TRANSFER POLICIES

Transfer of Credits from Accredited Colleges or Universities

Credit for courses that have been earned at other regionally, nationally, or biblical accredited colleges or universities with a grade of “C-” or above and meet the requirements of the student’s chosen degree may be transferred into undergraduate studies at Texas Seminary Christian University. Courses completed with a grade of “D+” or below will not be accepted in transfer. Texas Seminary Christian University only transfers credit to meet course requirements for graduation. With the exception of transient courses, grades received at other institutions are not entered on Texas Seminary Christian University transcripts and do not count toward the student’s GPA. Transient courses – courses taken by continuing Texas Seminary Christian University students – will still have grades recorded on the Texas Seminary Christian University transcript.

Students must request official transcripts from their previous institutions be sent to the Admissions Office in order to transfer credit. unofficial transcripts must come directly from the sending institution. The University determines acceptable transfer credit from other institutions based on evaluation of course content as described in the catalogs of those institutions and in consultation with appropriate academic units at Texas Seminary Christian University as necessary for clarification. Transfer credit may only be received for course work completed at accredited institutions, or institutions which satisfy Texas Seminary Christian University Unaccredited College Policy. A lower-level course that is transferred for an upper-level course does not count towards the upper-level hour requirement.

Transfer of Credits from unaccredited Colleges or Universities

In order to have courses from an unaccredited college evaluated, the student must complete the following steps:
An official transcript (signed and sealed) must be sent directly from the college to the Admissions Office.

1. An official transcript from the sending college as to the duration of courses must be provided. This must include how many minutes the course met each day, how many days it met each week, and how many weeks it met in each semester.
2. A catalog that has a full course description of each course represented on the transcript must be provided.
3. The student must provide a syllabus for each course.

Finally, the student must validate the transfer of unaccredited courses by earning at least a 2.0 grade point average during the first 24 credit hours of study at Texas Seminary Christian University.

Transfer of Credits Military Credit

Credit is reviewed on a course-by-course basis. Former military personnel may receive up to four (4) hours of physical education credit with proper documentation.

Transfer of Credits Vocational/Technical Credit

General Guidelines for Acceptance of Vocational Type Credit

Texas Seminary Christian University will accept a limited amount of vocational/technical credit towards the completion of a degree. Courses that are terminal in nature and focus on a single trade or craft (cosmetology, massage therapy, automotive, etc.) are eligible for transfer. Also, Texas Seminary Christian University will only transfer credit from institutions for which transfer is a stated option and are accredited by a CHEA-recognized accrediting agency. Texas Seminary Christian University does accept vocational credits that are awarded through Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Courses eligible for transfer should meet the following requirements:

1. Courses are transcripted as college credit and terminal in nature.
2. Transferring institution is accredited by a CHEA-recognized accrediting agency.
3. Courses cover a range of intellectual and professional skills rather than narrowly focusing on a repetitive single skill set or craft.

Acceptance of Credit for Courses in Which TSCU Does Not Offer Programs

Texas Seminary Christian University will accept up to 12 elective hours of vocational, technical, or applied sciences credit towards degrees in which Texas Seminary Christian University does not have a specified emphasis in the coursework being transferred. Credit will be evaluated for quality, content, and learning outcomes. The general guidelines for acceptance of vocational credit as stated above apply. Courses eligible for transfer should employ a theoretical framework and higher-order thinking skills for the vocation in which they are being trained.

Acceptance of Credit for Courses in Which Texas Seminary Christian University Offers A Program

For technical coursework in which Texas Seminary Christian University does have an area of emphasis (Criminal Justice), transfer credit will be assessed on a course-by-course basis for applicability. All credit must still meet the general guidelines for acceptance as stated above.

Transfer of Credits Graduate Transfer Policies

A maximum of 2/3 of the graduate credits required for a degree that have been earned at other regionally, nationally or professionally accredited colleges or universities with a grade of “B-” or above may be transferred to Texas Seminary Christian University. Courses completed with a grade of “C+” or below will not be accepted in transfer. Texas Seminary Christian University only transfers credit to meet course requirements for graduation. With the exception of transient courses, grades received at other institutions are not entered on Texas Seminary Christian University transcripts and to not count toward the student’s GPA. Transient courses – courses taken by continuing Texas Seminary Christian University students – will still have grades recorded on the Texas Seminary Christian University transcript.



Once enrolled in the graduate program, the student must gain approval from the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies or the Vice President for Academics before taking a graduate course at another university.