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Transfer Credit

Transfer Credit Policy

King University accepts applicable qualifying transfer credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities.

Only grades of C- or better will qualify a course as transfer credit. A maximum of 76 semester hours of accepted credit may be applied to a student’s academic program. There is no time limit for coursework being transferred in for general education credit.

Some King University programs may not accept transfer courses deemed out-of-date based on when the students completed the coursework. All transfer coursework is evaluated based on the educational quality of the coursework; the comparability of nature, content, and level to King University coursework; and the appropriateness and applicability of the coursework to programs at King University.

 

Transfer Evaluation

Transfer evaluations are available within the student portal after The Office of Registration and Records has completed the final review of prior credit. All transfer coursework is evaluated based on the educational quality of the coursework; the comparability of the nature, content, and level to King University coursework; and the appropriateness and applicability of the coursework to programs at King University. Generally, credit is not given for coursework unrelated to King’s offerings (e.g., auto mechanics and other terminal vocational, technical and occupational courses). Developmental, orientation, student assembly and internships are not transferable.

Petition for Acceptance of Transfer Credit

King University accepts applicable transfer credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities. All transfer coursework is evaluated based on the educational quality of the coursework, the comparability of the nature, content, and level to King University coursework, and the appropriateness and applicability of the coursework to programs at King University.

A petition can only be accepted and reviewed for deposited students.

Students wishing to request transfer of credit from a “non-regionally accredited institution” should complete the online form, and upload course syllabi, and catalog descriptions for courses for which approval is sought. Additional information may be requested from the student during the review process.

Students wishing to request the transfer of credits designated as “not designed for transfer” from a regionally accredited community college should complete the online form, and upload course syllabi, and catalog descriptions for courses for which approval is sought. Additional information may be requested from the student during the review process.

The online petition form is located on the student portal at the link below. Course syllabi including a course description must be uploaded at the time of the request. Request made without the correct documentation will be denied. A petition is required for each course requested. Multiple courses cannot be petitioned on one request. Students must sign into their student portal in order to access the link above.

NOTE: Credit may be awarded only after review and approval by the appropriate faculty members. You may be admitted and enrolled before a decision is made regarding the acceptance of credits earned at other institutions or by other alternatives.

Previously Earned Degree

Credits from previously attended colleges or universities will be evaluated based on institutional accreditation, level, content, quality, comparability, and degree of program relevance. Credits accepted will be applied to the new degree being sought. Students who have previously earned a bachelor’s degree at another college or university will generally be considered as having met all of the King General Education requirements.

The Degree Requirements for Students with Previously Earned Degree From Another Institution policy can be found in the Academic Catalog.