When students plan to take one or more classes at an institution other than UGA (their home institution), they are “going transient,” taking courses at the other institution as a “transient student.” Review this information carefully and always make sure to confer with your academic advisor about your plans. How do I "Go Transient?" Determine if the institution to which you plan to go has a deadline for transient applications. Complete any transient student application the institution to which you plan to go requires. The school may require a transient letter (or “letter of good standing), which you may obtain through Athena or at UGA Office of the Registrar. You must be in good academic standing to obtain a transient letter. From the Athena home page, click on the tab/square labelled “Student Services.” Select the "Transcript & Enrollment Verification" drop down menu and click on "Request Enrollment Verification." Choose the current term, and "Transient Letter" for "Verification Type." Choose how you want the letter delivered, fill in the address or fax number, and click "Submit." One you have registered for courses at the other institution, complete it per that institution’s policies and procedures. What happens after I complete my transient course? When you have completed your coursework as a transient student, you must send a transcript showing completion and credit earned to the UGA Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Transcript(s) can be sent electronically to the University of Georgia Office of Undergraduate Admissions Electronic transcript Server, or via mail to University of Georgia Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Terrell Hall Rm 212, 210 S Jackson St., Athens, GA 30602. (If an electronic request form will not process a request without a specific email address, use admproc@uga.edu) Going transient: In-state college Many classes from in-state colleges will transfer back to UGA UGA departments have final authority over how a course will transfer back to UGA. The UGA Admissions Office offers a "Transfer Equivalency Search System," which features all Georgia colleges/universities. It should be used only as a guide. Equivalencies listed on that site may change without notice. Contact departments regarding out of state courses that are not listed on the Transfer Equivalency site before you register for them. Going transient: Out-of-state college Many classes from out-state colleges will transfer back to UGA, but they may require additional evaluation by the appropriate UGA department. UGA departments have final authority over how a course will transfer back to UGA. The UGA Admissions Office offers a "Transfer Equivalency Search System," which features many out-of-state colleges/universities. It should be used only as a guide. Equivalencies listed on that site may change without notice. Contact departments regarding out of state courses that are not listed on the Transfer Equivalency site before you register for them. Using transient courses for Major requirements Some departments will not allow transfer courses to be used in the major; other limit how many may be used; therefore, check with your major department before taking major requirements as a transient. UGA academic advisors can only advise you for UGA courses, not the transferability of other institution’s courses. Academic advisors do not determine equivalency of courses; that is determined by academic departments Zell/HOPE and transient courses UGA Zell/HOPE recipients who wish to enroll as a transient student at another HOPE eligible institution may receive funds for those courses. You can access the UGA HOPE Transient Form at Financial Aid and follow the instructions. Please confer with the Office of Student Financial Aid with any questions regarding Zell/Hope funding and transient courses. 4.10.26 by askfranklin@uga.edu
