Transfer Policy

Monroe College's transfer policy provides an opportunity for students with various types of prior education to transfer credit to their program of study based on evaluation by the Office of the Registrar in collaboration with the appropriate School Dean. There are many waysprospective students may have earned credit. These are the following ways students can earn transfer credits.

Previous Education

Students who have previously attended an accredited degree granting college or university may transfer up to 30 credits toward an Associate Degree or up to 90 credits into the Bachelor's Degree program based on the applicability to their program of study. Evaluations of transfer credits are contingent upon receipt of official transcripts from prior schools.

Non-traditional Education

Students may receive credit for courses taken as part of the Police or Corrections Academies Training and for additional course work taken post graduation based on evaluation by the Office of the Registrar in collaboration with the appropriate School Dean.

Monroe College accepts for transfer credit military experience and training based on the American Council on Education’s recommendations and the students program of study.

The college also evaluates other non-traditional training programs and may accept transfer credit based on the American Council on Education’s recommendations and the students program of study.

Credit By Examination

Monroe grants credit earned through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), the Advanced Placement Program and other examinations based on the students program of study.

Prior Learning Experience

Students with relevant work experience, primarily adult and returning students may receive up to 12 credits for Prior Learning Experience based on their work history and relevance to their field of study. The final credit approval is contingent upon administrative approval and evaluation by the appropriate School Dean.