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Transfer Equivalency Self-Service

About TESS

The Transfer Equivalency Self-Service (TESS) site is a website that allows students to enter in their transfer courses to see how it will translate towards a degree they wish to attain at the Arkansas State University. Once you provide all of your information, you will be shown an audit for that degree.

Are you Ready to Start? Try the TESS Checklist.

Check that you have gathered or have access to the following items before accessing the Transfer Equivalency Self-Service for Students tool.

Term (year and semester) that you plan to enroll

Degree that you want to pursue

Intended Field of Study

Emphasis Area (if any)

Intended Minor (if any)

Names of previously attended colleges or universities

Unofficial transcripts for any transfer courses

If you checked all the boxes, you are ready to try the Transfer Equivalency Self-Service for Students.


  • TESS FAQ's

    Q. What is Transfer Equivalency Self-Service?

    Transfer Equivalency Self-Service (TESS) is a software that allows students to enter in their transfer courses to see how it will translate towards a degree they wish to attain at the Arkansas State University. Once you provide all of your information, you will be shown an audit for that degree.

    Q. How do I access Transfer Equivalency Self-Service?

    You can access TESS on any computer, tablet, or phone with an internet connection

    Q. Why isn’t my transfer work meeting a requirement?

    There are several reasons why transfer work may not meet a requirement.

    • May not meet the minimum number of credits for the course in your program of study.
    • May not meet the minimum grade required for the course required for the course in your program of study.
    • We may not have previously evaluated that course.

    Q. What if the course I completed at another institution is not found?

    Do not be concerned if a course that you have completed at another institution is not found, that is an indicator that we have not previously evaluated the course. You could contact Office of Admissions, Arkansas State University.

    Q. How do I know which classes I need to take?

    Your Degree Audit Plan displays the courses needed to meet each block of your degree. You are welcome to contact the departments to discuss the appropriate courses based on your career interests.

    Q. How can I print the Results page?

    Click the “Download PDF” button at the bottom of the Results screen. You can then save or print the PDF through your web browser.

    Q. Are the results I receive official?

    No, the results that you receive are not official but should be used as a guide to help you understand how your classes taken at previous institutions may transfer to AState and may apply to degree requirements. Official transfer and degree evaluations are not completed until you have submitted your official transcripts and you are fully admitted to AState.

    For more information on how to apply or to check your application status contact the Office of Admissions at your campus.


Next Steps

Current Students

If you are a current student at Arkansas State University, please contact your Advisor concerning transferring coursework from another institution.

For more information, see the Registrar's website concerning Transfer Work at https://www.astate.edu/a/registrar/FAQ/degree-works/transfer-equivalency.

Prospective Students

Thank you for considering A-State as a possible destination to finish your 4-year degree.

We understand and value the journey that you are about to embark on and can assure you that the faculty, staff, and administrators at A-State Jonesboro will help you work toward your goal of earning a bachelor’s degree. We look forward to seeing you on our campus soon.

For more information, go to http://www.astate.edu/info/admissions/undergraduate/transferring-to-asu/