Heritage Bible College Transfer of Credits Policy
Transfer Students
Students wishing to transfer from another college must comply with the same admission requirements as non-transfer students. Transfer students may apply for campus housing or take classes as a commuter or online student.
Transfer Credits from Other Colleges to Heritage Bible College
It is the responsibility of students wishing to transfer to submit official transcripts of all work at previous colleges. Transfer credits will be evaluated in terms of the Heritage Bible College curriculum and credit will be allowed whenever possible for equivalent courses taken at another college. Applicants wishing to have their transcripts evaluated before enrolling at Heritage should send a written request to the Admissions Office. The Registrar and the Academic Dean will make final determination of transfer credits.
Students may transfer credits for comparable course work done at another college:
Transfer credits from an unaccredited institution will be transferred if it can be documented that they represent collegiate course work taught by qualified faculty.
Only course work earned at the quality level of a “C” or above will receive transfer credit. Transfer credit grades are included in calculation of the transfer student’s overall grade point average in consideration for academic honors and awards.
If transfer credits are denied, students have the right to appeal by submitting a written request to the registrar, who will consult with the academic dean for reconsideration of the denial. The decision of the academic dean is final.
Regardless of the number of transfer credits approved or the program of study, the final 30 hours of instruction must be taken at Heritage Bible College.
Veterans
Any transfer student eligible to receive Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) benefits must submit to the Registrar official transcripts of all prior collegiate work. All college transcripts must be evaluated and any appropriate credit granted before the student’s enrollment will be certified for VA benefits.
Transfer Credits from Heritage Bible College to Other Colleges
Credits for courses taken at Heritage Bible College may be transferred to other colleges provided the grade is a C or above; however, it is the prerogative of other colleges to make their own determination whether to accept or deny transfer credits from Heritage Bible College based on their own internal policies. Students wishing to transfer course credits to another college should query the college of their choice for undergraduate or graduate studies to determine if transfer credits will be accepted and which courses in particular qualify for transfer. Students who wish to transfer credits should consult with the registrar for guidance, either in person or by written or electronic communication. Any request for official transcripts must be made in writing.
Student Responsibility
Students wishing to transfer credits from Heritage Bible College to another college shall submit a written request along with the designated fee and the name and address of the college to which the official transcript should be sent. No transcripts will be issued for students whose account is unpaid.
Students Admitted Conditionally
Students admitted under the dual-enrollment policy who have not earned a high school diploma or GED will not receive an official transcript nor will course credits be transferred to any other college until receipt of an official high school transcript verifying graduation or a GED certificate.
Source: 2017-2019 HBC Academic Catalog
Students wishing to transfer from another college must comply with the same admission requirements as non-transfer students. Transfer students may apply for campus housing or take classes as a commuter or online student.
Transfer Credits from Other Colleges to Heritage Bible College
It is the responsibility of students wishing to transfer to submit official transcripts of all work at previous colleges. Transfer credits will be evaluated in terms of the Heritage Bible College curriculum and credit will be allowed whenever possible for equivalent courses taken at another college. Applicants wishing to have their transcripts evaluated before enrolling at Heritage should send a written request to the Admissions Office. The Registrar and the Academic Dean will make final determination of transfer credits.
Students may transfer credits for comparable course work done at another college:
- If that college is accredited by a body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education.
- If the course work is relevant to the program of study the student wishes to enter at Heritage.
- If the student secures an official transcript from that college for assessment of transfer credits by the Academic Dean.
Transfer credits from an unaccredited institution will be transferred if it can be documented that they represent collegiate course work taught by qualified faculty.
Only course work earned at the quality level of a “C” or above will receive transfer credit. Transfer credit grades are included in calculation of the transfer student’s overall grade point average in consideration for academic honors and awards.
If transfer credits are denied, students have the right to appeal by submitting a written request to the registrar, who will consult with the academic dean for reconsideration of the denial. The decision of the academic dean is final.
Regardless of the number of transfer credits approved or the program of study, the final 30 hours of instruction must be taken at Heritage Bible College.
Veterans
Any transfer student eligible to receive Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) benefits must submit to the Registrar official transcripts of all prior collegiate work. All college transcripts must be evaluated and any appropriate credit granted before the student’s enrollment will be certified for VA benefits.
Transfer Credits from Heritage Bible College to Other Colleges
Credits for courses taken at Heritage Bible College may be transferred to other colleges provided the grade is a C or above; however, it is the prerogative of other colleges to make their own determination whether to accept or deny transfer credits from Heritage Bible College based on their own internal policies. Students wishing to transfer course credits to another college should query the college of their choice for undergraduate or graduate studies to determine if transfer credits will be accepted and which courses in particular qualify for transfer. Students who wish to transfer credits should consult with the registrar for guidance, either in person or by written or electronic communication. Any request for official transcripts must be made in writing.
Student Responsibility
Students wishing to transfer credits from Heritage Bible College to another college shall submit a written request along with the designated fee and the name and address of the college to which the official transcript should be sent. No transcripts will be issued for students whose account is unpaid.
Students Admitted Conditionally
Students admitted under the dual-enrollment policy who have not earned a high school diploma or GED will not receive an official transcript nor will course credits be transferred to any other college until receipt of an official high school transcript verifying graduation or a GED certificate.
Source: 2017-2019 HBC Academic Catalog
