Registrar's Office
Transfer & Dual Credit
Prospective Students
Submitting Transcripts
As part of the admissions process, a student must provide an official transcript from every
institution of higher education attended. Credits earned at an accredited institution will be
considered for transfer where programs and courses are equivalent. Grades earned in courses
must be at least "C" level and the courses must apply to the program chosen by the student
before credits can be transferred. Credits earned in nationally or regionally accredited programs
commonly transfer either to meet degree requirements or as elective credits. Transfer students
should note, however, that few ABU degree plans require elective credits. Credits are often lost
in transfers between institutions and programs.
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Students applying for admission to the university who are planning to use VA benefits must
submit a military transcript. Even if no credits are accepted, a military transcript must be included
with the application for admission.
All review of academic records is completed by the Office of Academic Affairs, and only the
Registrar under the authority of the Vice President of Academic Affairs can award transfer credit.
Transfers from Unaccredited Institutions and Programs
When ABU evaluates credits from unaccredited institutions and programs, the Office of
Academic Affairs reviews syllabi, faculty credentials, grading standards, and other relevant course
documents from the sending institution. All required documents must be provided by the
student. This process must be completed before the student’s enrollment in any course even if
the student has received an unofficial transcript evaluation from the ABU Registrar’s office.
Only credits with a grade of “C” or above that apply to the degree program may be validated for
transfer purposes. Course audits and courses completed for certificates and non-degree
programs are not transferrable. Credits are often lost in transfers between institutions and
programs.
During the first semester at ABU, a student who has only attended an unaccredited institution
will be classified as on Academic Probation. The student must complete a minimum of 12 credit
hours with a 2.0 (or above) grade point average. The transfer hours will not be added to the
student’s ABU transcript until all criteria are met. The student is advised to work closely with
professors, advisers, and the Office of Academic Affairs for the successful completion of the first
semester at ABU.
Test Credits
Satisfactory evidence of readiness for English Composition I, College Algebra, and Business Math
is required before a student may register for these courses.
Students are placed in developmental courses to prepare for success in future coursework.
Developmental courses are required for students entering ABU with academic challenges.
Enrollment in a developmental course incurs the same charges and is valid for the same financial
aid as other courses. (See Financial Aid policies.) Developmental courses are considered part of a
student’s total course load for the semester. The successful completion of a developmental
course is a prerequisite requirement for other courses, but it does not apply to degree
requirements.
Student readiness to take Composition I, College Algebra, or Business Math is determined by
ABU placement testing or SAT or ACT scores. If a student does not qualify for placement in
Composition I, College Algebra, and/or Business Math with the SAT/ACT scores, he or she may
choose to take the ABU placement exam to attempt to demonstrate readiness for university-level
coursework.
Enrolled Students
ABU students must request to take additional credits at another institution while enrolled.