Transfer Credit

The University accepts credit for courses from regionally accredited institutions per the policies outlined below:

1. Transfer credit will be awarded for courses comparable to those taught at the University of Pikeville and/or that are compatible with a liberal arts education, including developmental studies courses; credit is not granted for English as a Second Language (ESL) courses.
2. Credit will be granted only for courses with a grade of “C” or above.
3. Transfer students are required to complete all the stated requirements for the degree to be received.
4. The final grade point average (GPA) will include only those hours earned at the University of Pikeville.
5. To be considered for honors at the time of commencement, a student must have completed a minimum of 60 hours at the University of Pikeville.
6. Upon receipt of official transcripts, the University will make every effort to inform students of the amount of credit that will transfer prior to enrollment, but no later than the end of the first term of enrollment. A notation of “P” and the credit hours transferring are recorded on the University of Pikeville transcript; grade point averages and quality points are not recorded.
7. The University of Pikeville accepts dual credit for courses that correspond with similar courses offered at the University, provided such courses are offered by a regionally accredited institution, ensuring instruction by qualified faculty and adherence to appropriate placement criteria.

Students may petition for the transfer of credit not covered by the aforementioned. Requests will be considered on an individual basis per established criteria. Further information and appropriate procedures for requesting transfer credit may be obtained from the Registrar’s Office.