Step 1: Download the course syllabus for the course you are planning to take at another ABET-accredited institution at -> https://www.pvamu.edu/hb2504/
Step 2: Find an ABET-accredited institution that offers a similar course. Obtain the course syllabus via the other institution’s website or by contacting the course instructor.
Step 3: Compare the PVAMU course syllabus and catalog description with the course syllabus and catalog description of the course you found at the other institution
Step 4: If you believe the courses are similar, contact the instructor that teaches the course at PVAMU and request them to verify if it indeed satisfies the course requirements of PVAMU course. If the instructor gives their approval, then go to step 5. If not, you will need to go back to step 2.
Step 5: Contact your academic advisor and share with them the written approval you received by the course instructor at PVAMU indicating that the two courses are similar.
Step 6: Complete the Pre-approved transfer credit form. In order for the form to be approved all sections of the form must be completely filled and supporting documentation must be attached (Course syllabus from the outside institution, approval from the PVAMU instructor).
Here is a sample of the completed pre-approved form