Policies

a score of 3 or higher on any modern language or language and literature AP Exam or a score of 4 or higher on a Latin AP Exam;

a score of 4 or higher on any group 2 (second language) higher-level IB Exam;

a score of 6 of higher on specified group 2 (second language) standard-level IB Exams (check equivalency chart carefully):

a score of 60 or higher on the CLEP exam;

As determined by the University, credits will be awarded for AP scores of 3 or higher and awarded credits may count toward the major program or general education requirements.

International Baccalaureate (IB) The University awards academic credit for test scores of four (4) or higher on individual higher-level IB courses and for scores of five (5) or higher on individual standard-level IB course.

The University awards academic credit for test scores of four (4) or higher on individual higher-level IB courses and for scores of five (5) or higher on individual standard-level IB course.

a score of 6 of higher on specified group 2 (second language) standard-level IB Exams (check equivalency chart (https:// academics.umw.edu/registrar/transfer-information/transferring- credit-ap-ib-or-previous-coursework/freshmen-international- baccalaureate-ib-credit/) carefully): 6.

a score of 60 or higher on the CLEP exam; 10.

Transfer Credit The transfer credit total for the B.S. Credit Through Examination The University accepts many of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and DANTES Subject Standardized tests as undergraduate transfer credit.

PSCI 366 PSCI 367 Minor Requirements Independent St Twenty-four (24) credits including two semesters (6 credits) or the topic) equivalent of an Asian language (the language credits apply to one Internship (wi language, taken in sequence; the language may be taken at UMW or at an outside institution or as part of a study abroad program for transfer credit); six additional non-language courses, representing at least two different academic disciplines, of which a minimum of 9 credits must be at the 300 level or above. A maximum of 6 credits Individual Study and/or Internship may count toward fulfilling the minor requirements.

Transfer Courses A maximum of nine graduate credits can be transferred into the M.Ed. To be accepted for transfer credit, courses must have been taken from a regionally accredited institution within the last six years with a minimum grade of B and must be equivalent to a course in the M.Ed. program pathway including any practicum experiences embedded in the course for which transfer credit will be approved. Transfer credit is not given for internship experiences. All transfer credit must be approved by the program director.

Each case is considered on an individual basis. Any such requests will considered on an individual basis. Code Title Credits GBUS 503 GBUS 521 Foundations in Financial Markets Leadership and Organizational Behavior 3 3 GBUS 523 Marketing Strategy 3 GBUS 527 Accounting for Decision Making and Control 3 GBUS 528 Financial Management 3 GBUS 529 Strategic Management 3 GBUS 506 Entrepreneurial Leadership Fundamentals 3 s GBUS 517 Creativity and Design Thinking 3 GBUS 549 Corporate Entrepreneurship 3 3 Electives 3 Select three additional credits chosen from any other 500-level GBUS 3 3 course 3 Total Credits 30 3 3 Transfer Courses Ordinarily, a maximum of six graduate credits can be transferred into the M.B.A. To be accepted for transfer credit, courses must have been taken from a regionally accredited institution within the last six years with a minimum grade of B and must directly relate to one of 30 the M.B.A. Transfer credit is not given for internship or practicum experiences.

Each case is considered on an individual basis. Any such requests Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Business 1 will considered on an individual basis. Total Credits 30 Transfer Courses Ordinarily, a maximum of six graduate credits can be transferred into the M.S. To be accepted for transfer credit, courses must have been taken from a regionally accredited institution within the last six years with a minimum grade of B and must directly relate to one of the MS program courses. Transfer credit is not given for internship or practicum experiences.

Courses taken at other institutions and approved for the endorsement pathways must be officially transferred into the program; and 8. Submit essay(s).

36 Transfer Courses A maximum of nine graduate credits can be transferred into the M.Ed. To be accepted for transfer credit, courses must have been taken from a regionally accredited institution within the last six years with a minimum grade of B and must be equivalent to a course in the M.Ed. program pathway including any practicum experiences embedded in the course for which transfer credit will be approved. Transfer credit is not given for internship experiences. All transfer credit must be approved by the program director.

Courses taken at other institutions and approved for the endorsement pathways must be officially transferred into the program; and 8. Submit essay(s). Master of Education in Instructional Improvement 1 Code Required Courses Title Credits EDUC 511 EDUC 535 Inclusive Practices in Education Advanced Pedagogy 3 3 EDCI 527 EDCI 546 Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning Evaluation for Instructional Improvement 3 3 EDUC 520 Foundations of Educational Research 3 e EDUC 531 Introduction to Action Research 3 EDCI 590 Individual Research 3 Select three courses in one cognate 9 Literacy EDLS 541 Linguistic Foundations of Literacy EDLS 545 Writing Process and Instruction EDLS 547 Literacy and Diverse Student Populations Special Education EDSE 521 Language and Literacy for Special Populations EDSE 533 Positive Approaches to Behavior Management EDSE 515 Individualized Education Program Planning & Transition Services EDSE 534 Assessment, Evaluation, and Instructional Planning Leadership EDEL 541 Leadership for School Improvement EDEL 543 Professional Development and Mentorship of School Personnel EDEL 546 Educational Policy and Decision Making TESL TESL 515 ESL Literacy Strategies: PreK-12 TESL 531 ESL Curriculum, Assessment, and Leadership TESL 532 Differentiated Instruction Across the Curriculum for English Language Learners Total Credits 30 Transfer Courses A maximum of nine graduate credits can be transferred into the M.Ed. To be accepted for transfer credit, courses must have been taken from a regionally accredited institution within the last six years with a minimum grade of B and must be equivalent to a course in the M.Ed. program pathway, including any practicum experiences embedded in the course for which transfer credit will be approved. Transfer credit is not given for internship experiences. All transfer credit must be approved by the program director.

All attempted hours are counted, including transfer hours, whether or not financial aid was received. Mid-Year Transfer Students When a student transfers to the University, all of their transfer credit hours are counted towards SAP as attempted and earned hours.

2 Financial Aid and Scholarships Type Attempt Passed Earned GPA Quality GPA Hours Hours Hours Hours Points UMW 48.000 24.000 24.000 24.000 60.00 2.500 Transfer 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 Degree 48.000 24.000 24.000 24.000 60.00 2.500 Earned Hours: A, B, C, D, PA or SA Unearned Hours: F, I, W, WA, G, UN or FA Withdrawals (W): Courses for which a student has withdrawn and a W is posted on their transcript, are counted as attempted but not earned credit hours. All attempted hours are counted, including transfer hours, whether or not financial aid was received. Mid-Year Transfer Students When a student transfers to the University, all of their transfer credit hours are counted towards SAP as attempted and earned hours.

A maximum of 90 semester hours of transfer credit may be used to fulfill the requirements for the B.L.S. All credit earned through portfolio assessment must be measurable or verifiable by a qualified, formally-appointed assessor; such credit is considered transfer credit. Due to the nature of the program and changing technologies, students currently enrolled in the BLS program should not include knowledge and experiences older than 10 years; exceptions are considered on an individual basis. Portfolios must be submitted prior to accumulating 90 semester hours of transfer credit. Transfer Credit The transfer credit total for the Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree — including a combination of credits from other accredited institutions, standardized tests, portfolio, military, CLEP, and ACE – cannot exceed 90 semester credits. Contingent on an evaluation of course content, transfer credit may be used to satisfy general education, concentration, or elective credit requirements. The University accepts many of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and DANTES Subject Standardized tests as undergraduate transfer credit.

Students participating in dual credit programs are considered as first- year applicants. Only official transcripts sent directly to Mary Washington from the credit-granting college or university will be evaluated for the awarding of dual enrollment or transfer credit (https://umw- preview.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/academic-policies/transfer- credit-policies/). Applicants completing an associate’s degree while simultaneously completing high school graduation requirements will be treated as first-year students with advanced standing.

Transfer Credit Previous college course work will be evaluated for transfer credit following an offer of admission. As a rule, transfer credit is granted for courses of the same type, on the same level, and taught under the same guidelines as courses offered by the University of Mary Washington. Courses for which a student requests transfer credit must have a minimum grade of “C” (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) and must not overlap or repeat those which the student takes at the University. In order to receive transfer credit, students must submit official transcripts by the deadline dates specified in the section of this Catalog on transfer credit policies (https://catalog.umw.edu/undergraduate/academic-policies/transfer- credit-policies/).

Acceptance and Application of Credits Students who have earned a transfer associate degree (to include the General Studies degree only at certain approved VCCS campuses) will be considered to have attained junior status (60 or more credit hours) and usually to have met lower-division general education requirements, although additional speaking intensive, writing intensive, and foreign language courses may be required to meet the University’s complete general education program. The UMW Transfer Credit Guide (https:// academics.umw.edu/registrar/transfer-information/resources-and- publications/babs-transfer-credit-guide/), available on the University website, describes in detail the Virginia State Policy on Transfer and the University’s implementation of that policy. Additional details about transfer credits are available in the section on AP, IB, and Cambridge credits, and also in the section about Dual Enrollment.

ACADEMIC RULES AND REGULATIONS Grades Academic performance is rated according to the following system: Grade Quality Points A 4.00 A- 3.70 B+ 3.30 B 3.00 B- 2.70 C+ 2.30 C 2.00 C- 1.70 D+ 1.30 D 1.00 F 0.00 The following grades carry 0.00 quality points: W (Course Withdrawal), I (Incomplete), G (Delayed Grade), and TR (Transfer Credit).

A student serving suspension may take up to two courses at another college or university for transfer to UMW but must obtain written approval from Academic Services and the Registrar before registering for classes during the semester of suspension. All students on probation must have met the appropriate minimum overall cumulative UMW GPA, based upon their number of credits (including AP, IB, CLEP, Cambridge, and transfer credits t as well as all UMW attempted GPA hours).

2 Academic Warning, Probation, Suspension, Dismissal – Academic Note: Courses taken at other institutions while a student is on disciplinary or honor suspension from UMW are not accepted by UMW for transfer credit and will not fulfill any degree requirement.

7. Successful completion of all General Education Distribution Area requirements: a. Quantitative Reasoning: 3 credits b. Natural Science: 4 credits c. Quantitative Reasoning or Natural Science: 3 credits d. Human Experience and Society: 6 credits e. Global Inquiry: 3 credits f. Arts, Literature & Performance: 6 credits 8. Successful completion of the Across-the-Curriculum Requirements: a. Writing Intensive: 9 credits b. Speaking Intensive: 3 credits 9. No more than 20% pass/fail courses in all, provided the courses are not transfer courses or general education/major courses. 17. No more than 30 credits for a Life/Work Portfolio submitted within one year of successfully completing BLST 101 Portfolio Development and before the maximum of 90 transfer credits reached. 20. No more than 12 credits (combined total) in internship and supervised teaching. 21. No more than 12 credits of individual instruction in music counted in the required 120 credits, and no more than 10 credits in music ensemble courses (orchestra, chorus, ensemble).

9. No more than 20% pass/fail courses in all, provided the courses are not transfer courses or general education/major courses. 17. No more than 30 credits for a life/work portfolio submitted within one year of successfully completing BLST 101 Portfolio Development and before the maximum of 90 transfer credits reached. 20. No more than 12 credits (combined total) in internship and supervised teaching. 21. No more than 12 credits of individual instruction in music counted in the required 120 credits, and no more than 10 credits in music ensemble courses (orchestra, chorus, ensemble).

13. Fifteen of the last 21 credits for the degree earned at UMW (or a maximum of 6 transfer credits in the last 21 credits taken). 24. No more than 12 credits of individual instruction in music counted in the required 120 credits, and no more than 10 credits in music ensemble courses (orchestra, chorus, ensemble). 25. No more than 12 credits (combined total) in internship and supervised teaching.

14. Fifteen of the last 21 credits for the degree earned at UMW (or a maximum of 6 transfer credits in the last 21 credits taken). 25. No more than 12 credits of individual instruction in music counted in the required 120 credits, and no more than 10 credits in music ensemble courses (orchestra, chorus, ensemble).

students cannot receive CLEP credit for exams taken after matriculation at UMW. in Nursing degree candidates are eligible for CLEP or DANTES credit any time before earning 30 credits in alternative credit testing and before earning 90 transfer credits toward the degree. Guidelines Covering the Application and/ or Deletion of Transfer Credits The following provisions apply to all forms of examination-based transfer credit (AP, Cambridge, IB, CLEP, DANTES). 1. Transfer credits will be forfeited and removed from the record if the equivalent course or courses are completed at UMW or another institution (and transferred into UMW for credit). 2. Transfer credits are counted as completed credits toward graduation, and thus affect all decisions regarding probation, suspension, and 3. A student may request the permanent deletion of transfer credits from their record at any time except after academic dismissal Credit Through Examination at UMW An enrolled, degree-seeking student may request a special examination in any course offered by an academic department other than a seminar, individual study, studio, or laboratory courses.

TRANSFER CREDIT POLICIES Transfer Credit from Other Institutions The University considers awarding transfer credits from other regionally- accredited institutions on two conditions: 1. the institution’s accreditation is recognized in the directory Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education published by the American Council on Education (credits from international institutions will be considered on a case-by-case basis), and 2. the credits are for graded courses which are deemed appropriate for a liberal arts and sciences degree at the University of Mary Washington. Regulations governing the consideration of courses for transfer credit vary according to whether the credits are transferred BEFORE or AFTER matriculation. Before Matriculation As a rule, transfer credit is given for courses of the same type, on the same level, and under the same guidelines as University of Mary Washington courses. Courses for which transfer credit is awarded must neither overlap nor repeat those that the student takes at the University, and a grade of C (2.00) or better must be earned. Previously awarded transfer credits will be forfeited and removed from the UMW record if the equivalent course work is later completed at UMW or another university. Approved transfer credits can count toward the major program or general education requirements, or can be used as elective credits. After an official transcript has been received and evaluated by UMW, a student will be notified of the transfer credit that can be counted toward a University of Mary Washington Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science degree, Bachelor of Science in Education degree, Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, or a Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree. in Nursing students who wish to have their transfer credit award re-evaluated should contact the Office of the Registrar to make a specific re-evaluation request. After Matriculation All students at the University of Mary Washington who wish to earn transfer credit at another university (e.g., during summer school) must secure written permission from the Office of the Registrar before registering for the course. Students seeking transfer credit from a foreign university as part of an education abroad program must work with the Center of International Education in order to secure all the necessary transfer credit approvals prior to the beginning of their abroad program. Transfer Credit Policies 1 Transfer credit will only be awarded for courses completed within the semester for which approval has been granted by the Office of the Registrar. Approved transfer credits can count toward the major program or general education requirements, or can be used as elective credits. A student wishing to apply for transfer credits for courses for the academic major must submit a pre-approval form, signed by the department chair, to the Office of the Registrar. The student seeking transfer credit is responsible for seeing that an official transcript, complete with the final grades for requested course work, is received by UMW. Pre-approved transfer credit will be applied to a UMW degree only if the Office of the Registrar receives an official transcript of that course work by the University’s final deadline. Transfer Credit Deadlines No UMW credit will be awarded for any transfer work (including all pre-approved transfer work) for which UMW has not received official transcripts by the following deadlines: • For continuing B.A., B.F.A., B.S., B.S.Ed., B.L.S., and B.S. in Nursing students, official transcripts for pre- approved transfer credit MUST be received by UMW by November 15 for spring and summer courses taken in the same calendar year. in Nursing students, official transcripts for approved transfer credit MUST be received by UMW by April 15 for fall courses taken in the previous calendar year. If the official transcript from the other institution is received by UMW by the appropriate deadline, the pre-approved credits on which the student has earned a grade of C (2.00) or better, will be recorded on the student’s permanent record at the University of Mary Washington Transfer credit is not awarded for duplicate courses (courses already taken, either at UMW or another institution). An additional three hours of transfer credit will be awarded Writing Intensive designation if two transfer courses are considered equivalent to ENGL 101 or if a student earns a grade in ENGL 101 at UMW after receiving transfer credit for one course equivalent to ENGL 101. Guidelines Covering the Application and/ or Deletion of Transfer Credits The following provisions apply to transfer courses taken at other institutions. 1. Transfer credits will be forfeited and removed from the record if the equivalent course or courses are completed at UMW or another institution (and transferred into UMW for credit). 2. Transfer credits are counted as completed credits toward graduation, and thus affect all decisions regarding probation, suspension, and dismissal.

Students who have earned a transfer associate degree (to include the General Studies degree only at certain approved VCCS campuses) will be considered to have attained junior status (60 or more credit hours) and usually to have met lower-division general education requirements, although additional speaking intensive, writing intensive, and foreign language courses may be required to meet the University’s complete general education program. The UMW Transfer Credit Guide , available on the University website, describes in detail the Virginia State Policy on Transfer and the University’s implementation of that policy. Additional details about transfer credits are available in the section on AP, IB, and Cambridge credits, and also in the section about Dual Enrollment.

Students electing to apply transfer credits toward their degree must consult with the Director of Nursing for approval.

All students at the University of Mary Washington who wish to earn transfer credit at another university (e.g., during summer school) must secure written permission from the Office of the Registrar before registering for the course . Students seeking transfer credit from a foreign university as part of an education abroad program must work with the Center of International Education in order to secure all the necessary transfer credit approvals prior to the beginning of their abroad program. Transfer credit will only be awarded for courses completed within the semester for which approval has been granted by the Office of the Registrar. Approved transfer credits can count toward the major program or general education requirements, or can be used as elective credits. A student wishing to apply for transfer credits for courses for the academic major must submit a pre-approval form, signed by the department chair, to the Office of the Registrar. This form is available in the Registrar’s Office or online via the Office of the Registrar’s web page . The student seeking transfer credit is responsible for seeing that an official transcript, complete with the final grades for requested course work, is received by UMW. Pre-approved transfer credit will be applied to a UMW degree only if the Office of the Registrar receives an official transcript of that course work by the University’s final deadline.

A maximum of 90 semester hours of transfer credit may be used to fulfill the requirements for the B.L.S.

As a rule, transfer credit is given for courses of the same type, on the same level, and under the same guidelines as University of Mary Washington courses. Courses for which transfer credit is awarded must neither overlap nor repeat those that the student takes at the University, and a grade of C (2.00) or better must be earned. Previously awarded transfer credits will be forfeited and removed from the UMW record if the equivalent course work is later completed at UMW or another university. Approved transfer credits can count toward the major program or general education requirements, or can be used as elective credits. Degree Graduation Requirements . After an official transcript has been received and evaluated by UMW, a student will be notified of the transfer credit that can be counted toward a University of Mary Washington Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science degree, Bachelor of Science in Education degree, Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, or a Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree. in Nursing students who wish to have their transfer credit award re-evaluated should contact the Office of the Registrar to make a specific re-evaluation request.

If a student repeats and passes (with a grade of C or better) a pre- approved transfer course at another institution that they failed at UMW, they will receive transfer credits, but the UMW record will still include the credits attempted (and therefore the grade-point average penalty) for the failed UMW course.

Students transfer credits from a community college or hospital nursing program and are enrolled in the B.S.

Students participating in dual credit programs are considered as first-year applicants. Only official transcripts sent directly to Mary Washington from the credit-granting college or university will be evaluated for the awarding of dual enrollment or transfer credit . Dual enrollment courses taken at the high school are treated identically with the same course when taken on a college campus; dual enrollment status does not affect the transferability of the course. Applicants completing an associate’s degree while simultaneously completing high school graduation requirements will be treated as first-year students with advanced standing.

The University accepts many of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and DANTES Subject Standardized tests as undergraduate transfer credit.

students cannot receive CLEP credit for exams taken after matriculation at UMW. in Nursing degree candidates are eligible for CLEP or DANTES credit any time before earning 30 credits in alternative credit testing and before earning 90 transfer credits toward the degree.

Note: Courses taken at other institutions while a student is on disciplinary or honor suspension from UMW are not accepted by UMW for transfer credit and will not fulfill any degree requirement.

Grade Quality Points A 4.00 A- 3.70 B+ 3.30 B 3.00 B- 2.70 C+ 2.30 C 2.00 C- 1.70 D+ 1.30 D 1.00 F 0.00 The following grades carry 0.00 quality points: W (Course Withdrawal), I (Incomplete), G (Delayed Grade), and TR (Transfer Credit).

Guidelines Covering the Application and/or Deletion of Transfer Credits The following provisions apply to all forms of examination-based transfer credit (AP, Cambridge, IB, CLEP, DANTES). Transfer credits will be forfeited and removed from the record if the equivalent course or courses are completed at UMW or another institution (and transferred into UMW for credit). Transfer credits are counted as completed credits toward graduation, and thus affect all decisions regarding probation, suspension, and A student may request the permanent deletion of transfer credits from their record at any time except after academic dismissal

Guidelines Covering the Application and/or Deletion of Transfer Credits The following provisions apply to transfer courses taken at other institutions. Transfer credits will be forfeited and removed from the record if the equivalent course or courses are completed at UMW or another institution (and transferred into UMW for credit). Transfer credits are counted as completed credits toward graduation, and thus affect all decisions regarding probation, suspension, and dismissal. A student may request the permanent deletion of transfer credits from his or her record at any time except when they are on disciplinary or honor suspension or after academic dismissal.

When a student transfers to the University, all of their transfer credit hours are counted towards SAP as attempted and earned hours.

Twenty-four (24) credits including two semesters (6 credits) or the equivalent of an Asian language (the language credits apply to one language, taken in sequence; the language may be taken at UMW or at an outside institution or as part of a study abroad program for transfer credit); six additional non-language courses, representing at least two different academic disciplines, of which a minimum of 9 credits must be at the 300 level or above. A maximum of 6 credits Individual Study and/or Internship may count toward fulfilling the minor requirements.

All credit earned through portfolio assessment must be measurable or verifiable by a qualified, formally-appointed assessor; such credit is considered transfer credit. Due to the nature of the program and changing technologies, students currently enrolled in the BLS program should not include knowledge and experiences older than 10 years; exceptions are considered on an individual basis. Portfolios must be submitted prior to accumulating 90 semester hours of transfer credit.

Students seeking such readmission must submit transcripts of any academic work completed while not in attendance at the University of Mary Washington for evaluation and consideration of transfer credit.

Successful completion of all General Education Distribution Area requirements: Quantitative Reasoning: 3 credits Natural Science: 4 credits Quantitative Reasoning or Natural Science: 3 credits Human Experience and Society: 6 credits Global Inquiry: 3 credits Arts, Literature & Performance: 6 credits Successful completion of the Across-the-Curriculum Requirements: Writing Intensive: 9 credits Speaking Intensive: 3 credits No more than 20% pass/fail courses in all, provided the courses are not transfer courses or general education/major courses. No more than 30 credits for a Life/Work Portfolio submitted within one year of successfully completing BLST 101 Portfolio Development and before the maximum of 90 transfer credits reached. No more than 12 credits (combined total) in internship and supervised teaching. No more than 12 credits of individual instruction in music counted in the required 120 credits, and no more than 10 credits in music ensemble courses (orchestra, chorus, ensemble).

Fifteen of the last 21 credits for the degree earned at UMW (or a maximum of 6 transfer credits in the last 21 credits taken). No more than 8 credits in debate and/or communication consulting practicum: COMM 481 Policy Debate Practicum , COMM 482 Public Debate Practicum , COMM 483 Communication Consulting Practicum . No more than 8 credits in JOUR 380 Practicum in Journalism . No more than 4 credits in ENGL 480 The Peer Tutoring of Writing . No more than 12 credits of individual instruction in music counted in the required 120 credits, and no more than 10 credits in music ensemble courses (orchestra, chorus, ensemble). No more than 12 credits (combined total) in internship and supervised teaching.

No more than 20% pass/fail courses in all, provided the courses are not transfer courses or general education/major courses. No more than 30 credits for a life/work portfolio submitted within one year of successfully completing BLST 101 Portfolio Development and before the maximum of 90 transfer credits reached. No more than 12 credits (combined total) in internship and supervised teaching. No more than 12 credits of individual instruction in music counted in the required 120 credits, and no more than 10 credits in music ensemble courses (orchestra, chorus, ensemble).

A student serving suspension may take up to two courses at another college or university for transfer to UMW but must obtain written approval from Academic Services and the Registrar before registering for classes during the semester of suspension. All students on probation must have met the appropriate minimum overall cumulative UMW GPA, based upon their number of credits (including AP, IB, CLEP, Cambridge, and transfer credits as well as all UMW attempted GPA hours).

A maximum of nine graduate credits can be transferred into the M.Ed. To be accepted for transfer credit, courses must have been taken from a regionally accredited institution within the last six years with a minimum grade of B and must be equivalent to a course in the M.Ed. program pathway including any practicum experiences embedded in the course for which transfer credit will be approved. Transfer credit is not given for internship experiences. All transfer credit must be approved by the program director.

Ordinarily, a maximum of six graduate credits can be transferred into the M.B.A. To be accepted for transfer credit, courses must have been taken from a regionally accredited institution within the last six years with a minimum grade of B and must directly relate to one of the M.B.A. Transfer credit is not given for internship or practicum experiences.

Ordinarily, a maximum of six graduate credits can be transferred into the M.S. To be accepted for transfer credit, courses must have been taken from a regionally accredited institution within the last six years with a minimum grade of B and must directly relate to one of the MS program courses. Transfer credit is not given for internship or practicum experiences.

Transfer Credit The transfer credit total for the B.S. in Nursing degree cannot exceed 90 semester credits. At least 30 credits must be taken at the University of Mary Washington after admission to the program. The holder of an associate’s degree may receive up to 49 credits, in addition to the 41 credits for R.N. licensure, toward the BSN degree based on transcript evaluation. The holder of a Nursing Diploma may receive additional credits beyond the 41credits based on evaluation of their transcript.

Transfer Credit The transfer credit total for the Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree — including a combination of credits from other accredited institutions, standardized tests, portfolio, military, CLEP, and ACE – cannot exceed 90 semester credits. Contingent on an evaluation of course content, transfer credit may be used to satisfy general education, concentration, or elective credit requirements. The University accepts many of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and DANTES Subject Standardized tests as undergraduate transfer credit. Students may earn credit by meeting the minimum required score on selected CLEP or DANTES tests; these credits may be used to fulfill general education and other requirements or as elective credits. The Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree program follows American Council on Education (ACE) recommended guidelines for CLEP and DANTES exams as minimum scores for granting credit. A maximum of 30 credits through examination may be counted toward the degree. Students should consult the B.L.S. Office for information on specific CLEP or DANTES exams that are accepted by the University. CLEP tests are administered at local universities. DANTES exams are offered only on military installations.

Transfer Credit Previous college course work will be evaluated for transfer credit following an offer of admission. As a rule, transfer credit is granted for courses of the same type, on the same level, and taught under the same guidelines as courses offered by the University of Mary Washington. Courses for which a student requests transfer credit must have a minimum grade of “C” (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) and must not overlap or repeat those which the student takes at the University. No credit will be awarded for courses taken on a pass/fail basis (except physical education courses when grades are not given) prior to matriculation. Transfer applicants should have official transcripts from other institutions sent directly to the Office of Admissions. Applicants also may be asked to provide a catalog or course descriptions for evaluating their credits. In order to receive transfer credit, students must submit official transcripts by the deadline dates specified in the section of this Catalog on transfer credit policies .

Transfer Credit Deadlines No UMW credit will be awarded for any transfer work (including all pre-approved transfer work) for which UMW has not received official transcripts by the following deadlines : For continuing B.A., B.F.A., B.S., B.S.Ed., B.L.S., and B.S. in Nursing students, official transcripts for pre- approved transfer credit MUST be received by UMW by November 15 for spring and summer courses taken in the same calendar year. For continuing B.A., B.F.A., B.S., B.S.Ed., B.L.S., and B.S. in Nursing students, official transcripts for approved transfer credit MUST be received by UMW by April 15 for fall courses taken in the previous calendar year. If the official transcript from the other institution is received by UMW by the appropriate deadline, the pre-approved credits on which the student has earned a grade of C (2.00) or better, will be recorded on the student’s permanent record at the University of Mary Washington Transfer credit is not awarded for duplicate courses (courses already taken, either at UMW or another institution). The one exception to this policy is ENGL 101 Writing Workshop . An additional three hours of transfer credit will be awarded Writing Intensive designation if two transfer courses are considered equivalent to ENGL 101 or if a student earns a grade in ENGL 101 at UMW after receiving transfer credit for one course equivalent to ENGL 101 . There is a limit of six, 100-level English composition credits that can be applied to the graduation requirement of 120 credits.

Transfer Credit from Other Institutions The University considers awarding transfer credits from other regionally-accredited institutions on two conditions: the institution’s accreditation is recognized in the directory Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education published by the American Council on Education (credits from international institutions will be considered on a case-by-case basis), and the credits are for graded courses which are deemed appropriate for a liberal arts and sciences degree at the University of Mary Washington. Regulations governing the consideration of courses for transfer credit vary according to whether the credits are transferred BEFORE or AFTER matriculation.