As part of the Office of the Registrar’s ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency, consistency, and transparency of transfer credit evaluation, we are preparing to begin routing transfer course equivalency review requests to academic departments for evaluation.
In the coming days, departments will begin receiving requests through a new automated process designed to:
Ensure requests are routed to the appropriate academic reviewers
Provide supporting materials to assist with evaluation decisions
Improve communication with students regarding transfer credit outcomes
Reduce processing time and increase consistency across departments
These requests will be directed to your department’s designated Transfer Course Equivalency
Evaluator(s). If you have been identified as a reviewer, you will receive notifications
when a course requires departmental review.
With the New Process:
- Requests will include course information and supporting documentation.
- You will have the ability to review and determine equivalency outcomes.
- Decisions will be recorded and communicated through the system.
Training and Reference Materials
Video: Recorded TTU Training Session
Additional Documentation: Supporting documents, guides, and reference materials discussed during the session.
Appeal Form: Transfer Course Equivalency Appeal
Transfer Course Equivalency Review – Quick Guide for Evaluators
📌 Overview
The Office of the Registrar is implementing a new process to route transfer course
equivalency requests directly to academic departments for review.
As a designated evaluator, you will review courses and determine appropriate Tennessee Tech equivalencies.
🔄 What to Expect
When a request is assigned to you, you will receive:
- Course title and number from the sending institution.
- Course description and supporting documentation (if available).
- Requested or suggested TTU course equivalency.
✅ Your Responsibilities
Please review each request and determine if the course is equivalent to a TTU course.
Indicate one of the following:
✅ Direct Equivalency (e.g., ENGL 1010)
✅ Elective Credit (e.g., ENGL Elective)
✅ No Transfer Credit (only for non-accredited sources such as Sophia or Study.com)
⚠️ Key Decision Guidance
- Use catalog descriptions, syllabi, and learning outcomes.
- Focus on content alignment, not course title alone.
- When uncertain, select elective credit rather than denying credit.
⏱ Timing Expectations
Please complete reviews as promptly as possible.
Timely responses ensure students receive accurate transfer evaluations.
🔁 If You Are Unable to Review
Notify your department chair or backup reviewer.
Contact the Registrar if reassignment is needed.
📩 Questions or Support
Office of the Registrar
📧 registrar@tntech.edu
📞 931-372-3504
Additional guidance and resources will be shared to support you as we launch this process. We appreciate your partnership in this important initiative. Your expertise plays a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely transfer credit evaluations for our students. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance.