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Pace is calculated by dividing completed credits by total attempted credits, including transfer credits and remedial credits. In evaluating maximum time frame, all attempted credits are counted, including transfer credits. Transfer Credits Transfer credits (including PSEO, AP, CLEP, and DSST) accepted from other schools are counted toward completion of the degree as both attempted credits and earned credits.

5. A maximum of 25% of program credits may be earned by transfer credit. 6. A maximum of 25% of program credits may be earned by transfer credit. degree, a maximum of 50% of program credits may be earned by transfer credit. student changes his/her program to a different degree (e.g., MATS, MAML, MOL), then a maximum of 25% of program credits may be kept as transfer credit.

of Northwestern – St. Paul Graduate Catalog 2026-2027 Transfer of College Credit to University of Northwestern Graduate Programs The Registrar supervises the evaluation of all transfer credits and the awarding of credit by examination. Additionally, the Registrar confers with school deans, department chairs, program managers/directors, and the Provost | Senior Vice-President for Academic Affairs as needed in decisions pertaining to the approval of transfer credits. All official transcripts from postsecondary institutions at which students were previously registered at must be submitted to Northwestern in order to evaluate the transfer of credit(s) and be awarded financial aid. Only courses taken from the following will be evaluated for the transfer of credits: • Regionally, nationally, professionally, or specialized accredited institutions (recognized by the U.S. • Prior learning credits from other institutions are not accepted.

A student account balance that is not paid in full within sixty days is transferred to ECSI for future monthly billing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55 Prior Learning Evaluation (per credit sought). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65 Prior Learning Submission (one time).

Pace is calculated by dividing completed credits by total attempted credits, including transfer credits and remedial credits. In evaluating maximum time frame, all attempted credits are counted, including transfer credits. Transfer Credits Transfer credits (including Dual Enrollment, AP, CLEP, and DSST) accepted from other schools are counted toward completion of the degree as both attempted credits and earned credits.

Auditing a Course ADULT UNDERGRADUATE Admitted students (including non-degree seeking) are eligible to audit a course by completing an Individual Course Registration Form acquired via their Academic Advisor. Auditing is not permitted in physical education activity courses, theatre or dance technique courses, music performance courses, education courses numbered 3000 or above, courses offered in partnership with external organizations, or other courses so indicated in the course schedule at the discretion of the professor and with the approval of the appropriate department chair. Transferable credits are the basis for administering the proportional core curriculum requirement.

Credit Alternative (AU) Credit for Prior Learning Prior learning refers to the acquisition of knowledge and skills based upon substantive experience, which may be documented using the prior learning portfolio process. Students who desire to earn credit must develop a detailed portfolio documenting their prior learning, pay any applicable fee(s), and adhere to all policies. The credit for prior learning page on myUNW assists students through the writing of their portfolio, which is evaluated by a content expert who determines the number of credits that may be earned. For more information regarding the maximum number of credits that may be earned by prior learning, see the graduation requirement section or contact your Academic Advisor.

3. Residency Requirement: A minimum of 50% of program credits must be completed at Northwestern (excluding credits earned by examination and/or prior learning). 4. A maximum of 50% of program credits may be earned by transfer, examination, and/or prior learning credit. y of Northwestern – St. Paul Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 3. Residency Requirement: A minimum of 30 credits must be completed at Northwestern (excluding credits earned by examination and/or prior learning). 5. For adult undergraduate students, a maximum of 15 credits may be earned by prior learning. 3. Residency Requirement: A minimum of 30 credits must be completed at Northwestern (excluding credits earned by examination and/or prior learning). 6. For adult undergraduate students, a maximum of 32 credits may be earned by prior learning. An exception is allowed for majors or minors requiring off-campus study transfer coursework; transfer credits earned at the required off-campus program/institution will not count toward the maximum 50% allowable transfer credits in the major/minor.

34 Universi Transfer of College Credit to University of Northwestern Undergraduate Programs OVERSIGHT The Registrar supervises the evaluation of all transfer credits and the awarding of credit-by-examination. Additionally, the Registrar confers with school deans, department chairs, program managers/directors and the Provost | Vice-President for Academic Affairs as needed in decisions pertaining to the approval of transfer credits. CORE CURRICULUM Categories In the core curriculum, if a transfer course(s) satisfies the course inten of a particular category, then no additional credits will be required in that category. Proportional Requirements For purposes of administering the proportional core curriculum requirement, class standing of transfer students is based on the total of transferable credits from all colleges and universities previously attended and credits previously awarded from Northwestern through credit by exam. Transfer work registered for at another institution and credit by exam taken after initial matriculation (i.e., admitted, enrolled and attending) are not counted. COURSE EQUIVALENCY AND PROGRAM APPLICABILITY The transfer of credit acceptance process is overseen by the Registrar. How the accepted transfer credits apply to course equivalencies is determined by the school or department that owns or oversees the course discipline. COURSE LEVEL Courses taken at other institutions considered to be upper level at University of Northwestern will be included in the 40-credit upper- level bachelor’s degree requirement for graduation. CREDIT – ACCEPTANCE • All official transcripts from postsecondary institutions at which students were previously registered must be submitted to Northwestern in order to evaluate the transfer of credit(s) and be awarded financial aid. • Coursework with a grade of C- or better is considered transferable to Northwestern, but applicability of those credits is dependent upon the student’s chosen academic program at Northwestern (some Northwestern undergraduate academic departments/ schools require an even higher grade such as C). • Graduate-level credits from accredited institutions are allowed to apply towards undergraduate requirements. If applied toward the student’s major(s) or minor(s), then it is subject to the approval ty of Northwestern – St. Paul Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 of the department/school whose coursework is to be covered by the transferred credits. Transfer credit is accepted only for courses in which a grade of C- or better is earned. • University of Northwestern does not accept prior learning credits from other institutions, nor does the traditional undergraduate program award credits for prior learning experiences. Since international students may come from Europe to Northwestern and some Northwestern students may have international credits from a European institution, it is important to standardize transfer of credit. Non-Accredited/Non-Recognized Institutions For non-accredited institutions or institutions not recognized by their country’s ministry of education, the Provost | Vice President for Academic Affairs, in consultation with the Registrar, shall determine, through the established credit transfer agreement process, which non-accredited/non-recognized institutions are to be recognized as acceptable for transfer of credit. Transfer work, from non-accredited institutions or foreign institutions not recognized by their country’s ministry of education or not recognized by a credit transfer agreement, will not be accepted.

Transfer students may choose to pursue the second major in Bible, but are required to complete all required courses as listed on page 122. MTC1007 MUSIC THEORY FOUNDATIONS MTC2004 SIGHT SINGING AND EAR TRAINING II MTC2112 MUSIC THEORY II: DIATONIC PRACTICE MTC3101 MUSIC THEORY III: CHROMATIC AND JAZZ-POP HARMONY MTC3102 MUSIC THEORY IV: PRACTICES AFTER 1875 MTC3103 SIGHT SINGING AND EAR TRAINING III MTC3104 SIGHT SINGING AND EAR TRAINING IV Credit by Examination (AP/CLEP/DSST/IB) Credit for selected courses may be secured by students who demonstrate competency by means of scores on standardized examinations such as Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), and DSST, or by locally constructed examinations. Credits – Jointly Applicable Credits may be applied to only one category in the core curriculum or in a student’s academic major.

Transfer credit may be in these languages or in other recognized foreign languages.

Related transfer credits may apply if approved.

• Placement exams may be required for transfer credit for coursework in music theory/sight singing and ear training. Transfer credit and/or placement in the UNW theory/sight singing and ear training sequence will be based on the applicant’s performance on the exam.

• Transfer credit for coursework in music theory or sight singing/ear training will be accepted only by placement exam. Transfer credit and/or placement in the UNW theory and sight singing/ear training sequence will be based on the applicant’s performance on the exam.

Related transfer credits may apply if approved.

Residency Requirement: A minimum of 30 credits must be completed at Northwestern (excluding credits earned by examination and/or prior learning). For adult undergraduate students, a maximum of 32 credits may be earned by prior learning. An exception is allowed for majors or minors requiring off-campus study transfer coursework; transfer credits earned at the required off-campus program/institution will not count toward the maximum 50% allowable transfer credits in the major/minor.

Credit for Prior Learning Prior learning refers to the acquisition of knowledge and skills based upon substantive experience, which may be documented using the prior learning portfolio process. To be eligible to utilize this process, students must be seeking an undergraduate degree, have completed ENG1107 or equivalent with a grade of C- or better, and have

All official transcripts from postsecondary institutions at which students were previously registered must be submitted to Northwestern in order to evaluate the transfer of credit(s) and be awarded financial aid. Coursework with a grade of C- or better is considered transferable to Northwestern, but applicability of those credits is dependent upon the student’s chosen academic program at Northwestern (some Northwestern undergraduate academic departments/ schools require an even higher grade such as C). Graduate-level credits from accredited institutions are allowed to apply towards undergraduate requirements.

Transfer credit may be in these languages or in other recognized foreign languages.

A maximum of 25% of program credits may be earned by transfer credit.

A maximum of 25% of program credits may be earned by transfer credit. degree, a maximum of 50% of program credits may be earned by transfer credit. student changes his/her program to a different degree (e.g., MATS, MAML, MOL), then a maximum of 25% of program credits may be kept as transfer credit.

In evaluating maximum time frame, all attempted credits are counted, including transfer credits.

For non-accredited institutions or institutions not recognized by their country’s ministry of education, the Provost | Vice President for Academic Affairs, in consultation with the Registrar, shall determine, through the established credit transfer agreement process, which non-accredited/non-recognized institutions are to be recognized as acceptable for transfer of credit. Transfer work, from non-accredited institutions or foreign institutions not recognized by their country’s ministry of education or not recognized by a credit transfer agreement, will not be accepted.

The Registrar supervises the evaluation of all transfer credits and the awarding of credit by examination. Additionally, the Registrar confers with school deans, department chairs, program managers/directors, and the Provost | Senior Vice-President for Academic Affairs as needed in decisions pertaining to the approval of transfer credits. All official transcripts from postsecondary institutions at which students were previously registered at must be submitted to Northwestern in order to evaluate the transfer of credit(s) and be awarded financial aid. Only courses taken from the following will be evaluated for the transfer of credits: Regionally, nationally, professionally, or specialized accredited institutions (recognized by the U.S. Prior learning credits from other institutions are not accepted.

For purposes of administering the proportional core curriculum requirement, class standing of transfer students is based on the total of transferable credits from all colleges and universities previously attended and credits previously awarded from Northwestern through credit by exam. Transfer work registered for at another institution and credit by exam taken after initial matriculation (i.e., admitted, enrolled and attending) are not counted.

Transfer Credits Transfer credits (including Dual Enrollment, AP, CLEP, and DSST) accepted from other schools are counted toward completion of the degree as both attempted credits and earned credits.

Transfer Credits Transfer credits (including PSEO, AP, CLEP, and DSST) accepted from other schools are counted toward completion of the degree as both attempted credits and earned credits.

Placement exams may be required for transfer credit for coursework in music theory/sight singing and ear training. Transfer credit and/or placement in the UNW theory/sight singing and ear training sequence will be based on the applicant’s performance on the exam.

Transfer credit for coursework in music theory or sight singing/ear training will be accepted only by placement exam. Transfer credit and/or placement in the UNW theory and sight singing/ear training sequence will be based on the applicant’s performance on the exam.

of the department/school whose coursework is to be covered by the transferred credits. Transfer credit is accepted only for courses in which a grade of C- or better is earned. University of Northwestern does not accept prior learning credits from other institutions, nor does the traditional undergraduate program award credits for prior learning experiences.

Residency Requirement: A minimum of 50% of program credits must be completed at Northwestern (excluding credits earned by examination and/or prior learning). A maximum of 50% of program credits may be earned by transfer, examination, and/or prior learning credit.

Students who desire to earn credit must develop a detailed portfolio documenting their prior learning, pay any applicable fee(s), and adhere to all policies. The credit for prior learning page on myUNW assists students through the writing of their portfolio, which is evaluated by a content expert who determines the number of credits that may be earned. For more information regarding the maximum number of credits that may be earned by prior learning, see the graduation requirement section or contact your Academic Advisor.

Residency Requirement: A minimum of 30 credits must be completed at Northwestern (excluding credits earned by examination and/or prior learning). For adult undergraduate students, a maximum of 15 credits may be earned by prior learning.