Policies

Students having completed AP (Advanced Placement) courses in composition must have a score of 4 or 5.

Advanced Placement Program (AP) Augsburg allows students to earn credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5 on selected Advanced Placement tests.

Students who receive a grade of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Exam in Calculus (AB or BC) are assigned MPG 5.

A completed credit has a grade of A – D- or P. Credits earned and completed will include accepted cumulative transfer credits as defined by the Registrar’s Office. A completed credit is any credit with a grade of A to D-, or P. Credits earned and completed will include accepted transfer credits as defined by the Registrar’s Office.

Evaluation of Transfer Credit Students may petition the program director for transfer credit to apply to program requirements. The transfer of credit will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Transferring Courses from Other Institutions (Apart from Argosy University Twin Cities Clinical Psychology PsyD Program) Once students are accepted into the program, students who have completed graduate coursework at another institution may petition the program director(s) for transfer of courses in the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program up to a maximum of 30 credit hours (10 courses). No transfer credit will be given for courses taken elsewhere after matriculation into the Clinical Psychology degree program. Course credits transferred to Augsburg from Argosy as part of the Argosy teachout program do not count towards the total number of transfer credits allowed when transferring to Augsburg from an institution other than Argosy’s PsyD Clinical Psychology program. Residency Requirements PsyD students are required to complete a minimum of three full-time academic years of graduate study (or the equivalent thereof) and completion of an internship prior to being awarded the degree. At least two of the three academic training years (or the equivalent thereof) must be completed at the campus from which the degree is granted, and at least one year of which must be in full-time residence (or the equivalent thereof).

Course Exceptions and Graduate Course Transfer Credit Students may apply to Augsburg as a transfer student. Students may transfer in no more than six (6) graduate credit hours from another institution.

Course Exceptions and Graduate Course Transfer Credit Students may apply to Augsburg as a transfer student.

o​ In the case where prerequisite requirements exist or transfer credits or waivers are sought, official transcripts are required from institutions at which the prerequisites or equivalents were completed.

Students may petition the Master of Arts in Nursing faculty for approval of transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be evaluated on an individual basis. The only courses that will be considered for transfer credit are those whose course content is comparable to course content in the Master of Arts in Nursing program. No more than nine semester credits will be accepted for transfer credit.

(A maximum of 225 practice hours may be transferred into the DNP-FNP tract of study from a master’s in nursing program.) ●​ Resume/CV ●​ Personal interview with Augsburg Nursing Faculty. (www.augsburg.edu/grad/international) Transfer Credits and Transfer Students Students may apply to Augsburg as a transfer student. Up to nine post-baccalaureate graduate credits (nine semester credit hours) of appropriate didactic coursework may be transferred into the DNP program (See Evaluation of Transfer Credit in Academic Programs and Policies). Students may petition the Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner faculty for approval of transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be evaluated on an individual basis. The only courses that will be considered for transfer credit are those whose course content is comparable to course content in the Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner program.

Credit for Prior Learning Up to nine credits (three courses) may be waived through prior business coursework that is comparable to the course curriculum and from an accredited business school (with director/faculty approval) or certain professional credentials (with appropriate documentation).

o​ In the case where prerequisite requirements exist or transfer credits or waivers are sought, official transcripts are required from institutions at which the prerequisites or equivalents were completed. Transfer students may receive up to 9 semester credits in transfer. (See Evaluation of Transfer Credit in Academic Programs and Policies.) Students must complete no fewer than 33 semester credits at Augsburg in order to receive their MBA degree from Augsburg University. Eligible coursework must be approved by the MBA program director before transfer credit will be granted.

o​ In the case where transfer credits or waivers are sought, official transcripts are required from institutions at which the equivalents were completed. Transfer students may receive up to 12 semester credits in transfer. (See Evaluation of Transfer Credit in Academic Programs and Policies). This studio degree is the terminal degree in writing and because of the unique features of a terminal, low-residency, studio degree, the final decision on transfer credit will depend on review by the Augsburg University MFA Program. The maximum transfer credits allowed is 12 credits.

o​ In the case where prerequisite requirements exist or transfer credits or waivers are sought, official transcripts are required from institutions at which the prerequisites or equivalents were completed. Transfer students may petition the Master in Music Therapy program for transfer of credits. Transfer credits will be evaluated on an individual basis at the discretion of the program director.

The full generalist curriculum is required of all students, with the exception of those admitted with advanced standing.

Advanced standing students will spend a minimum of 500 hours in one field practicum. It requires a minimum of 500 hours and is completed by all students, including those admitted with advanced standing. Prior Augsburg MSW graduates who have completed the necessary Anti-Oppressive Macro Practice coursework are eligible to return to complete the MBA portion of the dual degree.

Curriculum ●​ Generalist or advanced standing coursework ●​ Either 920 hours (generalist) or 500 hours (advanced standing) MSW field practicum experience ●​ Complete a minimum of ten MBA courses after completion of the MSW degree.

o​ In the case where transfer credits or waivers are sought, official transcripts are required from institutions at which the equivalents were completed. Students may transfer up to 24 semester credits for generalist students and 8 for advanced standing students. Transfer credits will be evaluated for equivalency by the MSW program director in consultation with the Admissions Committee. Courses and credits that are accepted in transfer are recorded on the student’s transcript. Grades and grade points from other institutions are not transferred to Augsburg and are not included in the student’s cumulative grade point average Students must complete no fewer than 30 credits at Augsburg in order to receive their MSW degree from Augsburg University.

Admission with Advanced Standing Applicants who have earned a bachelor's degree in social work from a program that is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) within the last 15 years are eligible for Advanced Standing status. Students with Advanced Standing status are waived a maximum of six MSW courses and the Generalist Field Internship. Advanced Standing students will be able to complete the MSW in a 12-month, full-time format.

Undergraduate Day Transfers Information regarding transfer credit policies is found in the Academic Information section of the catalog. Upon receipt, new official college transcripts will be evaluated for possible transfer credit.

Adult Undergraduate Students Information regarding transfer credit policies is found in the Academic Information section of the catalog. Applicants are required to meet the following requirements for admission consideration for any Adult Undergraduate program: ●​ Have a minimum of 12 transferable credits and ●​ Are applying to one of the 11 eligible Adult Undergraduate majors and ●​ Students must meet one of the following requirements: o​ Majoring in English as a Second Language, B.A.; Special Education: ABS B.A., or RN to BSN, B.S. with 60 or more transferable credits o​ Have 3+ years full-time work experience since high school graduation o​ Have 3+ years of significant family care commitment since high school graduation o​ Have 3+ years of a mix of non-full time college enrollment, work, family etc. since high school graduation o​ Have military service since high school graduation o​ 24 years or older at the date of matriculation AU students may not be eligible for Day undergraduate co-curricular activities, intercollegiate athletics, and residence life (on campus housing) without permission from the Dean of Students. Upon receipt, new official college transcripts will be evaluated for possible transfer credit. Note that PSEO students are not eligible to enroll in courses through the ACTC exchange, study abroad, or other exchange 19

Working with Instructors Because students are required to make prior arrangements with individual instructors for completion of any work missed during an absence and instructors may want to use the same exercise that the rest of the class has completed, students are obligated to avoid obtaining any information about that graded exercise that would give an unfair advantage over other students taking the course. Evaluation of Transfer Credit The evaluation of transfer credits is completed by the Registrar’s Office and is based on a student’s official transcript(s). Credit is granted for college-level coursework completed with a grade of D- or better (The transfer of D-level grades is a policy change effective for courses transferred in Summer 2023 or later). A transfer course with a grade of less than C- will not count toward satisfying a major or a minor requirement; the transfer credits will be removed upon registration for an equivalent Augsburg major/minor course because students cannot receive credit twice for equivalent courses. Credit from other institutions may be approved if there is a transfer agreement in place or by petition. Augsburg does not grant transfer credit for continuing education units (CEUs). Reference the Assessment of Previous Learning information for Augsburg’s options for credit by exam or portfolio review.

Grades and grade points from other institutions are not transferred to Augsburg and are not included in a student’s cumulative grade point average. Students should consult with their academic advisor, faculty mentor, and the Registrar’s Office before taking courses at other institutions to ensure compliance with transfer credit policy and residency requirements and to be assured that a transfer course will achieve the student’s desired objective(s).

Transfer Credit for Military Experience Students are welcome to submit their military transcripts to the Registrar’s Office for transfer credit evaluation. Augsburg will review a military transcript to determine if any of the credit recommendations contained within it meet transfer credit guidelines. The Assessment of Previous Learning program (APL) at Augsburg provides a means by which a student’s previous learning, other than that which is transferred from another accredited institution, may be presented for examination for possible credit toward the completion of a bachelor’s degree.

●​ Assessment of Prior Learning (APL) credits -- including AP, CLEP, IB, DSST, ACTFL, departmental comprehensive exams, and credit granted through portfolio assessment -- are not counted against the senior residence requirement.

In order to remain in good academic and financial aid standing, you are required to maintain a cumulative Augsburg GPA of 2.00 and complete at least 66.67% of the credits you have attempted (including transfer credits). A completed credit is any credit with a grade of A to D-, LP, or P. Credits earned and completed will include accepted transfer credits as defined by the Registrar’s Office. Credit Completion Rate Calculation ●​ Attempted credits: Includes transferred credits and unsatisfactory grades (W, X, I, F, FN, N, IP). ●​ Earned credits: Transferred credits and satisfactory Augsburg grades (A - D-, LP, P). ●​ Divide earned credits by attempted credits (do not round numbers up or down) o​ Example: 19 earned credits / 27 attempted credits = .7037 or 70.37% o​ Example: 17 earned credits / 27 attempted credits = .6296 or 62.96% Monitoring and Evaluating Progress In order to ensure SAP standards are being met, the Registrar’s Office will evaluate and monitor students' academic achievement at the end of each term.

Successful completion of the undergraduate minor in leadership will allow the student advanced standing in the MA in Leadership program at Augsburg.

Students who have completed an algebra-based mathematics course at another college or university within the last five years are assigned an initial MPG by the Registrar’s Office as part of Transfer Credit Evaluation.

The undergraduate degree provides advanced standing toward the generalist year of an MSW program, allowing graduates to complete the master’s degree in one calendar year of full-time study.

Grades and grade points from other institutions are not transferred to Augsburg and are not included in a student’s cumulative grade point average. Students should consult with their academic advisor, faculty mentor, and the Registrar’s Office before taking courses at other institutions to ensure compliance with transfer credit policy and residency requirements and to be assured that a transfer course will achieve the student’s desired objective(s).

o​ In the case where prerequisite requirements exist or transfer credits or waivers are sought, official transcripts are required from institutions at which the prerequisites or equivalents were completed.

Admission with Advanced Standing Applicants who have earned a bachelor's degree in social work from a program that is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) within the last 15 years are eligible for Advanced Standing status. Students with Advanced Standing status are waived a maximum of six MSW courses and the Generalist Field Internship. Advanced Standing students will be able to complete the MSW in a 12-month, full-time format.

Students may petition the Master of Arts in Nursing faculty for approval of transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be evaluated on an individual basis. The only courses that will be considered for transfer credit are those whose course content is comparable to course content in the Master of Arts in Nursing program. No more than nine semester credits will be accepted for transfer credit.

Transfer students may receive up to 9 semester credits in transfer. (See Evaluation of Transfer Credit in Academic Programs and Policies.) Students must complete no fewer than 33 semester credits at Augsburg in order to receive their MBA degree from Augsburg University. Eligible coursework must be approved by the MBA program director before transfer credit will be granted.

Transfer students may petition the Master in Music Therapy program for transfer of credits. Transfer credits will be evaluated on an individual basis at the discretion of the program director.

Information regarding transfer credit policies is found in the Academic Information section of the catalog. Applicants are required to meet the following requirements for admission consideration for any Adult Undergraduate program: ●​ Have a minimum of 12 transferable credits and ●​ Are applying to one of the 11 eligible Adult Undergraduate majors and ●​ Students must meet one of the following requirements: o​ Majoring in English as a Second Language, B.A.; Special Education: ABS B.A., or RN to BSN, B.S. with 60 or more transferable credits o​ Have 3+ years full-time work experience since high school graduation o​ Have 3+ years of significant family care commitment since high school graduation o​ Have 3+ years of a mix of non-full time college enrollment, work, family etc. since high school graduation o​ Have military service since high school graduation o​ 24 years or older at the date of matriculation AU students may not be eligible for Day undergraduate co-curricular activities, intercollegiate athletics, and residence life (on campus housing) without permission from the Dean of Students.

Course Exceptions and Graduate Course Transfer Credit Students may apply to Augsburg as a transfer student. Transfer students follow the same procedure as new applicants. Some coursework required for licensure may be met through a course exception granted upon admission to the program. Previous coursework taken at other universities is evaluated by the Department Chair during the admission process. Some content area courses for secondary education students are evaluated by the content area department. This degree audit may reveal that fewer courses are required for licensure. In some circumstances, additional courses may be required in a secondary content area. When graduate coursework is met with a course exception, additional graduate credits will only be required if the total graduate credit hours to be earned is less than 30 CH. Graduate coursework accepted into the licensure program is not automatically accepted into the MAT degree program. Previous graduate coursework must have received a grade of B or better to be considered. See the graduate program director for approval to use graduate level transfer courses in the degree program. Students may transfer in no more than six (6) graduate credit hours from another institution.

Course Exceptions and Graduate Course Transfer Credit Students may apply to Augsburg as a transfer student. Transfer students follow the same procedure as new applicants. Some coursework required for licensure may be met through a course exception granted upon admission to the program. Previous coursework taken at other universities is evaluated by the Department Chair during the admission process. Some content area courses for secondary education students are evaluated by the content area department. This degree audit may reveal that fewer courses are required for licensure. In some circumstances, additional courses may be required in a secondary content area. Should a graduate level course be met through course exception, those graduate credit hours may need to be made up through the use of a graduate elective. Graduate coursework accepted into the licensure program is not automatically accepted into the MAE degree program. Previous graduate coursework must have received a grade of B or better to be considered. See the graduate program 61

Credit for Prior Learning Up to nine credits (three courses) may be waived through prior business coursework that is comparable to the course curriculum and from an accredited business school (with director/faculty approval) or certain professional credentials (with appropriate documentation). Consult the MBA program office for details. Students who have passed the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) or Certified Management Accountants (CMA) exam may be waived from MBA 520, Accounting for Managers. Students with prior academic coursework that meets the following criteria may be waived from eligible core courses. ●​ Course(s) must be taken at an accredited institution. ●​ Acceptance of core course waivers implies the student accepts the responsibility for having the essential knowledge and understanding of the core course material, and is properly prepared for any future core or elective course for which the waived course was a prerequisite. Academic credit is not awarded for any waived course, nor will the course appear on academic transcripts.

Evaluation of Transfer Credit The evaluation of transfer credits is completed by the Registrar’s Office and is based on a student’s official transcript(s). Credit is granted for college-level coursework completed with a grade of D- or better (The transfer of D-level grades is a policy change effective for courses transferred in Summer 2023 or later). A transfer course with a grade of less than C- will not count toward satisfying a major or a minor requirement; the transfer credits will be removed upon registration for an equivalent Augsburg major/minor course because students cannot receive credit twice for equivalent courses. Augsburg accepts credit from colleges and universities accredited by institutional accrediting agencies historically known as regional accreditors. Credit from other institutions may be approved if there is a transfer agreement in place or by petition. Courses that may be developmental, professional, or occupational in nature are evaluated on a course-by-course basis in collaboration with faculty from corresponding or similar departments. Augsburg does not grant transfer credit for continuing education units (CEUs). Competency credits and exam credits issued by another institution are non-transferable. Reference the Assessment of Previous Learning information for Augsburg’s options for credit by exam or portfolio review. The Registrar’s Office evaluates coursework for credit and for applicability toward Augsburg's Core Curriculum requirements. Academic departments are responsible for evaluating the applicability of coursework toward a student’s major or minor. The university requires that certain courses and a minimum number of credits be taken at Augsburg. (Refer to the Graduation section of the catalog.) Augsburg credits are calculated in semester hours. Credits transferred from an institution using quarter hours will be converted to semester hours. One quarter hour equates to two-thirds of a semester hour. 66

Evaluation of Transfer Credit Students may petition the program director for transfer credit to apply to program requirements. The transfer of credit will be evaluated on an individual basis. Students will be asked to provide appropriate documentation regarding previous coursework, including but not limited to an official transcript, course description, and syllabus. Augsburg considers credit from colleges and universities accredited by institutional accrediting agencies historically known as regional accreditors. Courses must have been taken at the graduate level and course content must be comparable to program requirements at Augsburg. The maximum number of semester credits that can be transferred is:

The full generalist curriculum is required of all students, with the exception of those admitted with advanced standing.

Successful completion of the undergraduate minor in leadership will allow the student advanced standing in the MA in Leadership program at Augsburg.

Students who have completed an algebra-based mathematics course at another college or university within the last five years are assigned an initial MPG by the Registrar’s Office as part of Transfer Credit Evaluation.

A completed credit is any credit with a grade of A to D-, LP, or P. Credits earned and completed will include accepted transfer credits as defined by the Registrar’s Office.

A completed credit is any credit with a grade of A to D-, or P. Credits earned and completed will include accepted transfer credits as defined by the Registrar’s Office.

Once students are accepted into the program, students who have completed graduate coursework at another institution may petition the program director(s) for transfer of courses in the PsyD in Clinical Psychology degree program up to a maximum of 30 credit hours (10 courses). No transfer credit will be given for courses taken elsewhere after matriculation into the Clinical Psychology degree program. Course credits transferred to Augsburg from Argosy as part of the Argosy teachout program do not count towards the total number of transfer credits allowed when transferring to Augsburg from an institution other than Argosy’s PsyD Clinical Psychology program.

In order to remain in good academic and financial aid standing, you are required to maintain a cumulative Augsburg GPA of 2.00 and complete at least 66.67% of the credits you have attempted (including transfer credits).

The undergraduate degree provides advanced standing toward the generalist year of an MSW program, allowing graduates to complete the master’s degree in one calendar year of full-time study.

A completed credit has a grade of A – D- or P. Credits earned and completed will include accepted cumulative transfer credits as defined by the Registrar’s Office.

Upon receipt, new official college transcripts will be evaluated for possible transfer credit.

Transfer Credit for Military Experience Students are welcome to submit their military transcripts to the Registrar’s Office for transfer credit evaluation. A military transcript will contain credit recommendations from the American Council on Education (ACE) for training and courses completed in the US Armed Services. Augsburg will review a military transcript to determine if any of the credit recommendations contained within it meet transfer credit guidelines. Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy records are maintained on a Joint Services Transcript (JST). Air Force records: Applicable credits are accepted from Air University and Community College of the Air Force. Students should submit official transcripts from these schools during the admission process.

Transfer Credits and Transfer Students Students may apply to Augsburg as a transfer student. Transfer students follow the same procedure as new applicants. Up to nine post-baccalaureate graduate credits (nine semester credit hours) of appropriate didactic coursework may be transferred into the DNP program (See Evaluation of Transfer Credit in Academic Programs and Policies). Students may petition the Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner faculty for approval of transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be evaluated on an individual basis. The only courses that will be considered for transfer credit are those whose course content is comparable to course content in the Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner program.