Policies

International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit: Methodist University awards up to six credit hours of transfer credits in a specific discipline for Higher Level International Baccalaureate scores of 5 and above (A1 or A2 exams are required for English).

Transfer Credit Evaluating, awarding, and accepting transfer credit is at the discretion of the individual graduate programs at Methodist University.

• If undergrad GPA is between 2.25 and 2.5: Must also submit o Professional resume o Statement of purpose from the candidate o Letter(s) of recommendation MBA Candidates will be individually evaluated, and an entrance interview may be required, as determined by the Reeves School of Business faculty. Transfer Credit Up to 9.00 graduate credit hours of transfer coursework, with a minimum grade of B, may be considered and approved by the Program Director and the Registrar for the MBA Program.

Transfer Credit Evaluating, awarding, and accepting of transfer credits are at the discretion of the individual graduate programs at Methodist University. Graduate transfer credit is at the discretion of the program director after consultation with the faculty responsible for the curricular content area, the Chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy, the Dean of College of Health Sciences and Human Services, and the Registrar. The MU OTD Program grants transfer credit based on the content of the courses taken, the rigor and equity of the courses as compared to the course in the MU OTD curriculum, and the quality of performance in the courses. Transfer credit will be considered for courses applicable to the MU OTD Program and in which a grade of “B” or better has been earned. Transfer credit is marked as such on a student transcript, along with the name(s) of the institution(s) where the credit was earned. Students who successfully petition for transfer credit will have to complete the remaining 109 credits in sequential order to receive the OTD degree from Methodist University.

Transfer Credit The DPT Program allows only 9 credit hours of equitable graduate level work to be transferred as credit towards the post-baccalaureate degree in physical therapy. Graduate transfer credit is at the discretion of the Program Director after consultation with the faculty responsible for the curricular content area and the Registrar. The DPT Program grants transfer credit based on the content of the courses taken, the rigor and equity of the courses as compared to the course in the DPT curriculum, and the quality of performance in the courses. Transfer credit will be considered for courses applicable to the DPT Program and in which a grade of “B” or better has been earned. Transfer credit is marked as such on a student transcript, along with the name(s) of the institution(s) where the credit was earned.

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

All transfer students must be eligible to return to the last postsecondary institution attended. Transfer Evaluations Once a student is accepted to the University, all official transcripts received will be evaluated for transfer credit. Students may receive up to 93 total credits in transfer in accordance with the university’s regular transfer credit policy.

25 10. Included in attempted hours are all coursework attempted, including transfer credits, passed, repeated, incomplete, failed, and withdrawn courses. All transfer credit applied to the student record should be included in both earned and atempted credit hours for the purpose of calcula�ng comple�on rate. At Methodist University, students must complete the requirements for a bachelor’s degree within a maximum number of credits attempted (including transfer credits).

It does not include transfer credits, CLEP Examinations, AP credits, course work approved through transient student status, and credits earned through course work waived due to passing proficiency examinations.

Transfer Credit Methodist University welcomes transfer students and appreciates the diversity of experiences they bring to the classroom environment. In determining the transferability of academic credit, the following minimum guidelines are followed: • The acceptance of transfer credit is at the sole discretion of Methodist University.

38 • A maximum of 93 credit hours of course work, from all sources, may be accepted as transfer credit by Methodist University. • Remedial and/or Developmental courses will not be accepted as transfer credit. • Methodist University students are not allowed to transfer in Pass or Satisfactory grades for completion of coursework as a transient student. • Audited courses will not be accepted as transfer credit. Examples of experiences that could lead to non-traditional academic credit include, but are not limited to: • Standardized or credentialing examinations • Portfolios or other individualized assessment • Continuing education or other non-credit bearing programming, such as micro- credentials/certificates • Corporate training • Apprenticeships This policy does not apply to the following other types of credit-bearing experiences: Block credit awarded in connection with professional licensure associated with academic programs, such as Nursing (RN to BSN) and Advanced Paramedicine. Please see the section on transfer credit for details. Military credit is awarded based on Joint Services Transcripts (JSTs) and American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations. Please see the section on transfer credit for details. If awarded, non- traditional academic credit will be issued as transfer credit and will not apply toward the university’s residency policy.

39 A grade of Transfer/Pass (TP) will be awarded for all non-traditional academic credit. Non-traditional academic credit will not be awarded for equivalent non-repeatable courses already successfully completed by the student. Credit by Examination Students may earn up to 45 credit hours by examinations endorsed by the American Council on Education. International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit: Methodist University awards up to six credit hours of transfer credits in a specific discipline for Higher Level International Baccalaureate scores of 5 and above (A1 or A2 exams are required for English). The maximum transfer credit for Higher Level International Baccalaureate awarded by Methodist University is 30 credit hours.

40 Other Credit by Examination: Upon initial receipt of official ACTFL, CLEP/DSST grade reports or transcripts, credit may be earned through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) General Examinations, CLEP Subject Examinations, College Board Advanced Placement Examinations, the ACT Proficiency Examination Program (PEP), and Dantes Subject Standardized Tests (DSST’s). All requests and intended coursework must be approved by the Academic and Career Advisor after a thorough review of potential course duplication, residency requirements, degree requirements, course description, syllabi, and transfer credit hour limitations. Transient coursework will be transcribed in the same manner as all other transfer credits with no impact on the grade point average.

Life on Purpose Core Requirement LIFE ON PURPOSE CORE (9) VOC 1100 Vocation and the Good Life (3) VOC 1200 Curiosity and Investigation (3) VOC 2100 Calling and Community (3) Transfer credit accepted at the time of initial enrollment is used to determine how many required VOC (Vocational Discernment) courses must be successfully completed. Students with 12-23 hours of accepted transfer credit must only successfully complete any 2 VOC courses; students with 24-47 hours of accepted transfer credit must only successfully complete any 1 VOC course; students with 48 or more hours of accepted transfer credit are exempt from the Life on Purpose Core requirement.

• Any undergraduate student with a designated catalog year prior to AY2025-26 who was previously waived from the MUJ sequence (MUJ 1100, MUJ 2200, MUJ 3300) based on accepted transfer credit or because they met the requisite age requirement (21 or above) at the time of initial enrollment; will maintain their original waiver and receive an additional waiver extended to the entire Interdisciplinary Studies requirement (MUJ 1100, MUJ 2200, MUJ 3300, IDS 2100). • MU Online undergraduate students with a designated catalog year prior to AY2025-26, will receive a waiver for IDS 2100 if they have earned at least one additional credit hour in any other General Education curriculum requirement area, including through accepted transfer credit. Undergraduate students with a catalog year prior to AY2025-26 will have met the Library Competency requirement through successful completion of ENG 1040 in residence or through accepted transfer credit.

Requirements for transfer students: Anyone seeking university transfer credits for Art or Art Education courses must present (1) a portfolio of no fewer than twelve samples, (2) a college transcript or transcripts, and (3) college catalog(s) from previously attended colleges.

Transfer students may be accepted but should read the section below titled “Transfer Students”. Transfer Students: Transfer students who wish to apply to the Nursing Program are encouraged to apply to the University early so official transcripts may be evaluated for transfer credits.

Credit for General Education courses may be earned through transfer credit, or other non-traditional learning methods such as CLEP and DSST.

Students are evaluated for admission to the program based on the following criteria: • A cumulative grade (GPA) point average of 2.25 or better on all completed academic work • Completion of ENG 1010 and ENG 1040 with a grade of C or better completed in residence or through equivalent transfer credit • Completion of SWK 2310, 2400, and 3150 with a grade of C or better and a GPA of 2.75 or higher in courses with a SWK prefix • Submission of an online application to the Social Work Program after the above requirements have been met • Completion of a virtual interview with the Social Work Admissions Committee Applications for admission to the Social Work program are accepted in the Fall and Spring semesters.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit: The Registrar may award up to six semester hours of transfer credit in a specific discipline for Higher Level International Baccalaureate scores of 5 and above (A1 or A2 exams are required for English).

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

38 A maximum of 93 credit hours of course work, from all sources, may be accepted as transfer credit by Methodist University. Remedial and/or Developmental courses will not be accepted as transfer credit. Methodist University students are not allowed to transfer in Pass or Satisfactory grades for completion of coursework as a transient student. Audited courses will not be accepted as transfer credit.

Transfer students may be accepted but should read the section below titled “Transfer Students”. Transfer Students: Transfer students who wish to apply to the Nursing Program are encouraged to apply to the University early so official transcripts may be evaluated for transfer credits.

Credit for General Education courses may be earned through transfer credit, or other non-traditional learning methods such as CLEP and DSST.

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

29 A maximum of 93 credit hours of course work, from all sources, may be accepted as transfer credit by Methodist University. Remedial and/or Developmental courses will not be accepted as transfer credit. Methodist University students are not allowed to transfer in Pass or Satisfactory grades for completion of coursework as a transient student. Audited courses will not be accepted as transfer credit.

Requirements for transfer students: Anyone seeking university transfer credit for Art or Art Education courses must present (1) a portfolio of no fewer than twelve samples, (2) a college transcript or transcripts, and (3) college catalogue(s) from previously attended colleges.

Transfer Students: Transfer students who wish to apply to the Nursing Program are encouraged to apply to the University early so official transcripts may be evaluated for transfer credits.

Please see the section on transfer credit for details. Please see the section on transfer credit for details. If awarded, non- traditional academic credit will be issued as transfer credit and will not apply toward the university’s residency policy. A grade of Transfer/Pass (TP) will be awarded for all non-traditional academic credit.

148 Requirements for transfer students: Anyone seeking university transfer credits for Art or Art Education courses must present (1) a portfolio of no fewer than twelve samples, (2) a college transcript or transcripts, and (3) college catalog(s) from previously attended colleges.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit: Methodist University awards up to six credit hours of transfer credits in a specific discipline for Higher Level International Baccalaureate scores of 5 and above (A1 or A2 exams are required for English). The maximum transfer credit for Higher Level International Baccalaureate awarded by Methodist University is 30 credit hours. Other Credit by Examination: Upon initial receipt of official ACTFL, CLEP/DANTES grade reports or transcripts, credit may be earned through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) General

Requirements for transfer students: Anyone seeking university transfer credits for Art or Art Education courses must present (1) a portfolio of no fewer than twelve samples, (2) a college transcript or transcripts, and (3) college catalogue(s) from previously attended colleges.

Any undergraduate student with a designated catalog year prior to AY2025-26 who was previously waived from the MUJ sequence (MUJ 1100, MUJ 2200, MUJ 3300) based on accepted transfer credit or because they met the requisite age requirement (21 or above) at the time of initial enrollment; will maintain their original waiver and receive an additional waiver extended to the entire Interdisciplinary Studies requirement (MUJ 1100, MUJ 2200, MUJ 3300, IDS 2100). MU Online undergraduate students with a designated catalog year prior to AY2025-26, will receive a waiver for IDS 2100 if they have earned at least one additional credit hour in any other General Education curriculum requirement area, including through accepted transfer credit. Undergraduate students with a catalog year prior to AY2025-26 will have met the Library Competency requirement through successful completion of ENG 1040 in residence or through accepted transfer credit.

Transient coursework will be transcribed in the same manner as all other transfer credits with no impact on the grade point average.

Transient coursework will be transcribed in the same manner as all other transfer credits with no impact to grade point average.

Transient coursework will be transcribed in the same manner as all other transfer credits with no impact to grade point average or attempted hours.

Requirements for transfer students: Anyone seeking university transfer credits for Art or Art Education courses must present (1) a portfolio of no fewer than twelve samples, (2) a college transcript or transcripts, and (3) college catalog(s) from previously attended colleges.

In select circumstances, specific Methodist University courses may be challenged for student credit hours or to place out of a pre-requisite course (no credit hours earned) based on prior learning by passing a validating examination. Challenge exam credit hours are not awarded for prior learning in high school courses, or in coursework earned at regionally accredited colleges and universities, which should be transcribed as transfer credit.

Credit for General Education courses may be earned through transfer credit, challenge examinations, or other non-traditional learning methods such as CLEP and DANTES.

Credit for General Education courses may be earned through transfer credit, challenge examinations, or other non-traditional learning methods such as CLEP and DSST.

Credit by Examination Students may earn up to 45 credit hours by examinations endorsed by the American Council on Education. Foreign Language Credits: Upon receipt of official CLEP or ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language) written and reading grade reports, a maximum credit of 14 credit hours in a foreign language can be awarded. Credit hours awarded through the CLEP or ACTFL examination program do not affect the student’s GPA; they cannot be used to replace grades previously earned at Methodist University, nor can they be used to fulfill residency requirements. All testing fees will be paid by the student. International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit: Methodist University awards up to six credit hours of transfer credits in a specific discipline for Higher Level International Baccalaureate scores of 5 and above (A1 or A2 exams are required for English). The maximum transfer credit for Higher Level International Baccalaureate awarded by Methodist University is 30 credit hours.

Credit by Examination Students may earn up to 45 s.h. of credit by examinations endorsed by the American Council on Education. Foreign Language Credit: Upon receipt of official CLEP or ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language) written and reading grade reports, a maximum credit of 14 semester hours in a foreign language can be awarded. National CLEP and ACTFL Exams are only available for Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Arabic, and Chinese. Credit hours awarded through the CLEP or ACTFL examination program do not affect the student’s GPA; they cannot be used to replace grades previously earned at Methodist University; nor can they be used to fulfill residency requirements. All testing fees will be paid by the student. International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit: The Registrar may award up to six semester hours of transfer credit in a specific discipline for Higher Level International Baccalaureate scores of 5 and above (A1 or A2 exams are required for English). Academic departments have the authority to require a higher score in their discipline(s). A department also has the authority not to accept any IB credit. The maximum transfer credits for Higher Level International Baccalaureate awarded by Methodist University is 30 semester hours. Other Credit by Examination: Upon initial receipt of official ACTFL, CLEP/DANTES grade reports or transcripts acceptable to the Registrar, credit may be earned through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) General

Credit by Examination Students may earn up to 45 credit hours by examinations endorsed by the American Council on Education. Foreign Language Credits: Upon receipt of official CLEP or ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language) written and reading grade reports, a maximum credit of 14 credit hours in a foreign language can be awarded. Credit hours awarded through the CLEP or ACTFL examination program do not affect the student’s GPA; they cannot be used to replace grades previously earned at Methodist University, nor can they be used to fulfill residency requirements. All testing fees will be paid by the student. International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit: Methodist University awards up to six credit hours of transfer credits in a specific discipline for Higher Level International Baccalaureate scores of 5 and above (A1 or A2 exams are required for English). The maximum transfer credit for Higher Level International Baccalaureate awarded by Methodist University is 30 credit hours. Other Credit by Examination: Upon initial receipt of official ACTFL, CLEP/DSST grade reports or transcripts, credit may be earned through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) General

Credit by Examination Students may earn up to 45 credit hours of credits by examinations endorsed by the American Council on Education. Foreign Language Credits: Upon receipt of official CLEP or ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of

Freshman applicants who receive transfer credit for English 1010 Composition through dual or concurrent enrollment must take the English Placement Examination before registering for classes.

To award transfer credits from any institution of higher learning outside of the United States (not regionally accredited by the American Council on Education), transcripts must be translated and evaluated by an independent agency approved by the Registrar.

To award transfer credit from any institution of higher learning outside of the United States (not regionally accredited by the American Council on Education) transcripts must be translated and evaluated by an independent agency approved by the Registrar.

At Methodist University, students must complete the requirements for a bachelor’s degree within a maximum number of credits attempted (including transfer credits).

Students who are over 21 years of age or who have successfully completed 12 semester hours or more of transfer credit at an accredited college or university before entering Methodist University.Credit received by AP, IB, CLEP, DANTES, or Dual Enrollment is excluded from the aforementioned exemption. A student who is over 21 years of age or who has successfully completed 12 semester hours or more of transfer credit at an accredited college or university before entering Methodist University may waive this requirement.

Please see the section on transfer credit for details. Please see the section on transfer credit for details. If awarded, non- traditional academic credit will be issued as transfer credit and will not apply toward the university’s residency policy.

Students are evaluated for admission to the program based on the following criteria: A cumulative grade (GPA) point average of 2.25 or better on all completed academic work Completion of ENG 1010 and ENG 1040 with a grade of C or better completed in residence or through equivalent transfer credit Completion of SWK 2310, 2400, and 3150 with a grade of C or better and a GPA of 2.75 or higher in courses with a SWK prefix Submission of an online application to the Social Work Program after the above requirements have been met Completion of a virtual interview with the Social Work Admissions Committee Applications for admission to the Social Work program are accepted in the Fall and Spring semesters.

Students may receive up to 93 total credits in transfer in accordance with the university’s regular transfer credit policy.

Transfer Credit Methodist University welcomes transfer students and appreciates the diversity of experiences they bring to the classroom environment. In determining the transferability of academic credit, the following minimum guidelines are followed: The acceptance of transfer credit is at the sole discretion of Methodist University. The institution awarding the grade was accredited by a regional accrediting agency at the time the grade was earned. All transfer courses must be similar or equivalent in content to those offered at Methodist University or considered applicable as elective credits. A course grade of “C” or better was earned. A grade of pass or satisfactory where the “P” or “S” grade equates to a standard letter grade of “C” or better as explicitly stated in the catalog of the school of record is also acceptable. A maximum of 64 credit hours of course work from two-year post-secondary institutions may be accepted by Methodist University.

Transfer Credit Up to 9.00 graduate credit hours of transfer coursework, with a minimum grade of B, may be considered and approved by the Program Director and the Registrar for the MBA Program. Each of these courses must have been taken at an accredited institution within five years prior to admission to the MBA Program. A transfer grade cannot replace a grade earned at Methodist University.

Transfer Credit The PA Program does not accept transfer credit from a student previously enrolled in another PA program, nor does it accept experiential credit. All students accepted into the PA program must satisfy all requirements of the didactic and clinical years.

Transfer Credit Evaluating, awarding, and accepting of transfer credits are at the discretion of the individual graduate programs at Methodist University. The MU OTD Program allows 6 credit hours of equitable graduate level work to be transferred as credit towards the post-baccalaureate degree in occupational therapy. Graduate transfer credit is at the discretion of the program director after consultation with the faculty responsible for the curricular content area, the Chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy, the Dean of College of Health Sciences and Human Services, and the Registrar. The MU OTD Program grants transfer credit based on the content of the courses taken, the rigor and equity of the courses as compared to the course in the MU OTD curriculum, and the quality of performance in the courses. Transfer credit will be considered for courses applicable to the MU OTD Program and in which a grade of “B” or better has been earned. Transfer credit is marked as such on a student transcript, along with the name(s) of the institution(s) where the credit was earned. Students who successfully petition for transfer credit will have to complete the remaining 109 credits in sequential order to receive the OTD degree from Methodist University. Credit will only be considered if it is being transferred from an institution of higher education that has been accredited by one of the six regional accrediting agencies (Middle States Commission on Higher Education; New England Association of Schools and Colleges – Commission on Institutes of Higher Education; North Central Association of Colleges and Schools – The Higher learning Commission; Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 89

Transfer Credit The DPT Program allows only 9 credit hours of equitable graduate level work to be transferred as credit towards the post-baccalaureate degree in physical therapy. Graduate transfer credit is at the discretion of the Program Director after consultation with the faculty responsible for the curricular content area and the Registrar. The DPT Program grants transfer credit based on the content of the courses taken, the rigor and equity of the courses as compared to the course in the DPT curriculum, and the quality of performance in the courses. Transfer credit will be considered for courses applicable to the DPT Program and in which a grade of “B” or better has been earned. Transfer credit is marked as such on a student transcript, along with the name(s) of the institution(s) where the credit was earned. Credit will only be considered if it is being transferred from an institution of higher education that has been accredited by one of the six regional accrediting agencies (Middle States Commission on Higher Education; New England Association of Schools and Colleges – Commission on Institutes of Higher Education; North Central Association of Colleges and Schools – The Higher learning Commission; Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges; and Western Association of Colleges and Schools – Senior Colleges and University Commission).

Transfer Credit Evaluating, awarding, and accepting of transfer credits are at the discretion of the individual graduate programs at Methodist University. The MU OTD Program allows only 6 credit hours of equitable graduate level work to be transferred as credit towards the post-baccalaureate degree in occupational therapy. Graduate transfer credit is at the discretion of the program director after consultation with the faculty responsible for the curricular content area, the Dean of College of Health Sciences and Human Services, and the Registrar. The MU OTD Program grants transfer credit based on the content of the courses taken, the rigor and equity of the courses as compared to the course in the MU OTD curriculum, and the quality of performance in the courses. Transfer credit will be considered for courses applicable to the MU OTD Program and in which a grade of “B” or better has been earned. Transfer credit is marked as such on a student transcript, along with the name(s) of the institution(s) where the credit was earned. Students who successfully petition for transfer credit will have to complete the remaining 109 credits in sequential order to receive the OTD degree from Methodist University. 91

Transfer Credit The DPT Program allows only 9 credit hours of equitable graduate level work to be transferred as credit towards the post-baccalaureate degree in physical therapy. Graduate transfer credit is at the discretion of the Program Director after consultation with the faculty responsible for the curricular content area and the Registrar. The DPT Program grants transfer credit based on the content of the courses taken, the rigor and equity of the courses as compared to the course in the DPT curriculum, and the quality of performance in the courses. Transfer credit will be considered for courses applicable to the DPT Program and in which a grade of “B” or better has been earned. Transfer credit is marked as such on a student transcript, along with the name(s) of the institution(s) where the credit was earned. Credit will only be considered if it is being transferred from an institution of higher education that has been accredited by one of the six regional accrediting agencies (Middle States Commission on Higher Education; New England Association of Schools and Colleges – Commission on Institutes of Higher 113

Transfer Credit The Registrar is responsible for determining the acceptability of academic credit from other institutions into Methodist University. In determining the transferability of academic credit, the following minimum guidelines will be followed, with the understanding that Methodist University is at no time under any obligation, legal or otherwise, to accept the academic credits of any institution, except where provided for in reciprocal contractual agreements among colleges. Credit will be awarded only in areas that fall within the regular curricular offerings of the institution and must be appropriately related to the student’s current educational goals. Academic credit from post-secondary institutions will be evaluated as follows and may be accepted if it meets the following criteria: The institution awarding the grade was accredited by a regional accrediting agency at the time the grade was earned; and Methodist University has an equivalent course or the course is applicable as elective credit. A course grade of C or higher was earned. Courses taken at a an audit or pass/fail basis will not be accepted. A maximum of 64 semester hours of course work will be accepted from two-year post-secondary institutions. A maximum of 93 semester hours of course work, from all sources, will be accepted as transfer credit by Methodist University. For degree completion, at least 25% of the semester credit hours must be earned through instruction by Methodist University.

Transfer Credit Up to 9 graduate transfer credit hours, with a minimum grade of B, may be considered and approved by the Program Director and the Registrar for the Professional MBA Program. Each of these courses must have been taken at an accredited institution within five years prior to admission to the Professional MBA Program. A transfer grade cannot replace a grade earned at Methodist University. In some cases, a student with transfer credit may only need to enroll in one course for a term.

Transfer Credit Evaluating, awarding, and accepting of transfer credits are at the discretion of the individual graduate programs at Methodist University. The MU OTD Program allows only 6 credit hours of equitable graduate level work to be transferred as credit towards the post-baccalaureate degree in occupational therapy. Graduate transfer credit is at the discretion of the Program Director after consultation with the faculty responsible for the curricular content area, Dean of College of Health Sciences and Human Services, and the Registrar. The MU OTD Program grants transfer credit based on the content of the courses taken, the rigor and equity of the courses as compared to the course in the MU OTD curriculum, and the quality of performance in the courses. Transfer credit will be considered for courses applicable to the MU OTD Program and in which a grade of “B” or better has been earned. Transfer credit is marked as such on a student transcript, along with the name(s) of the institution(s) where the credit was earned. Students who successfully petition for transfer credit will have to complete the remaining 107 credits in sequential order to receive the OTD degree from Methodist University. Credit will only be considered if it is being transferred from an institution of higher education that has been accredited by one of the six regional accrediting agencies (Middle States Commission on Higher Education; New England Association of Schools and Colleges – Commission on Institutes of Higher Education; North Central Association of Colleges and Schools – The Higher learning Commission; Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges; and Western Association of Colleges and Schools – Senior Colleges and University Commission). Courses take in an occupational therapy program will only be accepted if the program is fully accredited by ACOTE.

Transfer Credit The DPT Program allows only 9 credit hours of equitable graduate level work to be transferred as credit towards the post-baccalaureate degree in physical therapy. Graduate transfer credit is at the discretion of the Program Director after consultation with the faculty responsible for the curricular content area and the Registrar. The DPT Program grants transfer credit based on the content of the courses taken, the rigor and equity of the courses as compared to the course in the DPT curriculum, and the quality of performance in the courses. Transfer credit will be considered for courses applicable to the DPT Program and in which a grade of “B” or better has been earned. Transfer credit is marked as such on a student transcript, along with the name(s) of the institution(s) where the credit was earned. Credit will only be considered if it is being transferred from an institution of higher education that has been accredited by one of the six regional accrediting agencies (Middle States Commission on Higher Education; New England Association of Schools and Colleges – Commission on Institutes of Higher Education; North Central Association of Colleges and Schools – The Higher learning Commission; Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges; and Western Association of Colleges and Schools – Senior

Transfer Credit Up to 9 graduate transfer credit hours, with a minimum grade of B, may be considered and approved by the Program Director and the Registrar for the MBA Program. Each of these courses must have been taken at an accredited institution within five years prior to admission to the MBA Program. A transfer grade cannot replace a grade earned at Methodist University.

Transfer Credit Evaluating, awarding, and accepting of transfer credits are at the discretion of the individual graduate programs at Methodist University. The MU OTD Program allows only 6 credit hours of equitable graduate level work to be transferred as credit towards the post-baccalaureate degree in occupational therapy. Graduate transfer credit is at the discretion of the program director after consultation with the faculty responsible for the curricular content area, Dean of College of Health Sciences and Human Services, and the Registrar. The MU OTD Program grants transfer credit based on the content of the courses taken, the rigor and equity of the courses as compared to the course in the MU OTD curriculum, and the quality of performance in the courses. Transfer credit will be considered for courses applicable to the MU OTD Program and in which a grade of “B” or better has been earned. Transfer credit is marked as such on a student transcript, along with the name(s) of the institution(s) where the credit was earned. Students who successfully petition for transfer credit will have to complete the remaining 109 credits in sequential order to receive the OTD degree from Methodist University. Credit will only be considered if it is being transferred from an institution of higher education that has been accredited by one of the six regional accrediting agencies (Middle States Commission on Higher Education; New England Association of Schools and Colleges – Commission on Institutes of Higher Education; North Central Association of Colleges and Schools – The Higher learning Commission; Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges; and Western Association of Colleges and Schools – Senior Colleges and University Commission). Courses taken in an occupational therapy program will only be accepted if the program is fully accredited by ACOTE.

Transfer Credit Up to 9 graduate transfer credit hours, with a minimum grade of B, may be considered and approved by the Program Director and the Registrar for the MBA Program. Each of these courses must have been taken at an accredited institution within five years prior to admission to the MBA Program. A transfer grade cannot replace a grade earned at Methodist University. Degree Completion Requirements, MBA with Focus on Organizational Management and

Transfer Credit Evaluating, awarding, and accepting of transfer credits are at the discretion of the individual graduate programs at Methodist University. The MU OTD Program allows only 6 credit hours of equitable graduate level work to be transferred as credit towards the post-baccalaureate degree in occupational therapy. Graduate transfer credit is at the discretion of the Program Director after consultation with the faculty responsible for the curricular content area, Dean of College of Health Sciences and Human Services, and the Registrar. The MU OTD Program grants transfer credit based on the content of the courses taken, the rigor and equity of the courses as compared to the course in the MU OTD curriculum, and the quality of performance in the courses. Transfer credit will be considered for courses applicable to the MU OTD Program and in which a grade of “B” or better has been earned. Transfer credit is marked as such on a student transcript, along 100 | P a g e

Transfer Credit The DPT Program allows only 9 credit hours of equitable graduate level work to be transferred as credit towards the post- baccalaureate degree in physical therapy. Graduate transfer credit is at the discretion of the Program Director after consultation with the faculty responsible for the curricular content area and the Registrar. The DPT Program grants transfer credit based on the content of the courses taken, the rigor and equity of the courses as compared to the course in the DPT curriculum, and the quality of performance in the courses. Transfer credit will be considered for courses applicable to the DPT Program and in which a grade of “B” or better has been earned. Transfer credit is marked as such on a student transcript, along with the name(s) of the institution(s) where the credit was earned. Credit will only be considered if it is being transferred from an institution of higher education that has been accredited by one of the six regional accrediting agencies (Middle States Commission on Higher Education; New England Association of Schools and Colleges – Commission on Institutes of Higher Education; North Central Association of Colleges and Schools – The Higher learning Commission; Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; Southern Association of Colleges 119 | P a g e

Transfer Credit Methodist University welcomes transfer students and appreciates the diversity of experiences they bring to the classroom environment. In determining the transferability of academic credit, the following minimum guidelines are followed: The acceptance of transfer credit is at the sole discretion of Methodist University. The institution awarding the grade was accredited by a regional accrediting agency at the time the grade was earned. All transfer courses must be similar or equivalent in content to those offered at Methodist University or considered applicable as elective credits. A course grade of “C” or better was earned. A grade of pass or satisfactory where the “P” or “S” grade equates to a standard letter grade of “C” or better as explicitly stated in the catalog of the school of record is also acceptable. A maximum of 64 credit hours of course work from two-year post-secondary institutions may be accepted by Methodist University. A maximum of 93 credit hours of course work, from all sources, may be accepted as transfer credit by Methodist University. For degree completion, at least 25% of the credit hours must be earned through instruction at Methodist University. Remedial and/or Developmental courses will not be accepted as transfer credit. Pass/Satisfactory grades earned through completion of examination for credit will not be considered. Major coursework cannot be satisfied with a Pass or Satisfactory grade. Methodist University students are not allowed to transfer in Pass or Satisfactory grades for completion of coursework as a transient student. All approved coursework as a transient student must be taken for a standard letter grade. Audited courses will not be accepted as transfer credit. Duplicate credit cannot be earned for equivalent content regardless of modality.

Transfer Credit Methodist University welcomes transfer students and appreciates the diversity of experiences they bring to the classroom environment. In determining the transferability of academic credit, the following minimum guidelines are followed: The institution awarding the grade was accredited by a regional accrediting agency at the time the grade was earned; and Methodist University has an equivalent course, or the course is applicable as elective credits. A course grade of C or higher was earned. Courses taken as an audit or pass/fail will not be accepted. A maximum of 64 credit hours of course work will be accepted from two-year post-secondary institutions. A maximum of 93 credit hours of course work, from all sources, will be accepted as transfer credit by Methodist University. For degree completion, at least 25% of the credit hours must be earned through instruction at Methodist University. A maximum of 62 credit hours of credits may be awarded from non-traditional learning sources, including military training courses, Army Military Occupational Specialties (MOS’s), Navy Ratings, Coast Guard Ratings, Marine Corps (MOS’s), Air Force Specialty Codes(AFSC’s), and Basic Law Enforcement, Federal, Highway Patrol, State Police, State Bureau of Investigation, Probation, Parole, or Corrections Training. Credits will be awarded in accordance with the recommendations stated in the ACE Guide and the approval of the academic departments.

Transfer Credit The Registrar is responsible for determining the acceptability of academic credit from other institutions into Methodist University. In determining the transferability of academic credit, the following minimum guidelines will be followed, with the understanding that Methodist University is at no time under any obligation, legal or otherwise, to accept the academic credits of any institution, except where provided for in reciprocal contractual agreements among colleges. Credit will be awarded only in areas that fall within the regular curricular offerings of the institution and must be appropriately related to the student’s current educational goals. A maximum of 64 semester hours of course work will be accepted from two-year post-secondary institutions. Only courses which fulfill 1000/2000 level courses at Methodist University will be transferred from a community/junior college. A maximum of 62 semester hours of credit may be awarded from non-traditional learning sources, including military training courses, Army Military Occupational Specialties (MOS’s), Navy Ratings, Coast Guard Ratings, Marine Corps (MOS’s), and Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSC’s). Credit will be awarded in accordance with the recommendations stated in the ACE Guide. A maximum of 95 semester hours of course work, from all sources, will be accepted as transfer credit by Methodist University. For degree completion, at least 25% of the semester credit hours must be earned through instruction by Methodist University. In certain circumstances, courses with a 2000-level designation that are taught at other accredited four-year institutions may be accepted for transfer credit and as a substitute for courses designated as 3000 or 4000-level courses at Methodist University. In such cases, and unless the particular course in question has been previously approved for substitution, the registrar will consult with the relevant department chair and, as necessary, the instructor who normally teaches that 3000 or 4000 level course at Methodist University to determine if the 2000-level course’s content is equivalent and consequently acceptable as a substitution. Formal evaluations of all transfer credit will be provided for current students who have earned a minimum of six semester hours with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher at Methodist University. Academic credit from post-secondary institutions will be evaluated as follows. A course with a grade of C or higher may be accepted if it meets the following criteria:

Once a student is accepted to the University, all official transcripts received will be evaluated for transfer credit.

Standardized Test Scores (SAT or ACT) must also be provided unless students have reached their twenty-first birthday by the date of enrollment or have completed 31 or more semester hours of college transfer credit. All transfer student applicants must be eligible to return to the last post-secondary institution attended.

Standardized Test Scores (SAT or ACT) must also be provided unless students have reached their twenty-first birthday by the date of enrollment or have completed 31 or more semester hours of college transfer credit. All transfer student applicants must be eligible to return to the last post-secondary institution attended. All transfer students who receive transfer credit for English 1010 – Composition must complete the English Placement Examination before registering for classes.

Transfer students who wish to apply to the Nursing Program are encouraged to apply to the University early so official transcripts may be evaluated for transfer credit.

Transfer students who wish to apply to the Nursing Program are encouraged to apply to the University early so official transcripts may be evaluated for transfer credits.