ACES Transfer Students

Many transfer students begin their UConn journeys in the ACES program; some students wish to take some time to explore their options before they commit to a major, while other students will spend their time in ACES taking the appropriate steps to apply to their selected major of choice. We understand that transfer students are not new to college, yet still undergo a transition that comes with its own unique challenges and opportunities. Our mission is to support you holistically during your transition to UConn. ACES advisors will seek to learn more about your goals and priorities, and will collaborate with you to explore your options.

What is ACES? Why am I in the ACES program?

Many common questions we receive from transfer students are addressed on our ACES FAQ page. Start there to learn more about the ACES program and your ACES experience.

If you have questions about your UConn application or why you were placed into ACES, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by calling 860-486-1111 or emailing onestop@uconn.edu. ACES advisors are not involved in admissions decisions.

How do I review my transfer credits?

It is advised to review the Transfer Credit for New UConn Students information on the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website. You can view your transfer credits on your Transfer Summary, which is provided once you have been accepted to UConn.

If you have questions about your transfer credits, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by calling 860-486-1111 or emailing onestop@uconn.edu. ACES advisors are not involved in the transfer credit evaluation process; this is handled by Transfer Admissions Officers.

What are some transfer-specific advising tips I should know?

  • Transfer credit is awarded in semester hours. Courses without a final grade will appear as “In Progress” (IP). IP courses are not included in the total number of credits transferred yet. A final official transcript should be sent to UConn's Office of Undergraduate Admissions as soon as final grades are posted from your previous institution. If you have any college-level credits from high school (ex: AP, dual enrollment), you will need to send those credits directly to UConn as well.
  • Grades from your previous institution(s) do not transfer. This means that your GPA at UConn is starting fresh (unless you have taken UConn courses previously, such as ECE or non-degree).
  • Transfer credits are reflected on your Transfer Summary either as:
    • Equivalent Credit – transfer courses determined to be equivalent in content and level will be given a UConn course designation.
    • Generic Credit – transfer courses not equivalent to a specific UConn course in either content or level are given a generic, 5-digit designation, beginning with the number “9” (ex: PSYC 91000).
  • Your Transfer Summary will also tell you if you should try to have any of your transfer credits re-evaluated. Instructions on how to do so will appear in your Transfer Summary for any applicable courses. You can also find more information on our Transfer Credit Re-Evaluation Processes page.

When will I meet with an ACES advisor?

New transfer students will first meet with an ACES advisor and discuss course registration during a New Student Orientation session. You will receive more information about registering for an Orientation session after you have paid your enrollment fee.

During your first semester at UConn, you will be required to schedule at least one advising appointment with your ACES advisor. The purpose of this appointment will be to check in on your transition to UConn and discuss future academic course planning.

How can I meet other transfer students?

Check out the Transfer Student Association (TSA), a student-run organization whose mission is to connect transfer and campus change students with each other! TSA hosts multiple events each semester, as well as weekly meetings and informal opportunities to connect with other students.

How can I start getting connected to UConn?

Visit Transfer Connections to begin connecting with your new campus! Transfer Connections is a University-wide resource developed and implemented by voluntary staff across the University, as well as student leaders who have successfully navigated the transfer process. The purpose of Transfer Connections is to serve as a virtual resource for both prospective and accepted transfer students, with the intent of making the transfer process as transparent and easy to navigate as possible.