Transfer Credit Policy

Walsh College supports the academic mobility of students through transparent and consistent policies for accepting transfer credits. These policies are designed to uphold academic integrity and rigor, ensure student success, and align with the guidelines set forth by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Walsh College accepts transfer credit from regionally accredited institutions and other institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent foreign accrediting bodies.  All transferred credit is evaluated for equivalency, level, and content.

Undergraduate Transfer Credit

• A maximum of 90 semester credit hours may be transferred from a regionally accredited institution.
• Only courses with a grade of "C" (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better are eligible for transfer.
• Transfer credit must be applicable to the student’s declared program of study.
• Course expiration may apply to specific disciplines, per program requirements in academic catalog.

        Residency Requirement:

• Students must complete a minimum of 30 semester credit hours at Walsh College, including at least 50% of major coursework.
• Concurrent enrollment – students may concurrently enroll in courses at Walsh College and another institution.  However, the final 15 credits must be completed at Walsh College.

Graduate Transfer Credit

• A maximum of 15 semester credit hours may be transferred from a regionally accredited institution.

• Only courses with a grade of "B" (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better are eligible.
• Courses must have been completed within the last 5 years.

        Residency Requirement:

• Students must complete a minimum of 50% of the required credit hours at Walsh College to earn a master's degree.

Doctoral Transfer Credit

• Due to the specialized and advanced nature of doctoral education, transfer credit at the doctoral level is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

• Only doctoral-level coursework with a grade of "B" (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better, completed at regionally accredited institutions, may be considered.
• Transfer credit must demonstrate alignment with program learning outcomes and academic rigor.

        Residency Requirement:

• Doctoral students must complete a minimum of 21 credit hours, including dissertation work, at Walsh College.

Extra-Institutional Credit

Walsh College recognizes that students may acquire college-level learning outside of traditional academic settings. Extra-institutional credit may be awarded for validated learning experiences such as:

• Advanced Placement (AP)
• College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
• International Baccalaureate (IB)
• ACE-evaluated military or corporate training
• Industry certifications
• Professional licensure or credential evaluations

       Conditions for Awarding Extra-Institutional Credit:

• Credit is awarded in accordance with ACE recommended guidelines, regionally accredited college acceptance of credit, and/or academic department evaluation, and must align with course outcomes in the student’s program of study.
• Students must submit official documentation (e.g., exam scores, transcripts, certifications) for evaluation.
• A maximum of 30 credit hours of extra-institutional credit may be applied to an undergraduate degree.
• At the graduate level, extra-institutional credit is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and is not guaranteed.
• Extra-institutional credit is not applicable toward residency requirements.

Transcript and Evaluation Process

• All transfer and extra-institutional credit must be supported by official transcripts or records.
• Evaluations are conducted by Admissions, in collaboration with academic departments.