Transient Letter Check list

• Verify that the attending college/university is accredited (SACS, NEASC, NCACS, etc).
• Verify that all deadlines and that the course is being offered that semester.
• Verify that the course is comparable to SSU. Students can visit georgiaonmyline.org to see what comparable courses other universities are offering.
• Make sure course descriptions are provided for both the SSU course and the attending university.
• If the course is non-business and a different SSU course number, submit transient letter and course descriptions to the appropriate department head to sign off on the course description page.
• Justification for taking the course at another university is provided (1 paragraph).
• Attach and email the transient letter and justification to cobaservices@savannahstate.edu two weeks ahead of time for processing.
• Attach and email the transient letter and justification to cobaservices@savannahstate.edu at least two weeks ahead of time for processing.

YOU ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO TAKE A MAXIMUM OF 3 COURSES IN YOUR AREA OF SPECIALIZATION AS TRANSIENT

Please note: Students are not permitted to apply for transient status during their last semester.

Remember to have your grade sent back to SSU Registrar to be posted on your PAWS Transcript