Whether you were from UP or another university, if you have college units, and you have your records with you, you can apply as transferee to the UP Open University. 


Do note of the guidelines and requirements for Transfer of Credits. 


Students/Applicants apply for transfer of credit for courses that are equivalent in content to courses required in the UPOU program. 


For Undergraduate Students

  • For UP Transferees
    • Courses taken in another UP unit or program may be credited provided the content of these courses is equivalent to that of courses required for the UPOU program.
    • Courses for which transfer of credit is being sought should have been taken within five years from the time of application for crediting.
    • Courses to be credited should not exceed 50% of the total number of units required for the UPOU program.
  • For Non-UP Transferees
    • Courses taken in another university may be credited provided the content of these courses is equivalent to that of courses required for the UPOU program.
    • Courses for which transfer of credit is being sought should have been taken within five years from the time of application for crediting.
    • Courses to be credited should not exceed 50% of the total number of units required for the UPOU program.
    • The student must take and pass a validation examination for every course for which transfer of credit is being sought. A validation examination can be taken only once. Validation exams will be scheduled as follows:
      • (a) before the first semester for first semester courses; and

      • (b) before the second semester for all other courses.


How to apply for Transfer of Credits


Requirements:

  1. Accomplished Application Form for Transfer of Credits;
  2. Photocopy of Transcript of Records.


Procedure:

Step 1: Submit/Email the accomplished form and a photocopy of transcript of records to the Faculty of Study (FEd, FICS, or FMDS).

Step 2: Wait for an email from the Faculty of Study for updates. If taking of a validation exam is required, the student must coordinate with the Faculty of Study for the examination schedule details.


For questions related to crediting of courses, please email the Faculty Office:
FEd: [email protected]
FICS: [email protected]
FMDS: [email protected]

How do you know which Faculty Office to email? Visit the UPOU Academic Page here.