General Transfer Information

The Registrar’s Office at Simpson University determines which credits will be accepted and applied toward a degree program. The following criteria are used when determining transferable credits:

• The credits must be compatible in nature, content and level with earned credits offered by Simpson University.
• The credits must be appropriate and applicable to those earned through Simpson University. Only courses that have been completed with a grade of “C-” or above will be transferred.
• Credits earned at institutions which are not accredited by an accredited body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation may be evaluated for transfer to Simpson University. Additional information may be required to complete the evaluation.
• Credits for transfer from foreign institutions are evaluated by criteria recommended by organizations such as the National Association for Foreign Student Affairs.
• Credit by Advanced Placement Exams and CLEP

A grade of 3 or above on the Advanced Placement Examination of the College Entrance Examination Board qualifies the student to be eligible for credit. Credit may also be granted through the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). The Academic Council will determine the amount of credit awarded. The minimum score for awarding credit is the mean test scope of college students who have earned a grade of “C” in the respective course, as reported in the most recent edition of the American College Association evaluation guide.

Credit by Advanced Placement Exams and CLEP

Credit for AP courses or for CLEP examinations will be awarded only for those courses that meet graduation requirements at Simpson University. No more than 30 credits total may be earned through alternative course options.