Transferring Credit after Entry

After entry, a student may transfer to Marymount University no more than four courses (up to 16 credits) from another institution. These courses are in addition to any courses taken through the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area, Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges (VFIC), and approved courses taken through Marymount’s Center for Global Education.

The following rules govern transfer credits after entry:

• Such credits are counted as part of the maximum transfer credits, which may be counted toward a Marymount degree.
• Courses must be reviewed by the appropriate program chair for application toward degree requirements.
• Written approval must be obtained from the student's associate or assistant dean prior to taking courses for transfer back to Marymount.
• Forms for this purpose are available in each school office and in the Office of the Registrar.
• Courses approved for transfer must be completed with a grade of C or better and may not be taken pass/fail.
• An official transcript must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar.
• Approval may not be granted for courses to be taken during the last semester of the student’s enrollment. Note: Taking a course outside of Marymount during the student’s final semester may delay his or her graduation.
• Courses transferred after entry do not count toward the residency requirement.
• Grades earned in courses transferred after entry do not count in the student’s cumulative grade point average.
• Grades earned in courses transferred after entry cannot replace grades earned in the equivalent Marymount University course.
• Students who are approved to take courses at another institution while on Continuous Registration are subject to Marymount’s post-matriculation transfer credit limits.