The University of Oregon accepts most academic work taken at other accredited higher education institutions. Students transferring to UO sometimes find that while their previous science courses are group-satisfying, they are not evaluated as equivalent to approved sequences for the multidisciplinary science major. Transfer students need to consult the program director to work out ways of handling deficiencies or to resolve questions about transfer work.
Transfer Evaluations
Transfer courses must be completed with a C- or better to count towards the major.
- Multidisciplinary science residency requirement: Twenty-four upper-division science credits (i.e. 6 courses) must be completed at UO.
- UO residency requirements: For information about UO general requirements, including the residency requirement, please see the Registrar’s office Bachelor’s Degree Page.
- Before requesting a transfer credit evaluation: Check to see if your courses have already been evaluated on the UO Transfer Credit Equivalencies website.
For study abroad courses, use the Global Education Oregon Course Equivalencies tool.
If your courses have not been evaluated, or if you believe an evaluation is inaccurate, please contact the UO department most closely associated with the subject matter of the course to inquire about its transfer evaluation process. For example, questions about biology courses should be directed to the Biology Department. A list of UO departments and programs can be found on the Undergraduate Majors page of the UO Course Catalog.
Additional information
The Office of the Registrar has additional information on transfer-related items like transfer student admissions, the Oregon Transfer Module (OTM), and alternative ways to earn credit.