Intra-University Transfer (IUT) denotes a student's movement from one academic unit within the University to another and/or from one campus to another. Transfer between academic units is not automatic. If students decide to earn their degrees in an academic unit other than the one in which they are matriculated, they must make application for the transfer.
Students initiate the transfer by obtaining an Intra-University Transfer Application from any school/college advising office or other campus advising location. The IUT form is then submitted to the Advising Office of the school/college to which the student is seeking transfer ("New College").
The new college will inform the student of the requirements for the IUT and if an advising appointment or group session is required. The student will be notified of the decision by the Office of the Dean of the new college.
Students may initiate transfer from one college of the University to another throughout the academic year (with the exception of the months of January and August) and if they are in good academic standing.
The Tyler School of Art has portfolio requirements, and the Esther Boyer College of Music and Dance has audition requirements. The College of Health Professions also has specialized admissions requirements and procedures for some of their programs (i.e., Nursing and Health Information Management). Contact these programs for additional information.
While students may consider their new college their academic home upon notification of acceptance, the new major will not be reflected on the Student Information System (ISIS) or the Degree Audit Report (DARS) until the student registers for the upcoming academic year semester (Fall or Spring).
If you wish to withdraw from a class (between the 3rd and 9th weeks), you must see your adviser (1810 Liacouras Walk, Suite 101) and complete a Registration/Schedule Revision card. Be aware that a refund will not be issued. Consult the Class Schedule Book or Academic Calendar for withdrawal dates and deadlines.
Starting in the Fall 2003 semester, no student may withdraw from more than 5 courses throughout the duration of his/her studies to earn a bachelor's degree.* Students may not withdraw from the same course more than once.
*If circumstances require you to withdraw from an entire semester, please see your advisor.
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Who can register using OWLnet?
Any continuing student making satisfactory academic performance (2.00 cumulative and previous semester GPA or higher) is able to register by OWLnet. A continuing student is one that is enrolled in the current semester. Although an advisor’s signature is not required, we highly encourage all students to meet with their academic advisor prior to registering.
Note: If your cumulative or semester GPA falls below a 2.00, you must make an appointment with your academic advisor in order to register for the following semester.
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What is a DARS?
Degree Audit Report System (DARS) is a record keeping system that is automatically updated as you make academic progress semester by semester. DARS not only reports your academic history and current registration, it also shows which courses you still need in order to earn your chosen degree. If you are undecided, DARS will list Core or Gen Ed requirements for undeclared students. Please note that DARS is processed once a week and may not reflect changes that occur directly after each processing is completed. If you have a question concerning the DARS report, consult an adviser. You can also view your DARS on the web by logging in to OWLnet and selecting the DARS option.
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What is Group Advising?
Group advising is a process whereby academic advisors distribute and review DARS, and discuss possible choices for next semester classes. Group advising allows students to ask questions of academic and peer advisors as well as encourages discussion among the students themselves. Groups are comprised of 8-10 students which allow advisors to give individualized attention while also serving other students. Students on probation are encouraged to schedule individual advising sessions.
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If I repeat a class, will the original grade stay on my transcript?
Yes. As stated in the Undergraduate Bulletin, if an undergraduate student takes a course more than once, all occurrences of the course will appear on the student’s transcript. However, the lowest grade will be dropped from the GPA calculation. All grades other than the lowest grade received will be used in calculating the student's grade point average.
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Where can I get a copy of the courses I have taken?
To obtain a copy of the courses you have taken, log in to OWLnet and choose the Academic History option. You can choose to view a semester's classes and grades or all of your classes and grades earned at Temple.
To receive an official copy of your Temple University transcript, you must request this through the Office of Academic Records, 2nd Floor, Conwell Hall.
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How can I get my grades?
Grade reports are available at the end of the semester on OWLnet. Students can choose OWLnet under the Quick Links from our website or Temple's home page or select OWLnet after logging in to TUPortal. You can also request that your grades be mailed to you once logged in to OWLnet.
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How many credits can I take in the Summer?
You can register for up to 8 credits (approximately 2 classes) each summer session. Keep in mind that summer semesters are taught at a rapid pace and condense the same 14/15-week semester material into 6 weeks.
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How do I take courses at another institution?
Once you have determined that you are outside of commuting distance (i.e., more than 50 miles from Temple) and you are in good academic standing, you must complete the Request for Permission to Take Courses at Another Institution form and seek approval from your advising center.
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What do I do if I want to take time off from my studies at Temple?
If you want to take some time off from Temple, contact your advisor in your school or college. At this time, your advisor will discuss the readmission process as well as any implications that may impact your status at Temple (i.e. financial aid). When you wish to return to Temple University, you must file a readmission form with the college or school in which you were formerly enrolled.
If you decide to enroll at another institution during your time away from Temple, you will be required to submit transcripts from each college you attended.
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Glossary of Terms
- AccessNet Username & Password
- Newly admitted undergraduate students receive an AccessNet username and PIN in the mail, which provides access to OWLnet, TUPortal and TUMail. For assistance with AccessNet accounts, contact Computer Services.
- Co-requisite
– a course that is taken in conjunction with another in the same semester
- Pre-requisite
– requirements (i.e. course completion, special permission or academic standing) necessary to take a course
- Transcript terms
- CR
- Credit
- NC
– No Credit
- P
– Indicates completion of course requirements
- R
– Indicates progress in satisfying the requirement but continuing enrollment in the course is required
- NR
– Not reported.
- W
- Withdrawal
- Non-Matriculated
– a student that has not yet been accepted into a degree program at Temple. Non-matriculated students are advised by the Office of Continuing Education at the Academic Resource Center
- Matriculated
– a student that has been accepted and enrolled into a degree program at Temple
- Part-Time
– a student who is registered for fewer that 12 credits in the Fall or Spring semester
- Full-Time
– a student who is registered for 12 – 17 credits
- Green Card
– card that needs to be signed by the professor to allow a student into a closed class
- Quality Points/Deficiency Points
- See the Academic Warning, Probation, Dismissal & Reinstatement Policy for a full description and quality point/deficiency point chart.
