The maximum number of transfer credits allowed toward degree requirements is 60 credits which include AP, Study Abroad, and credits taken at another institution. No more than 22 transfer credits will apply to satisfy business core classes.
- Credit will transfer for courses in which grades of “C” (not “C-”) or better have been earned.
- Pass/Fail or Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grade at other institutions: Students are required to have the Registrar (not the professor) at the other institution certify that the “P” or” S” grade represents at least a “C” grade before credit could be granted. In some cases, an addendum to the transcript is required to provide an interpretation of grades.
- Math Credits: Math courses lower than Calculus will not apply to degree requirements. Calculus classes from other institutions must be 4 credits to be considered for equivalency to Villanova’s MAT 1500: Calculus class.
- Quarter hours: Allocated best way possible, but total credits should not exceed 2/3 of quarter hours eligible.
- No credit is granted for physical education courses, professional development courses, or first-year seminars.
- Elective credit granted for courses which relate reasonably to a course offered by Villanova.
- School must be regionally accredited and course(s) must relate directly to a Villanova course(s).
- No developmental courses will transfer.
- Courses must be at least 3 semester hours to be considered for transfer.
- All documentation must be submitted during the first-year at Villanova.