Policies

In the case of conditional transfer, transfer credit becomes official and classification is formalized when the transfer student has successfully completed one full semester at Bryan earning at least 12 semester hours of credit with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above. If the student fails to complete successfully the first full semester at Bryan, the College reserves the right to reevaluate the tentative transfer of credit and to reclassify the student. Qualifications of applicants are considered on an individual basis.

Junior and senior dual enrolled students are limited to 13 semester hours during the regular fall and spring semesters. Other students may be eligible for an institutional scholarship for dual enrollment courses. It is solely the student’s responsibility to communicate with their home institution regarding transfer of credit from Bryan College.

Transfer of Credit Students transferring to Bryan College from other institutions of postsecondary education obtain advanced standing based on the amount of credit transferred. Each student’s transcript is evaluated individually on a case by case basis and is, in part, dependent on the major selected. 2) Credits earned at four-year institutions accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association are transferred with the following exceptions: a) Only credits with a minimum grade of C- (or equivalent) are transferable. b) Up to 30 semester hours of Bible courses are transferable. c) The College will accept credit by transfer which is applicable toward degree requirements (Bible course requirements, core curriculum requirements, major program of study, professional education requirements) and elective credit, up to 90 semester hours. Elective credit beyond that required to meet the 120 semester hour minimum will not be transferred. 3) Only credit hours are transferred and such hours are not included in the calculation of a student’s GPA. 4) Credits earned in two-year institutions accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association are transferred as follows. b) Courses completed as part of an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree program are transferable up to a maximum of 62 semester hours. 5) Credits from schools which are not regionally accredited or which hold specialty/national accreditation are transferred at the option of the College after a thorough review. 8) All students should be aware that transfer of credit is always the responsibility of the receiving institution. If any student is interested in transferring credit hours from Bryan College to another institution, it is up to the student to check with that institution about their transfer credit policies and to determine what may possibly be transferred.

Students must meet the following requirements to maintain continuous progression/enrollment in the nursing major: 1. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 in their current degree program; a. This means that transfer credit hours and/or courses from previous Bryan degree(s) will not be included when computing your GPA as a nursing major.

(Note: High School transcript is not required if student has at least 12 hours of acceptable transfer credit.) Exceptions may be made for closed institutions or other extenuating circumstances.

Transfer of Credit Each student’s transcript is evaluated as part of the admission process. Credits will normally be accepted in transfer from regionally accredited colleges for college level coursework (remedial/ developmental courses are not transferred) in which a minimum grade of C- (or equivalent) has been earned. No more than 12 hours of repeatable coursework in a discipline or field of study will be accepted in transfer. Only credit hours are transferred and such hours are not included in the calculation of a student’s GPA. Credit beyond what is needed for the degree is not transferred. All students should be aware that transfer of credit is always the responsibility of the receiving institution. If any student is interested in transferring credit hours from Bryan College to another institution, it is up to the student to check with that institution about their transfer credit policies and to determine what may possibly be transferred. Students who have completed a TCAT diploma program are eligible for pre-approved transfer credit toward Bryan College baccalaureate degree programs in alignment with the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) policy. TCAT credits will be transferred into Bryan College upon admission as a block transfer credit based on the equivalency standards established by the TBR (as outlined at tbr.edu/academics/tcattocc). Credit transferred from TCAT programs are categorized as credit for prior learning toward the maximum overall limit of 31 semester hours allowed for a combination of: Credit for Prior Learning, Credit by Examination, and military training credit. All transferred credit hours will be posted as "CR" (credit) and will not be included in the calculation of the student’s Bryan College grade point average (GPA).

No guaranteed acceptance - Submission of ACE‑recommended learning does not guarantee credit will be awarded. Bachelor’s Programs The College will accept credit by transfer which is applicable toward general education requirements and elective credit, up to 90 semester hours (but no more than 76 hours will be accepted from two year colleges). Elective credit beyond that required to meet the 120 semester hour minimum will not be transferred. No more than 15 semester hours of transfer credit will be applied toward major requirements.

It is the student’s responsibility to communicate with the home institution regarding the transfer of credit from Bryan College.

Students engaged in the Credit for Prior Learning Process do not qualify for this exception.

Credit for Prior Learning Students in bachelor’s programs may be eligible to earn additional semester hours through submission and evaluation of a Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Portfolio. GS 110 Portfolio Development Workshop will be offered each term to instruct the student how to prepare a Credit for Prior Learning Portfolio.

Any student who has previously completed GS 110 Portfolio Development Workshop and is still working on a Credit for Prior Learning portfolio but is not registered for any other courses, will be required to register, as an auditor, for GS 110. Please note that a maximum of 24 semester hours may be earned through a Credit for Prior Learning Portfolio with a total overall maximum of 31 semester hours that can be earned by a combination of Credit for Prior Learning through portfolio, Credit by Examination (see information on Credit by Examination below) and/or military training credit. Credit by Examination Bryan College will grant credit for nationally recognized examinations (CLEP, AP, DSST) in addition to the program courses and Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) credits.

$75.00 Credit for Prior Learning Fee (bachelor’s programs) per credit hour submitted for assessment ............

Credit for Prior Learning The Credit for Prior Learning fee is charged for assessment of the portfolio.

It is the student’s responsibility to communicate with the home institution regarding the transfer of credit from Bryan College. Policy on Transfer of Credit A maximum of 6 credit hours of transfer credit may be accepted for graduate course work completed prior to the first class meeting provided the content of that credit is deemed to be consistent with the course content in Bryan’s graduate program. Such transfer credit must be from a regionally accredited institution of graduate study and must be a grade of “B” or better. Each decision regarding acceptance of transfer credit will be handled on a case-by-case basis during the admissions process. All students should be aware that transfer of credit is always the responsibility of the receiving institution. If any student is interested in transferring credit hours from Bryan College to another institution, it is up to the student to check with that institution about their transfer credit policies and to determine what may possibly be transferred. Credit for Prior Learning Students in eligible master's programs have the opportunity to demonstrate achievement of graduate- level learning obtained through structured professional training and through significant experiential Graduate Programs ― 2026-2027 231

Accordingly, the College recognizes and permits the earning of graduate-level Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) under controlled academic conditions, subject to faculty and administrative oversight in their program of study. Note: The Master of Arts in Teaching is not an eligible program for Credit for Prior Learning. The maximum credit awarded from prior learning alone is 9 semester hours. Additionally, the maximum combined credit for prior learning and transfer credit applied toward a master's degree is 15 semester hours. The Credit for Prior Learning fee is charged for assessment of the portfolio. Transfer Credits Only courses from institutions accredited by agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are eligible for transfer credit.

$75.00 Credit for Prior Learning Fee (per credit hour submitted for assessment).....................................................