Policies

Transfer Students: Students who wish to transfer from other colleges will be considered if they are in good standing at the college of last attendance. (See transfer of credit from other institutions .) International Students: International Students who intend to enter the University must have the equivalent of a high school education and have sufficient command of English to enable them to do the prescribed work. Special students will not be able to have any transfer credit, including challenge exams, granted while classified as special students. If the minimum grade point is not achieved, the student will no longer be able to participate in the dual enrollment program. Admissions Committee: A limited number of entering first-year students and transfer students who do not meet the minimum requirements for regular admission may be considered by the Admissions Committee for entrance into the University.

Students completing ACE courses and/or training should submit an official ACE transcript to the Office of the Registrar for an evaluation of transfer credit. AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION (ACE) ARMED SERVICES/MILITARY: Credit may be granted for military experience evaluated by ACE, which is transcribed onto a Joint Services Transcript (JST) for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and the Department of Defense.

Students who have successfully passed one or more of the Advanced Placement Tests of the College Entrance Examination Board, TN Statewide Dual Credit, the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) of the CEEB (including DSST-CLEP) and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) may ask for advanced standing and / or credit when they submit their applications for admission to Christian Brothers University. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (HL Higher Level Only) 7 6 5 4 Biology BIOL 111 /L & 112/L BIOL 111 /L & 112/L BIOL 111 /L & 112/L BIOL 111 & 111L Chemistry CHEM 113 /L & 114/L CHEM 113 /L & 114/L CHEM 113 /L & 114/LL CHEM 113 /L & 114/L Computer Science CS 112 /L & 172/L CS 112 /L & 172/L CS 112 /L & 172/L CS 112 /L & 172/L Economics ECON 214 & 215 ECON 214 & 215 ECON 214 & 215 ECON 214 & 215 English ENG 211 & Elective ENG 211 & Elective ENG 211 ENG 211 French FREN 101 , 102, 201, 202 & 301 FREN 101 ,102, 201 & 202 FREN 101 , 102 & 201 FREN 101 & 102 German GRM 101 ,102, 201, 202 & 301 GRM 101 , 102, 201 & 202 GRM 101 ,102 & 201 GRM 101 & 102 History (American) HIST 151 & 152 HIST 151 & 152 HIST 151 & 152 HIST 151 & 152 History (European) HIST 107 & 108 HIST 107 & 108 HIST 107 & 108 HIST 107 & 108 Latin LATN 101 , 102, 201 & 202 LATN 101,102, 201 & 202 LATN 101,102 & 201 LATN 101 & 102 Mathematics MATH 131 & 132 MATH 131 & 132 MATH 131 & 132 MATH 131 & 132 Philosophy PHIL 220 PHIL 220 PHIL 220 PHIL 220 Physics PHYS 150 /L & 251/L PHYS 150 /L & 251/L PHYS 150 /L & 251/L PHYS 150 /L & 251/L Psychology PSYC 105 PSYC 105 PSYC 105 PSYC 105 Spanish SPAN 101 , 102, 201, 202 & 301 SPAN 101 , 102, 201 & 202 SPAN 101 , 102 & 201 SPAN 101 & 102 Theatre THEA Elective (100-Level) THEA Elective (100-Level) THEA Elective (100-Level) THEA Elective (100-Level) Visual Arts ART 101 ART 101 ART 101 ART 101 TN STATEWIDE DUAL CREDIT: Students who pass their statewide dual credit challenge exam are eligible to receive college credit at CBU. The Department Chair presiding over the course will decide on the type of credit to be granted Below are the score requirements for Dual Credit: Statewide Dual Credit Course Cut Score Pre-Calculus 75% Greenhouse Management 70% Agribusiness Finance 70% Statistics 75% Health Information Technology 75% Sociology 70% Criminal Justice I 80% DANTES SUBJECT STANDARDIZED TEST (DSST): Credit may be allowed for college courses satisfactorily completed through the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (Dantes-Military CLEP), subject to the recommendation of the course Departmental Chair.

Comprehensive Examination A written and/or oral comprehensive examination may be required by individual degree programs. Credit earned under the special graduate status - but none that has been earned at another institution (transfer credit) - will be officially recorded.

Prerequisites At minimum, a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited American college or university or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution of acceptable standing is required for admission. The program does not grant advanced standing for previous academic work or experience.

A student on Academic Probation is required to work with their Program Director or Academic Advisor on development and implementation of an individualized Academic Success Plan. Advanced standing will not be granted for the Physician Assistant Program. Transfer Credits A student may transfer credits earned at another regionally accredited college or university only if: the student is a degree student, the courses to be transferred are graduate courses appropriate to the Christian Brothers University graduate program, prior courses were completed within five years before admission to the Christian Brothers University graduate program, grade of “B” (3.0 on a scale of 4.0) or better was achieved, and the transfer is recommended by the Graduate Director and approved by the Office of the Registrar. A maximum of nine semester credit hours with grades of B or better may be transferred from another college or university. The PA Program does not accept transfer credits. Students enrolled in a dual enrollment pathway may be allowed additional credit.

Students interested in pursuing selected graduate-level clinical healthcare programs may be eligible for a guaranteed interview with a participating institution. Students who early enroll but wish to complete their bachelor's degree at CBU should inquire about reverse transfer credit with the Academic Vice President.

Only courses with a grade of “C” or better will be accepted for transfer credit.

Transfer of Credits from Other Institutions To fulfill residency requirements, 35 of the last 70 hours and at least 25% of total hours applied toward a degree must be earned at Christian Brothers University. See school or department requirements for any further restriction on courses in the major area. For optional minor, 50% of required courses must be taken at Christian Brothers University. Only courses with grades of “C” or better (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) will be accepted for transfer from other accredited institutions. Only the hours of credit in accepted courses will be posted on the student’s permanent record with no grade point average transferring from other institutions. Permission to take any courses off-campus, including consortium and online courses from other institutions, must receive the prior approval of the student’s Department Chair, Dean of the School, and the Associate Registrar. (Courses cannot be completed off-campus if they were previously attempted at CBU, including withdrawal.) Credits earned during a period of suspension from any college or university are not transferable to CBU. Waiver to any of these requirements must be made through the Vice President of Academics. Technology intensive courses that are over seven (7) years old are subject to review and may not be applicable towards the major; however, such courses may be used as free electives in the overall program.