Transfer Credit Evaluation

Transfer credit will be awarded consistent with University guidelines for a course equivalent to a University course. Transfer credit analysis is preferred at acceptance to a program. With extenuating circumstances, students may transfer applicable credits within eight weeks prior to the semester start. 

Post-Professional Programs 
For the purposes of this policy, post-professional programs are those programs offered by RMU that do not lead to licensure. Transfer credit will be awarded consistent with University guidelines for a course equivalent to a University course. Total transfer credits are limited to no more than 35% of the required credits for completion of a specific post-professional degree program. 

Professional Programs 
For the purposes of this policy, professional programs are those programs offered by RMU that prepare students to sit for a licensure exam and enter a profession. Although transfer credits are usually not awarded for professional programs at RMU, in rare circumstances, transfer credits may be awarded. Total transfer credits are limited to no more than 10% of the required credits for completion of a specific professional degree program.

Only credit units are transferred. Grades do not transfer and RMU does not use grade points earned at other institutions for purposes of computing cumulative University grade point averages.

The University will evaluate and award credit for all successfully completed course work at post‐secondary institutions holding accreditation from any one of the regional accrediting associations and nationally accredited institutions. Institutions that have been granted official candidacy status by a regional or national accrediting association will be afforded the same consideration as those that are accredited.

An initial evaluation will be completed by the Registrar and further assessment and a credit determination will be recommended by the Program Director (PD). Final approval is made by the College Dean.

For credit units to be considered eligible for transfer, students must satisfy the following:

1. The credit is from a course taken at or reviewed by an institution accredited by either a national or regional accrediting associations, American Council on Education’s College Credit guide.
2. Equivalent course based on the nature, level, credits, content and comparability of the course to University offerings by comparing course syllabus and catalog descriptions.
3. The student submits, for evaluation, course descriptions, syllabi, and textbooks or materials used in the course being evaluated for transfer credit.
4. An equivalent grade of “B‐” or higher was earned.
5. Courses are preferred to have been completed within five years of acceptance into the program for which the hours are requested for transfer. However, the PD in conjunction with the Provost on occasion may accept credits older than five years in the course deliverables reflect current course outcomes.
6. Previous course work will be evaluated by the PD of the program and select faculty: for PhD courses, evaluation by the Director of Post‐professional Research is also required.