A maximum of six semester credits earned prior to admission at Saint Mary’s University may be accepted as transfer credits upon the recommendation of the program director/site coordinator and the approval of the academic dean. For credits to be considered for transfer, the following criteria must be met:

1. An official transcript must be received at the Twin Cities Campus from the granting institution.
2. The credits must have been earned at an institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency.
3. The credits must be clearly designated as graduate credits.
4. The credits may not have been used as part of an undergraduate or graduate degree.
5. The grade earned must be a Pass or a “B-” or higher.
6. The credits must have been earned within 10 years preceding admission to Saint Mary’s University.

Upon the recommendation of the program director/site coordinator and the approval of the academic dean, credits will be designated, in writing, as electives or as fulfilling a program requirement. Transfer of credits should be completed during the first semester of graduate study at Saint Mary’s University.