Policies

Transfer Credits from Other Colleges to Heritage Bible College It is the responsibility of students wishing to transfer to submit official transcripts of all work at previous colleges. Transfer credits will be evaluated in terms of the Heritage Bible College curriculum and credit will be allowed whenever possible for equivalent courses taken at another college. The Registrar and the Academic Dean will make final determination of transfer credits. Students may transfer credits for comparable course work done at another college: ●​ If that college is accredited by a body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. ●​ If the student secures an official transcript from that college for assessment of transfer credits by the Academic Dean.

Transfer credits from an unaccredited institution will be transferred if it can be documented that they represent collegiate course work taught by qualified faculty. Only course work earned at the quality level of a “C” or above will receive transfer credit. Transfer credit grades are included in calculation of the transfer student’s overall grade point average in consideration for academic honors and awards. Heritage Bible College does not accept credit for experiential learning, credit by examination, advanced placement, or professional certificates. If transfer credits are denied, students have the right to appeal by submitting a written request to the registrar, who will consult with the academic dean for reconsideration of the denial. Regardless of the number of transfer credits approved or the program of study, 30 hours of instruction must be taken at Heritage Bible College. The College will make every effort to obtain transcripts of transfer students who are eligible to receive Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) benefits to comply with the requirement to evaluate and grant credit where appropriate. Transfer Credits from Heritage Bible College to Other Colleges Credits for courses taken at Heritage Bible College may be transferred to other colleges provided the grade is a C or above; however, it is the prerogative of other colleges to make their own determination whether to accept or deny transfer credits from Heritage Bible College based on their own internal policies. Students wishing to transfer course credits to another college should query the college of their choice for undergraduate or graduate studies to determine if transfer credits will be accepted and which courses in particular qualify for transfer. Students who wish to transfer credits should consult with the registrar for guidance, either in person or by written or electronic communication. Student Responsibility Students wishing to transfer credits from Heritage Bible College to another college shall submit a written request along with the designated fee and the name and address of the college to which the official transcript should be sent.

Credit for general education courses is eligible for transfer to another four-year institution; however, each college or university makes its own determination as to whether or not to accept transfer credits.

The grade point average for all courses, including transfer credits, will be considered in computing the student’s overall grade point average.

Graduating students who have completed their final 30 credit hours at Heritage Bible College will be considered for this academic achievement based on the highest grade point average for the entire college career, including transfer credits accepted from other colleges.

8.​ High school students who enroll under the Dual Enrollment Policy are not regular students and are not eligible for federal financial aid. Dual-enrolled students who wish to enroll at Heritage Bible College as a regular full-time or part-time student after graduation from high school and who have earned college credits for courses taken at another institution as a dual-enrolled high school and college student may request transfer credits for college credit courses earned at another institution. The standard transfer credit policy applies with the following additional requirements: 1.​ An official transcript from the college or university attended (not just the high school transcript) 2. ​ An official high school transcript 3.​ College course credits used to satisfy high school graduation requirements as shown on the high school transcript will not transfer It is the applicant's responsibility to have the above documents sent to the Heritage Bible College Admissions Office when making application for admission.

10.​Included in attempted hours are all coursework attempted, including transfer credits, passed, repeated, incomplete, failed and withdrawn courses.

Skills testing is required of all new students who do not have appropriate transfer credits in general education from other colleges or institutions. Students not passing this test will be required to complete a three-hour computer fundamentals class or its equivalent during the first two weeks of the students’ first session. Transfer Credits from Other Colleges to Heritage Bible College It is the responsibility of students wishing to transfer to submit official transcripts of all work at previous colleges. Transfer credits will be evaluated in terms of the Heritage Bible College curriculum and credit will be allowed whenever possible for equivalent courses taken at another college. The Registrar and the Academic Dean will make final determination of transfer credits. Students may transfer credits for comparable course work done at another college: ●​ If that college is accredited by a body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. ●​ If the student secures an official transcript from that college for assessment of transfer credits by the Academic Dean. Transfer credits from an unaccredited institution will be transferred if it can be documented that they represent collegiate course work taught by qualified faculty. Only coursework earned at the quality level of a “C” or above will receive transfer credit. Transfer credit grades are included in calculation of the transfer student’s overall grade point average in consideration for academic honors and awards.

Heritage Bible College does not accept credit for experiential learning, credit by examination, advanced placement, or professional certificates. If transfer credits are denied, students have the right to appeal by submitting a written request to the registrar, who will consult with the academic dean for reconsideration of the denial. Regardless of the number of transfer credits approved or the program of study, 30 hours of instruction must be taken at Heritage Bible College. The College will make every effort to obtain transcripts of transfer students who are eligible to receive Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) benefits to comply with the requirement to evaluate and grant credit where appropriate. Transfer Credits from Heritage Bible College to Other Colleges Credits for courses taken at Heritage Bible College may be transferred to other colleges provided the grade is a C or above; however, it is the prerogative of other colleges to make their own determination whether to accept or deny transfer credits from Heritage Bible College based on their own internal policies. Students wishing to transfer course credits to another college should query the college of their choice for undergraduate or graduate studies to determine if transfer credits will be accepted and which courses in particular qualify for transfer. Students who wish to transfer credits should consult with the registrar for guidance, either in person or by written or electronic communication. Student Responsibility Students wishing to transfer credits from Heritage Bible College to another college shall submit a written request along with the designated fee and the name and address of the college to which the official transcript should be sent.

Requirements for Transfer of Credit Transfer students are welcome to apply to the graduate program. They will be considered with the following guidelines in place: ●​ Maximum of one-third of required credit (24 credits for MDiv or 12 credits for MA) may be transferred.

Transfer credits from an unaccredited institution will be transferred if it can be documented that they represent collegiate course work taught by qualified faculty. Only course work earned at the quality level of a “C” or above will receive transfer credit. Transfer credit grades are included in calculation of the transfer student’s overall grade point average in consideration for academic honors and awards. Heritage Bible College does not accept credit for experiential learning, credit by examination, advanced placement, or professional certificates. If transfer credits are denied, students have the right to appeal by submitting a written request to the registrar, who will consult with the academic dean for reconsideration of the denial. Regardless of the number of transfer credits approved or the program of study, 30 hours of instruction must be taken at Heritage Bible College.

Credit for general education courses is eligible for transfer to another four-year institution; however, each college or university makes its own determination as to whether or not to accept transfer credits.

The grade point average for all courses, including transfer credits, will be considered in computing the student’s overall grade point average.

Dual-enrolled students who wish to enroll at Heritage Bible College as a regular full-time or part-time student after graduation from high school and who have earned college credits for courses taken at another institution as a dual-enrolled high school and college student may request transfer credits for college credit courses earned at another institution. The standard transfer credit policy applies with the following additional requirements: 1.​ An official transcript from the college or university attended (not just the high school transcript) ​ An official high school transcript 3.​ College course credits used to satisfy high school graduation requirements as shown on the high school transcript will not transfer It is the applicant's responsibility to have the above documents sent to the Heritage Bible College Admissions Office when making application for admission.

Graduating students who have completed their final 30 credit hours at Heritage Bible College will be considered for this academic achievement based on the highest grade point average for the entire college career, including transfer credits accepted from other colleges.

Requirements for Transfer of Credit Transfer students are welcome to apply to the graduate program. They will be considered with the following guidelines in place: ●​ Maximum of one-third of required credit (24 credits for MDiv or 12 credits for MA) may be transferred. ●​ Credited transfer courses must closely align with HBC requirements. 176

Skills testing is required of all new students who do not have appropriate transfer credits in general education from other colleges or institutions.

Transfer Credits from Other Colleges to Heritage Bible College It is the responsibility of students wishing to transfer to submit official transcripts of all work at previous colleges. Transfer credits will be evaluated in terms of the Heritage Bible College curriculum and credit will be allowed whenever possible for equivalent courses taken at another college. The Registrar and the Academic Dean will make final determination of transfer credits. Students may transfer credits for comparable course work done at another college: ●​ If that college is accredited by a body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. ●​ If the student secures an official transcript from that college for assessment of transfer credits by the Academic Dean.

Transfer Credits from Other Colleges to Heritage Bible College It is the responsibility of students wishing to transfer to submit official transcripts of all work at previous colleges. Transfer credits will be evaluated in terms of the Heritage Bible College curriculum and credit will be allowed whenever possible for equivalent courses taken at another college. The Registrar and the Academic Dean will make final determination of transfer credits. Students may transfer credits for comparable course work done at another college: ●​ If that college is accredited by a body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. ●​ If the student secures an official transcript from that college for assessment of transfer credits by the Academic Dean. Transfer credits from an unaccredited institution will be transferred if it can be documented that they represent collegiate course work taught by qualified faculty. Only coursework earned at the quality level of a “C” or above will receive transfer credit. Transfer credit grades are included in calculation of the transfer student’s overall grade point average in consideration for academic honors and awards.

The College will make every effort to obtain transcripts of transfer students who are eligible to receive Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) benefits to comply with the requirement to evaluate and grant credit where appropriate. Transfer Credits from Heritage Bible College to Other Colleges Credits for courses taken at Heritage Bible College may be transferred to other colleges provided the grade is a C or above; however, it is the prerogative of other colleges to make their own determination whether to accept or deny transfer credits from Heritage Bible College based on their own internal policies. Students wishing to transfer course credits to another college should query the college of their choice for undergraduate or graduate studies to determine if transfer credits will be accepted and which courses in particular qualify for transfer. Students who wish to transfer credits should consult with the registrar for guidance, either in person or by written or electronic communication.