Transfer credit at the graduate level is defined by the College of Graduate Studies as appropriate graduate credit taken at an accredited institution other than Bridgewater State University prior to or after acceptance to a Bridgewater State University graduate program.

Approval of transfer credit is subject to the following conditions: 1) that not more than six credits being transferred are from an accredited institution other than Bridgewater State University; 2) that a grade of B or better has been earned in all courses being transferred; 3) that courses being transferred have not been used to fulfill the requirements of another degree and 4) that graduate transfer credits may not be more than six years old at the time program requirements are completed.

All courses to be used as transfer credit in a graduate program must have the approval of the students’ advisers and graduate program coordinators prior to submitting for final approval to the College of Graduate Studies. An official transcript of courses taken at another accredited institution must be on file in the College of Graduate Studies.
 

Credits from Other Accredited Institutions
Not more than six graduate credits, taken both prior to and after acceptance, can be transferred from other graduate schools. Students should make every attempt to enroll in Bridgewater State University graduate courses. These credits include any credits earned in courses in which students are enrolled at the time of acceptance. It does not include prerequisites. Program exceptions are noted in the appropriate department sections of this catalog.

After completion of the course, students must use the Graduate Transfer Credit Approval Form. Students are strongly urged to process their form for transfer credit early in their graduate program.
 

Bridgewater State University Credits
Prior to matriculation, students can enroll in up to 6 credits at BSU in programs with 39 or fewer credits. In programs requiring 40 or more graduate credits, students may enroll in up to 9 graduate credits. This policy allows interested graduate students to sample a BSU academic program before making a full commitment to graduate study. Once a student is matriculated, these courses will be considered for credit toward your program.