<p>It’s not necessarily a limit. For my major there is a 60 credit hour transfer limit, but technically the university only requires that you complete sixty hours in residence. Different departments have different rules. This page is a good read for any potential transfer student:
ihttp://registrar.utexas.edu/catalogs/gi07-08/ch02/ch02b.html</p>
<p>As far as I understand, it is not your choice. It is up to the Dean/adviser in your department to decide whether a course counts toward this cap. I would expect that they would try to make the decisions that helped you the most. You may try to contact the department directly and ask your question.</p>