Transfer Credit

Credits earned at an approved institution where the work completed is of similar rigor and content to the course offerings available at Trine University, with grades of “C” or better, may be transferred to Trine University. An evaluation of transfer credit shall be made when the University receives an official transcript of the completed coursework. To facilitate the evaluation, the applicant should provide the Office of Admission with a catalog or guide which contains descriptions of the courses completed elsewhere.

Evaluation Process - Please note, not all accepted credits may count towards the specific degree requirements of the chosen major.

Main Campus - In determining transfer credit for the main campus, the Director of Transfer Pathways and Evaluations evaluates all transfer credit. The Director then sends the accepted credit to the Department Chair who approves and returns it to the Director who forwards to the Registrar. The Registrar approves the credit and adds it to the records.
TOL - In determining transfer credits for TOL, the Director of Transfer Pathways and Evaluations evaluates all transfer credit and sends it to the Dean of TOL for approval, the Dean then returns to the Director who forwards to the Registrar. The Registrar approves the credit and adds it to the records.
Graduate - In determining transfer credits for graduate programs, a graduate student must have successfully completed one (1) semester of course work at Trine before they can apply for a transfer credit evaluation with the Director of Graduate Programs. Once the Director has received their request he/she will evaluate the requested course(s) for transfer. The Director forwards the evaluation to the Registrar. The Registrar approves the credit and adds it to the records. The programs within the Brooks College of Health Professions, Master of Education, and Doctor of Information Technology do not accept transfer credit.

Academic Residency/Transfer Credit

Undergraduate - Undergraduate students are eligible to transfer in up to 45 semester credits for an associate’s degree or up to 90 semester credits towards a bachelor’s degree which can include prior college coursework, experiential learning, college level examinations, or military coursework. Only course credits will transfer, not the grade, and, therefore, will not impact the student’s GPA. Thirty (30) of the last sixty (60) credits must be earned through Trine University. A student must be enrolled in at least one (1) Trine course that last semester prior to graduation.

Graduate - A maximum of 6 semester hours of graduate course credit may be counted toward completion of a graduate degree at Trine University with a grade of B or above and with the approval of the program Chair/Director and Dean. All other courses must be taken at Trine University. Transfer credit will not include a grade and, therefore, will not impact the student’s GPA. Courses used to satisfy the requirements of a bachelor’s degree cannot be applied to a master’s degree. The final 15 credit hours must be received within Trine University. This transfer credit policy does not apply to the the Brooks College of Health Professions, Master of Education, nor the Doctor of Information Technology.

Credits by Examination - Standardized Testing
Students may earn credit through selected nationally recognized tests up to 30 credits including: College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Defense Activity of Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES), certain other tests approved by American Council on Education and Trine University examinations by department.

Credits from Prior Credit Bearing Coursework
Credits earned from an approved college/university and completed with a grade of "C" or better may be transferred.

Credits from Military Coursework
Credit is awarded for coursework offered by the military as recommended by the American Council on Education in its Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services.

University Credit by Exam
A student may earn credit by taking an examination for approved courses administered by the appropriate academic department. Students should contact the academic department to determine the availability of tests. A fee is associated. University Credit by Exam application forms are available in the Office of the Registrar.

There is no credit by examination in the Trine graduate programs.