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TESS

To use TESS, you simply need to know which college/university and the subject/course numbers.  It's easy to use and available 24/7.  Best if viewed in an incognito window with Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Safari.

General Transfer Information

  • Developmental classes taken in preparation for college level English Composition or College Mathematics will transfer as zero credits.  These courses will still fulfill prerequisites necessary to enroll for college level classes.  Other "pre-college" classes do not transfer.
    • i.e. MATH 0XX, ENGL 0XX, READ 0XX
  • To meet Essential Learning requirement at CMU, the course must have fulfilled a Essential Learning course at the previous institution or the equivalent is already a Essential Learning course at CMU.
  • Lower division courses (i.e. 100 and 200 level) cannot be accepted as upper division credit (i.e. 300 and 400 level).
  • Overtly Religious classes are generally not accepted, they are evaluated on a course-by-course basis.
  • No more than eight physical activity courses (i.e. KINA 1XX) are accepted for a baccalaureate degree; no more than four for an associate's.
  • Technical trades classes generally do not transfer unless they are applicable to your Colorado Mesa University/CMU Tech program.
  • Colorado Mesa University reserves the right to evaluate classes over 15 years old on a course-by-course basis.
  • Some Colorado Mesa University majors have "age" restrictions on the use of certain courses in those majors. The final approval of how classes are used toward major area requirements is done by the department chair.
    • Applicable Departments: Nursing, Accounting, Computer Information Systems and Computer Science.