Transfer Disputes

Resolution of Transfer Disputes

The following procedures shall be followed by public institutions of higher education in the resolution of credit transfer disputes involving lower-division courses.

If an institution of higher education does not accept course credit earned by a student at another institution of higher education, the receiving institution shall give written notice to the student and to the sending institution that transfer of course is denied. The receiving institution will also give the reasons for denying credit for a particular course or set of courses at the request of the sending institution.

The two institutions and the student shall attempt to resolve the transfer of the course credit in accordance with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board rule and/or guidelines.

If the transfer dispute is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student or the sending institution within 45 days after the date the student received written notice of denial, the institution whose credit is denied for transfer shall notify the Commissioner of the Higher Education Coordinating Board of the denial.

The Commissioner of Higher Education or the Commissioner’s designee shall make the final determination about the dispute concerning the transfer of course credit and give written notice of the determination to the involved student and institutions.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the student to check with the college or university to which they plan to transfer for all requirements. The student should know admissions policies, specific department requirements, deadlines, and courses that will satisfy degree requirements.

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Transfer Liaison

In accordance with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board rules (19 TAC §4.40) implementing Senate Bill 3039, Paris Junior College has designated a Transfer Liaison to serve as the primary point of contact for transfer students, other institutions, and the Coordinating Board. The Transfer Liaison ensures students receive clear information on transferable and non-accepted credit, including justifications and dispute resolution, as well as degree audits for core curriculum, field of study curricula, Texas Direct associate degrees, and other credentials.