Transfer Credits to Minneapolis College
We accept college-level credits from regionally accredited institutions as well as standardized exam scores from Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and CLEP.
Transfer evaluations at Minneapolis College are major or program specific. This means that you will be given transfer credit for classes that are applicable to your selected major or program. If you change your major or program, and believe that a new evaluation is necessary, you must notify the Registration and Records Office. Once the transfer of credit evaluation has been completed you will receive an email notification to your college email directing you to view your degree audit in eServices. Only official transcripts will be evaluated for transfer of credit.
Transfer Credit Policies and Procedures
Transfer coursework will be evaluated according to the following standards, and in accordance with policies established by Minneapolis College and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.
Credit for coursework taken at other institutions will be transferred subject to the following considerations:
- The course to be transferred must be comparable in nature, content and level to courses offered by Minneapolis College. In evaluating courses for transfer equivalency, the standard for review should be no less than 75 percent comparability of course content.
- The mission and educational quality of the sending institution, and the appropriateness of the coursework for meeting degree requirements at Minneapolis College
- Applicability of the coursework to the programs being offered at Minneapolis College
- Whether the institution is regionally accredited
Please see Minneapolis College Policy 3.02 Earning Academic Credits for more information.
Minneapolis College Credit Residency Requirement
A credit residency requirement indicates the number of credits you must complete through the college to graduate. Please see Minneapolis College Policy 3.09 for more information.
College-level coursework completed at colleges and universities that are not members of one of the six regional accrediting associations may be eligible for credit, requesting a course-by-course petition after admission by contacting the Registration and Records Office.
Transfer Grades and GPA
All college courses in which you have received a grade of A, B, C, D or P (Pass) at regionally accredited, post-secondary institutions shall be considered for transfer.
Grades of D or above are accepted for transfer if you have achieved a 2.0 GPA or higher at the sending institution, or if the course has been certified as having met one of the ten Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal Areas.
Transferred grades will not be calculated into your Minneapolis College grade point average (GPA). However, your transfer GPA will be considered for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
Developmental Courses
Developmental (remedial) courses will not be granted transfer credit. However, a developmental course can sometimes be evaluated to satisfy a prerequisite and determine the student's readiness for college-level coursework at Minneapolis College.
International Credits
Coursework completed at an international college or university will be considered for transfer if recommended by a credential evaluation service that is recognized by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). You must request a course-by-course evaluation and processing before a Minneapolis College evaluation can be completed. We highly recommend Educational Credential Evaluators.
AP, IB, CLEP & DSST Exams
Advanced Placement (AP)
An AP exam score of 3 or higher will be considered for transfer to Minneapolis College.
A list of how AP exams transfer to Minneapolis College is listed in Transferology under the Standardized Exams tab.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
IB exams with a score of 4 or higher will be considered for transfer to Minneapolis College.
A list of IB exams and how they transfer to Minneapolis College is listed in Transferology under the Standardized Exams tab.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
A CLEP exam score of 50% or higher will be considered for transfer.
A list of CLEP exams and how they transfer to Minneapolis College is listed in Transferology under the Standardized Exams tab.
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
Military service members who have passing scores on DSST examinations are eligible to receive college credit.
A list of DANTES exams and how they transfer to Minneapolis College is listed in Transferology under the Standardized Exams tab.
Military Transcripts
Officially documented military training or service will be considered for credit according to the ACE Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services.
Transfer Credit Appeal
Students have the right to appeal transfer credit evaluation decisions.
Before you appeal: Work with your advisor to review your Degree Audit report and to discuss transfer credit decisions.
To file an appeal: log in to eServices, then, under "Academic Records," click "Transfer Review" and follow instructions.
Connect with Advisor
- New student advising (no appointment needed!)
- Returning and current student advising meet with an academic advisor
- Transfer of credit advising or submit your question to a transfer specialist
- For questions regarding academic program planning, course selection, Transfer Out, and registration please connect with advising.
- For questions about starting or transferring into the Pre-Nursing program, please review the Nursing FAQs or connect with Admissions.