Following evaluation by the appropriate Program Director and approval as needed by the applicable Dean, students may receive transfer credit for grades of “B” or better from nationally accredited institutions. The determination of transfer credits will be based, in part, on the compatibility with courses in the program and is limited to a third of the credits needed for the degree. For example, a degree that requires 36 credits will limit students to 12 transfer credits. Any exception to this credit limit will need approval of the Dean. Students must be fully admitted to the program to be eligible to transfer credit.
Students must submit an official transcript and course descriptions. Once matriculated, all coursework is expected to be completed at the University.
Courses taken at Franklin Pierce University take precedence over transfer courses. In the event that the student has an over-abundance of transfer credits, credits that apply to one’s degree requirements will be posted first while nonessential credits will be held separately. If the student changes programs, the student’s transfer credits may be adjusted to reflect the new program(s).
When the student has a break of more than 12 consecutive months, the student’s transfer credits will be reevaluated based upon current program requirements and policies.