Policies

Credit Awarded for AP Examinations: The University will accept AP scores of 3, 4, and 5 as follows: 1.

International applicants are required to have a transcript evaluation completed for the transcript that attests to the equivalency of high school graduation and for any transcripts for which the applicant desires consideration be given to transfer credit for college/university level courses. Mid-Atlantic Christian University will grant transfer credit for comparable coursework completed at another college if: (1) that college is accredited by a body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the United States Department of Education (DOE), (2) the student earned a grade of “C” or better in the course, and (3) the coursework is relevant to the program of study the student wishes to enter at Mid-Atlantic Christian University. If the institution is not accredited, courses may be transferred if it can be documented that they are relevant, represent collegiate coursework, and are taught by qualified faculty.

All college transcripts must be evaluated and any appropriate transfer credit granted before the student’s enrollment will be certified for DVA benefits.

The following cannot be certified for VA benefits: • Courses that aren’t required for completion of the student’s degree, diploma, or certificate program • Courses previously completed successfully • Courses for which transfer credit has been granted • Courses taken while not admitted to a diploma, certificate, or degree program • Virtual courses (online and blended) that haven’t met the specific criteria (see Virtual Course Guidelines) • Remedial courses taken virtually and/or with online lab components • Audited courses • Courses for which credit by examination has been received • Corporate and Continuing Education courses such as self-improvement or recreational courses • Any course not approved by the State Approving Agency Note: All policies are subject to change based on institutional and federal guidelines.

TRANSFER CREDIT RELEVANT TO THE DEGREE: Mid-Atlantic Christian University will award credit to transfer collegiate coursework that is relevant to the student’s declared program of study, if that coursework meets all other criteria for transfer credit. The transfer coursework may represent work which does not exactly match a required course; e.g., other lab science courses may be accepted in lieu of Physical Science. The Registrar will make decisions on student transfer credit in consultation with the chair of the academic department for courses in which the equivalent course is taught at MACU. Courses in the area of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics completed prior to five years before matriculation at MACU are not eligible for transfer, for students completing a major in Biology, Biopsychology, or Science Education. MINIMUM GRADE FOR A COURSE TO TRANSFER: Mid-Atlantic Christian University will only transfer courses for which a student earned a grade of “C” or better. Each course will be evaluated individually as to its relevance, content, level of instruction, and equivalence to courses taught at Mid-Atlantic.

Each course will be evaluated individually as to its relevance, content, level of instruction, and equivalence to courses taught at Mid-Atlantic. Transfer Credit from Associate Degrees & Vocational/Technical Colleges: Course work that leads to the Associate of Applied Science degree that is vocational/ technical in content is normally not transferable (e.g., HVAC or cosmetology courses). TRANSCRIPTING TRANSFER CREDIT: Institutions from which course credits originate are named on the Mid-Atlantic Christian University transcript. Credit by Exam.

International applicants are required to have a transcript evaluation completed for the transcript that attests to the equivalency of high school graduation and for any transcripts for which the applicant desires consideration be given to transfer credit for college/university level courses.

All college transcripts must be evaluated and any appropriate transfer credit granted before the student’s enrollment will be certified for DVA benefits.

TRANSFER CREDIT RELEVANT TO THE DEGREE: Mid-Atlantic Christian University will award credit to transfer collegiate coursework that is relevant to the student’s declared program of study, if that coursework meets all other criteria for transfer credit. The transfer coursework may represent work which does not exactly match a required course; e.g., other lab science courses may be accepted in lieu of Physical Science. The Registrar will make decisions on student transfer credit in consultation with the chair of the academic department for courses in which the equivalent course is taught at MACU. Courses in the area of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics completed prior to five years before matriculation at MACU are not eligible for transfer, for students completing a major in Biology, Biopsychology, or Science Education. MINIMUM GRADE FOR A COURSE TO TRANSFER: Mid-Atlantic Christian University will only transfer courses for which a student earned a grade of “C” or better.

Transfer Credit from Associate Degrees & Vocational/Technical Colleges: Course work that leads to the Associate of Applied Science degree that is vocational/ technical in content is normally not transferable (e.g., HVAC or cosmetology courses). TRANSCRIPTING TRANSFER CREDIT: Institutions from which course credits originate are named on the Mid-Atlantic Christian University transcript. Credit by Exam.

Mid-Atlantic Christian University will grant transfer credit for comparable coursework completed at another college if: (1) that college is accredited by a body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the United States Department of Education (DOE), the student earned a grade of “C” or better in the course, and (3) the coursework is relevant to the program of study the student wishes to enter at Mid-Atlantic Christian University. If the institution is not accredited, courses may be transferred if it can be documented that they are relevant, represent collegiate coursework, and are taught by qualified faculty.