Transfer Credits
Master's Programs
Students registered in a master’s program may be permitted to take up to 12 credits or up to 40% of the total number of credits needed for degree completion at another institution. These credits cannot have been counted toward the completion of another credential nor have been used to upgrade an applicant’s academic standing to justify admission. Only courses in which at least a “B” standing (or 74%) is obtained will be considered for transfer.
Requests for transfer credit must be requested in writing to the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies along with the approval of the relevant Program Coordinator. The letter must provide an academic justification for allowing the transfer credit on a course by course basis. In order to obtain transfer credit, students must also provide original transcripts for verification.
Course Exemptions
Alternatively, students may be exempted from specific course requirements if the graduate program is satisfied that the student has acquired the knowledge from courses previously taken or from experience. Exemptions do not reduce the total number of credits required for a degree. In such cases, the individual graduate program should substitute a more appropriate course. The exemption from specific requirements must be recorded on the student’s academic record.
Last reviewed 
8/23/2011 1:05:26 PM
