The institution develops, publishes widely, and follows an effective and clearly stated transfer-of-credit policy that maintains the integrity of its programs while facilitating efficient mobility of students between institutions in completing their educational programs.
University of Providence is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. As such, all college-level coursework from institutions accredited by the following list of agencies will be received and applied toward associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degrees as applicable to general education, major, minor, and elective requirements.
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges
- Higher Learning Commission
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- New England Commission of Higher Education
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- WASC Senior College and University Commission
Acceptance of transfer credit from institutions accredited by any other entity other than those listed above is rarely granted and requires approval of the faculty of the discipline and the applicable Department Chair or Division Chair.
Every transfer credit request is given individual attention. Evaluation of transcripts is initially undertaken by the Registrar’s Office, which adheres to guidelines established by academic divisions to determine course equivalencies and related learning outcomes for appropriate transfer credits. When questions arise regarding a course equivalency or learning outcomes, the Registrar’s Office consults with the applicable Department Chair or Division Chair.
The University will not accept in transfer:
- Credit for coursework that is remedial or developmental, usually courses below the 100 level, from any institution.
- Credit for experiential learning not associated with a formal training program.
- Credit for coursework in which a student earned a grade below “C”, any grade designation below “P” (Pass), “S” (Satisfactory), or audit grades. Certain programs require higher than a “C” grade in major courses.
- Credit for coursework which is repeated; only the last course taken is eligible for transfer.
- Challenge course credits from other schools.
In addition to the above, the university adheres to the following guidelines:
- Course work completed through a branch of the military will be awarded based on the recommendations contained in the American Council on Education’s Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services.
- Online laboratory courses are evaluated on an individual basis for transfer.
- Transcripts received from institutions outside of the United States must be evaluated (course-by-course) by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or InCred. The Registrar’s Office will generally follow the recommendations of this service. Individual programs within the University reserve the right to refuse any credit recommendations made by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or InCred.
- Only official transcripts will be evaluated. Any non-accredited school credits will be assessed by the faculty of the discipline and approved by the applicable Department Chair or Division Chair. This official evaluation is done after the student is accepted. The Registrar’s Office is responsible for the official transfer of credit. Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended must be on file at the time of admission. Official transcript evaluation is processed after admission to the University. Unofficial transcripts are not used for transfer credit evaluation.
Note: The above guidelines do not replace existing provisions of an academic program that are more restrictive in nature. Moreover, as each major has different requirements, the number of transfer credits may vary if a change of major occurs while attending the University of Providence.
The University has articulation agreements with several area two-year colleges which are updated annually. These agreements are designed to assist students with curriculum planning prior to enrolling at UProvidence. Contact the Registrar’s Office for information on any standing agreements in effect. The University is always open and willing to establish new agreements with other institutions.
Students with a previously earned associate degree and who are completing a second associate’s degree at the University of Providence, must only complete the requirements of the major, and/or minor, and/or concentration; however, all other degree requirements remain. Students are required to meet any prerequisites in order to enroll.
Students with a previously earned Associate of Arts of Associate of Science degree who are completing a bachelor’s degree at the University of Providence, are waived from completing all lower division credits within the University Bachelor’s Degree Core Curriculum.
Students with a previously earned bachelor’s degree, who are completing a second bachelor’s degree at the University of Providence, are waived from the Core Curriculum requirements and need only complete the requirements of the major, minor, and or concentration. All other Bachelor Degree requirements still apply.
Transfer Credit Appeal Process
Upon completion of the credit review processes, students will be notified of the decision by the Registrar’s Office. A student wishing to challenge course credits deemed ineligible for credit must file a written appeal with the faculty of the discipline. Within ten business days of receipt of the appeal, the chair will notify the student of the results of the review. Any changes will be communicated to the Registrar for official processing.
A student dissatisfied with the results of the appeal may submit a written appeal to the Provost as applicable for a final review. The Provost provides dated acknowledgement of receipt of the appeal to the student. Within ten business days of receipt of the appeal, the Provost will notify the student of the results of the review. Any changes will be communicated to the Registrar for official processing. The decision of the Provost is final and is not subject to further appeal.