307-9 - Change of Programs
| Title: |
Program Transfer and Additional Degrees |
| Owner: |
University Registrar |
| Last Updated/Revised: |
06/05/2025 |
Policy: Some students decide after matriculation that they are better suited for another program at the University. In such cases, students may request to transfer to a new program by contacting their Academic Advisor. All general and program specific admissions requirements must be met when applying.
Students are recommended to consult with the Financial Aid/Student Accounts Office before program transfer is granted. Approval is required from the Dean or Program Director/Lead of the college the student wishes to transfer and the Office of the Registrar. A maximum of two (2) requests may be made in order to change degree or concentrations. If approved, program transfers will be processed at the end of the student's current session.
Additional Degrees
Students that wish to earn an additional degree/certificate must apply and meet all admission requirements of the new program of study. Students may only be enrolled into one (1) program of study at any given time.
Courses completed with USU will be reviewed to determine if they are applicable to the new program of study. Refer to the Transfer Credit Policy for transfer criteria. USU graduates of the Bachelor of Education are not eligible to apply for the Master of Arts in Teaching; however, those graduates may seek admission to the Masters of Arts in Education.
Purpose: This policy is to clarify how many times a student may change their program of study and whether the university allows double majors/degrees.
Scope: This policy applies to all university degree/certificate seeking students.
Process:
1. Students must submit a Program Transfer Request through their student portal.
2. Once the request is submitted, the Office of the Registrar will complete a transfer credit evaluation for the new program of interest.
3. Students will be contacted by their assigned enrollment advisor, who will provide information about the new program requirements, including (but not limited to):
a. Enrollment Documents
b. Required Courses
4. Students should speak with Student Financial Solutions regarding any questions about fees and/or tuition costs.
5. The Office of the Registrar will review the program transfer request and route for approval to
6. Once all approvals are granted, the student will be officially transferred to the new program.
7. Before beginning the new program, students must complete the following:
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Sign a new Program Enrollment Agreement
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Sign a new MPP or Financial Aid documents
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Pay any Student Processing Fees and/or outstanding balances (if applicable)
Documents and Forms: