Transfer Credit Evaluation
Students may transfer up to a maximum of 60 credit hours for the B.A. or B.S. and 30 for the A.A. degree. The applicability of credits towards major requirements is determined by the Registrar in consultation with relevant Division Chairs. After the period of initial enrollment, a student may transfer a maximum of 30 credits to Franklin University as long as he/she does not exceed the 60 credit total transfer maximum for the B.A. or B.S. or the 30 credit maximum for the A.A.
Credits may be transferred for courses taken at other regionally accredited American institutions, provided that a grade of C or better has been achieved. Credit may also be transferred for courses or exams taken at non-American institutions, provided that the university is recognized by government educational authorities within the country, and the student received a passing grade equivalent to at least a C in the American system. The transfer courses must be equivalent in content to those offered at Franklin. In cases where Franklin University does not offer a comparable course, credit may be given on an elective or undistributed basis. For the determination of transfer credits, Franklin may require submission of course descriptions, syllabi or copies of student work. Grades are not transferred; only credits are recorded.
The University reserves the right not to accept advanced standing credit or transfer credit when official documentation sent directly from the examination agency or transfer institution to the University has not been received within a year of the student’s matriculation at Franklin.
All documents and credentials are submitted with the understanding that they become a permanent part of the student’s academic record and the property of Franklin University Switzerland.