Please read through this information on the 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.