Transfer of Credit Policy - Post-licensure (RNBSN)

Credit is granted for work with a satisfactory grade ("C" or above), in a 100 level or higher course, taken at an approved college or university accredited at the same level, provided the courses are applicable to the curriculum the student wishes to pursue at Indiana Wesleyan University. An "approved college or university" generally refers to those institutions that are accredited by a regional accrediting body or the Association for Biblical Higher Education. The following are exceptions to the transfer policy:

1. Credits from International Business College and ITT Technical Institute are transferable only through evaluation of each individual course. Students are responsible to supply course syllabi for this evaluation. A maximum of 62 semester hours (of which no more than 40 may be in Nursing) may be accepted through this process from these two institutions. (Credit earned in this way is not counted toward the honors GPA.)
2. Indiana Wesleyan University accepts official transcripts from the American Council on Education (ACE) located in Washington, D.C. ACE evaluates and provides credit recommendations for educational offerings for a significant number of corporate universities and other extrainstitutional learning providers.
3. Courses from non-accredited colleges and universities, and from schools/colleges/universities not accredited at the same level, such as proprietary business schools, vocational/technical schools, or other single purpose institutions may be presented through the evaluation of assessed learning process. A maximum of 40 hours may be accepted through assessed learning and/or ACE credit.
4. The following pertain to applicants to the Division of Post-licensure Nursing:
   • Applicants with a diploma from a State Board of Nursing accredited hospital school of nursing may be eligible to apply for credit through the diploma evaluation process. A maximum of 40 semester hours may be awarded through this process.
   • Applicants who have earned an A.S. in Nursing or equivalent degree at a proprietary school which holds a national accreditation are eligible to apply per the Indiana Wesleyan admission policy. Supporting science courses and core nursing courses may transfer up to a maximum of 40 semester hours.

The University Registrar is responsible for approving the transferability of all credits. Credit hours accepted in transfer are recorded, but quality points and grades are omitted and used only for the determination of graduating with honors. All credits are accepted as semester credits. Quarter credits are converted to semester credits using the two-thirds conversion ratio.

Credit through examination (CLEP, DSST, AP, institutional examinations) or assessed learning is not accepted in transfer from another institution's transcript. Credit through examination is awarded through Indiana Wesleyan University with official test scores from an official testing center. Credit from nontraditional learning by life experience is awarded through the IWU's assessed learning process. The Associate Vice President of Student Services is responsible for the assessment of all nontraditional learning, and the University Registrar is responsible for approving the transcription of any credits that result.

Transcripts from foreign institutions - may need to be sent to an outside agency for evaluation and determination of transferable credits, degrees, and GPA. If this outside review is necessary, students are responsible for the initiation of this evaluation and for any fees incurred during the process.

Undergraduate and Graduate Credit Crossover Policy

Undergraduate credits from IWU or other colleges or universities that are regionally accredited, accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), or hold appropriate international accreditation, may be used to fulfill requirements of IWU graduate programs under specified conditions. When permitted by the design of the program, undergraduate credits from upper level courses may be counted toward the requirements of a graduate degree or certificate when the undergraduate course or courses sufficiently accomplish the learning outcomes of a course in the graduate program. The course(s) must have been completed within the past five years and must reflect current knowledge and best practices. No more than 25% of the total credit requirements for the graduate degree or certificate may be completed through undergraduate credits. Undergraduate courses in which a student has earned a "B" or better may be considered for graduate credit. Dual counting of credits requires approval by the appropriate program leader, in consultation with a graduate level content expert, as well as approval by the University Registrar, and Financial Aid Office if applicable. The program leader will make the final decision as to the applicability of the course to fulfill program learning outcomes. Established limitations on the number of credits that may be transferred into the graduate program remain in effect.

Graduate level credits from IWU or other colleges or universities that are regionally accredited, accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), or hold appropriate international accreditation, may be used to fulfill requirements of IWU undergraduate programs under specified conditions. When permitted by the design of the program, graduate credits may be counted toward the requirements of an undergraduate degree or certificate when the graduate course or courses sufficiently accomplish the learning outcomes of a course in the undergraduate program. The course(s) must have been completed within the past five years and must reflect current knowledge and best practices. No more than 25% of the total credit requirements for the undergraduate major, minor, or certificate may be completed through graduate credits. Though exceptions may be approved by program directors, graduate courses in which a student has earned a "B" or better may be considered for undergraduate credit. Dual counting of credits requires approval by the appropriate program leader, in consultation with a graduate level content expert, as well as approval by the University Registrar, and Financial Aid Office if applicable. The program leader will make the final decision as to the applicability of the course to fulfill program learning outcomes. Established limitations on the number of credits that may be transferred into the undergraduate program remain in effect.