You may take courses at another college or university and transfer the credit toward your Capitol College degree. However, you should first discuss this plan with an advisor.

If you and your advisor decide that it's best to complete the courswork outside Capitol College, obtain a form for transfer credit approval from the Office of Registration and Records. You must also submit a copy of the course description from the college or university you plan to attend. (Distance learners can meet with the department chairperson by phone or email).

The form must be approved by the department chair responsible for the equivalent course. After you meet with the department chair, return the completed form to the Office of Registration and Records. The form will be filed in your official record. After you complete the course, an official transcript from the college or university must be sent to Capitol College.

If you do not have the transfer credit approved before taking the course, you may not receive credit; you will not receive credit for any courses without an official transcript.

» Undergraduate Transfer Credit Approval Form (PDF)

A minimum of 30 semester credits, including 15 semester credits in the student's degree program, must be completed at Capitol College for an associate degree. A minimum of 30 semester credits, including 20 semester credits in the student's degree program, must be completed at Capitol College for a bachelor's degree. The last 15 semester credits required for a degree must be earned through Capitol College courses.

To qualify for graduation with a bachelor's degree, at least 39 credits must be 300 level or above.

Students who want to take College Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations must do so during the first two semesters of study at Capitol College. Students who wish to take a course at another institution for possible transfer after enrolling at Capitol College must get prior written permission from the appropriate department chair.

Graduate degrees must be completed entirely at Capitol College, with the exception of students transferring courses in accordance with the Transfer Credit Policy in the college catalog.

Students pursuing a Capitol College certificate must complete all required coursework through Capitol College.

Contact the transfer specialist in the Office of Registration and Records for more information.