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Students who complete the IB Diploma Program and achieve an overall score of 30 or better will automatically be granted 30 credits.

Advanced placement with credit in appropriate courses will be granted to entering students who earn scores of 4 or 5 on College Board AP examinations.

Credit for appropriate courses will be granted to entering students who achieve scores of 5, 6, or 7 on International Baccalaureate individual subject examinations.

3. How do I get a transfer credit evaluation? We make it easy to understand how your previous coursework fits into your LVC degree. Before you even apply, you can request a free preliminary transfer credit evaluation —no commitment required. Here’s what you can expect: Transfer up to 90 credits from an accredited institution. If you’ve earned an associate degree (AA/AS), at least 60 credits are guaranteed to transfer. Use our Transfer Evaluation System (TES) * to see how your classes may count. *TES reflects historical transfer data. Transfer credit evaluation is subject to change through the official credit evaluation process. Don’t see your institution? Request a preliminary transfer credit evaluation. Request Your Credit Evaluation

No minimum transfer credits are required.

Transfer credits may be reevaluated at the time of internal admission. Students who earn a C- may transfer the course but will be required to repeat the course to progress in the nursing program and credit may only be awarded one time. Transfer credits may be reevaluated at the time of internal admission. Students who earn a C- may transfer the course but will be required to repeat the course to progress in the nursing program and credit may only be awarded one time.

*Credit for prior learning opportunities may apply.

Credit for Prior Learning Lebanon Valley College recognizes the ability of highly motivated students to master specific areas of study on their own initiative and provides programs to allow these students the opportunity to gain credit. Except for those seeking a second bachelor’s degree, any matriculated student may earn a maximum of 30 credits toward a bachelor’s degree through credit for prior learning. Additional information is provided in the College Catalog ; course equivalencies are provided below, where available: Advanced Placement Challenge Exam CLEP (College Level Examination Program) DSST International Baccalaureate (IB) Life Experience Military and Workplace Training 101 N. College Avenue Annville, PA 17003-1400 1-717-867-6100 Campus Maps & Directions Where to Park Working at LVC LVC Online Bookstore LVC Gear Shop Academic Calendar Bishop Library The Suzanne H. Arnold Gallery Offices & Directories MyLVC LVC LinkedIn LVC Facebook LVC Instagram LVC TikTok Policies & Legal Notices Consumer Information Translate © 2026 Lebanon Valley College

For dual-enrollment students or those who took courses at another institution, you must contact that institution to request that an official transcript, with your final grade(s), be sent to the Admissions Office at LVC ( admission@lvc.edu ). Transcripts can typically be requested online from the institution; unofficial transcripts sent directly to you/screenshots will not be accepted. AP/IB/dual-enrollment/transfer credits: any anticipated transfer credits should be factored into the course scheduling process.

The grades you earn in courses not instructed by LVC faculty will appear as Transfer Credit (T) and will not impact your GPA.

Transfer Credits: Course credits earned from other colleges or universities that are accepted by LVC toward your degree completion.

If you have not yet completed one semester at an institution, complete and mail in the Transfer Mid-Term Report (.docx) . If you need to change your application, including your major, contact admission@lvc.edu . No minimum transfer credits are required.

If requesting graduate transfer credit, official transcripts from the relevant graduate institution/s are also required.

If requesting graduate transfer credit, official transcripts from the relavant graduate institution/s are also required.

Request your transfer credit evaluation Please tell us a little bit about yourself to start your preliminary transfer credit evaluation. IDS Education history record 1 Id Education history record 2 Id Education history record 3 Id Education history record 4 Id Education history record 5 Id Education history record 6 Id Application ID Application Id Term Id Contact Id Student Id Account (household) id I am Please select… An applicant to LVC Not currently enrolled or applied to LVC Enter email you applied with Email First Name Last Name Mobile Phone Intended Major ProgramIDPrefill Intended Major ProgramIDNoPrefill Intended Start Term and Year Please select… Fall 2025 Spring 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027 Fall 2027 Spring 2028 Intended Start Term and Year Please select… Fall 2025 Spring 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027 Fall 2027 Spring 2028 High School Graduation Year Institution Information College Attended College#1 ID College 1 name Upload your unofficial college transcript or current schedule (PDF preferred) Official transcripts have been requested to be sent to LVC Yes No Add another institution Yes No Institution Information College Attended College#2 ID College 2 name Upload your UNOFFICIAL college transcript or current schedule (PDF preferred) Official transcripts have been requested to be sent to LVC Yes No Add another institution Yes No Institution Information College Attended College#3 ID College 3 name Upload your unofficial college transcript or current schedule (PDF preferred) Official transcripts have been requested to be sent to LVC Yes No Add another institution Yes No Institution Information College Attended College#4 ID College 4 name Upload your unofficial college transcript or current schedule (PDF preferred) Official transcripts have been requested to be sent to LVC Yes No Add another institution Yes No Institution Information College Attended College#5 ID College 5 name Upload your unofficial college transcript or current schedule (PDF preferred) Official transcripts have been requested to be sent to LVC Yes No Add another institution Yes No Institution Information College Attended College#6 ID College 6 name Upload your unofficial college transcript or current schedule (PDF preferred) Official transcripts have been requested to be sent to LVC Yes No Please tell us anything else you think we should consider 101 N. College Avenue Annville, PA 17003-1400 1-717-867-6100 Campus Maps & Directions Where to Park Working at LVC LVC Online Bookstore LVC Gear Shop Academic Calendar Bishop Library The Suzanne H. Arnold Gallery Offices & Directories MyLVC LVC LinkedIn LVC Facebook LVC Instagram LVC TikTok Policies & Legal Notices Consumer Information Translate © 2026 Lebanon Valley College

Students must earn a minimum of 67% of their total cumulative credits attempted each semester (this includes transfer credits).

Transfer & Prior Learning Credit A n undergraduate student applying for advanced standing after having attended another accredited institution shall send an official transcript to the Admission Offic e. Graduate students se eking transfer credits shall send an official transcript to the Graduate and Professional Studies Office. If requested , the student must provide copies of course descriptions and/or syllabi. The Registrar’s Office will determine whether credits are transferable to Lebanon Valley College.

Transfer Credit A maximum of 9 credits (a maximum of 6 core credits) may be transferred from another graduate program with the approval of the program director and the registrar. No transfer credit shall be accepted if the grade earned at another institution was less than B. Students wishing to transfer credits may be asked to submit course outline, the textbook used, and any reading materials, so proper credit may be given. Get Your Admission Question Answered 101 N. College Avenue Annville, PA 17003-1400 1-717-867-6100 Campus Maps & Directions Where to Park Working at LVC LVC Online Bookstore LVC Gear Shop Academic Calendar Bishop Library The Suzanne H. Arnold Gallery Offices & Directories MyLVC LVC LinkedIn LVC Facebook LVC Instagram LVC TikTok Policies & Legal Notices Consumer Information Translate © 2026 Lebanon Valley College

Transfer Credit Coursework attempted at other institutions must be evaluated by the Registrar’s Office. Current students are required to obtain approval before attempting coursework at another school. College credit taken by new students will be evaluated prior to enrollment upon receipt of an official transcript. Undergraduate and graduate transfer credit policies can be found in the College Catalog . Transfer and Prior Learning Credit Policy

Transfer Credit Limits Limits for degree programs: Programs requiring fewer than 60 credits: Up to 9 credits (including a maximum of 6 core credits) may be transferred. Programs requiring 60 credits or more: Up to 15 credits may be transferred. These limits also apply to transferring credits from a previously earned graduate degree at LVC. Limits for certificate programs: Up to 3 credits from another institution may be transferred if part of a graduate degree. No external credits may be transferred to stand-alone certificate programs.

Transfer Credit Requirements Credits will be accepted if: Grades are C– (1.670) or better. Some programs may require higher grades to meet program requirements. Coursework and learning outcomes align with LVC curricula and standards. Transferred credits count for credit hours but are not factored in the grade point average. A maximum of 90 transfer and prior learning credits will be accepted toward a baccalaureate degree. Accreditation Standards for Transfer: U.S. institutions must be regionally accredited or hold accreditation from other, non-regional accreditors recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Non-regionally accredited U.S. institutions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Institutions outside the U.S. must be recognized as a degree-granting institution in their home country. International transcripts require a course-by-course evaluation by a U.S.-based service recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Transfer Credit Requirements Coursework and learning outcomes must align with LVC’s graduate program curricula and standards, including consideration for program-specific accreditation requirements. Approval of the Registrar’s Office and the appropriate graduate program director is required for all graduate transfer credit. Credits must be earned within seven years before admission to the LVC graduate program. Only grades of “B” (3.00) or higher are eligible for transfer (B- or lower is not accepted). Transferred credits count toward credit hours but are not factored in the grade point average. Accreditation Standards for Transfer: U.S. institutions must be regionally accredited. Institutions outside the U.S. must be recognized as a degree-granting institution in their home country. International transcripts require a course-by-course evaluation by a U.S.-based service recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Transfer Credits For students who want to transfer graduate credits into LVC’s program during the application process, those credits must have been earned within a CACREP-accredited program, with any transferred-course grade being no lower than “B.” Further, students can only transfer a maximum of 15 credits, and transfer credits will not be accepted for CNS 600, 711, 720, 721, 750, 870, 900, and 901. Once students begin their initial course at LVC they cannot transfer courses from other programs. See courses on our Degree Requirements page . Get Your Admission Question Answered 101 N. College Avenue Annville, PA 17003-1400 1-717-867-6100 Campus Maps & Directions Where to Park Working at LVC LVC Online Bookstore LVC Gear Shop Academic Calendar Bishop Library The Suzanne H. Arnold Gallery Offices & Directories MyLVC LVC LinkedIn LVC Facebook LVC Instagram LVC TikTok Policies & Legal Notices Consumer Information Translate © 2026 Lebanon Valley College

Transfer Credits Already have credits from another MBA program? We may accept MBA transfer credits if the following are met and approved: All MBA transfer credits must be approved by both the program director and the registrar. A maximum of 9 credits (a maximum of 6 core credits) may be considered for transfer from another graduate program. Only courses where a grade of “B” or better was earned will be considered. Students wishing to transfer credits may be asked to submit a course syllabus/outline, textbook information, and any reading materials, so proper credit may be given.

Transfer Credits All transfer credits that are accepted toward a student’s educational program will be counted as both attempted and completed hours for the purpose of determining maximum time frame and pace.

Undergraduate Credit for Prior Learning Lebanon Valley College recognizes the ability of highly motivated matriculated students to master specific areas of study on their initiative and provides programs to allow these students the opportunity to gain credit. Except for those seeking a second bachelor’s degree, any matriculated student may earn a maximum of 30 credits toward a bachelor’s degree through credit for prior learning. Credit will be recorded with a satisfactory (S) grade. Advanced Placement (AP) Policy Advanced placement with credit in appropriate courses will be granted to entering students who earn scores of 4 or 5 on College Board AP examinations. The official AP College Grade Report must be submitted by the student for evaluation by the Registrar. Advanced placement without credit may be granted based on the Achievement Tests of the College Board examinations or such other proficiency tests as may be determined appropriate by the Registrar and department chair. Learn more about the Advanced Placement Policy . Challenge Exam Policy Many LVC courses can be challenged for credit by examination. Students should request challenge examinations through their academic advisors. All requests must be approved by the Registrar and department chair in which the course is listed. Challenge exams are considered comprehensive examinations in the subject area. The grading criteria for challenge exams will be determined by each department. The exact nature of the examination will be determined by the faculty member and department chair involved and may include any means of evaluation normally employed by the department. There is a fee for the preparation and grading of each challenge exam, and it is charged without regard to the test results. Challenge exams may not be taken by students who have received any grade in a course equivalent to or more advanced than the course for which the student is requesting credit by examination. Challenge exams may not be used to acquire credit for a course previously failed. Practicums, internships, seminars, research courses, independent study, writing-intensive courses, and courses with laboratory components are normally not subject to credit by examination. Individual departments may have additional criteria regarding challenge exams. Consult the department chair in which the course is listed for specific information. CLEP (College Level Examination Program) Policy Credit shall be granted to those students who score well on CLEP examinations that are approved by the College. To receive credit, a student must earn a minimum score of 50. The English composition essay is required to receive credit for English Communications with a minimum score of 64. Credit for foreign language at the intermediate level requires a minimum score of 62 (for French), 63 (for German), and 66 (for Spanish) on Level 2 tests. A maximum of six credits shall be awarded for each examination. Learn more about the CLEP policy . DSST Policy Students taking DSST exams will be granted credit in accordance with the American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations and with approval of the Registrar, the appropriate department chair, and, if seeking to fulfill a General Education requirement, approval of the Director of General Education. ACE recommends credit for a minimum score of 400 on a 200–500 scale. International Baccalaureate (IB) Program Policy Lebanon Valley College values the IB Diploma Program and its curriculum that develops sophisticated, critical thinking, intercultural competence, and respect for diversity. We welcome applications from IB students. Credit for appropriate courses will be granted to entering students who achieve scores of 5, 6, or 7 on International Baccalaureate individual subject examinations. For each Higher-Level subject, 6–8 credits will be granted; for each Standard-Level subject, 3–4 credits will be granted. Three elective credits will also be granted for grades of C or better on the Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay components. Students who complete the IB Diploma Program and achieve an overall score of 30 or better will automatically be granted 30 credits. Credit for equivalent courses will only be given for individual subject scores of 5 or better, otherwise only elective credit will be granted. Life Experience Credit Policy Lebanon Valley College provides for the awarding of undergraduate academic credit for knowledge acquired through nonacademic experience in subjects in the College curriculum. The experience should have a direct relation to the material taught in a course in the College curriculum and should extend over a sufficient period to provide substantive knowledge in the relevant area. Matriculated students who believe they qualify for such credit may petition the appropriate department through their academic advisors. This petition must be outlined on the Experiential Learning Application and: detail the relevant experience in question; provide appropriate supporting evidence; note the equivalent College course by department and number; and state the number of credit hours sought. The appropriate department will consult with the academic advisor to determine the best means (interview, examination, portfolio, etc.) for evaluating the experience. Approval of experiential credit must be made in writing over the signatures of the academic advisor, the appropriate department chair, the Associate Provost of Arts and Sciences, and the Associate Dean of Academic Success and Registrar. There is a fee for evaluating each application for experiential learning credit, and it is charged without regard to the outcome. Experiential credit cannot exceed a maximum of 12 credit hours in the degree program. Military and Workplace Training Credit Policy Lebanon Valley College recognizes learning through military and workplace training. Credit is awarded in accordance with credit recommendations by the American Council on Education (ACE) and where training is equivalent to or consistent with Lebanon Valley College curricula and standards. Coursework may satisfy General Education or major requirements with the approval of the Director of General Education and appropriate department chair, respectively. To receive credit, students must provide an official transcript that documents the successful completion of their training and includes ACE credit recommendations. 101 N. College Avenue Annville, PA 17003-1400 1-717-867-6100 Campus Maps & Directions Where to Park Working at LVC LVC Online Bookstore LVC Gear Shop Academic Calendar Bishop Library The Suzanne H. 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