HEADS UP! Transfer Credit Policy Change

[rachel83az]

Very sudden change indeed.

1) Does anyone know if people with Foreign Credits be affected?

I'm planning to do a double BA(CS and Math):
- 44.25 Foreign credits for CS
- 49.5 Foreign credits for Math


2) Or can I just push through with my Study.com, Straightliner and Coppersmith credits I've planned for as long as it is under 90 credits?

Foreign credits should be considered identical to RA credits for the purposes of this policy. As long as your credits come from an accredited foreign institution and are accepted for your degree(s), you should be fine.

[StudentOLife]

Very sudden change indeed.

1) Does anyone know if people with Foreign Credits be affected?

I'm planning to do a double BA(CS and Math):
- 44.25 Foreign credits for CS
- 49.5 Foreign credits for Math


2) Or can I just push through with my Study.com, Straightliner and Coppersmith credits I've planned for as long as it is under 90 credits?

Foreign credits should be considered identical to RA credits for the purposes of this policy. As long as your credits come from an accredited foreign institution and are accepted for your degree(s), you should be fine.

Thanks for this. I was worried for a sec. I'd need to really speed this thing up don't I. All these changes coming from everywhere.

[Staceys88]

Effective Jan. 1, 2021, the University will accept a maximum of 90 undergraduate credits for a baccalaureate degree and 45 semester hours for an associate degree from noncollegiate providers regardless of the source of the credit. Noncollegiate providers are those with college credit recommendations from the American Council on Education (ACE) and the National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS). The sources include credit earned from military training and education on the Joint Services Transcript (JST), corporate training, College Level Examination Program (CLEP), the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support Exam (DSST) and Advanced Placement Exams as well as credits earned from TESU approved educational providers.

If you intend to enroll in TESU and have accumulated more than the 45/90 credits, we will still accept credits above the 45/90-credit maximum provided that:

• You enroll in an undergraduate course for the January, February or March 2021 terms and;
  
  
• You submit your transcript(s) for all ACE and NCCRs recommended courses to us by March 1, 2021.
  

I have currently 72 credits in my evaluation, how much screwed I am? 

I'm a little confused by this announcement but I *think* I'll be ok to stay the course however, I'd appreciate an additional opinion. I completed my associates degree through TESU and recently enrolled in the Bachelor program. I will need another 60 credits to complete the degree (BSBA in marketing). I believe I can take many of my remaining classes through study.com (or similiar) and transfer them without issue. But I'm worried because many of my credits for the associates degree were through transfer credit (~35-40). Would those credits also count towards the max transfer credit amount? 


I appreciate your thoughts...

[DeterminedDad]

If I haven't applied to TESU yet, is it possible to transfer 114 ACE credits by March 1st if I'm accepted after January 1st (but I would apply before January 1st)? Thanks for your help.

[Ideas]

I'm a little confused by this announcement but I *think* I'll be ok to stay the course however, I'd appreciate an additional opinion. I completed my associates degree through TESU and recently enrolled in the Bachelor program. I will need another 60 credits to complete the degree (BSBA in marketing). I believe I can take many of my remaining classes through study.com (or similiar) and transfer them without issue. But I'm worried because many of my credits for the associates degree were through transfer credit (~35-40). Would those credits also count towards the max transfer credit amount? 


I appreciate your thoughts...

Transfer from where?

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If I haven't applied to TESU yet, is it possible to transfer 114 ACE credits by March 1st if I'm accepted after January 1st? Thanks for your help.

It appears you would just have to enroll by March and get your transcripts submitted. See the two bullet points and their heading above it. However, TESU can be confusing so you should confirm before enrolling.

[elenlushk]

If I haven't applied to TESU yet, is it possible to transfer 114 ACE credits by March 1st if I'm accepted after January 1st (but I would apply before January 1st)? Thanks for your help.

Due to the current holiday break, this particular situation is a bit more complicated. According to their website https://www.tesu.edu/admissions/faqs-tra...rces-appli, if you apply before January 1st you should be able to still transfer ACE credits before March (you would also have to enroll in a course in either Jan/feb/March). But with the holidays considered you definitely need their confirmation on this to be sure.   I would apply immediately and also email them for clarification. Then as soon as they’re back in the office confirm with them on this.

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Effective Jan. 1, 2021, the University will accept a maximum of 90 undergraduate credits for a baccalaureate degree and 45 semester hours for an associate degree from noncollegiate providers regardless of the source of the credit. Noncollegiate providers are those with college credit recommendations from the American Council on Education (ACE) and the National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS). The sources include credit earned from military training and education on the Joint Services Transcript (JST), corporate training, College Level Examination Program (CLEP), the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support Exam (DSST) and Advanced Placement Exams as well as credits earned from TESU approved educational providers.

If you intend to enroll in TESU and have accumulated more than the 45/90 credits, we will still accept credits above the 45/90-credit maximum provided that:

• You enroll in an undergraduate course for the January, February or March 2021 terms and;
  
  
• You submit your transcript(s) for all ACE and NCCRs recommended courses to us by March 1, 2021.
  

I have currently 72 credits in my evaluation, how much screwed I am? 

I'm a little confused by this announcement but I *think* I'll be ok to stay the course however, I'd appreciate an additional opinion. I completed my associates degree through TESU and recently enrolled in the Bachelor program. I will need another 60 credits to complete the degree (BSBA in marketing). I believe I can take many of my remaining classes through study.com (or similiar) and transfer them without issue. But I'm worried because many of my credits for the associates degree were through transfer credit (~35-40). Would those credits also count towards the max transfer credit amount? 


I appreciate your thoughts...

This really depends on where those transfer credits are from, if they are also non-collegiate providers, then you need to transfer them all before March to be able to do more than 90. You also need to be enrolled in one TESU course in the next three months. If you have 30 or more RA credits then you’re fine.

[jch]

If there's anyone out there still on the fence about making any additions or changes to their degree plan, I'd recommend doing it NOW. Per the change of degree program/status policy :

When students change their degree program or change from non-degree-seeking to degree-seeking status, they are required to follow the graduation requirements in effect at the time the official change is recorded in the Office of the Registrar. Students are required to request change of degree or an area of study/concentration/option in writing. Such requests should be addressed to the Office of Academic Advising.

If I'm understanding this right, it means that anything that's added or changed on a degree plan will be subject to the current policies at the time the change was made. Thus, to ensure grandfathering, it is important to get those changes done in writing before Jan 1. Send an email immediately to academicadvising@tesu.edu with your name, student ID, current date, and desired changes. 

Per the winter break closure announcement, it sounds like they will have at least a few people answering phone calls and emails during the closure.

[davewill]

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[But I'm worried because many of my credits for the associates degree were through transfer credit (~35-40). Would those credits also count towards the max transfer credit amount? 


I appreciate your thoughts...

The credits that count are the actual credits that are being applied to your Bachelor's. What happened with your Associates doesn't matter in the calculation.

[kps364]

So I transferred in and had accepted I think 87 or 90 credits, all from my local community college, am I still able to transfer in CLEP or other credit by exam credits and just have to take the capstone?

I'
m confused if this is a cap on all external credits or just credits by exam?

[jch]

I'm confused if this is a cap on all external credits or just credits by exam?

The cap only applies to credits from non-collegiate sources. This includes CLEP, ACE, etc. Any credits from an accredited school are not impacted. This includes college classes, but also credit by exam programs operated by colleges.
There is a (separate) cap of 90 credits from community colleges and other two-year institutions.
It is still possible to potentially transfer in everything except for the cornerstone and capstone.