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ACU considers documented college-level learning from colleges and universities, dual enrollment, military training, ACE-evaluated learning, and approved exams. Acceptance depends on evidence and program fit.

These limits help you plan; your official review confirms how individual courses apply to your chosen degree.

• Associate and bachelor’s degrees: up to 75% may transfer; at least 25% must be completed through ACU.  These guidelines apply to transferable courses from accredited or equivalent institutions and may not extend to non-traditional or prior learning assessment (PLA) credits.
• Undergraduate certificates: up to 50% may transfer; at least 50% must be completed through ACU.
• 30-credit MA programs: up to 9 credits may transfer. For other master’s programs and graduate certificates, the general limit is 25%. Your review confirms which credits fit your program and what remains to be completed at ACU.
• Courses generally need a C or higher for undergraduate transfer and a B or higher for graduate transfer. Capstones and practicum requirements remain unless the program approves an exception in writing.

Start with a conversation about your intended program and prior study.

• Request official transcripts from all previous colleges. Additional syllabi, course descriptions, or learning evidence may be requested.
• ACU issues the official evaluation after admission and receipt of complete documents. The typical timeline is 10–15 business days; complex reviews may take longer.
• Receive written results showing how accepted credit applies. Standard transcript-based evaluations have no fee. Transfer grades do not affect your ACU GPA.

Ministry training and professional learning may be eligible for a separate Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). Credit is based on demonstrated college-level learning, with no duplicate credit for the same learning.

It depends on the documented learning you bring and how it fits your chosen program. Transfer credit and Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) are reviewed against program requirements and credit limits. Start with a transcript review or a conversation with the Registrar about your experience; ACU will help you understand what remains to complete.

Start by emailing the Registrar. You may be asked to document projects, training, ministry responsibilities, and the learning you can demonstrate through your work. ACU will explain the evidence needed and how it relates to your program. Any evaluation fees and terms are provided before you commit to a fee-bearing review.

You can start a conversation about previous study and experience before applying. Preliminary guidance is not an official credit award. Official transfer evaluation follows admission and receipt of required documents. Standard transcript-based evaluations have no fee; Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) or special evaluations may involve a disclosed fee.

Start with your intended degree, preferred format, and future goals. Admissions can help you explore university pathways and the agreement terms that apply. The receiving institution determines admission and how credit applies to its programs.

Ask admissions to review your proposed plan with the partner institution before enrolling. Concurrent coursework depends on the institutions, the applicable agreement, and your specific degree requirements; it is not automatic.

The American Council on Education evaluates eligible training and provides credit recommendations. ACU may consider ACE-evaluated learning when it fits your program. The Registrar can explain which official military transcripts or ACE documentation to provide; a recommendation does not guarantee an award of credit.