FSU Transfer Credit Policy for University of Phoenix Courses: C- Minimum, 5-Year Limit
Florida State University (FSU) does not accept all University of Phoenix credits. Transfer eligibility follows FSU's standard undergraduate transfer policy with specific application to for-profit/online institution coursework.
FSU Transfer Credit Requirements
| Criterion | Requirement | Phoenix-Specific Notes |
|---|
| Minimum Grade | C− (1.75) or higher | Phoenix "C-" = 1.67; may not meet threshold — verify with registrar |
| Course Level | Undergraduate only | Graduate/doctoral Phoenix credits not transferable to undergrad |
| Recency | Within last 5 years | Older credits require departmental validation exam |
| Accreditation | Regionally accredited | UoP: HLC (Higher Learning Commission) — meets standard |
| Residency | 25% of degree at FSU | Max 75% transfer (typically 90 hrs of 120) |
| Duplicate Credit | Not awarded | Repeated content = no credit |
Evaluation Process
- Submit official transcripts from University of Phoenix (electronic via Parchment/National Student Clearinghouse preferred)
- Transfer Credit Evaluator (Office of Admissions) conducts course-by-course mapping
- Departmental review for major-specific courses (syllabi may be requested)
- Result posted in Student Central (myFSU) as "Transfer Credit Report"
Common Outcomes for Phoenix Credits
- General Education: Often transfer (English, math, humanities, social science)
- Business Core: Partial (accounting, economics, stats) — upper-division major courses rarely transfer
- IT/Tech: Lower-division may transfer; upper-division rarely (curriculum mismatch)
- Capstone/Practicum: Almost never transfer
- Credit for Prior Learning (PLA): Phoenix PLA credits not accepted by FSU
Appeal Pathway
- Request re-evaluation with syllabi, assignments, textbooks
- Department chair recommendation → Dean approval
- If denied: validation exam (departmental final) for credit by examination
Critical Action Items
- Request Phoenix transcripts immediately (processing delays common)
- Meet with FSU academic advisor before applying — map remaining requirements
- Check Florida SHINES (flvc.org) for statewide course equivalencies
- Consider CLEP/DSST for gaps — cheaper/faster than retaking
FSU's policy protects degree integrity while accepting legitimate prior learning. Early advising prevents wasted credits.
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