Alternative Credit

Transfer Credit
A maximum of six (6) semester hours (10 quarter hours) of graduate work, approved by the University of Montevallo, may be transferred from a regionally accredited institution. Such credit must have been earned within six years prior to the granting of the degree. No course may be transferred with a grade lower than B, and no course may be transferred with a grade of pass/fail.

Course equivalency is determined by the department chair. Transfer credit practices are consistent with American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO).

Transient Credit
A student enrolled in the graduate program at the University of Montevallo may, with the written approval of his or her adviser and college dean, be allowed to attend another university as a transient student, provided the total number of hours taken at other institutions does not exceed six (6) semester hours. Without such written approval, the University of Montevallo is under no obligation to allow credit for the courses taken. It is the responsibility of the student to see that two copies of the official transcript of the credits earned is sent to Graduate Admissions and Records immediately following completion of the course(s). No course may be transferred with a grade lower than a “B”.

Non-academic credit

The University does not award academic credit for non-academic pursuits such as continuing education courses, "life experience," or any other course work taken on a noncredit basis.