Alabama Articulation and General Studies Committee (AGSC) and Alabama Transfer guides
The AGSC was created in March of 1994 through State Legislation (ACT 94-202) was created to simplify the transfer of course credit between public institutions of higher education. To accomplish this task, the AGSC has developed and implemented a statewide general studies and articulation program that facilitates the transferability of coursework among all Alabama public colleges and universities. The AGSC continues to serve as a monitoring committee for the articulation program. They oversee and maintain the program on an ongoing basis. Finally, the AGSC works to resolve any student appeals related to the transfer of coursework as it relates to the articulation program.
Alabama Transfers is the student-facing side of AGSC. The Alabama Transfer guide provides major-specific transfer guides to help Southern Union students make the transition to any public four-year college or university in Alabama while retaining all course credits. This web-accessible database system provides guidance and direction to streamline the transfer process. A transfer guide/agreement outlines the first two years of coursework relative to the major of choice. If followed and the student retains a copy of their official agreement, the guide will be honored by all Alabama public institutions of higher education that offer a program in the specified discipline for four years from the date of printing by the student, as recorded on the guide. For more information, consult your academic advisor or visit AlabamaTransfer.com.
To ensure proper interpretation of their guides/agreements, students who have completed postsecondary coursework at other institutions should request an evaluation of their courses by their intended transfer college before registering for classes at Southern Union. While Southern Union makes every effort through advising and printed materials to provide accurate information to meet transfer and degree requirements, it is the student’s responsibility to select and register for courses needed to meet those requirements. In addition to following the transfer guide, students are advised to personally contact their transfer school to verify specific admissions and course requirements for their major.
Southern Union provides academic advisors on all campuses to assist students in planning transfer programs. Students should consult with academic advisors before registering each term.