Policies

Transfer Credits Transfer credits accepted toward the student’s degree program will be included when calculating the SAP credit hour completion ratio (in both completed [earned] and attempted hours) and the 150% maximum time frame.

Bluefield University maintains a written record of previous education, provides appropriate credit for transfer credit, and notifies both the veteran and the VA. Air Force veterans need to submit a CCAF transcript.

UNIVERSITY TRANSFER CREDIT A maximum of 50 percent of the course hours required to earn a graduate degree may be transferred from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the Department of Education. Prerequisite coursework that does not count toward the graduate degree may not be transferred. The University reserves the right to evaluate all transfer credits in terms of its own institutional standards. The transferability of credit to other institutions is at the discretion of the accepting institution, and it is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether credits will be accepted by another institution of a student’s choice.

Under the terms of these agreements, students may be granted a guaranteed admissions interview or early admission into the osteopathic medical college if they have met the following requirements: completion of all VCOM admission requirements, completion of prerequisite courses, a science and overall GPA of 3.5, sufficient SAT, ACT, or MCAT scores, completion of 80 hours of health care volunteerism and 80 hours of community volunteerism, and any other requirements outlined in the agreement. Prior Learning Credit Students can be awarded graduate credit for learning that takes place outside of the traditional classroom. Alternative credit can be earned in the following areas: 1. Credit for Certifications 2. Professional Training 3. Credit by Examination 4. Portfolio Credit for Certifications Students who seek credit for professional certification may do so by submitting an official certificate of completion or letter from th agency sponsoring the training. Credit by Examination At its discretion, the institution may award semester hour credits for mastery demonstrated through credit-by-examination. A maximum of 6 semester hours may be earned through credit by examination toward certain master’s degrees (subject to program requirements). To apply for credit by examination, students complete a Credit by Exam Request Form and submit it through MyBU. Credits earned through the credit-by- examination process may not be accepted by other institutions as transfer credit.

Official applications, student biographical information, veterans’ certification forms, official letters, evaluation of transfer credits, official transcripts from other institutions, high school records, AP/CLEP/DSST scores, change of major/advisor forms, confirmation forms, SAT/ACT scores, application for graduation, and copies of grade change forms will be kept for ten years in the student official file.

The Registration Services Office should be contacted regarding questions in the following areas: Registration Class Schedules Change in Major/Advisor Change of Address Adding/Dropping Classes Graduation Evaluation of Transfer Credits Repeat Courses Veteran’s Benefits Transcript Requests Withdrawals Sports Eligibility Grades Enrollment Verification The Registration Services Office maintains student records under the provision of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).

Transfer Credit A maximum of 9 semester hours of credit may be transferred from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the Department of Education.

Transfer Credit A maximum of 9 semester hours of credit may be transferred from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the Department of Education. Prior Learning Credit for Professional Certifications Students may earn credit for the following professional certifications. • SHRM-CP or PHR Certification o Receive 3 credit hours of Prior Learning Credit for BUS 5323 Human Resource Management • SHRM-SCP or SPHR Certification o Receive 6 credit hours of Prior Learning Credit for BUS 5323 Human Resource Management and BUS 5353 Organizational Behavior • Project Management Professional – PMP o Receive 3 credit hours of Prior Learning Credit for BUS 5333 Project Management • Certified Financial Planner (CFP) o Receive 3 credit hours of Prior Learning Credit for BUS 5393 Financial Statement Analysis • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) o Receive 3 credit hours of Prior Learning Credit for Bus 5393 Financial Statement Analysis Students must submit a copy of their certification to the Bluefield University Registrar’s Office to receive credit. (Bluefield has been offering Prior Learning Credit since 1990 in undergraduate programs.) Credit by Examination may be available in limited situations.

Individuals seeking an initial administration and supervision endorsement who are interested in serving as central office instructional personnel are not required to take and pass the school leaders assessment prescribed by the Virginia Board of Education. e Transfer Credits for the MAEL Program with licensure in Administration and Supervision Prek-12. A maximum of 50 percent of the course hours required to earn a graduate degree may be transferred from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the Department of Education. Prerequisite coursework that does not count toward the graduate degree may not be transferred. Transfer credit for the MAEL program at Bluefield University must have been taken within the past five years. To receive transfer credit, the student must submit an official transcript, and if requested, a course syllabus and course description. All transfer credit is subject to approval by the Dean of the School of Education and Social Sciences. The School of Education and Social Sciences and Bluefield University reserve the right to evaluate all transfer credit regarding its institutional standards.

Transfer Credits A maximum of 50 percent of the course hours required to earn a graduate degree may be transferred from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the Department of Education. Prerequisite coursework that does not count toward the graduate degree may not be transferred. Transfer credit for the MAEd programs at Bluefield University must have been taken within the past five years. To receive transfer credit, the student must submit an official transcript, and if requested, a course syllabus and course description. All transfer credit is subject to approval by the Dean of the School of Education and Social Sciences. The School of Education and Social Sciences and Bluefield University reserve the right to evaluate all transfer credit regarding its institutional standards.

Transfer Credits A maximum of 50 percent of the course hours required to earn a graduate degree may be transferred from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the Department of Education. Prerequisite coursework that does not count toward the graduate degree may not be transferred. Transfer credit for the MATHS programs at Bluefield University must have been taken within the past five years. To receive transfer credit, the student must submit an official transcript, and if requested, a course syllabus and course description. All transfer credit is subject to approval by the Dean of the School of Education and Social Sciences. The School of Education and Social Sciences and Bluefield University reserve the right to evaluate all transfer credit regarding its institutional standards.

Academic Policies Transfer Credits A maximum of 12 credit hours may be accepted for the MA in Counseling programs. These courses must be transferred from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the Department of Education. Transfer credit for the MA in Counseling programs at Bluefield University must have been taken within the past five years. To receive transfer credit, the student must submit an official transcript, and if requested, a course syllabus and course description. All transfer credit is subject to approval by the Director of the Counseling Program.

6 6 | Page Transfer Credits Bluefield University will review student requests for transfer on a case-by-case basis, and at the recommendation of the registrar. Transfer credits are accepted with the following conditions: • The course requested for transfer must have been successfully completed at a CHEA recognized accredited institution. • A maximum of 6 semester hours can be transferred.

Transfer Credits A maximum of 6 credit hours required to earn a graduate degree may be transferred from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the Department of Education. Prerequisite coursework that does not count toward the graduate degree may not be transferred. Transfer credit for the MSN programs at Bluefield University must have been taken within the past five years. To receive transfer credit, the student must submit an official transcript, and if requested, a course syllabus and course description. All transfer credit is subject to approval by the Dean of the School of Nursing. The School of Nursing and Bluefield University reserve the right to evaluate all transfer credit regarding its institutional standards. Credit for Prior Learning and Credit by Examination are not available for this program.

Transfer credits Courses may be transferred into the non-benchmark track program only. Individuals transferring in courses may still apply to VCOM through the normal admissions pathway but will not be considered through the MABS-enabled admissions processes. Credit for Prior Learning and Credit by Examination are not available for this program.

Transfer credits The MHSA program rarely accepts transfer students.

Transfer credits accepted toward the student’s degree program will be included when calculating the SAP credit hour completion ratio (in both completed [earned] and attempted hours) and the 150% maximum time frame.

TRANSFER STUDENTS Students wishing to transfer from other colleges and universities will be considered for admission when they have submitted the following items to the Office of Enrollment Management: 1. A completed application. Transfer Credit Upon admission to Bluefield University, an official evaluation of transfer credit will be completed, to determine which courses will apply toward the student’s degree program. Transfer credit will be evaluated by the Registrar working in conjunction with the faculty. There is no limit to the amount of transfer credit that will be accepted as long as Bluefield University graduation requirements are met.

Transfer Credits Transfer credits accepted toward the student’s degree program will be included when calculating the SAP credit hour completion ratio (in both completed [earned] and attempted hours) and the 150 percent maximum time frame.

Bluefield University maintains a written record of previous education, provides appropriate credit for transfer credit, and notifies both the veteran and the VA. The University will evaluate the military transcript (JST) received for each student.

No transfer credit will be awarded for courses that do not carry college credit.

n UNIVERSITY TRANSFER CREDIT Transfer students must submit official transcripts of credits earned, from all institutions of higher education previously attended, directly to the Bluefield University Office of Enrollment Management. Prior to the student’s enrollment, an evaluation of transfer credit will be completed by the Registrar’s office and faculty to determine which courses will apply toward the student’s degree program and which courses will apply only as elective credit. The University reserves the right to evaluate all transfer credits in terms of its own institutional standards. There is no limit to the number of semester hours of work that may be accepted for transfer from institutions accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the U.S. A grade of C- or higher must be earned for a course to be considered for transfer credit. The transferability of credit to other institutions is at the discretion of the accepting institution, and it is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether credits will be accepted by another institution of a student’s choice. Institutional Requirements for Transfer Credit 1. 36 credit hours must be completed at Bluefield University in order to earn a bachelor’s degree o 21 credit hours in the required major courses must be taken at Bluefield University 2. 9 credit hours in the minor must be taken at Bluefield University 3. Grades of C- and above will be evaluated for transfer credit 4. Transfer credit may be given for courses with a grade of “P” except for freshman level writing courses (ENG 1013 and ENG 1023). Department of Education 6. Academic credit for experiential (prior) learning credit, CLEP, DSST, Advanced Placement is not transferred from another college transcript; documentation must be received from the 5 1 | Page

Students with Significant Career Experience Students with significant work experience in the major field who do not have an appropriate number of transfer credits may request the COR 10xx, COR 20xx, COR 30xx Career Development courses be waived by submitting a CV/Resume or a letter describing the significant career experience to the Registrar’s Office, which will then be forwarded to the appropriate College/School Dean. To be eligible for admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program, applicants must meet the following criteria: 1. Complete a minimum of 72 semester credit hours of pre- pharmacy study in an accredited college or university in the United States, or the equivalency of credits from a foreign college or university whose transcripts are evaluated by Josef Silny and Associates, World Educational Services, or AACRAO International Education Services.

Under the terms of these agreements, students may be granted a guaranteed admissions interview or early admission into the osteopathic medical college if they have met the following requirements: completion of all VCOM admission requirements, completion of prerequisite courses, a science and overall GPA of 3.5, sufficient SAT, ACT, or MCAT scores, completion of 80 hours of health care volunteerism and 80 hours of community volunteerism, and any other requirements outlined in the agreement. CLEP & DSST Credits Bluefield University may award credit or grant advanced standing if a student can demonstrate proficiency in specific subject areas. A maximum of 30 semester hours may be earned through the CLEP and DSST examinations combined, provided the following have been met: 1. The student has received written permission to take the exam from his/her advisor and the Registrar.

Credit awarded for military service will be evaluated on an individual basis. A combination of sixty credit hours for military and professional training may be applied as transfer credit (see “Service Schools & Professional Training” below.) Service Schools & Professional Training Elective or general education credit awarded for Service Schools and Professional Training will be evaluated on an individual basis. Prior Learning Credit Credit for Certifications Students who seek credit for professional certification may do so by submitting an official certificate of completion or letter from the agency sponsoring the training. Professional Training Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2025-26 Students who have earned credit through a regional Criminal Justice Academy or a Virginia State Police Academy may complete the Application for Law Enforcement Training Transfer Credit along with supporting documentation and may receive up to 30 credits. Credit by Examination At its discretion, the institution may award semester hour credits for mastery demonstrated through credit-by-examination. A maximum of 6 semester hours may be earned through credit by examination toward certain master’s degrees (subject to program requirements). A maximum of 30 semester hours towards a Bachelor’s Degree, and a maximum of 15 hours towards an Associate’s Degree may be earned through credit by examination.

Official applications, student biographical information, veterans’ certification forms, official letters, evaluation of transfer credits, official transcripts from other institutions, high school Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2025-26 records, AP/CLEP/DSST scores, change of major/advisor forms, confirmation forms, SAT/ACT scores, application for graduation, and copies of grade change forms will be kept for ten years in the student official file.

This class cannot be transferred, only waived if 28 credits are transferred. This class cannot be transferred, only waived if 28 credits are transferred. This class cannot be transferred, only waived if 58 credits are transferred. This class cannot be transferred, only waived if 58 credits are transferred. Transfer Policy Related to COR Classes COR classes can be waived based on transferred credits and/or significant work experience.

Transfer Credit for Teacher Education Transfer credit that is accepted by Bluefield University as elective ia credit may not be applicable to a teacher licensure candidate’s approved program for teacher licensure. As per University policy, “D’s” will not be accepted for transfer credit. All transfer credit for Teacher Education Program major/minor requirements must be a C (2.00) or above. Teacher licensure candidates who take courses elsewhere must have prior approval of the Registrar for the courses to be taken, or they may not be accepted for transfer.

in ECD at a community college are eligible to transfer to Bluefield University’s B.S. http://www.vecf.org/project-pathfinders-over-view- and-updated-faqs/ Institutional Requirements for Transfer Credit • 36 credit hours must be completed at Bluefield University in order to earn a bachelor’s degree Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2025-26 • 21 credit hours in the required major courses must be taken at Bluefield University • 9 credit hours in the minor must be taken at Bluefield University • Grades of C- and above will be evaluated for transfer credit • Transfer credit may be given for courses with a grade of “P” except for freshman level writing courses (ENG 1013 and ENG 1023). Department of Education • Academic credit for experiential (prior) learning credit, CLEP, DSST, Advanced Placement is not transferred.

Academic Policies Specific to the School of Nursing Transfer Credits Bluefield University School of Nursing (BU SON) will review student requests for transfer credit of nursing core classes on a case-by- case basis, and at the recommendation of the registrar. Official evaluation of nursing core transfer credits from other institutions should be presented by students expecting to transfer to the Bluefield University registrar. Transfer credits are accepted with the following conditions: • The course requested for transfer must have been successfully completed at a CHEA recognized accredited institution. • A maximum of 6 semester hours can be transferred. • BSN-a minimum grade of C is required for all transfer work.

Transfer Review and Transfer of Credit Process Once an applicant has submitted all required materials and meets all stated conditions, their application and transcripts will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee for transfer consideration. If the review by the Admissions Committee determines that the resources exist and the applicant is eligible to transfer, the Dean will notify the Program Director to whom the applicant is transferring to ensure that the appropriate plans have been made and that no unidentified negative grades or behavioral problems exist that prohibit the transfer. All coursework will be evaluated prior to transferring and will be credited to the student only after careful review by the Admissions Committee. Each course will be evaluated as to course content, equivalency, and credit hours prior to credits being accepted. Transfer of Credit Credits will only be transferred from Anesthesiologist Assistant programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and recognized by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) or their respective successor organizations. Transfer credits accepted toward the student’s degree program will be included when calculating the SAP credit hour completion ratio (in both completed [earned] and attempted hours) and the 150% maximum time frame. No more than one-half the total credit hours for a master’s degree may be transferred. Transfer of Credit Between MHSA Program Locations In certain circumstances, currently enrolled students of the MHSA Program may elect to transfer between campus program locations. Transfer credits accepted toward the student’s degree program will be included when calculating the SAP credit hour completion ratio (in both completed [earned] and attempted hours) and the 150% maximum time frame.