Transfer Credit Policies

Acceptance of Equivalent and Transfer Credit

• An unofficial transcript may be used to determine admission. Official transcript(s) used to determine admission (associate degree/60 credits) and equivalent coursework is required by the start of the 2nd semester.
• Credit is accepted from regionally accredited institutions as verified on the Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs.
• Coursework and credit accepted by a previously attended accredited institution will be evaluated based on the transcript of the issuing institution.
• All credits completed at the 100/1000 level or above with a grade of “C” (2.000) or higher will transfer. Time limits may apply.
• Credits taken at the junior/senior level at a four-year institution can be transferable towards direct equivalent coursework.
• CLEP credit, departmental exams with accepted credit on the transcript, advanced placement (AP), Career and Technical Education (CTE), DANTES, IB, Straighterline, and/or other approved extra-institutional credit may be acceptable through Walsh College policy and/or ACE recommended policies.
• Credits accepted through High School Articulation Agreements with regionally accredited institutions are transferable as noted on the transfer institutions official transcript. These credits will be evaluated based on the transcript of the issuing institution. Equivalent credit may need to be reviewed by department chairperson.
• Transfer credits are accepted as general education, other, and/or direct equivalency credit.
• All coursework for consideration of equivalency credit must be reviewed and evaluated by department chairperson.
• Coursework satisfying Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) is accepted as general education credits. Credits will be evaluated based on the transcript of the issuing institution.
• An articulation agreement is not required for credits to transfer.
• A minimum number of credits must be completed at Walsh College in order to graduate as outlined in the Residency Policy.

Advanced Placement Credit Policy

AP credit is awarded based on transfer institution and/or ACE recommendations. Unofficial transcripts may be used to complete an initial evaluation. An official College Board transcript or a regionally accredited institution’s transcript reflecting AP score is required.  An official College Board transcript is required for AP credit to satisfy an admission requirement or equivalency credit.

CLEP® Credit Granting Policy

Credit for Extra Institutional Learning

Walsh College awards credit and/or course competency waivers for documented postsecondary-level extra-institutional learning. Extra institutional learning is defined as learning that is attained outside of the sponsorship of legally authorized and appropriately accredited postsecondary education institutions. Reliable and valid measures of learning outcomes are used to assess and grant such awards.

When applying for admission to Walsh College, a student may request credit for learning already acquired in settings outside of Walsh College. The request will be evaluated as part of the admissions process. Documentation verifying attainment of college level learning is required. Walsh College may determine possible equivalency to courses through American Council on Education (ACE) recommended guidelines, accredited college acceptance of credit, and/or academic department chairperson review.

International Credit

Military Credit Policy

• Walsh will grant academic credit for military experience and DANTES/DSST exams based on American Council on Education (ACE) recommended guidelines and requirements.
• Walsh may determine possible equivalency credit through ACE recommendations, accredited community college acceptance of credit, and/or department chairperson review.
• ACE recommendations for military credit is listed on an official JST (Joint Services Transcript), CCAF (Community College of the Air Force), or CGI (Coast Guard Institute) transcript. Transcripts from the United States Coast Guard may be evaluated using ACE identifiers and/or SOC/DANTES.
• Unofficial copies of transcripts may be submitted for initial evaluation with official transcripts required for full admission.
• Credit hours categorized as L – Lower Level; U = Upper Level; and G = Graduate Level are acceptable and may be reviewed for possible equivalency.
• Credit that is listed under “Other Learning Experiences” tend to be very specialized and often do not have college credit recommended by ACE. To be considered for equivalent credit, submission of documentation detailing the experience is required for consideration through Extra Institutional Credit policy and department chairperson review.
• Course descriptions for specific military credit recommendations are found in The ACE Military Guide or the DANTES Independent Study Catalog.