Transfer Credit Policy - Bachelor's Level Coursework

• An unofficial transcript may be used to determine admission. Official transcript(s) used to determine admission (associate degree/36 credits) and equivalent coursework is required by the start of the second 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, including credits to satisfy an admission/degree requirement and/or equivalent credit. The issuing institution’s transcript is the only official transcript required.
• All credits completed at the 100/1000 level or above with a grade of “C” (2.000) or higher will transfer. 
• A five-year time limit applies to accounting and taxation courses transferred into the Bachelor of Accountancy and the Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting major programs.  
• A five-year time limit applies to information technology courses transferred into the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology programs. 
• Additional time limits may apply to courses in any discipline and program.
• Credits taken at the junior/senior level at a four-year institution may be transferable towards direct equivalent coursework.
• College-Level Examination Program (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, as noted on the transfer institution’s official transcript, 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 to graduate as outlined in the Residency Policy.

Advanced Placement Credit Policy

CLEP Credit Granting Policy