Policies

International Baccalaureate credits are transferable if a student obtains a score of a 4 or higher on a higher-level exam and if the credits apply to a student’s intended major.

A score of greater than or equal to 50 is necessary for a transfer of credits from CLEP and a score of 3 or greater is necessary for the acceptance AP credits.

TRANSFER STUDENTS Transfer students are accepted from accredited colleges based on their application, essay, SAT/ACT scores (optional), and transcripts from previous institutions attended. University of Valley Forge follows the recommendations of the joint statement of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, The American Council on Education/Commission of Educational Credit and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation regarding the transfer of credits from institutions of postsecondary education. TRANSFER OF CREDITS POLICY Transfer of credits toward a degree program is based on the comparability and applicability of the credit from the sending institutions toward a degree program at UVF. Grades of at least “C” or its equivalent are considered for possible credit. Credit for course work taken at other institutions will be transferred to UVF subject to the following primary considerations: A. The accreditation status of the institution B. The mission of the institution from which credits would be transferred C. The comparability of the course work with UVF course work D. The appropriateness of the course work for meeting baccalaureate and graduate degree requirements at UVF A. Accreditation Status

Credits from technical schools may be considered for transfer when appropriate to a student’s degree program. UVF will only accept transfer credit from courses that are taken in a seated, face-to- face format, and online. D. Appropriateness of Coursework Transferable credits are accepted by UVF To the extent that they apply to the student’s declared program of study. Transfer credits from other institutions will be limited to a total of 90 credits toward a Bachelor’s Degree and 45 credits toward an Associate Degree.

INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER CREDIT Because of the great variety of types of educational institutions that exist around the world, as well as how difficult it is to assess foreign equivalences to American terminology and standards, UVF requires academic credit earned from institutions located outside of the United States not only to be documented with transcripts or similar official reports, but also to be evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES®) member organization. Transfer credit will be assessed based on equivalency to collegiate work completed at regionally accredited institutions in the United States. MATRICULATING STUDENTS – TRANSFER CREDIT Students who have matriculated at University of Valley Forge are expected to complete their credits with University of Valley Forge coursework. Students may complete up to 15 credits of Core or elective credit requirements through a regionally accredited two or four-year institution, or other method consistent with University of Valley Forge’s Transfer Credit policy. Students that have matriculated at University of Valley Forge that intend to seek approval to pursue transfer credit as described above must complete the Concurrent Enrollment Request form available on myVALLEYFORGE.

A score of greater than or equal to 50 is necessary for a transfer of credits from CLEP and a score of 3 or greater is necessary for the acceptance AP credits.

PACE The student must complete 67% of cumulative credits attempted (including repeated credits and transfer credits). The student may attempt, including transfer credits, a maximum of 150% of published length of the academic program before financial aid will be terminated. Cumulative GPA (Grade Point Hours Earned Average) ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS 0 – 29.5 1.6 30 and above 2.0 0 – 29.5 1.6 BACHELOR’S DEGREE 30 – 59.5 1.8 PROGRAMS 60 and above 2.0 MASTER’S DEGREE 0 – 36 3.0 PROGRAMS TRANSFER CREDIT Transfer credits earned at another institution and accepted by University of Valley Forge count as both attempted and earned credits.

GRADUATE STUDY LOAD 15-WEEK SEMESTER STUDENTS Full-time: Course load equals 6 credits Half-time: Course load equals 3 credits Less than Half-time: Course load equals less than 3 credits Non-matriculated: Non-degree seeking . 7-WEEK SESSION STUDENTS Full-time: Course load equals 3 credits Half-time: Course load equals 1.5 credits Non-matriculated: Non-degree seeking TRANSFER OF CREDIT University of Valley Forge will allow up to six credit hours to be transferred into the program from a regionally accredited graduate program providing that the courses transferred in are comparable. The maximum number of transfer credit and/or

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT Students interested in pursuing outside transfer credits while enrolled at UVF must first complete an Approval for Concurrent Enrollment form available on myValleyForge. Transfer students can also apply based on the following requirements: transfer in no more than 60 credits, meet the GPA and/or test score requirements. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in MTH 123 (or equivalent college-level math course). The First Year Experience course is required for full time entering freshmen who transfer in fewer than 12 credits.

GRADUATE STUDY LOAD 15-WEEK SEMESTER STUDENTS Full-time: Course load equals 6 credits Half-time: Course load equals 3 credits Less than Half-time: Course load equals less than 3 credits Non-matriculated: Non-degree seeking . 7-WEEK SESSION STUDENTS Full-time: Course load equals 3 credits Half-time: Course load equals 1.5 credits Non-matriculated: Non-degree seeking TRANSFER OF CREDIT University of Valley Forge will allow up to six credit hours to be transferred into the program from a regionally accredited graduate program providing that the courses transferred in are comparable. The maximum number of transfer credit and/or life experience credits is six credit hours.

TRANSFER STUDENTS Transfer students are accepted from accredited colleges based on their application, SAT/ACT scores (optional), and transcripts from previous institutions attended. University of Valley Forge follows the recommendations of the joint statement of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, The American Council on Education/Commission of Educational Credit and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation regarding the transfer of credits from institutions of postsecondary education. TRANSFER OF CREDITS POLICY Transfer of credits toward a degree program is based on the comparability and applicability of the credit from the sending institutions toward a degree program at UVF. Grades of at least “C” or its equivalent are considered for possible credit. Credit for course work taken at other institutions will be transferred to UVF subject to the following primary considerations: A. The accreditation status of the institution B. The mission of the institution from which credits would be transferred C. The comparability of the course work with UVF course work D. The appropriateness of the course work for meeting baccalaureate and graduate degree requirements at UVF A. Accreditation Status The platinum standard of transferability is college/university-level accreditation with one of the regional accrediting agencies recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Religious Studies courses from public institutions transfer without special review; religious studies courses from all other institutions will be evaluated by appropriate college or departmental faculty. Bible institutes and training centers which have articulation agreements with UVF will be evaluated based on the specifics of the agreement. Credits from technical schools may be considered for transfer when appropriate to a student’s degree program. UVF will only accept transfer credit from courses that are taken in a seated, face-to- face format, and online. D. Appropriateness of Coursework Transferable credits are accepted by UVF To the extent that they apply to the student’s declared program of study. Transfer credits from other institutions will be limited to a total of 90 credits toward a Bachelor’s Degree and 45 credits toward an Associate Degree. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER CREDIT Because of the great variety of types of educational institutions that exist around the world, as well as how difficult it is to assess foreign equivalences to American terminology and standards, UVF requires academic credit earned from institutions located outside of the United States not only to be documented with transcripts or similar official reports, but also to be evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES®) member organization. Transfer credit will be assessed based on equivalency to collegiate work completed at regionally accredited institutions in the United States. MATRICULATING STUDENTS – TRANSFER CREDIT Students who have matriculated at University of Valley Forge are expected to complete their credits with University of Valley Forge coursework. Students may complete up to 15 credits of Core or elective credit requirements through a regionally accredited two or four-year institution, or other method consistent with University of Valley Forge’s Transfer Credit policy. Students that have matriculated at University of Valley Forge that intend to seek approval to pursue transfer credit as described above must complete the Concurrent Enrollment Request form available on myVALLEYFORGE . VETERAN AFFAIRS AND GI BILL® BENEFITS All veterans who are enrolled at UVF should request their records to be transferred to the Veterans Office in Philadelphia. A score of greater than or equal to 50 is necessary for a transfer of credits from CLEP and a score of 3 or greater is necessary for the acceptance AP credits. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in MTH 123 (or equivalent college-level math course). The First Year Experience course is required for full time entering freshmen who transfer in fewer than 12 credits.

Pace of Completion Rate = (Cumulative Credits earned ÷ Cumulative Credits attempted) MINIMUM STANDARD REQUIREMENTS PACE The student must complete 67% of cumulative credits attempted (including repeated credits and transfer credits). The student may attempt, including transfer credits, a maximum of 150% of published length of the academic program before financial aid will be terminated. ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS Hours Earned Cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) 0 – 29.5 1.6 30 and above 2.0 BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS 0 – 29.5 1.6 30 – 59.5 1.8 60 and above 2.0 MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS 0 – 36 3.0 TRANSFER CREDIT Transfer credits earned at another institution and accepted by University of Valley Forge count as both attempted and earned credits. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in MTH 123 (or equivalent college-level math course). The First Year Experience course is required for full time entering freshmen who transfer in fewer than 12 credits.