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.