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Batten University grants advanced placement and/or credit for a score of 5 or higher on the Higher Level examinations in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.

Scoring 4 or higher on an AP exam in French, German, Latin, or Spanish

Batten University grants advanced placement and/or credit for a score of 5 or higher on Higher Level examinations in the International Baccalaureate program.

All courses in which a passing grade was earned will be accepted as transfer credit, although no more than 64 may count toward completion of a Batten University degree. Transferring Credits from Other Institutions A student’s transcript of coursework taken at another college should demonstrate a high quality of work.

Special students seeking to transfer credit to another institution may be required to submit academic credentials or certification of good standing at the current institution. However, dual enrollment students may take up to two courses per semester at a reduced tuition rate. Credit for Prior Learning Experiences Students may receive a maximum of 32 semester hours of credit for prior learning experiences.

This policy is intended to support transparent transfer of prior learning assessment credit among institutions of higher education. Eligibility All undergraduate students are eligible to apply for credit for prior learning experiences per the guidelines listed above. Number of Credits Batten University accepts up to 12 credits for professional and lived experience, and no more than 32 credits combined for all prior learning experiences. Prior learning experiences can include professional and lived experience, military credit, Professional Certifications, CLEP, AP, or IB work.

Approved credit is accepted for transfer only when the student has earned a grade of C (2.0) or above. Transfer credit does not affect the student’s grade point average at Batten University.

Individuals receiving peri-suspension are offered the opportunity to take up to 12 credit hours online through Batten University Global Campus or through the Council of Independent Colleges online course sharing consortium, in lieu of suspension. As a general rule, a suspended student may not receive transfer credit for any course work taken at another institution during the two terms immediately following the suspension. With the prior approval of the Provost, a suspended student may take one or more courses at another institution for transfer credit at Batten University; a student granted approval must submit an official transcript of all such course work at the other institution as one condition of readmission to the University.

Although CLEP credit is treated and accepted as equivalent to lower-level baccalaureate work, CLEP examinations may be taken and credit may be accepted at any time prior to a student's last 32 semester hours which must be taken in residence at Batten. A student may not be awarded credit through CLEP for course work in which college credit has already completed the course equivalent at Batten or has transferred that credit in from another institution. Credit earned though CLEP is treated as transfer credit.

All transferable credits from the transfer-oriented associate degree program, not to exceed 64 credits, will be accepted and students will be granted junior standing.

Credit for Prior Learning Experiences Transfer credit is awarded based on official transcripts from regionally accredited institutions, sent directly to Batten University from all previously attended colleges. Transfer grades are not included in the Batten University GPA. The transfer evaluation is completed by the Office of the Registrar after admission and recorded on your Transfer Evaluation Report in WebAdvisor. Students may receive a maximum of 32 semester hours of credit for all prior learning experiences combined. Expand a category below to learn more.

Batten University accepts up to 12 credits for professional and lived experience, and no more than 32 credits combined for all prior learning experiences (professional and lived experience, military credit, professional certifications, CLEP, AP, and IB).

All undergraduate students are eligible to apply for credit for prior learning experiences per the guidelines above.

Transfer credits are evaluated by the Registrar’s Office. Transfer credits and waivers may require: A formal request by the student Course descriptions and syllabi from the transferring institution An official college transcript Course grades of C or higher