TRANSIENT REQUEST
REQUEST TO TAKE COURSES AT ANOTHER
INSTITUTION (RTTAC)
When do I use a Transient Request form?
If you plan to register for any course at another institution with the intent of transferring that
course to Liberty, you should complete this form.
Seek the advice of your Advisor when preparing this request.
Guidelines to be aware of before submitting this request:
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Is the other institution accredited? Check Accreditation Status.
Please review the Transfer Policies for the program you are pursing at Liberty
Grade: Only grades of “B” or better are accepted into graduate programs. Courses earning
grades of P or S are not transferable. Grades from outside institutions are not included in
your Liberty grade point average.
Academic Standing: Courses at another institution cannot be used to change your
academic standing or serve as a reason for reinstatement following a dismissal.
Calendar System: If the other college/university is based on a calendar system other than
semester hours, the credits will be converted to semester credit at the time of evaluation.
Graduation Requirements: Be aware of the graduation requirements for your degree
completion plan, particularly the number of hours to be taken through Liberty University.
I am eligible for GI Bill benefits. How do I have these courses processed at another
institution?
1. Check the box indicating that you are using GI Bill benefits.
2. A copy of the RTTAC form will be forwarded on to the Office of Military Affairs for review.
3. The Office of Military Affairs will inform the other institution’s Certifying Official that these
courses can be processed under the GI Bill® benefit.
4. The other institution’s Certifying Official will process out the GI Bill accordingly.
How do I submit this request?
1. Complete the form, including the first 6 columns in the table. Incomplete forms will not be
processed.
2. Provide a course description or course syllabus for the requested course(s).
3. Email to: gradtransfer@liberty.edu Or fax to: 434-455-1286 ATTN: Grad Transfer
Who evaluates my request? How long will it take to process?
1. If a course description/syllabus is provided, a representative from the LU Online Office of
Transfer Evaluations will evaluate your request within 5 -7 business days.
2. A copy of the approved or denied request will be returned to your Liberty webmail address.
The LU Online Office of Transfer Evaluations serves all Graduate students.
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TRANSIENT REQUEST
REQUEST TO TAKE COURSES AT ANOTHER
INSTITUTION (RTTAC)
Please fill out this information completely
Last Name:
First Name:
Student Id:
Degree:
Major:
Check if Military:
Check if using GI Bill Benefits:
Check if requesting
Consortium Agreement:
Host Institution:
Location of Host Institution (City/State):
Semester to be taken:
Year to be taken:
For MAT students only: I agree that course(s) must be completed prior to student teaching and
transcript(s) must be submitted with licensure application at Gate 3.)
Please fill out the first six columns
Prefix at host
Institution
Example:
BIB 500
Course Name at
Host Institution
Intro to New Testament
Hrs
3
Calendar
System
Semester = S
Quarter = Q
S
Liberty
Course#
Hrs
Office Use
Only
Evaluation
Result
NBST 525
3
Approved
Important note: Approval to take courses at another institution does not guarantee fulfillment of the
graduation requirements. Students are advised to review the graduation requirements on their
degree completion plan and confer with their Advisor before taking courses through another
institution.
Approval is valid for one year from the date below.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Transfer Evaluations Coordinator:
Date:
Comments (if any):
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