Credit Transfers and Acceleration Mechanisms
For undergraduates, transfer credits are considered applicable toward graduation unless specifically noted as “non-applicable” when the student’s degree program is planned. Designation of a course as “non-applicable” is based on the length of time since its completion, relevancy to the present degree objective, accreditation status of the institution where earned, or other significant factors. In general, credits earned by correspondence or extension are not transferable in excess of 30 semester hours, no more than 10 hours of which may be upper-level credits.
The University will accept credit awarded through one or a combination of state-approved acceleration mechanisms, not to exceed 45 credit hours. Credit awarded through state-approved acceleration mechanisms must meet the minimum scores established by the Statewide Articulation Agreement.
The state-approved acceleration mechanisms are:
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- College Board Advanced Placement (AP)
- The Defense Activity For Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) (formerly United States Armed Forces Institute or USAFI)
- American College Testing - Proficiency Examination Program (PEP)
- Military service school credit as evaluated by the American Council on Education Guide to the evaluation of educational experiences in the armed services. (Maximum of 15 hours)
- Correspondence/Extension course work credit from a regionally accredited institution. (Maximum of 30 hours of which no more than 10 may be upper-level hours)
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE)
