International Transfer Students
Hear from an international transfer student leader:
"I am Michael Komigi, I am an international transfer student. This is my second year since I transferred to the University of Utah in Fall 2022.
My experience so far at the University of Utah is totally amazing. I would share at least three things I love about being here. First, I love the research opportunities at the U. I got some opportunities to work with cool professors and graduate students. I created my own research proposal, but I also applied to some research projects, both are fun! Research projects allow me to get both credit hours and payments.
Second, I live a balanced life. I remember last summer, I worked full time as an undergraduate researcher. I had busy weekdays, but I still could go hiking to some places around the Wasatch National Forests on the weekends. Visiting some beautiful lakes, and witnessing some wild species. If I have more days off, I am still able to make it to some national parks in Southern Utah. I might be stressed with college life, but Utah offers many beautiful places to let you forget about the assignments for a while and enjoy!
...As an international student I feel excited about friends I met, they come from everywhere. I have many friends from the Middle East, South America, Africa, or Asia, and many places across the world. All of them are nice people, they have beautiful cultures they share with me. Some friends invite me to their house and let me try their traditional clothes, or cuisines, or celebrate their special days. Cultures are beautiful, with all the similarities and differences.
In the office of Transfer Students Success, I am working with Paul Fisk, and other
great fellow student staff to support the success of transfer students in the University
of Utah."
Michael's drop in hours:
Thursdays 1pm-2pm outside Sill Center room 120
Resources Michael recommends:
Financial Wellness Center (they can help with filing taxes)
International transfer students are able to join the Crimson Transfer Honor Society if they meet membership requirements
Check out our list of High Impact Opportunities and Resources at the U
"The U generally accepts international transfer credit using the following criteria:
- The post-secondary institution must be accredited by the Ministry of Education in the country under which your school operates. Please note that the Ministry of Education may be called something else depending on the country or region. For example, if you attend school in British Columbia, that school must be recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.
- The school must be recognized by your country’s Ministry of Education as being able to grant advanced degrees (bachelor’s, master’s, Ph.D).
- Post-secondary coursework must be completed at the college level; therefore, pre-university and remedial courses will not be deemed transferable. This assessment will be conducted by a member of the Admissions International Evaluation Team. Please be aware that if a course is not initially accepted for transfer, admitted students may submit petitions for credit acceptance to our Office of Appeals.
- Ultimately, courses must meet the above criteria to be considered for transfer credit, and there must be an equivalent course here at the University of Utah. For example, even if one takes a fashion course that meets the above criteria, that course will still not be accepted because the University of Utah does not offer any equivalent courses."