Transfer of Credit Policies

The University accepts academic work from institutions listed in the American Council on Education publication, Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education. Transfer credit is generally awarded for coursework that is comparable to ETBU’s curriculum in level and nature and for which the student earned satisfactory grades. The Office of the Registrar will consult with the appropriate Academic Dean for questions of course content or applicability. Total transfer credits from junior colleges may not exceed 66 hours (72 for BAS degree).

 

For institutions of higher education not listed in the American Council on Education publication, Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education, as well as course work from technical and vocational institutions, the student must furnish sufficient information that the appropriate academic department can evaluate the course work in terms of:

a.       Collegiate level work

b.      Comparable to ETBU curriculum in level and nature

c.       Appropriateness for application to an ETBU degree

 

1.       All transfer work will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis.

2.       No grade will be changed.

3.       Transfer work with grades that would cause the student to be placed on probation will not be accepted. (Such courses may not be transferred in a later semester even if the student’s GPA improves.)

4.       In the case of multiple transfer courses, only those courses relevant to the degree plan and which do not place the student on probation will be accepted.

 

Transfer students (students with 24 or more transferable hours) must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 on transferred work from each institution attended.

If the course to be taken is listed in the Texas Common Course Number (TCCN) Equivalency list found in the Appendix of the Academic Catalog, the student does not need permission in advance. If the course to be taken is not in the TCCN listing, the student must complete all of the following:

1.       Complete and submit to the Registrar’s office a Permission for Course Transfer form (available on-line or through the Office of the Registrar) before enrolling.

2.       Make certain the course will meet the general education requirements specified for the student’s declared major.

3.       Submit official transcripts to the Registrar’s office upon completion of the course.

4.       Must not exceed eighteen (18) semester hours if enrolling for transfer courses anytime during the fall or spring terms without obtaining permission (see Academic Load policy).

Note: The general education requirements for each major are specified in the departmental sections of this catalog. A student’s declared major is the basis of the degree audit for graduation. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure the declared major is accurate and his/her degree audit current.

 

The student must complete all of the following:

1.       Secure a "Permission for Course Transfer" form (available on-line or through the Office of the Registrar).

2.       Provide transfer course/institution data and present to appropriate department chair for a signature of approval.

3.       Submit completed form with departmental signature of approval to the Registrar.

4.       Once permission is granted, enroll for the course.

5.       Submit official transcripts to the Registrar upon completion of the course.

6.       Must not exceed eighteen (18) semester hours if enrolling for transfer courses anytime during the fall or spring terms (or 7 hours in short terms) without obtaining permission (see Academic Load policy).

 

 

The student must complete all of the following:

1.       Secure a "Permission for Course Transfer" form (available on-line or through the Office of the Registrar).

2.       Complete the form and submit to the Registrar.

3.       Once permission is granted, enroll for the course.

4.       Submit official transcripts to the Registrar upon completion of the course.

5.       Must not exceed eighteen (18) semester hours if enrolling for transfer courses anytime during the fall or spring terms (or 7 hours in short terms) without obtaining permission (see Academic Load policy).

 

 

 

 

The University will grant credit for all appropriate educational experiences in the Armed Forces in accordance with the recommendations of the American Council on Education in its publication, A Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services, most current edition. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard veterans with continuous active duty may receive up to two hours of physical activity in kinesiology. One kinesiology activity credit may be awarded per each six months of active duty. All students, including military veterans, are required to successfully complete KINE 1164 Lifetime Fitness unless seeking the B.A.S. degree. Other credits for service in the armed forces may be documented on a case-by-case basis. The evaluation will be made from either the veterans DD214 or the official AARTS/SMARTS transcript. The transcript is the preferred document.

 

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
Students graduating from high schools that offer approved International Baccalaureate programs may request evaluation of their credits by the Advising and Career Development Center. Credit in lieu of college work will be granted dependent on the particular courses taken and grades earned. An official transcript from the student’s high school is required for official evaluation.  For more information, see the International Baccalaureate Appendix from the academic catalog.


INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - TRANSFER OF CREDIT UPON ADMISSION
International students desiring to transfer credits from foreign universities are responsible for submitting to the Registrar professional evaluations of their transcripts.  Fees for evaluation of credit are the responsibility of the student.  The Registrar will determine which credits transfer and how they fit into the student's degree plan.  For a list of evaluating agencies, Visit www.naces.org/members.htm.)