Credit for Prior Learning
In addition to traditional transfer credit, students may receive credit for prior learning established through a variety of other options.
Students may offer for consideration scores earned through the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) Advanced Placement (AP) Program, the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), the DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST), the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB), departmental credit by examination, and/or military training and experience as recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE).
Credit awarded through these specific programs may be used at Marietta College: 1) in satisfaction of general elective hours (credits toward the minimum hours for the degree; 2) in satisfaction of major, minor, and certificate requirements, subject to the approval of the department chairperson; 3) in satisfaction of various components of the general education requirements, excluding the Pioneer Path.
Transfer Credit
Transfer students will be awarded credit for all courses previously completed at an accredited institution of higher education with a grade of "C" or higher. The specific credit to be awarded and how those credits will be applied toward general education and program requirements will be determined by the Registrar, in consultation with the appropriate department chair. Credits earned for developmental courses may be transferred in to fulfill course pre-requisites but will not apply toward the minimum hours for the degree.
Courses transferred in will be shown as transfer credit (a grade of "TR") on the Marietta College transcript. The grades earned for transferred courses are not included in computing the cumulative or program grade point averages. Transfer hours do not count as hours “in residence;” see the Residency Requirements section of the Undergraduate Graduation Requirements for more details.
Transfer credit from non-accredited institutions is determined on a course-by-courses basis upon review of a course syllabus.
Credit hours transferred in from an institution following a quarter or a unit program will be converted to semester hours.
Transfer of credit for first-year students who have earned college credit while in high school will be determined as outlined above.
College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) Advanced Placement (AP) Program
High school students who demonstrate achievement on Advanced Placement Program tests as administered by the College Entrance Examination Board may have the results submitted to Marietta College to be considered for credit. In cases where scores of higher than 3 are required for credit, scores of 3 may be considered for waiver of prerequisites with departmental approval.
See the table below for minimum scores required and equivalent credit for each exam.
Other Types of Prior Learning
International Baccalaureate Diploma
The College recognizes the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program for admission purposes and advanced placement. Students may be granted college credit for higher level IB courses in which they achieve grades of 5 or better. Decisions on placement and credit in departmental majors, minors, and certificates are made by the Registrar in consultation with the appropriate department chairs.
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Under certain circumstances a student may offer for consideration credits earned through the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) of The College Board. Students will not be eligible to receive CLEP credit for courses when college credit has been awarded for the same course or more advanced courses in that same subject area. To receive credits for a CLEP examination, the student must provide a score report from CLEP and have obtained the minimum accepted score for that exam as determined by Marietta College departmental policies. The College will grant a total of up to 36 hours of credit by examination through CLEP/DANTES toward graduation. Information concerning CLEP minimum scores and examinations for which credit is awarded may be obtained from the Academic Resource Center (ARC).
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
The College also accepts credit through DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST). The College will grant a total of up to 36 hours of credit by examination through CLEP/DANTES toward graduation. Information concerning DANTES may be obtained at the Academic Resource Center (ARC).
Armed Services
The College utilizes the recommendations of the American Council on Education (ACE) as found in the most recent Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services when assessing for military training for credit. A military transcript and or DD-214 may be provided as evidence of successfully completed courses listed in these publications. Credit is granted for education is equivalent to or similar to courses offered at Marietta College.
Credit by Examination
Departmental credit by examination is available for some Marietta College cataloged courses. Courses successfully taken by examination will be indicated with a grade of EX (Examination Credit) on the College transcript. A student may not receive credit by examination in a course if more advanced work has been taken in that subject. A student may take an examination only once for any given course. Information regarding such examinations can be secured from the appropriate department chairperson.