Economics Transfer Guide

How to transfer and obtain a Bachelor of Arts, Economics, at Seattle University.

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About this Degree

Discover how economies work—and how you can shape them for the better. At the Albers School of Business and Economics, you’ll gain the insight and hands-on experience to understand what drives people, markets and organizations.

Our strong connections with Seattle’s top companies open doors to real-world learning, internships and career opportunities. With support from the Albers Career Center, you’ll connect with mentors and resources that help you turn classroom theory into meaningful impact.

In small, interactive classes, you’ll study both microeconomics and macroeconomics, mastering the analytical and quantitative skills to evaluate policies, solve complex problems and advance equity and efficiency. Whether your path leads to business, government, or the nonprofit sector, you’ll graduate ready to think critically, act ethically and make a difference in a rapidly changing global economy.

Admission Deadlines for Transfer Students

  • Fall Quarter (priority): March 1
  • Fall Quarter (final): August 1
  • Winter Quarter (January start): November 1
  • Spring Quarter (March start): February 15

 

Preparing to Transfer to Seattle University

GPA Requirements:

Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Prerequisite cumulative GPA: 3.0

Coursework:

  • Business Calculus or Calculus I
  • Statistics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Microeconomics

Direct Transfer Associate’s Degree (DTA) Recommended

See the Transfer Equivalency Guide for more information.

Use the space below to determine your transfer eligibility.

Prerequisite SU Equivalent Transfer Course Grade
Business
Calculus or
Calculus I		 MATH
1130 OR
MATH 
1334		    
Statistics ECON 2100    
Macroeconomics ECON 2130    
Microeconomics ECON 2110    

Only required if English is not one of your first or native languages. More ways to meet the English proficiency requirement include the ELS, PTE scores, high school transcripts, bachelor’s degrees and more.

College Coursework:

  • 45 transferable quarter credits
  • 3.0 in English Composition
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

TOEF/IELTS/Duolingo:

Score Meaning TOEFL IELTS Duolingo
Satisfies English Proficiency 86 iBT 6.5 120
Requires ELCB 68-85 iBT 6.0 105-115

 

Students who complete an approved Associates degree (DTA) will be guaranteed junior standing (90 quarter transfer credits) upon admission to Seattle University, and 8 of the 12 University Core requirements (including all of UCOR Module I) will be waived. The following Core courses must be taken at SU or another Jesuit institution:

  • UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
  • UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
  • UCOR 2910 Business Ethics

Students who complete an Associate of Science-Transfer Track 1 or 2 degree will also be guaranteed junior standing (90 quarter transfer credits) and at least 7 of the 12 University Core requirements will be waived. In addition to the courses listed above, AS-T students who have not completed applicable transfer equivalent coursework may need to take one of the following courses at SU:

  • UCOR 1300 Creative Expression
  • UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in Humanities
  • UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in Social Sciences

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Meet with a transfer counselor to help you clarify your academic path, explore credit transfer options and create a personalized plan for a seamless move to Seattle University.

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