Transfer Credits
College credits
Monmouth College is on a 4-4 academic calendar, so earned credit hours will be converted to course credits when transferring to Monmouth. One course credit is equal to 4 credit hours (also commonly referred to as semester hours). Students may transfer up to a maximum of 80 credit hours, equivalent to 20 course credits (a maximum of 64 credit hours, equivalent to 16 course credits, may be transferred from a two-year institution). Course work that is to be applied toward a major or minor or is a prerequisite for a major or minor course requires a minimum grade of C- or better to transfer. Course work that is to be applied toward the teacher licensure program or is a prerequisite for a course for that program requires a minimum grade of C or better to transfer. Elective credit may be awarded with a passing grade of D. Most classes from accredited colleges will transfer.
Class levels
Class standing at Monmouth for new incoming transfer students depends on the number of transferable course credits. Transfer students are able to register for classes with their class once they are admitted and submit an enrollment deposit. Transfer students planning to live on campus are also housed with their class, ensuring upperclass transfers access to premium housing options for juniors and seniors subject to availability.
| Freshmen | Less than 28 credit hours (7 course credits) |
| Sophomore | 28 to 59 credit hours (7 to 14.75 course credits) |
| Junior | 60+ credit hours (15 course credits) |
Making your plan
Many students want to know how their classes will transfer, even before they’re ready to apply. We have partnered with Transferology to help you do just that!
You can set up a free account and enter classes you’ve taken or plan to take. Here’s a quick guide to using Transferology.
As a liberal arts college, we encourage students to take classes across a variety of disciplines to fulfill your Core Curriculum requirements at Monmouth.
Recommended general education courses to take prior to transferring
- Two course sequence in English composition
- One course in public speaking
- One course with lab in a physical or life science
- Two courses in foreign language (or proficiency at 102 level)
- One course in fine art appreciation or participation
- One course in math
Need specific recommendations on classes to take? Schedule a conversation or request an unofficial transcript evaluation by emailing Brock McNinch.
AP/IB credits
Did you take Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) classes in high school? Be sure to send any scores for consideration of college credit in addition to other college credits earned.
For details on graduation requirements, see our course catalog, or the requirements section on the site for your intended major.