University of Northwestern Ohio

Transfer Students

Overview

Students may receive credit for courses in several ways:

• by completing the courses satisfactorily
• by passing proficiency exams
• by demonstrating experiential learning through portfolio development
• by transferring credits

Students who wish to transfer to other institutions should contact the Registrar at that college or university for information about transferability of credit.

Transferring Credits

General Policies

Students who transfer from a regionally or nationally accredited college must have an official transcript of their college courses sent directly from their original college to the Office of the Registrar at the University of Northwestern Ohio for evaluation of credit. Transcripts issued to students will not be accepted. 

Credit may be granted for comparable course descriptions and credit hours in which students have received a grade of C or better. Computer and other technical courses will need to be retaken if not taken within the last three years. Transfer credit cannot be used to replace courses that have been previously attempted at the University of Northwestern Ohio. Grades are not transferred.

The University of Northwestern Ohio requires students to take a minimum of 45 credit hours from the University for a baccalaureate degree, 23 credit hours for an associate degree, and 18 hours for diploma programs.  This requirement is modified for military personnel.

Students who have earned an appropriate associate degree from an accredited institution can transfer 90 hours into the 2+2 baccalaureate programs with junior status. Students who have not earned an associate degree will have their transcripts evaluated on a course-by-course basis.

A maximum of 20 credit hours will be transferred into the general education component of the associate of applied science degree. Students with a graduated associate degree may supersede the 20-credit hour rule depending on courses completed. Students in the College of Applied Technologies may take proficiency exams for three general education courses. Diploma students are required to complete their general education course requirements through the University of Northwestern Ohio.

Students may receive credit for courses in several ways: by completing the courses satisfactorily, by passing proficiency exams, or by transferring credits.  Proficiency exams at the 100 level may be taken by all students--traditional and online. Students who present evidence of professional-level ASE certification (College of Applied Technologies - degree program only) may take a “hands-on” test to gain credit.

Students who wish to transfer to other institutions should contact the Registrar of that college or university for information about transferability of credit. Contact the Registrar’s Office to have academic records reviewed.

Graduate College

Graduate College students may transfer in a maximum of 8 credit hours from a graduate program at another regionally accredited institution.  Students in the MBA program must complete 40 quarter credit hours with the University of Northwestern Ohio.  To receive credit for transfer courses, the student must have earned an average grade of B or better in graduate courses. The course(s) will need to appear on a graduate transcript and not be a requirement of an undergraduate degree.  However, no grades are transferred from other colleges or universities.

Proficiency Exams

Proficiency exams may be taken by all students - Traditional and Online. Students should contact the Registrar's Office for currently available courses and fees. For more information, please see the Proficiency Exams section in the Academic Affairs section of the University catalog. 

Articulation Agreements

For information about articulation agreements, please visit https://www.unoh.edu/future-students/school-counselor/#articulation-agreements