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Credits for Transfer Students
The Registrar is responsible for determining the acceptability
of academic credit from other institutions into Methodist
University. In determining the transferability of academic
credit, the following minimum guidelines will be followed,
with the understanding that Methodist University is at no
time under any obligation, legal or otherwise, to accept
the academic credits of any institution, except where provided
for in reciprocal contractual agreements among colleges.
Credit will be awarded only in areas that fall within the
regular curricular offerings of the institution and must
be appropriately related to the student's current educational
goals.
A maximum of 62 semester hours of course work will be
accepted from two-year post secondary institutions. Only
courses which fulfill 100/200 level courses at Methodist
University will be transferred from a community/junior college.
- A maximum of 62 semester hours of credit may be awarded
from non-traditional learning sources. A maximum of 45
semester hours of credit can be earned through the College
Level Examination Program (CLEP) General Examinations,
CLEP Subject Examinations, College Board Advanced Placement
Examinations, the ACT Proficiency Examination Program
(PEP), DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST's), USAFI
Subject Standardized Tests (USST's), and USAFI End-Of-Course
Examinations. Within the 62 semester hour limit, credit
may also be awarded for military training courses, Army
Military Occupational Specialties (MOS's), Navy Ratings,
Coast Guard Ratings, Marine Corps (MOS's), and Air Force
Specialty Codes (AFSC's). Credit will be awarded in accordance
with the recommendations stated in the ACE Guide.
- A maximum of 95 semester hours of course work, from
all sources, will be accepted as transfer credit by Methodist
University and for degree completion at least 25% of the
semester credit hours must be earned through instruction
by Methodist University.
- Courses taught as 100/200 level courses at any institution
will not be transferred as equivalent to 300/400 level
courses at Methodist University.
- Formal evaluations of all transfer credit will be provided
for current students who have earned a minimum of six semester
hours with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher at Methodist
University. Academic credit from post-secondary institutions will
be evaluated as follows:
A course with a grade of C- or higher will be accepted if it meets
the following criteria:
- If the institution awarding the grade was accredited
by a regional accrediting agency at the time the grade
was earned
- If Methodist University has an equivalent course or the course
is applicable as general elective credit toward a Methodist
University degree program.
- Course grades of less than C- will not be accepted.
Courses taken on an audit or pass/fail basis will not
be accepted. Courses taught as 100/200 level courses at
any institution will not be transferred as equivalent
to 300/400 level courses at Methodist University.
- Credit awarded based on transfer evaluations will be
recorded at the completion of the fall and spring semesters,
and the completion of all summer terms.
All transfer students are required to take our English
Placement Test. The test is required even if all
of our core requirements are met with transferred courses.
Students who fail the test must take English 207, Reviewing
writing, even if they transfer in courses which fulfill
the college’s core requirements.
It will be necessary to attain an advisor in your major
as soon as possible. Visit the faculty members in your department
to decide who is the best match for you. A form obtained
from the Registrar’s Office will switch you to a new
advisor. You may switch advisors at any time.
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