Transfer in Previous College Credits
It is our goal to transfer in as many previous credits possible for every student in accordance with the Luther Rice Transfer Credit policy. Click here to view the Luther Rice Transfer of Academic Credit Policy and Procedures.
Students enrolling in bachelor’s or master’s programs may transfer approved courses of the same degree level for which they received a grade of “C” or better from an institution external to Luther Rice with accreditation recognized by the Council of Higher Education (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education. Students transferring approved courses into approved doctoral programs must have received a “B” or better from an institution with accreditation recognized by the Council of Higher Education (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education.
Maximum number of transfer credits possible in each degree program:
| Degree Program | Possible Transfer of Credit |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 0 Hours |
| Associate of Arts in General Studies |
45 Hours |
| Bachelor of Arts in Psychology | 90 Hours |
| Bachelor of Arts in Religion | 90 Hours |
| Master of Arts | 6 Hours |
| Master of Divinity (81 credits) | 54 Hours |
| Master of Divinity (90 credits) | 60 Hours |
| Doctor of Ministry | 0 Hours |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership | 9 Hours |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Scripture | 0 Hours |
Evaluating, awarding, and accepting academic credit not originating from Luther Rice is conducted in accordance with institutional policies and procedures informed by the Joint Statement on Transfer and Award of Credits. The Luther Rice Transfer of Academic Credit Policies and Procedures are developed and approved by the Luther Rice Office of Admissions and Faculty and disseminated in various forms to Luther Rice constituents via the Luther Rice Catalog, Student Handbook, Admissions Policies and Procedures Manual, and website.
In addition to institutional credits, students may receive credit for other completed educational accomplishments. Luther Rice acceptance of non-instructional credit is limited to the military (Joint Service Transcript), CPE (Continuing Practical Education), and CLEP (College Level Examination Program). All other forms of experiential learning, prior learning assessments, credit by examination, or conversion of prior noncredit experiences are not eligible for transfer. Luther Rice does not offer transfer of credit for advanced placement or remedial courses and does not maintain any articulation agreements with other institutions.