Transfer to Mission U
If you’re considering transferring to Mission University, we’re here to help you make a smooth transition and get the most out of your academic and spiritual journey.
Transfer of Credit Policy
Mission University is committed to access, quality, and efficiency which enable enrolled students to complete their programs. That value is reflected in the College’s transfer of credit policy. The basis for this commitment is the recognition of distinctive institutional missions and admission standards. This underscores the importance of a transfer policy that facilitates the completion of the student’s education in the shortest time possible. In order to prevent any unnecessary course duplication, the College attempts to transfer as many credits as possible for each student including credits earned in various military programs. The College does not transfer grades or GPA from previous institutions. Transfer credits will show on transcripts with a grade of P and list the number of credit hours earned. The College makes no promises concerning transfer of credit until the Office of Registrar conducts an evaluation and communicates the results to the student. Students may schedule a review of their transfer credits by contacting the Enrollment Services.
All applicants must meet all of the application requirements which include the receipt of official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions. Mission University follows the general transfer guidelines as found in the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) publication Transfer Credit Practices of Designated Educational Institutions.
Guidelines
Basic guidelines of Mission University for transferring credits are as follows:
- The post‐secondary institution must be regionally or nationally accredited;
- Course credit value must be of equal or greater value to the course taught at Mission U;
- Minimum transcript grade of C for course credit;
- International students must upload transcript documents directly to Scholaro for credential evaluation (starting at $95.00 USD). Scholaro is an international third-party evaluation service which is an endorsed member of AICE and follows the standards set by the AACRAO International Education Standards Council.
The student is encouraged to contact the Office of the Registrar if there are questions or concerns. Students may appeal a decision if they follow the guidelines published in the Student Handbook. (See Appeals concerning Actions Taken with Reference To Academics.)
To ensure coherence and quality of programs for students transferring to Mission University, at least 25% of the credit hours earned for a bachelor’s degree (30 of 120 hours) or associate’s degree (15 of 60 hours) must be earned at Mission University, and at least 50% of the credit hours earned for a master’s degree (15 of 30 hours) must be earned at Mission University. See the individual program webpage and details for more information.
High School Dual-Credit Programs
Mission University does not offer high school dual-credit courses or programs. However, students who have completed dual-credit programs in high school may be eligible for credit. College transcripts reflecting the specific course and grade achieved are required for credit consideration. Grade achieved must be a “C” or better for credit consideration.
High School Dual-Credit Programs
Mission University does not offer high school dual-credit courses or programs. However, students who have completed dual-credit programs in high school may be eligible for credit. College transcripts reflecting the specific course and grade achieved are required for credit consideration. Grade achieved must be a “C” or better for credit consideration.
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Students may earn college credit through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). The College accepts credits for CLEP exams with a scaled score of 50 and above as recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE). Information concerning the CLEP Exams offered, cost of exams, test sites, overview of content of exams, study guides, and practice tests may be found at: https://clep.collegeboard.org/
Credit for Prior Learning (PLA)
Mission University recognizes that learning takes place both inside and outside college classrooms. We understand that what a student has learned is more important than where or how they learned it. Since adult learners can attain college-level knowledge in many ways, we offer the opportunity to earn college credit based on previous training and experience through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). To apply for PLA credit(s), students must complete and submit a comprehensive PLA Portfolio, which is reviewed by faculty and an independent CAEL certified reviewer. The College’s PLA policy may be found here.
The College Board Advanced Placement Program
Mission University does award college credit as recommended by The College Board Advanced Placement Program. To receive credit, the student will need to contact The College Board (https://apscore.collegeboard.org/scores/score-reporting) and request the AP Student Score Report for Colleges and University be sent to the college. The report must indicate that the student received a score of at least a “3” on the national exam to receive college credit for the AP class that was taken in high school. The college will not award AP credit without receiving the AP Student Score Report from the College Board.
The College Board Advanced Placement Program
Mission University does award college credit as recommended by The College Board Advanced Placement Program. To receive credit, the student will need to contact The College Board (https://apscore.collegeboard.org/scores/score-reporting) and request the AP Student Score Report for Colleges and University be sent to the college. The report must indicate that the student received a score of at least a “3” on the national exam to receive college credit for the AP class that was taken in high school. The college will not award AP credit without receiving the AP Student Score Report from the College Board.
Credit for Life Experience
Mission University does not award credits for experiential learning without the endorsement of a credible third party institution or organization. The College does understand the value of practical experience in addition to classroom learning and provides students with opportunities to earn credit toward graduation through college directed programs such as practicums, field experience, internships, and student teaching.
Credit for Military Training
Mission University does grant credit for Military Service Education and Training according to the recommendations of the American Council on Education (ACE). Credit will be awarded in those disciplines that are substantially similar to courses and programs offered by Mission U. The college encourages any student with courses listed on a Joint Services Transcript (JST) or a transcript from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) to request an official copy be sent directly to the Mission University Office of Admissions for evaluation.