Transfer Applicants
Union Presbyterian Seminary allows students to transfer credits toward our M.A.C.E., M.Div., and M.A.P.T. programs from institutions accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, or from institutions offering graduate-level work accredited by one of the nationally recognized regional accrediting agencies in the United States.
A limited number of transfer credits for M.A.C.E., M.Div., and M.A.P.T. students may be accepted for work completed within the past eight years at institutions accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, or at institutions offering graduate-level work accredited by one of the nationally recognized regional accrediting agencies in the United States.
Union Presbyterian Seminary reserves the right to deny transfer credit for courses taken at institutions that do not meet its accreditation standards. Transfer students are encouraged to contact the Registrar’s Office for further details.
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Transfer Process
The Registrar’s Office, in consultation with the academic dean, will examine all official transcripts a potential student submits.
Transcript Review
If necessary, the Registrar’s Office will reference and consult faculty members from departments related to the areas in which courses have earned these credit hours.
Approval
If approval is given to the transfer of credit hours, the Registrar’s Office will notify the student or applicant. At the student’s request, and with written consent, the Registrar’s Office will release official transcripts to other entities such as denominational credentialing bodies. The Registrar’s Office maintains these records as part of the seminary’s institutional records.
Requirements
For full accreditation through UPSem, transfer students must earn at least half of the credits required for their degree at UPSem, including at least six credit hours in supervised ministry for M.Div. students.