Undergraduate and Graduate Credit Crossover Policy

Undergraduate credit-hours may be used to fulfill requirements of IWU graduate programs under the following provisions.  When permitted by the design of the program, undergraduate credit-hours from upper level courses may be counted toward the requirements of a graduate degree or certificate when the undergraduate course(s) 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 credit-hours.  Undergraduate courses in which a student has earned a “B” or better may be considered for graduate credit.  Dual counting of credit-hours 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 undergraduate courses to fulfill graduate program learning outcomes.  Established limits on the number of credit-hours that may be transferred into the graduate program remain in effect.

Graduate level credit-hours may be used to fulfill requirements of IWU undergraduate programs under the following provisions.  When permitted by the design of the program, graduate credit-hours may be counted toward the requirements of an undergraduate degree or certificate when the graduate course(s) 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 credit-hours.  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 credit-hours 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 graduate course(s) to fulfill undergraduate program learning outcomes.  Established limits on the number of credit-hours that may be transferred into the undergraduate program remain in effect.