Graduate Transfer Credit Policy
Statements
Students may transfer up to 9 credits into master’s programs and up to 3 credits into advanced certificate programs . To be eligible for consideration, these credits must be:
- graduate level;
- from a regionally accredited college or university;
- a final grade of B or better;
- related to the student’s program/content area; and
- no more than seven years old at the time of the student’s admission to the graduate program.
A student begins the transfer request process by having an official transcript and course syllabus of all credit he/she wishes to be considered sent to the School for Graduate Studies: :
- For master’s programs that require a formal degree program (DP), the student discusses transfer credit during degree planning with his/her advisor. Proposed transfer credit is listed on the DP.
- For master’s programs that do not require a DP, the student discusses transfer credit with his/her advisor. Proposed transfer credit is listed on the appropriate transfer credit request form.
- For advanced certificate programs, the student discusses transfer credit with his/her advisor. Proposed transfer credit is listed on the appropriate transfer credit request form.
An appeal to a decision not to accept transfer credit may be made, in writing, to the dean of the School for Graduate Studies, or designee, at Graduate_Dean’s.Office@esc.edu. If this is unsuccessful, final appeal may be made, in writing, to the provost/vice president for academic affairs, or designee.
Applicable Legislation and Regulations
Related References, Policies, Procedures, Forms and Appendices
Graduate Evaluation and Grading Policy ; Cross Registration Policy and Procedures
