Course Transferability

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Credit Transfers & GPA

TCU will accept credits you have earned a C- or better from regionally-accredited institutions.  Courses which do not transfer to TCU include the following:

• Courses in which a grade lower than “C-” was earned
• Courses considered to be developmental (e.g., orientation, time management, library skills) or remedial (e.g., those in English, math and reading)
• Vocational-Technical courses

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Equivalency Guides

Wondering how your previous college coursework may apply toward a TCU degree? 

Use this guide to review core requirements. All Texas community colleges (including Tarrant County College) and many state universities in Texas use the Texas Common Course numbering system used in this document. Out-of-state public and private Universities may have different course numbers but can compare course titles.

Note: All equivalencies are non-binding and subject to change. Each department will determine how classes transfer toward their degree plans.

Core Curriculum Requirements

TCU's Core Curriculum is a set of courses in critical and creative thinking, communication, responsible citizenship, and quantitative and scientific reasoning, totaling a minimum of 39 hours. The Core Curriculum complements your major, and many courses may fulfill more than one requirement.

Transfer Credit Evaluation

Meet with the Assistant Director of Transfer Pathways for personalized guidance on how your courses may transfer to TCU and what to expect during the transfer credit evaluation process.

Note: Transfer credit information shared prior to admission is preliminary and for planning purposes only. This meeting does not constitute academic advising. Students will meet with their assigned academic advisor after committing to TCU.