Policies

Advanced Placement Students who have achieved the score of 4 or 5 in the College Board Advanced Placement Tests may be granted college credits.

CLEP examinations with a score of 60 or higher are accepted for the following subjects only:

AP credits are accepted with an examination score of 4 or higher.

The following AP courses will receive Villanova credit if a student receives a score of 4 or 5:

The following Higher Level IB courses will receive Villanova credit if a student receives a score of 6 or 7: Anthropology; Biology; Chemistry;

Score 5 – MAT 1500 Mathematics MAT MAT 1500 4 Score 6 or 7 – MAT 1500 AA 1500 MAT 1505 4 and Non-Bus.

MAT MAT 1500 4 Score 5 – MAT 1500 Mathematics AI Score 6 or 7 – MAT 1500 1500 MAT 1505 4 and Non-Bus.

Transfer students are required to choose a major at the time they apply. Admitted transfer students into the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are not eligible to transfer internally to one of the other Villanova academic colleges. Transfer credit towards undergraduate degrees will, in general, be granted for appropriate academic work completed with a grade "C" (2.00) or better at an accredited institution. Credit may be granted for courses without direct Villanova equivalents when such courses are of clear academic merit.

Applications for transfer of credit from non- accredited institutions are considered on an individual basis. Credit is granted for those courses that are of clear academic merit and in which the transfer applicant has earned grades. In all cases, the University reserves the right to require a written examination in the course or courses in question before transfer credit will be granted. 31 Vil Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Credit Villanova recognizes advanced standing from the College Board’s Advanced Placement program (AP) and from the International Baccalaureate Programme (IB).

Credit by Examination Qualified matriculated students may test out of selected courses and receive full credit for them. Pre-Matriculated College Credit Pre-Matriculated College Credit College-level work completed prior to high school graduation, including college courses that fulfill high school graduation requirements, must meet the following criteria to be considered for transfer credit: 1. The course must be taught by a member of a college or university faculty for college students and enroll college students 2. If the course is taught on a high school campus, by high school faculty members, and the enrolled students are only high school students, then the course is not eligible for transfer credit If the above criteria are met, then send to the Dean of the College in which the student is enrolling: 32 Vi 1. an official letter from the high school principal, secondary school counselor or other educational professional describing the college-level program of study 2. an official letter from the college/university stating that the courses were taught by members of the regular faculty, open to enrollment by and graded in competition with regularly matriculated undergraduates at the college and a regular part of the normal curriculum published in the college catalog 3. a course syllabus 4. an official, seal-bearing transcript from the college/university showing a grade of C or better 5. With respect to courses taught in a distance learning format, and for other requirements, each academic program will review on a case-by-case basis If the courses taken by high school students do not meet the above criteria, the student may decide to pursue a Challenge Exam after enrollment at Villanova.

A student who has been dismissed and then returns to the University will 46 Vi be treated as a continuing student, not a transfer student, for purposes of policies regarding courses taken elsewhere; in other words, such a student would not be permitted to transfer courses taken at a two-year institution.

Transfer Credits from Another Institution TRANSFER CREDITS FROM ANOTHER INSTITUTION Once undergraduate students have matriculated/ enrolled in a degree program at Villanova University, students who wish to take courses elsewhere must attain preapproval from the Dean of the student’s college or his/her designee who will ensure that the individual college polices/ requirements are met. • Students may seek to transfer credits from regionally accredited two-year or four-year institutions. Special Circumstances: 1. Education Abroad: Courses taken in colleges or universities in other countries will be transferred for credit, if pre-approved by the Office of Education Abroad and the Dean of the student’s college or his/her designee. 2. Summer Courses Elsewhere: Villanova does not approve transfer of credit for courses taken during the summer at other colleges or universities if the same or comparable (for fulfilling degree requirements) courses are offered in a distance learning mode during the summer sessions at Villanova. If the student returns to Villanova, courses taken at other colleges and universities will be evaluated for transfer credit by the Dean of the college to which the student is returning. 3. Suspension: Villanova will not pre-approve courses or transfer credits back to Villanova, for students who have been suspended for violations of the Student Code of Conduct.

AP credits appear in the Transfer Credit area of the student’s academic transcript. AP/IB credit will be treated as transfer credit and all transfer credit policies will apply.

Fast Forward Courses Transfer Credit will not be awarded for Accelerated or Fast Forward courses. In order for a non-professional three-credit course to be considered for transfer credit, the course must have met on at least 15 different days and with a minimum total meeting time of at least 37 hours.

Transfer Credit Hours Transferring Courses from Full-Time Enrollment Students who wish to receive credit for college courses taken at another institution prior to attending Villanova must present an official transcript, course descriptions, and other documentation as needed to the Office for Undergraduate Students. Transfer credit may be awarded for college-level courses used to meet high school graduation requirements subject to the criteria listed below. Courses will be considered for transfer credit only upon receipt of an official transcript and copies of official course descriptions. Please note the following policies concerning transfer courses: • There must be an equivalent Villanova course • The grade earned in the course must be C or higher • Grades earned in courses taken at other institutions are not factored into a student’s Villanova grade point average 98 Vi • Transfer credits may be used to fulfill no more courses for each of the following: CLAS degree, major, minor or concentration, and CLAS Core Curriculum • Students may transfer a maximum of five non- CLAS courses that have equivalents in the other Villanova academic colleges (Business, Engineering, and Nursing). Students who wish to have such courses evaluated for transfer credit must submit course descriptions and/or syllabi to the appropriate college for review • Courses should be presented for evaluation prior to a student’s first semester at Villanova. Courses presented after the student’s first year at Villanova will no longe be eligible for credit College Courses Taken Prior to High School Graduation College-level work completed prior to high school graduation, including college courses that fulfill high school graduation requirements, must meet the following criteria to be considered for transfer credit: 1. The course must be taught by a member of a college or university faculty for college students and enroll college students 2. If the course is taught on a high school campus, by high school faculty members, and/or the enrolled students are only high school students, then the course is not eligible for transfer credit If the above criteria are met, the student must send the following documents to the Dean of the student’s academic college: 1. an official letter from the high school principal, secondary school counselor or other educational professional describing the college-level program of study 2. an official letter from the college/university stating that the courses were taught by members of the regular faculty, open to enrollment by and graded in competition with regularly matriculated undergraduates at the college and a regular part of the normal curriculum published in the college catalog llanova University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog than half of th r

The Office for Undergraduate Students must receive official transcripts for approved courses taken elsewhere before the completion of two subsequent semesters at Villanova. Students who have transferred from another institution to the CLAS are not eligible to transfer internally to any of the other Villanova academic colleges. Applicants must present appropriate documentation in order to receive credit for courses taken at their previous institution (see above criteria).

• For transfer students, no more than 60 credits may be transferred into a program including AP, transfer, and study abroad. No more than 22 transfer credits will apply to satisfy business core classes.

If applicants are readmitted, then credits may be considered for transfer to Villanova in alignment with the Transfer Credit Policy. AP credits are considered transfer credits. The maximum number of transfer credits allowed is 60 credits which includes AP, Study Abroad, and credits taken at another institution.

or Free CSC 2300 HIS Humanities or 1050 or World History (93) 4 3 History or Social HIS Science 1040 MAT 1505 or STAT 1230 fulfills a non-business or free elective Note: 1. For the A Level related transfer credits, please refer to the A Level Courses and Equivalency section for the detailed information. 2. For the International Baccalaureate (IB) related transfer credits, please refer to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit section for the detailed information.

A Level Courses and Equivalency A student may be granted credit for Cambridge International A Level examinations taken during high school, provided the student earned a final grade of A or B. We do not accept credit for "AS" (first year) exams. Note that A Level credits are considered transfer credits. The maximum number of transfer credits allowed is 60 credits which includes AP/IB/A Level, Study Abroad, and credits taken at another institution. 9844 *Students who take A-Level for Math, Statistics, or Computing Science should consult with your academic advisor because credit may be granted but is not guaranteed. Note: 1. For the Advanced Placement (AP) related transfer credits, please refer to the Advanced Placement section for the detailed information. 2. For the International Baccalaureate (IB) related transfer credits, please refer to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit section for the detailed information.

Credit by Exam To encourage independent study and recognize personal knowledge and mastery of subject matter, Villanova University provides qualified matriculated students with the opportunity to “test out” of certain courses.

Dual Enrollment - Pre- Matriculated Courses College-level work completed prior to high school graduation, including college courses that fulfill high school graduation requirements, must meet the following criteria to be considered for transfer credit: 1. The course must be taught by a member of a college or university faculty for college students and enroll college students 2. If the course is taught on a high school campus, by high school faculty members, and the enrolled students are only high school students, then the course is not eligible for transfer credit If the above criteria are met, the student must send the following supporting documents to VSB Academic Advisor: • An official letter from the high school principal, secondary school counselor or other educational professional describing the college-level program of study • An official letter from the college/university stating that the courses were taught by members of the regular faculty, open to enrollment by and graded in competition with regularly matriculated undergraduates at the college and a regular part of the normal curriculum published in the college catalog • A course syllabus • An official, seal-bearing transcript from the college/university showing a grade of C or better • With respect to courses taught in a distance learning format, and for other requirements, each academic program will review on a case -by-case basis lanova University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

No business courses will be awarded transfer credits. All pre-matriculated credits are considered as transfer credits. The University will allow for a maximum transfer credit value of 60 credits, including any exam credit (AP/IB, etc.). Transfer credit for individual cases may vary; however, the total number of credits may not exceed 60. If the courses taken by high school students do not meet the above criteria, the student may decide to pursue a Challenge Exam after enrollment at Villanova.

If a transfer course is accepted to fulfill a requirement for a failed Villanova University course, the failed Villanova course is still included in the GPA computation. A student must report any inaccuracy to the Registrar according to the following deadlines; otherwise, the record will stand as it is. Fall Semester grade errors: Last Friday in January Spring Semester grade errors: Last Friday in June Summer Semester grade errors: Last Friday in August Grading System & GPA Grade Definitions Value Quality Quality Points Points Per (3 cr. (4 cr. Credit course) course) A Excellent 4.00 12.00 16.00 A- 3.67 11.01 14.68 B+ 3.33 9.99 13.32 B Good 3.00 9.00 12.00 B- 2.67 8.01 10.68 C+ 2.33 6.99 9.32 C Fair 2.00 6.00 8.00 C- 1.67 5.01 6.68 D+ 1.33 3.99 5.32 D Passing 1.00 3.00 4.00 D- 0.67 2.01 2.68 F Failure 0.00 0.00 0.00 AP Advanced Placement AU Audit CE Credit by Examination N Incomplete NG No Grade Reported NF Unchanged Incomplete Satisfactory: Satisfactory/ S Unsatisfactory Courses Satisfactory Progress (Mid-Semester SP Grade Only) T Transfer Credits U Unsatisfactory: Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory Courses Approved Withdrawal With W Academic Penalty Approved Withdrawal Without WX Academic Penalty Unofficial Withdrawal from Course Y (or for first-year students, failure for excessive absences) All grades are permanent, except N and NG, which are temporary grades.

No more than 22 transfer credits will apply to satisfy business core classes.

Note: IB credits are considered transfer credits. The maximum number of transfer credits allowed is 60 credits which includes AP, Study Abroad, and credits taken at another institution. Note: 1. For the Advanced Placement (AP) related transfer credits, please refer to the Advanced Placement section for the detailed information. s 2. For the A Level related transfer credits, please refer to the A Level Courses and Equivalency section for the detailed information.

If applicants are readmitted, then credits may be considered for transfer to Villanova in alignment with the Transfer Credit Policy.

Transfer credit will not be granted for any course that has not received prior approval. While abroad, students may take no more than three business courses in a given semester; no more than two courses may satisfy the requirements for one major (note: only one course for the Analytics & Artificial Intelligence co-major may transfer) and no more than one course may satisfy requirements for one minor. Note: The maximum transfer credits allowed are 60 credits which including AP, Study Abroad, and credits taken at another institution.

summer with no more than the equivalent of 8 credits during Summer Session I or Summer Session II without approval from the Assistant/ Associate Dean. Students may take no more than 4 courses during the summer with no more than the equivalent of 8 credits in each summer session. A grade of “C” or better is required; a grade of “C-“ will not transfer. Note that Villanova does not approve transfer of credit for courses taken during the summer at other colleges or universities if the same or comparable (for fulfilling degree requirements) courses are offered in a 327 V distance learning mode during the summer sessions at Villanova (unless the course is full). The maximum transfer credits allowed are 60 credits which include AP, Study Abroad, and credits taken at another institution.

If a transfer course is accepted to fulfill a requirement for a failed Villanova University course, the failed Villanova University course still counts in the computation of the TGPA. Transfer Students from Other Universities (External Transfer) The maximum number of transfer credits allowed toward degree requirements is 60 credits which include AP, Study Abroad, and credits taken at another institution. No more than 22 transfer credits will apply to satisfy business core classes.

• Statistics Substitution: For students who have completed one semester of Statistics (STAT 1230), transfer credit will be given for a non-business or free elective. For students who have taken both STAT 1230 and 1235 prior to transfer, transfer credit will be given for STAT 1430 only.

Questions concerning courses taken elsewhere should be directed toward the student’s academic advisor or Department Chair. Villanova does not approve transfer of credits for courses taken during the summer at other colleges and universities if the same or comparable (for purposes of filling requirements) courses are available at Villanova in a distance education mode during the summer. Credit will not be awarded for courses taken elsewhere without prior approval. The University policy on courses taken elsewhere can be found here.

College-level work completed prior to high school graduation, including college courses that fulfill high school graduation requirements, must meet the following criteria to be considered for transfer credit: • The course must be taught by a member of a college or university faculty for college students and enroll college students • If the course is taught on a high school campus, by high school faculty members, and the enrolled students are only high school students, then the course is not eligible for transfer credit If the above criteria are met, then the student may be awarded transfer credit upon receipt and review of the following: (1) an official letter from the high school principal, secondary school counselor or other educational professional describing the college-level program of study; (2) an official letter from the college/university stating that the courses were taught by members of the regular faculty, open to enrollment by and graded in competition with regularly matriculated undergraduates at the college and a regular part of the normal curriculum published in the college catalog; (3) a course syllabus; and (4) an official, seal-bearing transcript from the college/university showing a grade of C or better.

Credit or advanced standing for courses taught at the high school will not be accepted. Credit or advanced standing for courses in which the class is composed of only high school students will not be accepted.

1 ers 3 These courses include the following: 3 CHE 1102 Material Balances 3 CHE 2101 Thermodynamics 1 0.5 CHE 2102 Thermodynamics 2 CHE 2201 Fluid Dynamics CHE 2202 Heat Transfer Credits CHE 2301 ChE Computational Methods 3 3 CHE 2402 Technical Communications CHE 3201 Mass Transfer 3 CHE 3202 Reactor Design 3 CHE 3301 ChE Applied Mathematics Credits CHE 3401 Unit Operations Lab 1 3 3 CHE 3402 CHE Unit Operations Lab 2 3 CHE 4201 Process Design 3 CHE 4202 Process Controls 3 A student earning a grade of D+, D, or D- in a required CHE course must retake that course and earn a minimum grade of C- to satisfy the degree requirement. If an approved equivalent course is taken at another institution, a minimum grade of C is required to transfer the credits to Villanova.

Students will work closely with their academic advisors to craft their plan of study to ensure transfer of credits and an on-time graduation with their classmates.

In recognition of achievement of the first undergraduate degree, the accepted student will receive 31 transfer credits for required prerequisite courses and 25 credits as general education credits applied toward their nursing degree. Credit for courses that have been taken at another college or university may be transferred if the course is required in the program and if the grade is "C" or above.

In recognition of achievement of the first undergraduate degree, the accepted student will receive 31 transfer credits for required prerequisite courses and 25 credits as general elective credits applied toward their nursing degree. Credit for courses that have been taken at another college or university may be transferred if the course is required in the program and if the grade is "C" or above.

No more than one elective transferred from another University can be applied toward 430 Vil the Global Health Minor. Transfer credits from a study abroad semester while a student was enrolled at Villanova University will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Advanced Academic Credit In addition to the advanced academic credit accepted by the University, CPS students may gain credit by examination by means of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) administered by the College Board. CLEP credits are considered transfer credits. A maximum of 90 transfer credits, which includes, CLEP, AP and IB credits, and credits from other colleges or universities, may be accepted toward a baccalaureate degree. Students seeking to transfer credits should discuss transferability with their Academic Advisor.

Students permitted to take courses at another institution are required to adhere to Villanova’s policy on transfer credits from another institution and College of Professional Studies’ transfer credit policy. 443 Vi Please note the following additional policies concerning transfer courses: • Approval must be granted prior to enrolling in the course(s); Villanova credit will not be awarded for students who take a course(s) and retroactively seek approval. • To be eligible for transfer credit from another institution a student must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better and be in good academic standing. • Grades earned in courses taken at other institutions are not factored into a student’s Villanova GPA. • Courses offered at regionally accredited four-year and two-year institutions can be considered for transfer credit.

• Courses that fulfill major or minor requirements are not approved for S/U grading • A maximum of two (2) courses in the Core Curriculum (BIS students only) may be graded on S/U basis • A maximum of three (3) courses in the Free Electives area may be graded on S/U basis • The Withdrawal (WX) policy and procedures are the same as a standard graded course 444 Vill • The “S” grade is equivalent to a grade of “C” or better. Transfer Credit Policy The College of Professional Studies accepts a maximum of 90 total transfer credits toward a bachelor’s degree. Eligible transfer credits are considered from one or a combination of the following sources: other regionally accredited institutions, CLEP, Credit by Examination, AP or ACE. Transfer credits are accepted on the basis of course equivalency and must have a course grade of C or higher. Transfer credits have no impact on cumulative grade point average. Transferability is evaluated and determined by the College of Professional Studies in conjunction with the Office of the Registrar as needed. A maximum of 15 ACE credits are transferrable and must be from either Joint Military Transcript or Professional Education Courses offered by Villanova University. Transferred ACE credits are accepted only for courses that are non-major requirements . anova University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

All transfer credits older than 5 years must be approved by Associate Director, Advising and/or Department Chair. A maximum of 24 credits can be transferred as LFRE courses CLEP examinations with a score of 60 or higher are accepted for the following subjects only: • American Government • History of US I • History of US II • American Literature • English Literature • General Biology • General Chemistry • Introductory Psychology • Human Growth & Development • Calculus with Elementary Functions • Introductory Sociology • Western Civilization II Under specific conditions, students may consider Credit by Examination. College Transfer Policy Students enrolled in the College of Professional Studies (CPS) are not permitted to transfer into other colleges at Villanova. A maximum of 4 courses, specifically Principles of Financial Accounting, Principles of Managerial Accounting, Corporate Responsibility, and Principles of Finance are permitted for transfer. No other transfer courses are permitted.