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A maximum of 20 transfer credits will be accepted from the IB, CLEP, and/or AP program combined. Please see table below for specific transfer credit. Full diploma: Those that earn the full diploma with 30 or more diploma points may receive eight semester credits for each high level (HL) subject with grades of five or higher and may receive up to two semester credits for some standard level (SL) with grades of five or higher* IB second language course, either HL or SL, is not allowed for transfer. Effective: October 11 2017 Procedure The Registrar’s Office will determine eligible transfer credit though the IB Program based on the table below. Students will be sent a transfer credit evaluation upon completion of the review. Area/Examination Score Award Transfer Credit Art HL 5-7 8 Semester Credits – Humanities Biology HL 5-7 BIO2010: Introduction to Biology Business Management HL 5-7 4 Semester Credits – Elective Chemistry HL 5-7 CHEM2048: General Chemistry 1 & CHEM2059: General Chemistry 2 Computer Science HL 5-7 8 Semester Credits – Elective Economics HL 5-7 8 Semester Credits – Social Sciences English Language & Literature HL 5-7 8 Semester Credits – English/Communications or Humanities English A Literature HL 5-7 8 Semester Credits – English/Communications or Humanities History HL 5-7 8 Semester Credits – Humanities Information Global Technology HL 5-7 4 Semester Credits – Electives Math HL 5-7 MATH1005: Foundations of Math Physics HL 5-7 PHYS2040: Physics 1 & PHYS2041: Physics 2 Psychology HL 5-7 4 Semester Credits – Social Sciences Other Subjects HL 5-7 Contact the Registrar Office Standard Level (SL) is ONLY granted if a student completes a full diploma of 30 points of more. Please see table below for specific transfer credit. Area/Examination Score Award Transfer Credit Biology SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits - Natural Science/Math Environmental Systems and Societies SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits - Natural Science/Math Chemistry SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits – Natural Science/Math Computer Science SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits – Elective Economics SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits – Social Sciences English Languages & Literature SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits – English/Communications or Humanities English Literature SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits – English/Communications or Humanities Film Studies SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits – Humanities History SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits – Humanities Information Technology SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits – Elective Literature and Performance SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits – Humanities Psychology SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits – Social Sciences Other Subjects SL 5-7 Contact the Registrar Office No credit for SL Math or Math Studies 2501 W. 84th St. Bloomington, MN 55431 952-888-4777 Contact Us About Us Who We Are & Mission University History Board of Trustees Directory University Partnerships Jobs at NWHSU Departments Office of Student Affairs Office of the Registrar Office of IT Financial Aid Services Admissions Academics Continuing Education Clinics Health Policy & Research Alumni Quick Links Title IX Notice of Non-Discrimination Campus Map Campus Events Calendar TruNorth Wellness Hub (Campus Bookstore) Commencement/Graduation Event Planning and Rental Request Form Greenawalt Library IT Help Desk Request Information University Catalog NWHSU Community Health Visit us on TikTok Visit us on Instagram Visit us on Facebook Visit us on X Visit us on LinkedIn Visit us on Youtube © 2025 Northwestern Health Sciences University Privacy Policy Sitemap

A maximum of 20 transfer credits will be accepted from the IB, CLEP, and/or AP program combined. Please see table below for specific transfer credit. Full diploma: Those that earn the full diploma with 30 or more diploma points may receive eight semester credits for each high level (HL) subject with grades of five or higher and may receive up to two semester credits for some standard level (SL) with grades of five or higher* IB second language course, either HL or SL, is not allowed for transfer. Effective: October 11 2017 Procedure The Registrar’s Office will determine eligible transfer credit though the IB Program based on the table below. Students will be sent a transfer credit evaluation upon completion of the review. Area/Examination Score Award Transfer Credit Art HL 5-7 8 Semester Credits - Humanities Biology HL 5-7 BIO2010: Introduction to Biology Business Management HL 5-7 4 Semester Credits - Elective Chemistry HL 5-7 CHEM2048: General Chemistry 1 & CHEM2059: General Chemistry 2 Computer Science HL 5-7 8 Semester Credits - Elective Economics HL 5-7 8 Semester Credits - Social Sciences English Language & Literature HL 5-7 8 Semester Credits - English/Communications or Humanities English A Literature HL 5-7 8 Semester Credits - English/Communications or Humanities History HL 5-7 8 Semester Credits - Humanities Information Global Technology HL 5-7 4 Semester Credits - Electives Math HL 5-7 MATH1005: Foundations of Math Physics HL 5-7 PHYS2040: Physics 1 & PHYS2041: Physics 2 Psychology HL 5-7 4 Semester Credits - Social Sciences Other Subjects HL 5-7 Contact the Registrar Office Standard Level (SL) is ONLY granted if a student completes a full diploma of 30 points of more. Please see table below for specific transfer credit. Area/Examination Score Award Transfer Credit Biology SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits - Natural Science/Math Environmental Systems and Societies SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits - Natural Science/Math Chemistry SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits - Natural Science/Math Computer Science SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits - Elective Economics SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits - Social Sciences English Languages & Literature SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits - English/Communications or Humanities English Literature SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits - English/Communications or Humanities Film Studies SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits - Humanities History SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits - Humanities Information Technology SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits - Elective Literature and Performance SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits - Humanities Psychology SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits - Social Sciences Other Subjects SL 5-7 Contact the Registrar Office No credit for SL Math or Math Studies

The course is required in the first trimester and is not accepted as transfer credit.

The course is required in the first trimester and is not accepted as transfer credit.

Northwestern Health Sciences University may accept up to nine graduate transfer credits into the Master of Health Science in Functional and Integrative Nutrition from other regionally accredited colleges and universities prior to entrance. Transfer credits must be suitable for transfer to the intended degree and approved by the Program Chair.

Northwestern Health Sciences University may accept up to nine graduate transfer credits into the Master of Health Science in Functional and Integrative Nutrition from other regionally accredited colleges and universities prior to entrance. Transfer credits must be suitable for transfer to the intended degree and approved by the Program Chair.

Transfer Credit and Prior Learning Assessment Policy Tuition and Fees College of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine College of Health and Wellness College of Chiropractic Course Descriptions Board of Trustees President’s Cabinet Administration Faculty Credential References Nondiscrimination Policy and Non-Harassment Policy Student Right to Know Appendix 2021-2022 University Catalog Print this page /Institutions/Northwestern-Health-Sciences-University/json/catalogs.json DE26E491-A6D6-4253-ADDC-DE0B2FBA4997 University Student Handbook 2024-2025 University Catalog 2024-2025 University Catalog Fall Addendum 2023-2024 University Catalog 2022-2023 University Catalog University Student Handbook Medical Assisting Clinical Training Handbook Medical Assisting Student Handbook Medical Laboratory Science Clinical Training Handbook 2021-2022 Medical Laboratory Technology Clinical Training Handbook 2021-2022 Radiologic Sciences Student Handbook Radiation Therapy Program Clinical Education Handbook Radiologic Technology Clinical Training Handbook 2022-2023 University Catalog Fall Addendum 2022 University Catalog Winter Trimester Addendum 2021-2022 University Catalog 2021-2022 University Student Handbook College of Chiropractic Intern’s Clinic Handbook 2021-2022 Medical Assisting Clinical Training Handbook Medical Laboratory Science Clinical Training Handbook 2021-2022 Medical Laboratory Technology Clinical Training Handbook 2021-2022 Radiologic Sciences Student Handbook Radiation Therapy Program Clinical Education Handbook Radiologic Technology Clinical Training Handbook 2020 Summer Trimester 2020 Winter Trimester Massage Therapy Programs Clinic Handbook Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Clinical Student Handbook 2019 Fall Trimester 2019 Summer Trimester 2019 Winter Trimester 2018 Fall Trimester Academic Policies The following provides a summary of our University Academic Policies. Academic Evaluation and Grade Academic Honors Academic Standards Add Drop Policy Attendance Policy Awarding a Posthumous Degree Credit Assignment Policy Dean’s List Early Alert Policy Enrollment Status Definitions Excused Absence Policy Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Grade Appeal Policy International Baccalaureate Policy Military Leave of Absence or Withdrawal Preferred Name Policy Pregnancy and Childbirth Leave Policy Readmission to the University Request to Officially Withdraw or Take a Term-off Short Term Leave of Absence Transfer Credit and Prior Learning Assessment Policy Academic Evaluation and Grade Policy Purpose To describe the grading scale/system used at the University. W – A grade of “W” is awarded to students who officially withdraw from a full trimester course up to, but not beyond the equivalent of 60% of the course contact time or from a course of duration other than a full trimester beginning the second day the course meets and any time prior to the end of the midpoint of the course WF - A grade of “WF” is awarded to students who officially withdrawal from the course after the 9th week of the trimester for full term course and after the mid-point a course of duration other than the full trimester. Contact/Credit Hour Ratio: Variable: Credit and contact hours are determined on an individual student basis with the assigned faculty member and department chair but may be no more than 6 credits per student. Contact/Credit Hour Ratio: Variable: Credit and contact hours are determined on an individual student basis with the assigned faculty member and department chair but may be no more than 10 credits per student. A student is considered “closed” by the Early Alert when one or more of the following criteria has been met: Student demonstrates academic improvement and stability over a period of time The mentor determines the student no longer requires assistance Academic support services have been provided to student and student is actively taking advantage of those resources Improvement occurs in the management of life stressors and academic performance improves Student chooses to withdraw from the program or institution Students identified through the Early Alert system may be referred to the following support services based on individual need: Individual peer tutoring Group peer tutoring Open lab sessions Scheduled meetings with faculty to review course material Academic advising to review course load and academic plan Study skills assistance Mental health counseling Disability services Registrar or Financial Aid offices Community emergency financial assistance Conduct/Behavioral standards Enrollment Status Definitions Purpose To define full-time, three-quarter-time, half-time or less than half-time enrollment for students in each program of study. A maximum of 20 transfer credits will be accepted from the IB, CLEP, and/or AP program combined. Please see table below for specific transfer credit. Full diploma: Those that earn the full diploma with 30 or more diploma points may receive eight semester credits for each high level (HL) subject with grades of five or higher and may receive up to two semester credits for some standard level (SL) with grades of five or higher* IB second language course, either HL or SL, is not allowed for transfer. Effective: October 11 2017 Procedure The Registrar’s Office will determine eligible transfer credit though the IB Program based on the table below. Students will be sent a transfer credit evaluation upon completion of the review. Area/Examination Score Award Transfer Credit Art HL 5-7 8 Semester Credits – Humanities Biology HL 5-7 BIO2010: Introduction to Biology Business Management HL 5-7 4 Semester Credits – Elective Chemistry HL 5-7 CHEM2048: General Chemistry 1 & CHEM2059: General Chemistry 2 Computer Science HL 5-7 8 Semester Credits – Elective Economics HL 5-7 8 Semester Credits – Social Sciences English Language & Literature HL 5-7 8 Semester Credits – English/Communications or Humanities English A Literature HL 5-7 8 Semester Credits – English/Communications or Humanities History HL 5-7 8 Semester Credits – Humanities Information Global Technology HL 5-7 4 Semester Credits – Electives Math HL 5-7 MATH1005: Foundations of Math Physics HL 5-7 PHYS2040: Physics 1 & PHYS2041: Physics 2 Psychology HL 5-7 4 Semester Credits – Social Sciences Other Subjects HL 5-7 Contact the Registrar Office Standard Level (SL) is ONLY granted if a student completes a full diploma of 30 points of more. Please see table below for specific transfer credit. Area/Examination Score Award Transfer Credit Biology SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits - Natural Science/Math Environmental Systems and Societies SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits - Natural Science/Math Chemistry SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits – Natural Science/Math Computer Science SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits – Elective Economics SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits – Social Sciences English Languages & Literature SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits – English/Communications or Humanities English Literature SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits – English/Communications or Humanities Film Studies SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits – Humanities History SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits – Humanities Information Technology SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits – Elective Literature and Performance SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits – Humanities Psychology SL 5-7 2 Semester Credits – Social Sciences Other Subjects SL 5-7 Contact the Registrar Office No credit for SL Math or Math Studies Military Leave of Absence or Withdrawal Military Leave of Absence Policy As an alternative to withdrawal for military duty or required training, a student in the military will be allowed to choose an extension on coursework and exams for the time the student is absent. travel documents, signature documents) • Time Entry System (ADP) • Transfer Credit Evaluation * Students who have had their name legally changed should complete a name/address change form. Readmission to the College of Chiropractic Program Following Academic Dismissal Individuals who have been dismissed from the College of Chiropractic due to academic reasons are permitted to apply for admission to begin the Doctor of Chiropractic program as a new student and repeat all courses after one calendar year following the date of dismissal has elapsed. Readmission to the Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (ACM) Program Following Academic Dismissal Individuals who have been dismissed from an ACM program due to academic reasons are not eligible to reapply for admission for one calendar year following the date of dismissal.

Transfer Credit and Prior Learning Assessment Policy EFFECTIVE DATE January 2020 PURPOSE To specify consistent practices for accepting credit for college level courses transferred into Northwestern Health Sciences University and to award credit for prior learning. SCOPE The scope of this policy applies to all transfer students in all programs. POLICY Transfer credit is generally accepted for courses comparable to those offered by Northwestern Health Sciences University that were successfully completed with a grade of “C-” or above at another regionally accredited institution or internationally recognized institution. Academic programs may accept transfer credit from some non-regionally accredited institutions or programs on an individual basis. The university will evaluate official transcripts submitted by the transfer applicant and reserves the right to accept or deny any of the credits for transfer. Credit may also be awarded for prior learning when that learning is demonstrated at commensurate levels as the course/curriculum offered by NWHSU. PROCEDURE Official transcripts are evaluated for transfer credit in the Registrar’s Office and the results are provided to the applicant. Only original, sealed transcript(s) from each college/university previously attended will be considered for the award of transfer credit by the NWHSU Registrar's Office and/or appropriate NWHSU academic departments. All courses submitted for transfer must be evaluated and approved prior to the student’s enrollment Transfer courses must have similar course content, title, length or objective, and correspond to courses within the applicant’s intended program curriculum. A course catalog and/or syllabus may be required to demonstrate course content. Only transfer courses earned with a minimum grade of "C-" or better at institutions outside of the Northwestern Health Sciences University will be accepted for transfer. All course requirements with the exception of general education and foundational sciences coursework submitted for transfer must have been completed within five years of the date of enrollment at the University. Transfer credit may be given to a student who has taken an equivalent course (which meets the above referenced standards) prior to the past five years, if work or life experience has enabled the student to use the skills learned in that course within the past five years Credit awarded at another college or university for course work completed in a nontraditional manner, e.g., through Advanced Placement programs (AP) or proficiency tests (CLEP or comprehensive examinations administered by an academic department), must be validated by the NWHSU Registrar's Office and/or appropriate NWHSU academic department. That is, such credits do not transfer automatically, and the student must furnish official score reports, etc., for consideration. Students must request that official AP and or CLEP test results be sent directly to the Admissions Office for evaluation. Credit for Military Training: The University will consider academic credit for military training equivalent to NWHSU courses required for the students' program requirements as defined in the Military Guide provided by the American Council on Education (ACE). Documentation of the training, such as a license of completion, Joint Services Transcript, or notation on the student's DD Form 214, is required. All credit hours transferable are converted to trimester credit hours. A maximum of 20 credits combined may be accepted from the ACE, CLEP and/or AP programs combined in the College of Health and Wellness and College of Chiropractic; a maximum of 30 credits combined may be accepted from the ACE, CLEP and/or AP program combined in the College of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Total semester credit hours transferred from each institution previously attended are recorded on the student's NWHSU transcript. (Note: Grades earned at institutions outside the Northwestern Health Sciences University do not become a part of the student's NWHSU cumulative grade point average. NWHSU does not issue copies of another institution's transcript.) The maximum transfer credits allowed varies by program. College of Health and Wellness program students may transfer up to 50% of major credit. 25% of overall credit requirements must be earned in residence. BS Completion Health Professions Core classes must be completed in residence. College of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine students may transfer up to 25% of program clinical training requirements and up to 50% of total program credit requirements. College of Chiropractic students may transfer up to 75% of didactic coursework, however, all clinical requirements must be completed at the degree granting institution and transfer students must complete a minimum of five trimesters of resident study at NWHSU to graduate from the University. A student currently enrolled at NWHSU may pass a specially prepared challenge examination and receive credit for a University course without having to do the normal course work. The student must contact the chair of the department in which credit is sought to request administration of an examination. Since it may not be appropriate to award credit by examination for some courses, the decision to offer an examination is that of the department. Hours earned through credit by examination will be indicated on the transcript, but no grade points will be awarded. Hours attempted will be assigned equal to the hours earned. Failure on such an examination will incur no grade point penalty or hours attempted. Other procedures and methods for assessment of prior learning may be added at the discretion of the university. 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Transfer Credit and Prior Learning Assessment Policy EFFECTIVE DATE January 2020 PURPOSE To specify consistent practices for accepting credit for college level courses transferred into Northwestern Health Sciences University and to award credit for prior learning. SCOPE The scope of this policy applies to all transfer students in all programs. POLICY Transfer credit is generally accepted for courses comparable to those offered by Northwestern Health Sciences University that were successfully completed with a grade of “C-” or above at another regionally accredited institution or internationally recognized institution. Academic programs may accept transfer credit from some non-regionally accredited institutions or programs on an individual basis. The university will evaluate official transcripts submitted by the transfer applicant and reserves the right to accept or deny any of the credits for transfer. Credit may also be awarded for prior learning when that learning is demonstrated at commensurate levels as the course/curriculum offered by NWHSU. PROCEDURE Official transcripts are evaluated for transfer credit in the Registrar’s Office and the results are provided to the applicant. Only original, sealed transcript(s) from each college/university previously attended will be considered for the award of transfer credit by the NWHSU Registrar's Office and/or appropriate NWHSU academic departments. All courses submitted for transfer must be evaluated and approved prior to the student’s enrollment Transfer courses must have similar course content, title, length or objective, and correspond to courses within the applicant’s intended program curriculum. A course catalog and/or syllabus may be required to demonstrate course content. Only transfer courses earned with a minimum grade of "C-" or better at institutions outside of the Northwestern Health Sciences University will be accepted for transfer. All course requirements with the exception of general education and foundational sciences coursework submitted for transfer must have been completed within five years of the date of enrollment at the University. Transfer credit may be given to a student who has taken an equivalent course (which meets the above referenced standards) prior to the past five years, if work or life experience has enabled the student to use the skills learned in that course within the past five years Credit awarded at another college or university for course work completed in a nontraditional manner, e.g., through Advanced Placement programs (AP) or proficiency tests (CLEP or comprehensive examinations administered by an academic department), must be validated by the NWHSU Registrar's Office and/or appropriate NWHSU academic department. That is, such credits do not transfer automatically, and the student must furnish official score reports, etc., for consideration. Students must request that official AP and or CLEP test results be sent directly to the Admissions Office for evaluation. Credit for Military Training: The University will consider academic credit for military training equivalent to NWHSU courses required for the students' program requirements as defined in the Military Guide provided by the American Council on Education (ACE). Documentation of the training, such as a license of completion, Joint Services Transcript, or notation on the student's DD Form 214, is required. All credit hours transferable are converted to trimester credit hours. A maximum of 20 credits combined may be accepted from the ACE, CLEP and/or AP programs combined in the College of Health and Wellness and College of Chiropractic; a maximum of 30 credits combined may be accepted from the ACE, CLEP and/or AP program combined in the College of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Total semester credit hours transferred from each institution previously attended are recorded on the student's NWHSU transcript. (Note: Grades earned at institutions outside the Northwestern Health Sciences University do not become a part of the student's NWHSU cumulative grade point average. NWHSU does not issue copies of another institution's transcript.) The maximum transfer credits allowed varies by program. College of Health and Wellness program students may transfer up to 50% of major credit. 25% of overall credit requirements must be earned in residence. BS Completion Health Professions Core classes must be completed in residence. College of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine students may transfer up to 25% of program clinical training requirements and up to 50% of total program credit requirements. College of Chiropractic students may transfer up to 75% of didactic coursework, however, all clinical requirements must be completed at the degree granting institution and transfer students must complete a minimum of five trimesters of resident study at NWHSU to graduate from the University. A student currently enrolled at NWHSU may pass a specially prepared challenge examination and receive credit for a University course without having to do the normal course work. The student must contact the chair of the department in which credit is sought to request administration of an examination. Since it may not be appropriate to award credit by examination for some courses, the decision to offer an examination is that of the department. Hours earned through credit by examination will be indicated on the transcript, but no grade points will be awarded. Hours attempted will be assigned equal to the hours earned. Failure on such an examination will incur no grade point penalty or hours attempted. Other procedures and methods for assessment of prior learning may be added at the discretion of the university. Prospective students may appeal the acceptance of transfer credit by contacting the Registrar.