Transferring Credit

Planning Your Pathway To Shenandoah!

Transfer students can plan their pathway to Shenandoah by using a  number of tools we have developed specifically to help navigate the process of transferring to Shenandoah. By choosing courses and knowing how they will transfer to different academic programs at Shenandoah, transfer students can feel confident in their choices and academic pathway. 

Course Equivalencies 

Shenandoah University has set course equivalencies with all of the schools in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) and is continually adding equivalencies for partner institutions. Please visit the TES: Transfer Evaluation System to see how your courses transfer to Shenandoah University.

The Following Types Of Credit Transfer To Shenandoah University 

• Courses in which a grade of C- or higher has been achieved*
• Non-Collegiate sponsored instruction, such as armed services and testing service examinations recognized through the American Council on Education (ACE)
• Overseas credits that have been officially reviewed by an academic credentialing service such as World Education Services (WES), Josephy Silney & Associates, etc.
• Credit by Examination to include AP, IB Higher-Level, and CLEP

*Please note that not all transferable credit will apply towards a degree.

*Transfer institution must be fully accredited by one of the six regional accrediting agencies. Credits taken at a non-accredited institution must undergo an appeal process to transfer. The student must provide documentation demonstrating equivalency to include a syllabus and professor credentials for each course undergoing appeal.

 

 General Education Requirements and Approved General Education Courses

Transfer Advising Sheets 

Community College Students: The Transfer Advising Sheets listed below are designed to assist current community college students as you plan your coursework.  These sheets should be helpful as you choose courses that will both transfer to Shenandoah and meet requirements toward the bachelor’s degree you would be pursuing at Shenandoah.

Community College Advisors and Instructors:  We hope these sheets are helpful to you as you work with students to plan courses that will transfer to Shenandoah for completion of a bachelor’s degree.  

Don’t hesitate to reach out to the Shenandoah Transfer Admissions Team with any questions you may have.

Shenandoah Transfer Advising Sheets