Q. How will my courses transfer to SCSU?
A. When determining course comparability or equivalency, SCSU looks for similarity in course goals, content and level of difficulty.
For more detailed information, please visit the Transfer Admissions webpage (see Supporting URLs). The website outlines information including but not limited to:
- How grade level impacts course and credit transfer
- How to utilize Transferology, a free tool that helps determine transferability and applicability of credits
- Minnesota State transfer programs
- Major transfer guides
Q. Do I have to transfer all of my coursework from previous institutions?
A. A university record is considered to be a continuing one. Students who transfer credit may not disregard a poor record during the transfer process as a means of academic forgiveness. Students should consult with their previous institution(s) regarding college and/or university policies governing academic forgiveness prior to transfer. SCSU will recognize and apply academic forgiveness from previous institutions who have formally given approval for this provision, as documented on the transcript of the previous institution. Acknowledgement of attendance at previous colleges and/or universities is mandatory. Failure to list each college and/or university attended on a student’s application for admission may be considered reason for cancellation of admission or dismissal from the University.
Q. How will my international coursework transfer?
A. International coursework will be evaluated after an official, translated transcript has been received. Initially, credits are transferred as electives. However, credits can be evaluated on a course-by-course basis for equivalency with the submission of a translated syllabi. Courses without translated syllabi will be deemed as general elective credit. If further evaluation is required by the major program or a specific licensing, that will be addressed after admission to SCSU. For more information, please see the International Admissions: Transfer Students website (see Supporting URLs).
Q. Will my cumulative grade point average (GPA) transfer?
A. Transfer courses will not be calculated in the St. Cloud State cumulative GPA.
Q. Does the accreditation of my previous schools affect transferability of courses?
A. Transfer credit from a regionally accredited college or university (North Central, Middle States, etc.) will be accepted by SCSU subject to limitations. Transfer credit from a nationally accredited college or university on the CHEA/US DOE list will be reviewed for transfer credit acceptance on a case-by-case basis.
Q. Do you accept remedial coursework for transfer?
A. Courses transferred to SCSU that are evaluated as developmental in nature will not be granted college level transfer credit, even if the sending institution has awarded credit. However, these courses may be used to satisfy prerequisite requirements.
Q. Does SCSU offer credit for prior learning?
A. See the St. Cloud State University Policy on Credit for Prior Learning encompassing: Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), International Baccalaureate (IB) credit, Military Course Completion following American Council on Education (ACE) Guidelines, Project Lead the Way (PLW) credit, and Course Specific Examinations as determined by each academic department (see Supporting URLs).
Q. How do I know which of my classes transferred?
A. Upon admission to St. Cloud State, an official transcript evaluation will be completed by the registrar’s office and will be accessible on a student’s Degree Audit Report (DARS). The DARS is located under the ‘Grades and Transcripts’ tab in eServices. For more detailed information, please visit the Transfer Admissions website (see Supporting URLs).
Q. My course(s) didn’t transfer like I was hoping. What can I do?
A. For courses from previous institutions that did not transfer into SCSU as expected, students can pursue transfer course review and credit appeal. Please visit the Transfer Admissions website for more specific information and instructions (see Supporting URLs).