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Transfer and Advanced Placement Credit
Transfer Credits – In general, credits which are applicable to the intended degree and in which the applicant has earned a minimum grade of C at an accredited institution of higher learning within 10 years of application to Holy Family University will be accepted for transfer. The maximum number of transfer credits that will be accepted is 75. Only credits applicable to the program of study will be considered for transfer. Transfer credits will be officially accepted and posted to the student’s academic record after matriculation. Transfer credits will not be accepted for any course completed at Holy Family University and subsequently repeated at another University.
Advanced Placement Study – Holy Family participates in the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board. High school students who have taken college level courses and the board’s advanced placement examination submit the official test scores to the University. Students who have achieved a score of 3 or higher are eligible for consideration for credit at the discretion of the Vice President for Academic Affairs or designee. These incoming students receiving advanced placement credit are required to take the normal credit load for the semester.
International Baccalaureate – Holy Family University will consider for credit or advanced placement International Baccalaureate courses with Higher-Level examination results of 5, 6, or 7. Courses meeting these criteria will be accepted if they are applicable to the student’s program of study. Examinations at the Subsidiary Level are not eligible for transfer credit consideration.
Official International Baccalaureate transcripts should be directed to:
Academic Advising Center – HFH Room 215 |
Holy Family University |
9801 Frankford Avenue |
Philadelphia, PA 19114-2009 |
Pre-Matriculated College Credit – If a student took college-level courses while enrolled in high school, the student may be able to transfer the credit to Holy Family University. Only courses taken at an accredited college or university with grades of C or better are accepted for transfer, and all college-level work will be evaluated in accordance with Holy Family University transfer policy. The student must have an official college transcript sent directly to the Admissions Office in order for the transfer credit to be evaluated.
