Participating Institutions

Private Colleges & Universities in Alabama

The legislation that established the Articulation and General Studies Committee (AGSC) and Alabama Transfers (formerly STARS) applies only to Alabama’s publicly funded colleges and universities accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Although we do not directly coordinate with private institutions, many Alabama private colleges and universities have voluntarily aligned portions of their programs with the AGSC general studies curriculum (Areas I–V). This alignment can facilitate credit transfer from Alabama’s public community colleges to private institutions within the state. However, transfer policies and the applicability of individual courses vary by institution. Students should consult each private college or university directly to determine the best transfer path for their intended major.

For more information about Alabama’s private colleges and universities, visit the Alabama Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (AAICU) at www.aaicu.net.

PRIVATE TRANSFER EQUIVALENCY MATRIX - INITIAL PHASE (4/17/2026)

Note: Through our ongoing collaboration with the AAICU, we have nearly completed the initial phase of developing a transfer equivalency matrix for more than 270 courses in the Alabama Community College System. In phase 2, these equivalencies will soon be integrated into our database for a more interactive experience and will be available on the Course Equivalencies webpage.

In the meantime, you can view the current version of the matrix using the link provided below. Please note that the information in the matrix was voluntarily submitted and approved by the registrar at each private institution. Neither the AGSC nor Alabama Transfers guarantees the accuracy of this information.

Students planning to transfer to a private institution should always confirm course equivalencies directly with the receiving institution prior to registering for classes to ensure the credits will apply toward their intended major and degree.