University Of Wyoming Transfer Codes

The code listed in parentheses, after the course title, is designed to assist students wishing to transfer to the University of Wyoming. The first letter in the code will stand alone and will indicate the University equivalency or transferability status of the course using the following:

E = Equivalent Course

T = Transferable Elective

Transfer only courses can be substituted/applied to major and degree requirements when applicable.

The second part of the code will indicate by letter/letters the University Studies requirement at the University of Wyoming which the course fulfills. University Studies requirements were changed fall 2015. University Studies Program (courses cannot meet more than one USP) Students must earn a grade of C or above in the First-Year Seminar and Communication 1, 2, and 3 courses. For more specific details about the USP contact UW Registrar’s office 307.766.3137 or registrar@uwyo.edu.

Core Components:

Required Courses Required Credits
First-Year Seminar (FYS) 1 3
(not required if at least 30 post high school credits)
US & Wyoming Constitutions (V) 1 3
Communication 1 (COM1) 1 3
Communication 2 (COM2*) 1 3
Communication 3 (COM3) 1 3
Quantitative Reasoning (Q) 1 3
Physical and Natural World (PN) 2 6
Human Culture (H) 2 6

An example of the code listing of an equivalent course that meets the Physical and Natural World requirement would be (E/PN).

*Please Note: Any USP with an * also requires an additional course to meet that requirement. For further information please contact the Student Records Office at 307.855.2115 for more information. Example: (E/PN*)