. Evaluation requests can take up to four weeks and you will need to provide a detailed syllabus from the semester/term when the course was taken. The syllabus must be in PDF or DOCX digital format. Once the evaluation has been completed, you will be notified at the email address provided in your request.
Still have questions?
Check out our available transfer resources and FAQs.
How are my transcripts evaluated
Your transcripts will be evaluated course-by-course by a transfer specialist. All undergraduate courses from regionally accredited institutions will be evaluated for transfer credit. Sometimes the transfer specialist will need more information about your courses, such as a syllabus or detailed course description. If additional information is needed, we will contact you via VandalMail.
I transferred courses, but it is showing up as 000, does that mean it didn't transfer?
No, your course has been evaluated and accepted. Courses identified by 000 are considered electives in the subject and did not have a match to a University of Idaho course. You can talk with your advisor to see how these may apply to your degree.
I have an associate's degree, does that change my degree progress?
Yes, if you have earned an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from a regionally accredited institution, your general education requirements will be satisfied.
I am Idaho Core complete at another school, does that change my degree progress?
Yes, your general education requirements will be satisfied so long as it’s indicated on your official transcript.
I completed the IGETC
Yes, your general education requirements will be satisfied if you complete the IGETC from a California Community College and it is indicated on your official transcript.
I went to a quarter school, why am I only getting partial credit?
Your credits from a quarter school have to be converted to the semester system when they are transferred. A quarter credit is equal to 2/3 (0.667) of a semester credit. See chart below for an example:
| Quarter | Semester |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.667 |
| 2 | 1.334 |
| 3 | 2.001 |
| 4 | 2.668 |
| 5 | 3.335 |
I attended an international university, what do I need to do to transfer my credits?
University of Idaho’s transfer specialist will evaluate and record all international coursework. An evaluation by an independent academic credential evaluation service may be required or requested for some transcripts. International transcripts will be evaluated based on University of Idaho's definition of credit found in the catalog and current practices. In some instances, credit earned from other institutions may not equate to a credit earned at University of Idaho. All transfer credit accepted from an international institution will be recorded using pass/fail grading.
How does my transfer GPA affect my University of Idaho GPA?
Your transfer GPA does not affect your University of Idaho institutional GPA, which is the official GPA used to determine academic standing and graduation eligibility.
How does my transfer GPA affect admission or financial aid?
For admission, you are required to have at least a 2.0 GPA on all college-level courses attempted at your previous institution. If you have more questions, contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office at admissions@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6326.
For financial aid, make sure to start the FAFSA as soon as possible when it opens in October. Your transfer GPA will be considered with your FAFSA for scholarships and additional aid. If you have more questions, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6312.