Transfer Credit Policies

Transfer Credits 101

FIU accepts transfer credits from nationally accredited institutions,* including those that participate in Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System (SCNS).

• 60 credits = Maximum lower-division credits applied toward bachelor’s degree.
• 30 credits = Maximum upper-division credits applied toward bachelor’s degree.

If you transfer with more than 60 lower-division credits or more than 30 upper-division credits, we still review all of your transfer courses and equate those that satisfy FIU’s University Core Curriculum (UCC) and major requirements. However, the maximum number of credits applied toward the bachelor’s degree is 60 (lower-division) and 90 (60 lower-division + 30 upper-division).

*Nationally accredited institution: A post-secondary institution whose institutional accreditor is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education or the equivalent for institutions outside the United States. Courses completed must align with the institution’s accreditation dates.

Florida’s Transfer Guarantees for State Colleges and Universities

• Associate in Arts (AA) Degree: Students who earn a Florida AA degree are considered to have completed FIU's UCC. Up to 60 credits will apply toward a bachelor's degree.
• General Education Completion: Students who have completed general education requirements at a Florida public institution are considered to have met FIU's UCC. Up to 60 credits may apply toward a bachelor's degree.
• Credit-by-Exam: College credit may be awarded for qualifying scores on approved exams, based on Florida's statewide credit equivalency guidelines.
• Statewide Course Numbering System (SCNS): Courses with the same statewide course number are recognized as equivalent and will transfer as comparable credit.