Normally, Cumberland University accepts transfer credits from all institutions of higher learning that are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, or a similar body of a recognized regional accrediting agency. Students transferring from colleges and/or universities outside the United States of America must have their transcripts evaluated by World Educational Services, Post Office Box 745, Old Chelsea Station, New York, NY, 10113-0745 (1800-937-3895). For transfer credits to be accepted, they must appear on an official sealed transcript of the institution granting the credits. The following policies apply to acceptance of transfer credit:

 

1.	A maximum of seventy (70) semester hours of credit may be accepted for transfer credit from a junior and/or community college.

2.	A maximum of ninety (90) semester hours of credit may be accepted for transfer credit from a senior level institution.

3.	No more than (90) total semester hours of transfer credit from all institutions will be accepted toward completion of a baccalaureate degree at Cumberland University.

4.	At least twenty-five percent (25%) of the upper division (300-400 numbered courses) degree requirements must be earned at Cumberland University. This usually is 12-15 hours.

5.	Transfer credits above 90 hours may be accepted as credit hours earned but will not count toward degree completion.

6.	A student transferring into Cumberland University must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in a 4.00 scale.

7.	Only courses in which a “C” or higher has been earned may be applied toward a Cumberland University degree.

8.	Developmental and remedial classes taken at institutions other than Cumberland University will not be accepted as transfer credit, nor will the hours earned apply to any degree program offered by Cumberland University.

9.	Cumberland University reserves the right to determine course equivalency regarding acceptance of transfer academic credits.

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Cumberland University does not automatically accept transfer credit for Advanced Placement Exams, CLEP, PEP, or DANTES from another institution. Cumberland University reserves the right to request and review original scores before granting credit for any type of examination. Scores from any examination must meet Cumberland University’s standards for credit. Cumberland University’s minimum scores for credit for examination can be found in other sections of the Cumberland University Undergraduate Catalog.

11.	Academic credit from non-regional accredited institutions may be considered. Credit from other institutions may be appealed to the Dean of the School and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.