We understand that the transfer of your college credits will be a primary factor in your decision to become a CMU Maverick.
A preliminary transfer credit evaluation (PTCE) provides a preview of how completed credits will transfer to CMU. Although the PTCE is preliminary, it follows the same evaluation criteria the Registrar's Office uses to review official transcripts after students are admitted.
If you have any questions about your PTCE or the transfer admission process, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
It is the policy of Colorado Mesa University to accept academic credits from:
- All public colleges and universities in the state of Colorado, provided they are currently regionally accredited. This applies regardless of the institution's accreditation status at the time the credit was earned.
- Private and out-of-state colleges and universities, provided the institution is currently regionally accredited and was accredited or was a candidate for accreditation at the time the credit was earned.
- Regionally accredited two-year community or junior colleges.
Acceptable U.S. Regional Accreditation Bodies
- Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- The Higher Learning Commission
- North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
- Southern Association of Schools and Colleges
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Colorado Mesa University does not accept academic credits from nationally accredited institutions unless CMU has an Articulation Agreement with the institution.
If your courses are not in the TESS database, our staff can assist you with your search. Simply email your unofficial transcript(s) from each college attended to [email protected].
A Preliminary Transfer Credit Evaluation is intended to provide you with an initial understanding of how credits will transfer to CMU. Once admitted, the Registrar's Office will prepare your official Transcript Equivalency Report (TER), which is typically completed within one to two weeks after admission to the university.