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Advanced Standing Application opens: Nov. 15 Priority deadline: Jan. 15 After Jan. 15, applications are accepted on a rolling basis depending on space availability. Advanced Standing begins in summer term.

Advanced Standing Applicants: If you have yet to graduate from your undergraduate program, one of your references must be from your senior year field placement supervisor. Additional materials may be required for transfer students.

Advanced Standing Applicants: If you have yet to graduate from your undergraduate program, one of your references must be from your senior year field placement supervisor. Additional materials may be required for transfer students.

This may be fulfilled in the following ways: Completion of Chinese 212 or higher course Completion of Japanese 202 or higher course through the Tri-College (MSUM) Transfer of credit earned at another institution (for the study of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Vietnamese or other Asian language) equivalent to the level of a 212 or higher course at Concordia.

This may be fulfilled in the following ways: Completion of Chinese 212 or higher course Completion of Japanese 202 or higher course through the Tri-College (MSUM) Transfer of credit earned at another institution (for the study of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Vietnamese or other Asian language) equivalent to the level of a 212 or higher course at Concordia.

The advanced communication courses will depend on the transfer credit the student has earned and may be taken either in the fall or spring semester, depending on when they are offered. If a student has earned credit for a public speaking course that did not include communication theory/relational communication content, the student may select a communication theory/relational communication course from the following: Course List Code Title Hours COM 111 Introduction to Communication Studies 4 COM 312 Interpersonal Communication 4 COM 314 Group Communication and Team Building 4 COM 316 Intercultural Communication 4 If a student has earned credit for a communication theory/relational communication course that did not include public speaking components, the student may select an advanced speaking/performance course from the following: Course List Code Title Hours COM 305 Business and Professional Speaking 4 COM 308 Communication for Citizenship and Career 4 Transfer students who enter Concordia with junior or higher standing and who have earned credit for a public speaking or communication theory/relational communication course are not required to take COM 110.

The advanced communication courses will depend on the transfer credit the student has earned and may be taken either in the fall or spring semester, depending on when they are offered. If a student has earned credit for a public speaking course that did not include communication theory/relational communication content, the student may select a communication theory/relational communication course from the following: Course List Code Title Hours COM 111 Introduction to Communication Studies 4 COM 312 Interpersonal Communication 4 COM 314 Group Communication and Team Building 4 COM 316 Intercultural Communication 4 If a student has earned credit for a communication theory/relational communication course that did not include public speaking components, the student may select an advanced speaking/performance course from the following: Course List Code Title Hours COM 305 Business and Professional Speaking 4 COM 308 Communication for Citizenship and Career 4 Transfer students who enter Concordia with junior or higher standing and who have earned credit for a public speaking or communication theory/relational communication course are not required to take COM 110.

Credit by Examination Full-time students may receive credit in some courses by successfully completing special examinations that test their knowledge of the subject matter. Requests to take an examination must be made through the Registrar's Office and approved by the instructor and chair of the department offering the course. The instructor of the course and the department chair will administer and evaluate the examination. If the credit by examination request is approved, students will be charged a $30 course examination administration fee and a $120 tuition fee if the examination is successfully completed. Credit earned by examination is reflected on the academic transcript with an "S" grade. A limit of 20 credits earned through credit by examination may be applied to the 126 credits required to earn a degree. Students may not take a departmental examination if they: are currently registered in the course. have already received credit for that course. are registered for a more advanced course in that department. have already completed a more advanced course in that department. Concordia College 901 8th St. S. Moorhead, MN 56562 218.299.4000

Credit by Examination Full-time students may receive credit in some courses by successfully completing special examinations that test their knowledge of the subject matter. Requests to take an examination must be made through the Registrar's Office and approved by the instructor and chair of the department offering the course. The instructor of the course and the department chair will administer and evaluate the examination. If the credit by examination request is approved, students will be charged a $30 course examination administration fee and a $120 tuition fee if the examination is successfully completed. Credit earned by examination is reflected on the academic transcript with an "S" grade. A limit of 20 credits earned through credit by examination may be applied to the 126 credits required to earn a degree. Students may not take a departmental examination if they: are currently registered in the course. have already received credit for that course. are registered for a more advanced course in that department. have already completed a more advanced course in that department.

Credit for Prior Learning The following types of prior learning credit are accepted: Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College Level Examination Program (CLEP): Students may obtain credit for selected courses at Concordia by earning an appropriate score on AP, IB, and/or CLEP examinations. Students must request their official scores be sent to Concordia College. Credits and equivalents are recorded based on the published credit tables for the catalog year that the student matriculates to Concordia College. Bilingual Seals Program/Seals of Biliteracy: The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a school, school district, or state in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. It is a student’s responsibility to inform the Registrar’s Office if they have earned a Seal of Biliteracy. Credits and equivalents are recorded based on the published credit tables for the catalog year that the student matriculates to Concordia College. Joint Services Transcript (JST): In evaluating and granting credit to veterans who have pursued specialized training programs in the armed forces, the college utilizes the Guide to the Evaluation of Education Experiences in the Armed Services, prepared by the American Council of Education. Students are responsible for submitting Joint Services Transcripts directly to Concordia College.

Credit for Prior Learning The following types of prior learning credit are accepted: Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College Level Examination Program (CLEP): Students may obtain credit for selected courses at Concordia by earning an appropriate score on AP, IB, and/or CLEP examinations. Students must request their official scores be sent to Concordia College. Credits and equivalents are recorded based on the published credit tables for the catalog year that the student matriculates to Concordia College. Bilingual Seals Program/Seals of Biliteracy: The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a school, school district, or state in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. It is a student’s responsibility to inform the Registrar’s Office if they have earned a Seal of Biliteracy. Credits and equivalents are recorded based on the published credit tables for the catalog year that the student matriculates to Concordia College. Joint Services Transcript (JST): In evaluating and granting credit to veterans who have pursued specialized training programs in the armed forces, the college utilizes the Guide to the Evaluation of Education Experiences in the Armed Services, prepared by the American Council of Education. Students are responsible for submitting Joint Services Transcripts directly to Concordia College.

Transfer credit – Credit earned for coursework taken through a post-secondary institution either as a degree-seeking student or as a high school student through concurrent enrollment options (e.g., PSEO, dual enrollment, or college in the schools, etc.) . Postsecondary enrollment options (PSEO) - The PSEO program is a dual credit program that allows high school students to simultaneously earn high school and college credit through enrollment in and successful completion of college-level courses. Credit for prior learning – Credit earned for prior learning by demonstrating mastery through taking examinations (AP, IB, and CLEP). See the Residence Requirement policy for more information about the number of residence credits (non-transfer credits) needed to earn a Concordia College degree.

Transfer credit - Credit earned for coursework taken through a post-secondary institution either as a degree-seeking student or as a high school student through concurrent enrollment options (e.g., PSEO, dual enrollment, or college in the schools, etc.). Credit for prior learning - Credit earned for prior learning by demonstrating mastery through taking examinations (AP, IB, and CLEP). See the Residence Requirement policy for more information about the number of residence credits (non-transfer credits) needed to earn a Concordia College degree.

This may be achieved through the completion at Concordia of a 212 language course in French, German, or Spanish or through the transfer of credit earned at another institution for a course equivalent to the level of a 212 or higher course at Concordia Completion of two semesters of a second (in addition to the language used to fulfill the college’s Core language requirement) non-English European language Completion of one semester each of two additional (in addition to the college’s Core language requirement) non-English European languages

This may be achieved through the completion at Concordia of a 212 language course in French, German, or Spanish or through the transfer of credit earned at another institution for a course equivalent to the level of a 212 or higher course at Concordia Completion of two semesters of a second (in addition to the language used to fulfill the college’s Core language requirement) non-English European language Completion of one semester each of two additional (in addition to the college’s Core language requirement) non-English European languages

Concordia College accepts credit in a variety of forms including traditional transfer credit, PSEO, credit for prior learning, and international credit. The following policies apply to all forms of transfer credit: Effective Fall 2016, transfer grades have been updated to show all “S” grades. Transfer credits will be calculated in the total credits earned; grades calculated in the GPA will only be Concordia College courses. Once credit is added to a student’s record, regardless of the type of transfer credit or credit earned at Concordia College, it becomes a part of a student’s official academic record and cannot be removed at a later date. The academic classification level at which students are placed at Concordia will depend on the work they have successfully completed and is accepted for transfer.

Concordia College accepts credit in a variety of forms including traditional transfer credit, PSEO, credit for prior learning, and international credit. The following policies apply to all forms of transfer credit: Effective Fall 2016, transfer grades have been updated to show all “S” grades. Transfer credits will be calculated in the total credits earned; grades calculated in the GPA will only be Concordia College courses. Once credit is added to a student’s record, regardless of the type of transfer credit or credit earned at Concordia College, it becomes a part of a student’s official academic record and cannot be removed at a later date. The academic classification level at which students are placed at Concordia will depend on the work they have successfully completed and is accepted for transfer.

In some instances, first-year students may register for these courses, particularly if they have significant earned transfer credit and have met prerequisites.

In some instances, first-year students may register for these courses, particularly if they have significant earned transfer credit and have met prerequisites.

Applicants with eligible baccalaureate degrees in other academic areas must enroll in the foundation program curriculum before beginning advanced standing.

Applicants with eligible baccalaureate degrees in other academic areas must enroll in the foundation program curriculum before beginning advanced standing.

Official certificates from any nationally administered tests in your country (during or at the completion of high school) if applicable Evidence of English proficiency TOEFL (Internet-based test) score of 71 TOEFL (Paper-based test) score or 525 IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 5.5 Duolingo English Test (DET) score of 95 SAT Critical Reading Section score of 450 ACT English + Reading combined subscores of 31 Other means of demonstrating English proficiency may be considered; however, all new students must demonstrate to our satisfaction the ability to communicate effectively in an American college classroom before admittance. Students requesting transfer of credit for courses taken at universities outside of the United States must have their final transcripts evaluated by an approved credential evaluation agency found on the NACES website ( www.naces.org ). SAT results and a personal essay are generally not required, but we recommend submitting them as they can increase your chances for admission.

Students requesting transfer of credit for courses taken at universities outside of the United States must have their final transcripts evaluated by an approved credential evaluation agency found on the NACES website (www.naces.org).

International Transfer Credit Students who have transfer credit for courses taken at universities outside of the United States must have their final transcripts evaluated by an approved credential evaluation agency found on the NACES websites ( www.naces.org ) and sent to Concordia College. Students must request a “course-by-course” evaluation from the agency. All summer study away programs, international or domestic, will be considered transfer credit and the above policies will apply. This excludes Concordia faculty-led May programs or other summer credit-bearing experiences that require registration in a Concordia course. For students who have completed the Vitnemål (a student’s 13th year in Norway/Sweden), transfer credit will be accepted once the official transcript has been received from Norway-America Association (NORAM) or directly from the Upper Secondary Education and Training Institution. Concordia College 901 8th St. S. Moorhead, MN 56562 218.299.4000

International Transfer Credit Students who have transfer credit for courses taken at universities outside of the United States must have their final transcripts evaluated by an approved credential evaluation agency found on the NACES websites (www.naces.org) and sent to Concordia College. Students must request a “course-by-course” evaluation from the agency. All summer study away programs, international or domestic, will be considered transfer credit and the above policies will apply. This excludes Concordia faculty-led May programs or other summer credit-bearing experiences that require registration in a Concordia course. For students who have completed the Vitnemål (a student’s 13th year in Norway/Sweden), transfer credit will be accepted once the official transcript has been received from Norway-America Association (NORAM) or directly from the Upper Secondary Education and Training Institution.

The maximum time-frame component will be based on the student’s entire graduate academic record, including all graduate transfer credits accepted.

The maximum time-frame component will be based on the student’s entire graduate academic record, including all graduate transfer credits accepted.

The overall cumulative grade point average (GPA), pace and maximum time-frame assessment will be based on the student’s entire academic record, including all transfer credits accepted. All transfer credits accepted by the institution are counted as attempted and earned. Unsatisfactory grades are “F,” “DR,” “U,” “NG,” “NR,” “I,” and “W.” Both Concordia credits and transfer credits are used to calculate pace. Acceptable reasons to appeal include but are not limited to: illness or injury of the student, illness or death of an immediate relative of the student, military service, divorce or separation of student/spouse, etc. Acceptable reasons to appeal maximum time frame suspension include but are not limited to: change of major, transfer credits that did not apply toward your degree/program, and music ensemble and private instruction credits for students not majoring or minoring in music. Concordia may develop individual academic plans for students whose appeal has been approved if it is evident that the student cannot attain, or is unlikely to attain, the satisfactory academic progress standards after completing one academic period of coursework, or if outside assistance is required (i.e., working with an academic counselor, personal counselor or other resources) to improve the situation.

The overall cumulative grade point average (GPA), pace and maximum time-frame assessment will be based on the student’s entire academic record, including all transfer credits accepted. All transfer credits accepted by the institution are counted as attempted and earned. Unsatisfactory grades are “F,” “DR,” “U,” “NG,” “NR,” “I,” and “W.” Both Concordia credits and transfer credits are used to calculate pace. Acceptable reasons to appeal include but are not limited to: illness or injury of the student, illness or death of an immediate relative of the student, military service, divorce or separation of student/spouse, etc. Acceptable reasons to appeal maximum time frame suspension include but are not limited to: change of major, transfer credits that did not apply toward your degree/program, and music ensemble and private instruction credits for students not majoring or minoring in music.

If a student elects a non-Concordia study away program for a semester or year, they must withdraw or take leave from the College - and may seek transfer credit when they return to the College.

If a student elects a non-Concordia study away program for a semester or year, they must withdraw or take leave from the College - and may seek transfer credit when they return to the College.

Students may take a maximum of 8 credits or their equivalent (excluding transfer credits) on a satisfactory-unsatisfactory (S-U) basis; no more than 4 credits per subject prefix can be graded on an S-U basis, and a course taken for a grade of S-U cannot satisfy any of the liberal arts Core requirements.

Procedures for Transfer of Credit While a program may elect to set additional requirements for evaluating the credentials of applicants who propose to obtain credit for graduate work completed at other institutions or in other programs, the following standards shall apply for transfer of credits into a graduate certificate program at Concordia College. Comparability of academic credit. In order to be acceptable for transfer credit, the academic credit earned at other institutions or programs shall be from programs that are at least equivalent to that into which the applicant proposes to transfer. For example, if the Concordia program carries specialized accreditation or meets specific professional standards in order to facilitate licensure or similar recognition, transfer credits need to have been earned in programs with equivalent standards. Recency of course completion. In order to be eligible for transfer credit, the courses for which the academic credit was earned must have been taken within seven years of application and carry a grade of B or higher. Level. In order to be eligible for transfer credit, the academic credit must have been earned at a minimum of the graduate level. Content. In order to be eligible for transfer credit, the academic credit must be at least 75% equivalent to the course established for the Concordia graduate certificate program into which the transfer is proposed. Limitations and residency. A maximum of 4 graduate transfer credits may be counted toward a Graduate Academic Certificate Program. Individual Graduate Academic Certificate Programs may choose to not allow any transfer credits. International Transfer Credit. Students requesting transfer of credit for courses taken at universities outside of the United States must have their final transcripts evaluated by an approved credential evaluation agency found on the NACES website ( www.naces.org ).

Procedures for Transfer of Credit While a program may elect to set additional requirements for evaluating the credentials of applicants who propose to obtain credit for graduate work completed at other institutions or in other programs, the following standards shall apply for transfer of credits into a graduate program at Concordia College. Effective fall 2016, transfer credits will be calculated in the total credits earned but grades calculated in the GPA will be only Concordia courses. In practice, this means that transfer credit is marked with satisfactory (S) grades. Transfer credits taken on a pass-fail basis are not accepted. Comparability of academic credit. In order to be acceptable for transfer credit, the academic credit earned at other institutions or programs shall be from programs that are at least equivalent to that into which the applicant proposes to transfer. For example, if the Concordia program carries specialized accreditation or meets specific professional standards in order to facilitate licensure or similar recognition, transfer credits need to have been earned in programs with equivalent standards. Recency of course completion. In order to be eligible for transfer credit, the courses for which the academic credit was earned must have been taken within seven years of application and carry a grade of B or higher. Level. In order to be eligible for transfer credit, the academic credit must have been earned at a minimum of the graduate level. Content. In order to be eligible for transfer credit, the academic credit must be at least 75% equivalent to the course established for the Concordia graduate program into which the transfer is proposed. Limitations and residency. Transfer of credit is limited to no more than one-third of the total number of graduate hours required in the program for graduation purposes. Individual programs may further limit the number of transfer credits allowed. International Transfer Credit. Students requesting transfer of credit for courses taken at universities outside of the United States must have their final transcripts evaluated by an approved credential evaluation agency found on the NACES website ( www.naces.org ).

Procedures for Transfer of Credit While a program may elect to set additional requirements for evaluating the credentials of applicants who propose to obtain credit for graduate work completed at other institutions or in other programs, the following standards shall apply for transfer of credits into a graduate certificate program at Concordia College. Comparability of academic credit. In order to be acceptable for transfer credit, the academic credit earned at other institutions or programs shall be from programs that are at least equivalent to that into which the applicant proposes to transfer. For example, if the Concordia program carries specialized accreditation or meets specific professional standards in order to facilitate licensure or similar recognition, transfer credits need to have been earned in programs with equivalent standards. Recency of course completion. In order to be eligible for transfer credit, the courses for which the academic credit was earned must have been taken within seven years of application and carry a grade of B or higher. Level. In order to be eligible for transfer credit, the academic credit must have been earned at a minimum of the graduate level. Content. In order to be eligible for transfer credit, the academic credit must be at least 75% equivalent to the course established for the Concordia graduate certificate program into which the transfer is proposed. Limitations and residency. A maximum of 4 graduate transfer credits may be counted toward a Graduate Academic Certificate Program. Individual Graduate Academic Certificate Programs may choose to not allow any transfer credits. International Transfer Credit. Students requesting transfer of credit for courses taken at universities outside of the United States must have their final transcripts evaluated by an approved credential evaluation agency found on the NACES website (www.naces.org).

Procedures for Transfer of Credit While a program may elect to set additional requirements for evaluating the credentials of applicants who propose to obtain credit for graduate work completed at other institutions or in other programs, the following standards shall apply for transfer of credits into a graduate program at Concordia College. Effective fall 2016, transfer credits will be calculated in the total credits earned but grades calculated in the GPA will be only Concordia courses. In practice, this means that transfer credit is marked with satisfactory (S) grades. Transfer credits taken on a pass-fail basis are not accepted. Comparability of academic credit. In order to be acceptable for transfer credit, the academic credit earned at other institutions or programs shall be from programs that are at least equivalent to that into which the applicant proposes to transfer. For example, if the Concordia program carries specialized accreditation or meets specific professional standards in order to facilitate licensure or similar recognition, transfer credits need to have been earned in programs with equivalent standards. Recency of course completion. In order to be eligible for transfer credit, the courses for which the academic credit was earned must have been taken within seven years of application and carry a grade of B or higher. Level. In order to be eligible for transfer credit, the academic credit must have been earned at a minimum of the graduate level. Content. In order to be eligible for transfer credit, the academic credit must be at least 75% equivalent to the course established for the Concordia graduate program into which the transfer is proposed. Limitations and residency. Transfer of credit is limited to no more than one-third of the total number of graduate hours required in the program for graduation purposes. Individual programs may further limit the number of transfer credits allowed. International Transfer Credit. Students requesting transfer of credit for courses taken at universities outside of the United States must have their final transcripts evaluated by an approved credential evaluation agency found on the NACES website (www.naces.org).

Pass -Fail Registration Option : Students may elect to take a maximum of 4 credits on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) basis, in addition to any transfer credits allowed by the graduate level program as well as courses set up to be graded on a pass-fail basis (capstone projects, internships, research thesis).

Pass-Fail Registration Option: Students may elect to take a maximum of 4 credits on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) basis, in addition to any transfer credits allowed by the graduate level program as well as courses set up to be graded on a pass-fail basis (capstone projects, internships, research thesis).

Credit by Examination Auditing Courses Anyone wishing to audit (attend a course without seeking credit) must have a Concordia College ID number, register for the course (to be listed on the class roster), and pay the required fees (see Special Fees in the Tuition and Financial Information section). Students may take a maximum of 8 credits or their equivalent (excluding transfer credits) on a satisfactory-unsatisfactory (S-U) basis; no more than 4 credits per subject prefix can be graded on an S-U basis, and a course taken for a grade of S-U cannot satisfy any of the liberal arts Core requirements. If a student completes a course at Concordia that is equivalent to a course that has already been accepted for transfer credit, the transferred course will be removed from the student's Concordia College transcript.

Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”) licenses are awarded by individual states. This plan may need to be adapted based on course offerings as well as individual student circumstances, such as transfer credit and study away experiences.

Transfer Credit Transfer credits are allowed to no more than one-third of the total number of graduate hours required. Thirty five credits are required, so no more than 11.66 credits can be transferred in to count towards the program.

Transfer Credit Transfer credits are allowed to no more than one-third of the total number of graduate hours required. Thirty four credits are required, so no more than 11.33 credits can be transferred in to count towards the program.

Transfer Credit Transfer credits are allowed to no more than one-third of the total number of graduate hours required. Thirty credits are required, so no more than 10 credits can be transferred in to count towards the program.

Transfer Credit Courses must be taken from a regionally accredited college or university and a standard letter grade of C- is required (grades of “P” or “S” are not accepted). Credit is not accepted for courses that: Apply toward a certificate program only Are remedial courses (typically noted with a course number or level under 100) Varsity sports Music ensembles A class cannot be transferred in to be a repeat of a Concordia College class. All repeats must be taken at Concordia College. Students are responsible for submitting an official transcript from the previously attended institution(s) directly to Concordia College. When a student’s official transcript is received, transfer credits will be evaluated and entered onto a student’s record.

Transfer Credit Transfer credits are allowed to no more than one-third of the total number of graduate hours required. Thirty five credits are required, so no more than 11.66 credits can be transferred in to count towards the program.

Transfer Credit Transfer credits are allowed to no more than one-third of the total number of graduate hours required. Thirty four credits are required, so no more than 11.33 credits can be transferred in to count towards the program.

Transfer Credit Transfer credits are allowed to no more than one-third of the total number of graduate hours required. Thirty credits are required, so no more than 10 credits can be transferred in to count towards the program.

Transfer Credit Courses must be taken from a regionally accredited college or university and a standard letter grade of C- is required (grades of “P” or “S” are not accepted). Credit is not accepted for courses that: Apply toward a certificate program only Are remedial courses (typically noted with a course number or level under 100) Varsity sports Music ensembles A class cannot be transferred in to be a repeat of a Concordia College class. All repeats must be taken at Concordia College. Students are responsible for submitting an official transcript from the previously attended institution(s) directly to Concordia College. When a student’s official transcript is received, transfer credits will be evaluated and entered onto a student’s record.

Transfer Students & Transfer Credit Concordia College considers transfer student applications on a rolling basis. Early application to the college is recommended. Students considering transferring to Concordia may request an initial evaluation of transfer credit prior to applying or in conjunction with applying by submitting an official postsecondary transcript(s) and specifically requesting this service. This evaluation is only preliminary, but it should be complete enough to be helpful in planning for your transfer. Misrepresentation, omission of information or failure to provide information may be cause for delay or be grounds for dismissal. The Office of the Registrar evaluates official postsecondary transcripts and appropriate transfer credit is awarded and entered after students finalize their admission. All courses on postsecondary transcripts that are eligible for transfer will be transferred. Students presenting credits in music theory are also required to write an examination to determine placement in this area. For admission with advanced standing using transfer credit, you must request official transcripts from each postsecondary institution you have attended to be sent directly to Concordia; in addition, if you are in your first year of college, you must submit the same material traditional first-year students submit. Transfer students who are in their second year or beyond of full-time study are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores. Acceptance depends upon your previous academic record as well as upon the other factors considered when admitting first-year students. More information about transfer credit can be found in the transfer credit policy .

Transfer Students & Transfer Credit Concordia College considers transfer student applications on a rolling basis. Early application to the college is recommended. Students considering transferring to Concordia may request an initial evaluation of transfer credit prior to applying or in conjunction with applying by submitting an official postsecondary transcript(s) and specifically requesting this service. This evaluation is only preliminary, but it should be complete enough to be helpful in planning for your transfer. Misrepresentation, omission of information or failure to provide information may be cause for delay or be grounds for dismissal. The Office of the Registrar evaluates official postsecondary transcripts and appropriate transfer credit is awarded and entered after students finalize their admission. All courses on postsecondary transcripts that are eligible for transfer will be transferred. Students presenting credits in music theory are also required to write an examination to determine placement in this area. For admission with advanced standing using transfer credit, you must request official transcripts from each postsecondary institution you have attended to be sent directly to Concordia; in addition, if you are in your first year of college, you must submit the same material traditional first-year students submit. Transfer students who are in their second year or beyond of full-time study are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores. Acceptance depends upon your previous academic record as well as upon the other factors considered when admitting first-year students. More information about transfer credit can be found in the transfer credit policy.

Advanced Standing Application opens: Nov.