Transfer Credit
Master's Degree Policy. Students must complete a minimum of 24 credits through the University of Northern Colorado as part of their master's degree. Thus, students can transfer up to six (6) qualifying credits (e.g. credits earned within the last five years, with a grade of "B" or better) from an accredited institution, that offers graduate degrees, into a 30 credit hour degree program. If the program requirements exceed the minimum 30 credits, students are allowed to transfer additional credits as determined by the school or program faculty. Students are encouraged to check school policies regarding transfer of credit.
These policies allow programs that exceed the 30 credit minimum for a master's to establish school transfer limits and guidelines that exceed minimum requirements. As long as the minimum number of credits through UNC are observed, transfer credit allowances to students will be determined by program faculty and can vary on a case by case basis. The Graduate School will not approve students for graduation with fewer than the required UNC credits.