Make the Most of Your Transfer Credit

Here’s everything you need to know about transcripts, transfer evaluations and special credit types.

Transfer Credit Details & Evaluation

Find out how to send your transcripts, review your Transfer Credit Report (TCR), and see how exam or experiential credit can apply to your SF State degree.

Sending Your Official Transcripts

Text: After you apply, you’ll receive an email from SFSU asking you to send official transcripts from every college or university you’ve attended since high school.

“Complete and up-to-date” means:

  • All grades are posted — no In Progress (IP) courses.
  • All earned degrees or certificates are listed.
  • The transcript reflects all courses completed before you begin at SF State.

Deadlines:

  • Fall start: mid-July
  • Spring start: mid-January

How to send:

  1. Electronic transcript (non-PDF) — fastest
  2. Secure PDF transcript
  3. Hard copy (sealed) mailed to:
    Office of Undergraduate Admissions
    San Francisco State University
    1600 Holloway Avenue
    San Francisco, CA 94132

Understanding Your Transfer Credit Report (TCR)

Text: Once your coursework is matched with SFSU’s articulation data, your Transfer Credit Report (TCR) will be ready. You’ll receive an email once it’s available.

To view your TCR:

  1. Log in to SFSU Gateway.
  2. Go to Student Center › Transfer Credit Report (TCR).

Your report shows:

  • General Education or government requirements fulfilled (e.g., GE B4, USH)
  • Course equivalencies (e.g., HIST 121)

Other types of Transfer Credit

International Coursework

Generally, SF State awards 30 credits per year of full-time study completed outside the U.S. (Pass/Fail, lower-division). Some courses — such as remedial, doctrinal, or seminar-style classes — may not transfer. guidelines.

Military Education

Up to six semester units are awarded for active duty in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard. Three of these may satisfy GE Area E.

Submit a Joint Service Transcript (JST), DD-214, or Air Force transcript for evaluation.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

CEUs count toward professional development but typically don’t apply directly to degree requirements. Some CEUs may be reviewed for elective credit within your department.

Experiential Learning

You can earn academic credit for real-world experience through Credit by Evaluation for Experiential Learning (CEEL).