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Transfer Credit Approval Form

Carefully read and follow the guidelines and directions for requesting transfer credit approval.
 

Please include a course description (from the other college/university) for each course you include on your approval form.

Lock Haven University generally accepts credits from other colleges and universities.  The institution must have a regional accreditation.   Regional accreditations include the following:
 

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc/Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc/Commission on Technical and Career Institutions
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/Commission on Colleges
Western Association of Schools and Colleges/Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Western Association of Schools and Colleges/Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities

Only courses in which a grade of "C" or higher is earned will be transferred.

Guidelines

  1. Students wishing to take courses at another regionally accredited college/university for transfer credit are to use this permission form to secure approval before enrollment.
  2. Students should include a course description (from the other college/university) for each course you include on your approval form.
  3. Students taking approved classes elsewhere are to request that an official transcript of credit for work completed with a 'C' grade or better be sent to the Registrar's Office, Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, PA 17745.
  4. Transfer grades are not included in the computation of grade point averages but are used to determine total hours attempted for the Probation/Retention Policy. Passed ('D' or better) Lock Haven University courses may not be repeated elsewhere. Only new coursework and failed ('E' grades) LHU courses will transfer.
  5. It will be the responsibility of the student to complete and secure the necessary approvals.
  6. The completed approval form will be placed in the student's academic file.
  7. Students requiring a statement of good standing and approval to take transfer work for another institution must be off probation and currently enrolled at Lock Haven University.
Directions
  1. Enter the session and year.
  2. Complete name and mailing address of other institution.
  3. Complete course number, title and semester hours of credit for both institutions.
  4. Reason: specify general education or major requirement; identify repeat or substitute class. Remember: LHU "D's" may not be repeated elsewhere.
  5. Sign name, type or print name with address during off-campus period.
  6. Be sure to list your major and concentration (if appropriate).
  7. Signature of the advisor or department chairperson is for informational purposes.
  8. Approval required by the Registrar.
    APPROVAL FORM
 updated 02/21/2008