Transfer Evaluation

For information about how transcripts, test scores, and credits are evaluated at BYU-Idaho, see the Transfer Evaluation FAQs.

Where do I send my Official transcripts?

• Official transcripts can be sent electronically or by mail.
  • Electronically: transcriptsubmit@byui.edu
  • By Mail:
    • Brigham Young University–Idaho
      Admissions Office
      Kimball Building 120-1615
      Rexburg, ID 83460

How long will it take and how will I be notified?

A transfer evaluation will typically take 2 weeks from the time the transcript is received or the date that the student accepts their offer for admission to BYU-Idaho.Once a student's transfer credit has been processed an email will be sent to their BYU-Idaho email.

Why does it take so long for transfer credits from dual credit HS classes to show up on the grad plan?

When you send in your transcripts, it is placed in a queue, transcripts are evaluated in the order that they were received.

How long would I have to wait until I can request to have some of my credits disregarded?

•  A minimum of one year must have elapsed since the most recent semester in which coursework to be renewed was completed. Please see the Academic Renewal section in Grades and Credits for more information.

How do I submit transfer credits from another college? 

• Please visit My Transfer Credit to view all information on how to do so. 

Can I fulfill the required religion credits with courses I took through the Institute?

• Yes, depending on availability, you may choose to take your Foundation classes at the Institute and have the credits transferred at the end of the semester.

  To get institute credits transferred to BYU-Idaho, the courses must be taken for “Church University Credit”. BYU-Idaho cannot accept a “report card” in place of an actual Transcript. BYU-Idaho cannot guarantee that institute credits will transfer over directly. For more details on how qualifying institute credit should transfer over to BYU-Idaho, see the course transfer tool and look up “Institute of Religion” under the state of “Idaho”.

How can I find my grades for every class I've taken?

• Good question! There are two ways you can find your grades for past classes:

  Unofficial Transcript:

• Login to your BYUI account and click the student tab
• On the left side, you will see the Unofficial Transcript
• Click on this and then click on the blue button Unofficial Transcript 
• This should download a document with all your grades and GPA history 

• I-Learn 

• Login to your BYUI account and click the I-learn tab
• Click on the left side Courses
• Then, on the bottom, select All courses 
• This will open all courses you have ever been enrolled in, click on one of them and select Grades
• This is useful for viewing your grades for a specific class with more detail 

I think I'm overqualified for taking Math 108. Is there a way I don't have to take it? 

•  If you think you do meet the minimum prerequisites for the MATH 108 class, you may take the ALEKS exam to test out of it if you get a certain score. For more information, please see the Placement System webpage.

If I have a transfer or AP credit, do those credits apply to GE?

• BYU-Idaho strives to provide as much GE credit as possible for transfer and AP credits. 
• See Transfer Evaluation. 

Are transfer students also required to take the class BYU-I 101?

• Yes, any first semester campus students.

I want to know what my GPA was while I was enrolled in BYU-Pathway.

• Please contact Pathway Support for assistance with finding your GPA.

 I am wondering how to get my PathwayConnect credits transferred to BYUI.

•  Pathway sends students’ transcripts automatically once the student is admitted to BYU-Idaho and/or when grades are officially posted after the student finishes their third semester.

If you choose to request a Pathway transcript through the BYU-Pathway Worldwide website, please use the following steps:

1. Log in to the student portal at byu pathway
2. Open the drop-down menu in the upper right-hand corner
3. Select "Transcripts" from the menu
4. Select "Pathway Transcript Tool"
5. Select "Request Official Transcript"
6. Select which school(s) you would like to send your transcripts

If you have any issues, please refer to the BYU-Pathway Worldwide Contact Us page.

What is a W Grade? 

• A "W" grade is recorded on your academic transcript when you withdraw from a course after the 22nd day into the semester (or after the 15th day in a block) up until the withdrawal deadline (roughly two-thirds of the way into the semester), for any reason.  To see the exact dates of these deadlines in the current semester visit Academic Deadlines. Happy to help! 

 What happens if you retake a course but end up with a worse grade than the first time you took the course? What grade is kept, the lowest or highest?

• After retaking a course, the most current retake grade will take the place of the other grade when it comes to calculating your GPA (even if it's worse). So, if you get a C the first time you take a class and retake it and get a D, the D will replace the C.

What institute classes are required for online students to take?

• Online students can use the General Education course catalog to find out the required religion courses (Bachelor's Degree General Education Requirements or Associate's Degree General Education Requirements). For a list of institute courses that are equivalent to BYU-Idaho religion courses, see  Advising for Certificates & Degrees.

If I have a transfer or AP credit, do those credits apply to GE?

• BYU-Idaho strives to provide as much GE credit as possible for transfer and AP credits. 
• See Transfer Evaluation.

Are transfer students also required to take the class BYU-I 101?

• Yes, any first semester campus students. 

How do I test out of the beginning Spanish classes after my mission?

• See Language Exams. If you still have questions, please reach out to us to get an appointment with an academic advisor.

For any additional questions, contact BYU-Idaho.