Transfer Credit Policy

Students may apply to transfer up to nine graduate credits for consideration toward graduation from the Master of Education program.  Students may petition to have additional transfer credits considered toward graduation.  Transfer of more than 9 graduate credits remains the discretion of the Program Coordinator and Registrar whose decision is final.  All credits requested for transfer must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Issued from an accredited institution;

• Carry graduate designation (i.e. 500, 600 or 700 numbers – 400 level numbers may be considered if this represents a graduate designation at a particular institution.  Evidence of such must be provided from the institution.);

• Grade of “B-” or better.

• Courses completed within the past seven years

• An official transcript must be submitted for transfer credit to be considered

All transfer credit requests must be approved by the student’s academic advisor, Program Coordinator and the Registrar.  Grades for transferred credits are not used in calculating the students Lock Haven University grade point average.