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Advanced Placement (AP)—Students who received a score of 3 or higher on the French AP exam earn 8 credit

Students receiving scores of 4 or 5 on one of the calculus advanced placement examinations

Advanced Placement (AP)—Students who received a score of 3 or higher on the Spanish AP exam earn 8 credit

Advanced Placement (AP)—Students who received a score of 3 or higher on the Spanish AP exam earn 6 credit

Advanced Placement (AP)-Students who received a score of 3 or higher on the French AP exam earn 8 credit hours, distributed as FREN 110 and 111.

Students who received a score of 4 or higher on the French AP exam earn 12 credit hours, distributed as FREN 110, 111, and 220.

Students receiving scores of 4 or 5 on one of the calculus advanced placement examinations receive the following Westminster credit:

Advanced Placement (AP)-Students who received a score of 3 or higher on the Spanish AP exam earn 8 credit hours, distributed as SPAN 110 and 111.

Students who received a score of 4 or higher on the Spanish AP exam earn 12 credit hours, distributed as SPAN 110, 111, and 220.

For CLEP exams taken since June 2001, a minimum score of 50 is required.

CLEP exams consist of “approximately 120 questions” and require scores of 50-63, depending on the exam.

Advanced Placement (AP)-Students who received a score of 3 or higher on the Spanish AP exam earn 6 credit hours, distributed as 4 credit hours for SPAN 110 (applicable to world language requirements of the student’s major but not to a Spanish major or minor), and 2 hours of 100T credit (applicable to the total hours needed to graduate but not to a Spanish major or minor).

Students with AP credit are encouraged to continue their Spanish studies at Westminster and should register for Spanish 111 or higher.

Transfer Credit —Only a maximum of 12 credit hours may be transferred toward the Spanish or French minor. Transfer credit may apply toward the 16 hours world language required for the International Business degree.

Transfer Credit-Only a maximum of 12 credit hours may be transferred toward the Spanish or French minor. Transfer credit may apply toward the 16 hours world language required for the International Business degree.

Transfer Credit —A maximum of 12 credit hours of transfer credit or credit by examination may be applied toward the French minor. Transfer credit may apply toward the 12 hours world language required for the International Business major.

Transfer Credit —A maximum of 12 credit hours of transfer credit or credit by examination may be applied toward the Spanish major or minor. Transfer credit may apply toward the 12 hours world language required for the International Business major.

Transfer Credit-A maximum of 12 credit hours of transfer credit or credit by examination may be applied toward the French minor. Transfer credit may apply toward the 12 hours world language required for the International Business major.

Transfer Credit-A maximum of 12 credit hours of transfer credit or credit by examination may be applied toward the Spanish major or minor. Transfer credit may apply toward the 12 hours world language required for the International Business major.

Transfer Credit —A maximum of 12 credit hours of transfer credit or credit by examination may be applied toward a Spanish major or minor. Transfer hours exceeding this limit may be applied toward total hours for graduation, if needed (consult your major audit form for verification).

Transfer Credit-A maximum of 12 credit hours of transfer credit or credit by examination may be applied toward a Spanish major or minor. Transfer hours exceeding this limit may be applied toward total hours for graduation, if needed (consult your major audit form for verification).

Credit by examination is not counted as in-residence credit and cannot be counted towards completing WCore requirements. Government and Politics, Physics C, Psychology, Statistics, and Human Geography, are equivalent to one semester of university-level coursework and are awarded credit based on the credit hours for the equivalent course at Westminster.

Credit by Examination Westminster University values university-preparatory work and awards university credit for appropriate scores. Students may earn a maximum of 40 credit hours under credit by examination programs:

Credit by Examination Westminster University values university-preparatory work and awards university credit for appropriate scores. Students may earn a maximum of 40 credit hours under credit by examination programs: Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Challenge Examinations, Nursing Examinations, and International Baccalaureate (IB). Credit by examination is not counted as in-residence credit and cannot be counted towards completing WCore requirements. See the following charts for minimum scores and Westminster equivalencies.

Criteria for the Acceptance of Transfer Credit Westminster University awards transfer credit for coursework that meets the following criteria: The transfer institution is regionally accredited. The credit awarded is for non-remedial coursework taken in general academic areas that are part of the Westminster curriculum. Transfer decisions can be appealed following the process outlined below. The credit awarded is for coursework with grades of C- or better. Marks of credit (CR) or pass (P) are not accepted unless verified as equivalent to a C- or above. (Except physical education classes which are offered only for grades of CR or P.) Some programs have a higher minimum grade requirement. A maximum of 72 credit hours may be awarded from two-year institutions and it is not possible to earn upper division hours from a two-year institution. A maximum of 88 credit hours transferred from all collegiate institutions (two-year and four-year) and external credit (i.e., CLEP, AP, or other credit earned by external means) may be applied toward meeting the total number of hours required for graduation. Courses transferred from other academic institutions count for credit hours and requirements only; grades from transfer course work are not calculated into the Westminster University GPA.

Criteria for the Acceptance of Transfer Credit Westminster University awards transfer credit for coursework that meets the following criteria: The transfer institution is regionally accredited. The credit awarded is for non-remedial coursework taken in general academic areas that are part of the Westminster curriculum. Transfer decisions can be appealed following the process outlined below. The credit awarded is for coursework with grades of C- or better. Marks of credit (CR) or pass (P) are not accepted unless verified as equivalent to a C- or above. (Except physical education classes which are offered only for grades of CR or P.) Some programs have a higher minimum grade requirement. A maximum of 72 credit hours may be awarded from two-year institutions and it is not possible to earn upper division hours from a two-year institution. A maximum of 88 credit hours transferred from all collegiate institutions (two-year and four-year) and external credit (i.e., CLEP, AP, or other credit earned by external means) may be applied toward meeting the total number of hours required for graduation. Courses transferred from other academic institutions count for credit hours and requirements only; grades from transfer course work are not calculated into the Westminster University GPA.

Criteria for the Acceptance of Transfer Credit* Transfer evaluations are processed in the Registrar's Office within 48 hours of the receipt of most transcripts. Westminster University awards transfer credit for coursework that meets the following criteria: The transfer institution must be regionally accredited; some programs require professional accreditation in addition to regional accreditation. Only graduate-level coursework can be applied to a graduate program. Courses transferred must meet the minimum grade requirements as stipulated by each graduate program. A maximum of 9 hours of graduate-level transfer credit may be applied to any graduate program subject to the approval of the graduate program director. A memo approving the transfer of individual courses towards graduate program requirements must be sent to the Registrar’s Office for processing. Credit for life experience cannot be granted at the graduate level per our accrediting body. *Note: It may not be possible to transfer credit into some graduate programs or transfer credits into a different Westminster graduate program . Consult with your individual graduate program director for questions related to previously completed course work and equivalencies. Any student wishing to transfer between graduate programs must apply to and meet all criteria for admission into that program . All international transcripts are evaluated by external services such as Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute (ACEI) or World Education Services (WES), which determines the level of coursework taken and the semester hour and grade equivalents. Only coursework that is determined to be equivalent to graduate-level academic work that meets the criteria noted above will be considered for transfer. Equivalencies to Westminster courses will be determined by graduate program directors.

Criteria for the Acceptance of Transfer Credit* Transfer evaluations are processed in the Registrar's Office within 48 hours of the receipt of most transcripts. Westminster University awards transfer credit for coursework that meets the following criteria: The transfer institution must be regionally accredited; some programs require professional accreditation in addition to regional accreditation. Only graduate-level coursework can be applied to a graduate program. Courses transferred must meet the minimum grade requirements as stipulated by each graduate program. A maximum of 9 hours of graduate-level transfer credit may be applied to any graduate program subject to the approval of the graduate program director. A memo approving the transfer of individual courses towards graduate program requirements must be sent to the Registrar’s Office for processing. Credit for life experience cannot be granted at the graduate level per our accrediting body. *Note: It may not be possible to transfer credit into some graduate programs or transfer credits into a different Westminster graduate program. Consult with your individual graduate program director for questions related to previously completed course work and equivalencies. Any student wishing to transfer between graduate programs must apply to and meet all criteria for admission into that program. All international transcripts are evaluated by external services such as Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute (ACEI) or World Education Services (WES), which determines the level of coursework taken and the semester hour and grade equivalents. Only coursework that is determined to be equivalent to graduate-level academic work that meets the criteria noted above will be considered for transfer. Equivalencies to Westminster courses will be determined by graduate program directors.

Credit by examination is not counted as in-residence credit. Westminster students successfully passing this exam receive up to a maximum of 12 credit hours equivalent to FREN 110, 111, and 220. Note: Only partial CLEP credit may be applied toward a language major or minor if the student is applying transfer or other exam credit toward the same major or minor. External World Language Exam —Up to 12 credit hours may be obtained by successfully passing an accredited world language exam administered by another institution, (e.g., University of Utah, Brigham Young University; contact the individual institution directly for world language exam information). It is the student’s responsibility to pre-approve transfer credit with the Registrar’s Office.

Credit by examination is not counted as in-residence credit. Westminster students successfully passing this exam receive up to a maximum of 12 credit hours equivalent to SPAN 110, 111, and 220. Note: Only partial CLEP credit may be applied toward a language major or minor if the student is applying transfer or other exam credit toward the same major or minor. External World Language Exam —Up to 12 credit hours may be obtained by successfully passing an accredited world language exam administered by another institution, (e.g., University of Utah, Brigham Young University; contact the individual institution directly for world language exam information). It is the student’s responsibility to pre-approve transfer credit with the Registrar’s Office.

Credit by exam is not counted as in-residence credit. Westminster students successfully passing this exam receive up to a maximum of 12 semester credit hours equivalent to SPAN 110, 111, and 220. Note: Only partial CLEP credit may be applied toward a language major or minor if the student is applying transfer or other credit toward the same major or minor. External World Language Exam —up to 12 credit hours may be obtained by successfully passing an accredited world language exam administered by another institution, (e.g., University of Utah, Brigham Young University; contact the individual institution directly for world language exam information). It is the student’s responsibility to pre-approve transfer credit with the Registrar’s Office.

Credit by examination is not counted as in-residence credit. Note: Only partial CLEP credit may be applied toward a language major or minor if the student is applying transfer or other exam credit toward the same major or minor. It is the student’s responsibility to pre-approve transfer credit with the Registrar’s Office.

Credit by exam is not counted as in-residence credit. Note: Only partial CLEP credit may be applied toward a language major or minor if the student is applying transfer or other credit toward the same major or minor. It is the student’s responsibility to pre-approve transfer credit with the Registrar’s Office.

International Transfer Credit All international transcripts are evaluated by external services such as Academic Credentials Evaluation Institution (ACEI) or World Education Services (WES), which determines the level of coursework taken and the semester hour and grade equivalents. Only coursework that is determined to be equivalent to university-level academic work that meets the criteria noted above will be considered for transfer. A thirteenth year of high school study from a non-U.S. institution may be considered for transfer credit. Consideration for awarding transfer credit for coursework taken during the thirteenth year of high school will be based on the country and institution of study, rigor of coursework, grades earned in coursework, and based on the results of the external evaluation. Equivalencies to Westminster courses will be determined as outlined below. Transfer acceptance of hours from international institutions does not guarantee fulfillment of like courses in majors and minors at Westminster unless approved by the faculty.

International Transfer Credit All international transcripts are evaluated by external services such as Academic Credentials Evaluation Institution (ACEI) or World Education Services (WES), which determines the level of coursework taken and the semester hour and grade equivalents. Only coursework that is determined to be equivalent to university-level academic work that meets the criteria noted above will be considered for transfer. A thirteenth year of high school study from a non-U.S. institution may be considered for transfer credit. Consideration for awarding transfer credit for coursework taken during the thirteenth year of high school will be based on the country and institution of study, rigor of coursework, grades earned in coursework, and based on the results of the external evaluation. Equivalencies to Westminster courses will be determined as outlined below. Transfer acceptance of hours from international institutions does not guarantee fulfillment of like courses in majors and minors at Westminster unless approved by the faculty.

Completion of Certificate Program makes participants eligible for either: Prior learning assessment credits towards an Undergraduate Project-Based Bachelor of Business Degree program (up to 12 credits) Admission to the Accelerated Project-Based Masters of Business Degree Program at Westminster University (completed in four full-time semesters as opposed to the five semesters it usually takes in the Project-Based Masters of Business Degree program) Required Courses Requirement Description CEUs I.

Completion of Certificate Program makes participants eligible for either: Prior learning assessment credits towards an Undergraduate Project-Based Bachelor of Business Degree program (up to 12 credits) Admission to the Accelerated Project-Based Masters of Business Degree Program at Westminster University (completed in four full-time semesters as opposed to the five semesters it usually takes in the Project-Based Masters of Business Degree program)

An advisor in the major or minor program of study determines whether transfer credit fulfills specific requirements in the major or minor. A student who receives elective transfer credit for a course may not necessarily be able to apply that course to the major or minor.

An advisor in the major or minor program of study determines whether transfer credit fulfills specific requirements in the major or minor. A student who receives elective transfer credit for a course may not necessarily be able to apply that course to the major or minor.

Options for Advanced Standing Transfer Students Program requirements must be met by all nursing students. Transfer students may meet some of their requirements by equivalent transfer credit. Microbiology and human physiology must have been taken within the past five years. Students who completed these courses longer than five years ago may repeat the courses or submit a current transcript documenting successful completion of a pathophysiology course within the last three years. Nursing prerequisite courses need to be fulfilled by students with prior degrees. Individual evaluations of comparable academic coursework, taken in an accredited college or university, will be made by the nursing program. Recommended pathway from Salt Lake Community College

Options for Advanced Standing Transfer Students Program requirements must be met by all nursing students. Transfer students may meet some of their requirements by equivalent transfer credit. Microbiology and human physiology must have been taken within the past five years. Students who completed these courses longer than five years ago may repeat the courses or submit a current transcript documenting successful completion of a pathophysiology course within the last three years. Nursing prerequisite courses need to be fulfilled by students with prior degrees. Individual evaluations of comparable academic coursework, taken in an accredited college or university, will be made by the nursing program. Recommended pathway from Salt Lake Community College ©

A maximum of 12 external hours (transfer, CLEP, Prior Learning, Challenge exam, or other approved external language exams) may be applied toward the minor (see below under “Additional Requirements and Procedures”).

A maximum of 12 external hours (transfer, CLEP, Prior Learning, Challenge exam, or other external language exams) may be applied toward the minor (see below under “Additional Requirements and Procedures”).

Courses completed at other graduate institutions must carry a grade of B or better to be eligible for transfer credit.

A maximum of 12 external hours (transfer, CLEP, Prior Learning.

The acceptance of transfer credit, up to 9 hours, is individually evaluated.

A maximum of 12 external hours (transfer, CLEP, Prior Learning, Challenge exam, or other approved external language exams) may be applied toward the minor (see below under “Additional Requirements and Procedures”).

A maximum of 12 external hours (transfer, CLEP, Prior Learning, Challenge exam, or other external language exams) may be applied toward the minor (see below under “Additional Requirements and Procedures”).

Courses completed at other graduate institutions must carry a grade of B or better to be eligible for transfer credit.

A maximum of 12 external hours (transfer, CLEP, Prior Learning.

The acceptance of transfer credit, up to 9 hours, is individually evaluated.

Transfer credit for such courses are subject to the university’s regular transfer policies as stated in the Degree Requirements section of this catalog.

Transfer credit for such courses are subject to the university’s regular transfer policies as stated in the Degree Requirements section of this catalog.

In addition, undergraduate students must complete in residence: their last 36 hours of course work at least 12 hours of upper-division course work in any major at least 8 hours of course work in any minor or certificate A maximum of 88 credit hours of external credit is accepted toward a degree. External credit includes any transfer credit, credit by examination, and credit earned through Prior Learning Assessment.

In addition, undergraduate students must complete in residence: their last 36 hours of course work at least 12 hours of upper-division course work in any major at least 8 hours of course work in any minor or certificate A maximum of 88 credit hours of external credit is accepted toward a degree. External credit includes any transfer credit, credit by examination, and credit earned through Prior Learning Assessment.

Transfer students who have earned a bachelor’s degree are automatically awarded 88 credit hours of transfer credit.

Transfer students who have earned a bachelor’s degree are automatically awarded 88 credit hours of transfer credit.

Credits earned on a study abroad program are considered transfer credit and will be evaluated based on the Criteria for the Acceptance of Transfer Credit in the Academic Catalog. Tuition remission and tuition exchange benefits can only be used on a study abroad exchange program for a maximum of one semester.

Credits earned on a study abroad program are considered transfer credit and will be evaluated based on the Criteria for the Acceptance of Transfer Credit in the Academic Catalog.

Transfer Credit and Prerequisite Knowledge Although the university accepts transfer credit for courses with a C- grade or higher, individual programs may require verification of prerequisite knowledge, require a higher minimum grade, and/or may require students to repeat coursework.

Transfer Credit and Prerequisite Knowledge Although the university accepts transfer credit for courses with a C- grade or higher, individual programs may require verification of prerequisite knowledge, require a higher minimum grade, and/or may require students to repeat coursework.

Transfer Credit Appeal Westminster makes every effort to award transfer credit that is relevant to a student’s anticipated major, fits within our general academic areas, and does not artificially inflate completed hours in a way that might jeopardize a student’s ability to be eligible for continued financial aid. However, it is not always possible to determine the nature of a class from just a course title on the transcript and often, more information is required to determine Westminster equivalencies. Any student that wishes to appeal a transfer decision may proceed as follows: Review your transfer evaluation thoroughly with your admissions counselor or academic advisor. Provide a syllabus for any course in question to the Academic Records Coordinator in the Registrar's Office for review. The Academic Records will coordinate review of the course with the appropriate faculty Department or Program Chair You will receive written confirmation regarding any transfer decision either with an adjusted Transfer Evaluation award or a letter outlining any decision to deny your appeal. A change in intended major may necessitate a revision of transfer credit if particular courses were eliminated as part of our initial screening for course work applicable to your stated major. Transfer students are advised to meet with faculty advisors in their major as soon as possible to resolve any remaining transfer issues.

Transfer Credit Appeal Westminster makes every effort to award transfer credit that is relevant to a student’s anticipated major, fits within our general academic areas, and does not artificially inflate completed hours in a way that might jeopardize a student’s ability to be eligible for continued financial aid. However, it is not always possible to determine the nature of a class from just a course title on the transcript and often, more information is required to determine Westminster equivalencies. Any student that wishes to appeal a transfer decision may proceed as follows: Review your transfer evaluation thoroughly with your admissions counselor or academic advisor. Provide a syllabus for any course in question to the Academic Records in the Registrar's Office for review. The Academic Records will coordinate review of the course with the appropriate faculty Department or Program Chair You will receive written confirmation regarding any transfer decision either with an adjusted Transfer Evaluation award or a letter outlining any decision to deny your appeal. A change in intended major may necessitate a revision of transfer credit if particular courses were eliminated as part of our initial screening for course work applicable to your stated major. Transfer students are advised to meet with faculty advisors in their major as soon as possible to resolve any remaining transfer issues.

Transfer Credit Appeal Westminster makes every effort to award transfer credit that is relevant to a student’s anticipated major, fits within our general academic areas, and does not artificially inflate completed hours in a way that might jeopardize a student’s ability to be eligible for continued financial aid. However, it is not always possible to determine the nature of a class from just a course title on the transcript and often, more information is required to determine Westminster equivalencies. Any student that wishes to appeal a transfer decision may proceed as follows: Review your transfer evaluation thoroughly with your admissions counselor or academic advisor. Provide a syllabus for any course in question to the Academic Records Coordinator in the Registrar's Office for review. The Academic Records will coordinate review of the course with the appropriate faculty Department or Program Chair You will receive written confirmation regarding any transfer decision either with an adjusted Transfer Evaluation award or a letter outlining any decision to deny your appeal. A change in intended major may necessitate a revision of transfer credit if particular courses were eliminated as part of our initial screening for course work applicable to your stated major. Transfer students are advised to meet with faculty advisors in their major as soon as possible to resolve any remaining transfer issues.

Transfer Credit Appeal Westminster makes every effort to award transfer credit that is relevant to a student’s anticipated major, fits within our general academic areas, and does not artificially inflate completed hours in a way that might jeopardize a student’s ability to be eligible for continued financial aid. However, it is not always possible to determine the nature of a class from just a course title on the transcript and often, more information is required to determine Westminster equivalencies. Any student that wishes to appeal a transfer decision may proceed as follows: Review your transfer evaluation thoroughly with your admissions counselor or academic advisor. Provide a syllabus for any course in question to the Academic Records in the Registrar's Office for review. The Academic Records will coordinate review of the course with the appropriate faculty Department or Program Chair You will receive written confirmation regarding any transfer decision either with an adjusted Transfer Evaluation award or a letter outlining any decision to deny your appeal. A change in intended major may necessitate a revision of transfer credit if particular courses were eliminated as part of our initial screening for course work applicable to your stated major. Transfer students are advised to meet with faculty advisors in their major as soon as possible to resolve any remaining transfer issues.

Transfer Credits Transfer credits taken prior to attending Westminster University are counted as completed hours. Transfer students will have a GPA based only on courses completed at Westminster University. A student that transfers must take 36 credit hours at Westminster University. A maximum of 88 external undergraduate credit hours can be accepted toward a degree. If a student has a bachelor's degree and is earning a second bachelor's degree, the student would be automatically awarded 88 hours of transfer credit. This will also count toward the maximum time frame for completion. If a student changes majors, the coursework will still be counted toward Satisfactory Academic Progress and part of the 150% program length time frame. If a student pursues a second degree, the time frame will be evaluated for the 150% program length. Coursework completed during Summer Term will be counted in the overall completion rate and configured as part of the 150% program length. Noncredit remedial courses are not offered at Westminster University and will not count as a transfer credit.

Transfer Credits Transfer credits taken prior to attending Westminster University are counted as completed hours. Transfer students will have a GPA based only on courses completed at Westminster University. If a student changes programs, the coursework will still be counted toward Satisfactory Academic Progress and part of the 150% program length time frame. If a student pursues a second degree, the time frame will be evaluated for the 150% program length. Coursework completed during Summer Term will be counted in the overall completion rate and entered the 150% program length.

Transfer Credits Transfer credits taken prior to attending Westminster University are counted as completed hours. Transfer students will have a GPA based only on courses completed at Westminster University. If a student changes programs, the coursework will still be counted toward Satisfactory Academic Progress and part of the 150% program length time frame. If a student pursues a second degree, the time frame will be evaluated for the 150% program length. Coursework completed during Summer Term will be counted in the overall completion rate and entered into the 150% program length.

Transfer Credits Transfer credits taken prior to attending Westminster University are counted as completed hours. Transfer students will have a GPA based only on courses completed at Westminster University. A student that transfers must take 36 credit hours at Westminster University. A maximum of 88 external undergraduate credit hours can be accepted toward a degree. If a student has a bachelor's degree and is earning a second bachelor's degree, the student would be automatically awarded 88 hours of transfer credit. This will also count toward the maximum time frame for completion. If a student changes majors, the coursework will still be counted toward Satisfactory Academic Progress and part of the 150% program length time frame. If a student pursues a second degree, the time frame will be evaluated for the 150% program length. Coursework completed during Summer Term will be counted in the overall completion rate and entered into the 150% program length. Noncredit remedial courses are not offered at Westminster University and will not count as a transfer credit.

Transfer Credits Transfer credits taken prior to attending Westminster University are counted as completed hours. Transfer students will have a GPA based only on courses completed at Westminster University. A student that transfers must take 36 credit hours at Westminster University. A maximum of 88 external undergraduate credit hours can be accepted toward a degree. If a student has a bachelor's degree and is earning a second bachelor's degree, the student would be automatically awarded 88 hours of transfer credit. This will also count toward the maximum time frame for completion. If a student changes majors, the coursework will still be counted toward Satisfactory Academic Progress and part of the 150% program length time frame. If a student pursues a second degree, the time frame will be evaluated for the 150% program length. Coursework completed during Summer Term will be counted in the overall completion rate and configured as part of the 150% program length. Noncredit remedial courses are not offered at Westminster University and will not count as a transfer credit.

Transfer Credits Transfer credits taken prior to attending Westminster University are counted as completed hours. Transfer students will have a GPA based only on courses completed at Westminster University. If a student changes programs, the coursework will still be counted toward Satisfactory Academic Progress and part of the 150% program length time frame. If a student pursues a second degree, the time frame will be evaluated for the 150% program length. Coursework completed during Summer Term will be counted in the overall completion rate and entered the 150% program length.

Transfer Credits Transfer credits taken prior to attending Westminster University are counted as completed hours. Transfer students will have a GPA based only on courses completed at Westminster University. If a student changes programs, the coursework will still be counted toward Satisfactory Academic Progress and part of the 150% program length time frame. If a student pursues a second degree, the time frame will be evaluated for the 150% program length. Coursework completed during Summer Term will be counted in the overall completion rate and entered into the 150% program length.

Transfer Credits Transfer credits taken prior to attending Westminster University are counted as completed hours. Transfer students will have a GPA based only on courses completed at Westminster University. A student that transfers must take 36 credit hours at Westminster University. A maximum of 88 external undergraduate credit hours can be accepted toward a degree. If a student has a bachelor's degree and is earning a second bachelor's degree, the student would be automatically awarded 88 hours of transfer credit. This will also count toward the maximum time frame for completion. If a student changes majors, the coursework will still be counted toward Satisfactory Academic Progress and part of the 150% program length time frame. If a student pursues a second degree, the time frame will be evaluated for the 150% program length. Coursework completed during Summer Term will be counted in the overall completion rate and entered into the 150% program length. Noncredit remedial courses are not offered at Westminster University and will not count as a transfer credit.

A student who has attempted any college-level coursework after graduating from high school or earning a GED, and who is in good academic standing at their previous institution(s), is considered a transfer student for the purpose of admission. Detailed information regarding Westminster University transfer credit policies can be found in the External Credit section of this catalog. Transfer students receive a separate summary of transfer credit evaluation. The summary of transfer credit evaluation does not guarantee admission, rather is provided to the student as a guide of which credits will transfer if admitted to the university.

A student who has completed 12 or more semester credits (18 quarter credits) of college-level coursework after graduating from high school or earning a GED, and who is in good academic standing at their previous institution(s) may be considered for admission as a transfer student. Detailed information regarding Westminster University transfer credit policies can be found in the External Credit section of this catalog. Applying for Admission Students must submit: Common Application or Westminster Application Official transcript(s) from each college or university attended Personal statement or essay, if requested Standardized test scores, if requested School official report, if requested Incoming transfer students must submit a final official high school transcript documenting a high school graduation date, a GED, or other high school equivalency diploma if they do not have at least one of the following: 60 transfer credit hours An associate’s degree Interstate transfer passport Notification of Admission Applicants who apply as Early Action Decision by the December 1 deadline, will receive an admissions decision by the first week of January (based on open business hours). Transfer students receive a separate summary of transfer credit evaluation. The summary of transfer credit evaluation does not guarantee admission, rather is provided to the student as a guide of which credits will transfer if admitted to the university.

A student who has attempted any college-level coursework after graduating from high school or earning a GED, and who is in good academic standing at their previous institution(s), is considered a transfer student for the purpose of admission. Detailed information regarding Westminster University transfer credit policies can be found in the External Credit section of this catalog. Transfer students receive a separate summary of transfer credit evaluation. The summary of transfer credit evaluation does not guarantee admission, rather is provided to the student as a guide of which credits will transfer if admitted to the university.

A student who has completed 12 or more semester credits (18 quarter credits) of college-level coursework after graduating from high school or earning a GED, and who is in good academic standing at their previous institution(s) may be considered for admission as a transfer student. Detailed information regarding Westminster University transfer credit policies can be found in the External Credit section of this catalog. Applying for Admission Students must submit: Common Application or Westminster Application Official transcript(s) from each college or university attended Personal statement or essay, if requested Standardized test scores, if requested School official report, if requested Incoming transfer students must submit a final official high school transcript documenting a high school graduation date, a GED, or other high school equivalency diploma if they do not have at least one of the following: 60 transfer credit hours An associate’s degree Interstate transfer passport Notification of Admission Applicants who apply as Early Action Decision by the December 1 deadline, will receive an admissions decision by the first week of January (based on open business hours). Transfer students receive a separate summary of transfer credit evaluation. The summary of transfer credit evaluation does not guarantee admission, rather is provided to the student as a guide of which credits will transfer if admitted to the university.

Upper Division Transfer Credit By definition, it is not possible to earn upper division credit from a two-year institution. In certain cases, lower division coursework will be accepted as meeting upper division program requirements; however, these hours will not count toward the 30 upper division hours required for graduation.

Upper Division Transfer Credit By definition, it is not possible to earn upper division credit from a two-year institution. In certain cases, lower division coursework will be accepted as meeting upper division program requirements; however, these hours will not count toward the 30 upper division hours required for graduation.

Westminster University grants up to 8 semester credits (equivalent of two courses) for A-Levels with passes of A, B, and C in most academic subjects. The College does not recognize “O Levels” as advanced standing credit. Students may receive a maximum of 40 hours of combined IB and AP credit.

The College does not recognize “O Levels” as advanced standing credit.