Transfer Credit Acceptance
Wayne State College enrolls many transfer students each semester and accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited post-secondary institutions. Students entering WSC with college credit earned from one of the six regionally accredited institutions (Middle States Association, New England Association, North Central Association, Northwest Association, Southern Association, and Western Association) are given advanced standing classification with ranking determined after an evaluation of such credit by the Records and Registration Office. Transfer grades are not included in the WSC cumulative grade point calculation. Transfer students are expected to meet all academic requirements of WSC.
The following guidelines apply to the evaluation of transfer credit to determine what coursework from previous institutions will be accepted at Wayne State College. Also, you can view our transfer guides for other colleges.
General guidelines
- Only official transcripts received by the Office of Admissions at Wayne State College will be evaluated. Hand-carried transcripts are not official.
- Evaluations will be conducted after you have been admitted to Wayne State College.
- Credit will be awarded for grades of "C-" or better from courses taken at a regionally accredited institution. Credits from institutions not carrying such accreditation will not be accepted, except on appeal or through an existing articulation agreement.
- You may transfer up to a combined total of 66 hours from all accredited community or junior colleges attended, unless otherwise specified by an articulation agreement
- If, after receiving the official results of the transfer credit evaluation, you believe additional credit should be awarded, an appeal may be filed. Appeal forms are available from the Records and Registration Office.
Sending transcripts
A transfer student must have an official transcript of credit sent directly to the Office of Admissions from the Registrar’s Office at each collegiate institution previously attended. Official transcripts are required for an accurate evaluation of transfer credit. Transcripts presented directly by the student are not official and will not be used for evaluation of transfer credit.
Appropriate arrangements must be made with the Office of Admissions if this requirement is not met at the time of expected enrollment.
Requirements for transfer course credit
Lower-level (100, 200) transfer courses that meet upper-level (300, 400) requirements do not count toward the 40-hour upper-level requirement at WSC.
Only transfer courses with a C- or better grade can be accepted. Credit for non-college level courses, such as Distance and Continuing Education units, experiential learning, etc., will not be accepted. Developmental/transitional courses (non-college level) will not be accepted toward any WSC degree. Credits by institutional exam from other schools are not accepted for transfer at WSC. No more than 2 hours of athletic squad participation can be accepted.
Transfer credit for an associate degree
Transfer students who have completed an associate degree program (A.A., A.S., or pre-approved AAS degree) at an accredited institution are generally admitted with junior standing if at least 60 transferrable hours are accepted. A maximum of 66 semester hours of academic credit may be accepted from all previously attended accredited community colleges (unless otherwise specified by articulation agreement). An examination may be required before credit is accepted for a course defined by WSC as upper level if it has been taken in a community college.
Students that transfer to Wayne State College with an A.A. or an A.S. degree from an accredited post-secondary institution and have successfully completed 30 hours of general education courses have met the General Studies requirements unless specific requirements are a part of the intended major/degree program. This becomes effective upon receipt of an official transcript indicating the completion of the A.A. or A.S. degree. All other transfer students must meet all General Studies requirements; General Studies transfer courses will be considered on a course-by-course basis.
Students who have completed an unarticulated Associate of Applied Science degree may (if they so desire) enter under the regulations governing the Technology or Skilled and Technical Sciences programs.
Transfer credit for an international baccalaureate (IB)
Wayne State College accepts credit from students who have completed the International Baccalaureate diploma program through their high school. Acceptance of specific credits is determined in consultation with appropriate academic departments. Contact the Records and Registration Office for more information.
Transfer credit for correspondence courses
Students are permitted to transfer correspondence credit from other accredited institutions. No more than 16 hours of correspondence study will be accepted toward graduation. Questions about correspondence study will be answered by the Records and Registration Office. The grade for a correspondence course must be “C’’ or above to be accepted.
Evaluating transfer credit
The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer toward the major and/or minor varies, depending on the chosen program of study and the academic school. The decision as to applicability of courses will be made by the department chair and approved by the dean. All students, including transfers, are responsible for fulfilling all degree requirements as outlined in the WSC Catalog.
Transcripts from non-accredited institutions, technical-trade schools, proprietary schools, industry-sponsored schools, etc., are reviewed by the department offering courses similar to the courses stated on the transcripts. The department chair recommends to the Records and Registration Office which courses or combination of courses to accept in transfer, the semester credit hours to award, and the course equivalency. WSC reserves the right to require successful completion of specific courses and/or up to two semesters of coursework at WSC before considering or granting transfer credit from such institutions.
Appealing transfer of credits
Students who wish to appeal the evaluation of a transfer course for the purposes of the General Studies requirements will need to complete a transfer credit review form available in the Records and Registration Office and submit it to the appropriate department chair. Students must attach documentation – a catalog course description or in some cases a syllabus – with their request.
Contact the Records and Registration Office at 402-375-7239.
Articulation agreements
WSC currently has articulation agreements with the following schools:
- Central Community College
- Little Priest Tribal College
- Metropolitan Community College
- Northeast Community College
- Western Iowa Tech Community College
Concurrent enrollment
Currently enrolled students who plan to take courses at another institution to apply toward a program of study at Wayne State and qualify for financial aid at WSC, including courses through the Nebraska State College System (NSCS) Joint Enrollment Program, should contact the Records and Registration Office for prior approval.