The Office of Academic Transfer and Articulation helps undergraduate transfer students determine how courses taken at other institutions will apply at The University of Memphis.

We offer many services for prospective students, applicants, admitted students, and enrolled students...just take a look how we can help you along in your transfer process!

Services for Pre Transfer Students / Applicants

Transfer Center
The Transfer Center located in the Center for Academic Transition works primarily with students from Tennessee Board of Regents community colleges who are interested in transferring to the University of Memphis. The Center is the point of contact for for counselors and staff at community colleges and new transfer students on the University's campus. This Center coordinates transfer student matters among the University's  student affairs units and academic departments. 

Transition Thursdays
Pre transfer students get the answers to transfer questions and more on the  first at 1:00 PM and third Thursday at 1:30 PM of each month until 4:00 PM during Transition Tuesdays Program at Wilder Tower, Room 101. Representatives from the Office of Academic Transfer and Articulation  will be available to answer any other questions prospective students might have. After the tour, Advisors in undergraduate academic services will be available for a brief advising session to help with your academic plans.  Students may bring an unofficial copy of their transcript for each college attended. The adviser will not be able to do an evaluation of all transfer credits, but will be able to look over the record and perhaps recommend courses to take before you transfer. The advisers in Undergraduate Academic Services are familiar with the admission and graduation requirements of all U of M majors and can help students consider options.  Click here to make a reservation.

Articulation Process
A strong commitment to articulation exists between the University of Memphis and all Tennessee Board of Regents Community Colleges. Articulation provides definitive information regarding major preparation and graduation requirements at the TBR community colleges, and transferable courses to the University of Memphis. This articulation is the basis of the transfer process.

Summer Advising
New transfer students are offered academic advising and enrollment preparation and experience some aspects the University.

Southwest Tennessee Community College Advising
Potential transfer students can meet with a Transfer Specialist on the Macon campus each Tuesday to get advice about their transfer courses.  To make an appointment contact Lashelle McCarley at (901) 333-4012 or by e-mail: lmccarley@southwest.tn.edu

Community College Transfer Program
The Coordinator of Transfer and Articulation visits local community colleges several times during the semester to provide assistance with academic advising.

The Pre-Transfer Advising

Pre Transfer advising provides support to prospective transfer students from two-year and four-year schools before they apply to the University of Memphis to complete an undergraduate degree. Students are encouraged to use pre-transfer advising services to assess their readiness to transfer and estimate their time to degree completion.

Advisors from Tennessee community colleges can work closely with the Pre-Transfer Advisor for issues related to transfer credits and major options. The Pre-Transfer Advisor can help prospective transfer students determine how previous coursework will apply to University of Memphis degrees, identify remaining general education and major requirements, and locate specific resources for additional assistance.

Important Reminders

• Pre-transfer advising is not required for admission to the University of Memphis.
• Admission questions should be directed to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. 
• The Tennessee Board of Regents has implemented the Transfer Pathways Program effective Fall 2011.
  • For more information visit: http://www.tntransferpathway.org/

Services for Admitted / Enrolled Students

The Transfer Center, which is located in the Center For Academic Transition in  Wilder Tower, provides transitional support services for new and continuing students and academic advising. The Center  aims to make connections across the campus for transfer students, whether it is locating resources and services, or obtaining counseling and advice.

The Transfer Center AUTOMATED ADVISING APPOINTMENT SYSTEM (powered by Appointment-Plus) is now available.  Students who wish to schedule a specific date and time to meet with an Advisor can do so with the Online Appointment Scheduler.
Degree Works Evaluation Program
Provides quick information, assists with graduation clearance, provides easy reconstruction of progress toward degree, increases "quality advising time”, assists with record keeping and allows the student / advisor to access to alternate majors and catalogs.