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Transfer Credit

Marymount Manhattan College (MMC) accepts credit in transfer for coursework completed at colleges and universities accredited by the regional agencies of the United States Commission on Higher Education (USCHE).

MMC reviews transfer credits for work completed at institutions not accredited by the regional agencies of the USCHE on a case-by-case basis with the following restrictions:

  1. Students are required to supply course syllabi for each course under consideration.
  2. Typically, transfer credit is only granted for an equivalent MMC course (e.g., PSYCH 101 or COMM 131).
  3. A maximum of 18 credits can be awarded.
  4. For College policy on Conservatory or Military credits, please refer to those sections in the catalog.

 

Transferring Credits from Other Institutions Once Matriculating at Marymount Manhattan College:

Students in good academic and disciplinary standing at Marymount Manhattan College may, with prior review and approval, take courses at other accredited institutions for credit towards their degree. Approval is not guaranteed (see criteria below). The form for Permission to Take Courses at Another Institution is available at the Center for Academic Advisement and on their website: https://www.mmm.edu/live/files/1903-permission-to-take-courses-at-another-institution

All students must complete at least 63 credits at Marymount Manhattan College, including the last 30 credits.

1. Marymount Manhattan students who have completed their sophomore year (60 credits) are permitted to take courses at other four-year, regionally accredited institutions. Those who have not completed their sophomore year may be approved for courses at two-year or four-year regionally accredited institutions. 

2. Grades below C (2.00 in a 4.00 grading system) received elsewhere are not transferrable to MMC; no grades from other institutions are computed into the student's grade point average, with the exception of those taken through the Marymount Manhattan College/Hunter College-registration agreement or through study abroad coursework. Transfer credit will be awarded only upon receipt of an official transcript form the transfer institution. 

3. Students may not take a course at another institution if they have failed the same course at Marymount Manhattan College. Students may earn credit for a course only once, regardless of where the course was completed, with the exception of some special topics courses if approved. 

4. Only coursework completed at a baccalaureate-granting institution can be considered towards 300/400-level MMC equivalents.

5. The College does not typically award credit for courses in which the student earned a grade of P (Pass).

6. The College does not typically award credit for remedial courses.

7. Placement in technique courses in Dance and Theatre Arts will be determined by the faculty on the basis of a student's ability as demonstrated during a post-admission evaluation. 

The rules and process for prior credit/transfer credit apply to this policy. Exceptions to this policy are rare and may only be made by an academic dean. 

* Transfer students should keep in mind that to be eligible for graduation honors (e.g. Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Gold Keys, etc), students must complete a total of 60 institutional credits at MMC.

   

Transfer credits are assessed according to the following process:

Upon receipt of an official external transcript, the Office of Academic Advisement will conduct a review of the student’s academic program to determine the maximum number of credits that may be awarded, and to evaluate how such credits may be applied to the student’s degree. This evaluation takes into consideration the following:

  1. The number and type of transfer credits awarded by the College will be determined based on the requirements of a student’s officially declared academic program, including all majors or minors. Any subsequent change in a student’s major or minor may affect the number of transfer credits awarded.
  2. Courses that appear to be equivalent to MMC courses are accepted as such; courses that do not appear to be equivalent may be considered for elective credit based on a review of the learning goals and assessments of the course(s).
  3. All credits applicable to the student’s current degree will be counted as attempted and earned credits but will not be included in the student’s MMC GPA.