Transfer Credit Information

Albertus Magnus College welcomes applications from transfer students. Normally, a cumulative average of 2.0 on a grade scale of 4.0 is required of students transferring from fully accredited institutions.

Transfer Requirements

The following credentials are required of every transfer student:

1. A completed application form with a non-refundable $35 application fee.
2. An official transcript from each college or university attended.
3. One letter of recommendation from a person who is familiar with the student’s academic ability.
4. High school transcript demonstrating graduation or GED and SAT/ACT scores are normally required of students with less than 60 transferable credits.

Recognition of Credit Earned Elsewhere

The policies outlined below govern the granting of credit by Albertus Magnus College for academic work done elsewhere. Courses completed with a minimum of C or its equivalent at fully accredited institutions are transferable for all collegiate level courses. Both the letter grade and the honor points are transferable and are calculated in the cumulative G.P.A. T

These courses may be used as requirements or as elective courses in the specific degree program selected by the student.
Decisions concerning acceptance of credit earned at partially accredited institutions will be made on an individual basis. In the case of full year courses in subjects (e.g., foreign languages) when a D grade earned in the first semester is followed by a C or better grade in the second semester at the same institution, the entire course is transferable.

The application of transfer credits to the major selected by the student must be decided in individual cases according to the requirements of each department.

A maximum of 90 credits is transferable from an accredited four-year college for work done satisfactorily (C or better). A maximum of 64 credits is transferable from junior and community colleges. B.F.A. students may transfer an additional 9 credits. A student must earn at least 12 credit hours in upper-level courses in the major area at Albertus Magnus College.

These 12 credits shall be chosen in consultation with the Department Chair, and may exclude credits earned in practical training or internships.

“Pass” courses are transferable only if it can be documented that the Pass grade is equivalent to a C or better.

Transfer Credits Allowed After Matriculation

Prior written approval from the Vice President for Academic Affairs or the Academic Dean is required when a current matriculated student wishes to enroll in courses at another accredited institution and receive transfer credit from Albertus Magnus College.

A permission form for this purpose is available in the Registrar’s Office. Approved work at institutions other than Albertus Magnus College must be completed with a grade of C or better to be accepted by Albertus. A matriculated student may seek permission from the Vice President for Academic Affairs or the Academic Dean to transfer no more than 15 credits of coursework. The final 30 credits must be completed at Albertus Magnus College.