Transfer Credit
The maximum amount of combined hours of transfer credits, credit by examination, course validation, experiential learning, and earned credit through agreement that can be used to fulfill degree and certificate requirements is no more than two-thirds of the number of hours required for degree completion at Austin Peay State University. All intended transfer courses must be earned with a grade of "B" or better from a regionally accredited institution. The official transcript from the transfer institution must be submitted to the Transfer Coordinator in the Registrar's Office for further verification of courses. After the Graduate Dean's approval, the transfer credits must be submitted by completing the Program of Study (or Change of Program of Study) form, with appropriate notation as instructed on the form. To be acceptable, the transfer credit must fall within the time limit governing the completion of requirements for the degree. The Program of Study (or Change of Program of Study) form must be electronically scanned (at the departmental level) and sent to College of Graduate Studies for approval. Once approved the form to be sent to Office in the Registrar's for processing by the graduation area. The Program of Study and Change of Program of Study forms can be found on the College of Graduate Studies website at https://www.apsu.edu/grad-studies/current-students/graduate-student-forms.php .
The College of Graduate Studies sets minimum standard to which all graduate programs across the University must follow. Individual colleges, schools, and graduate programs are encouraged to set more stringent requirements as necessary to meet their accreditation and student needs. Acceptance of transfer credit is determined by the student's graduate committee and the College of Graduate Studies. Please refer to the individual program for more details.
Prior Learning Credit
Austin Peay State University understands and recognizes that learning occurs in various manners. We have several options through which we recognize our students' prior learning experiences by awarding prior learning credit. On this page, you can learn more about our three prior learning credit processes.
Three Prior Learning Processes
Prior Experience Assessments
Many students come to Austin Peay with knowledge, certifications, or licensures. Whencertificates and licenses are aligned with programs of study, academic departments may award credit to the student. Students can also receive credit based on prior knowledge of specific subjects through standardized examinations of the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). Please visit Prior Experience Assessments for additional information.
Portfolio Development
Austin Peay State University recognizes that our adult-learners bring a unique set of skills and experiences to campus when they enroll. These experiences often align with courses required for a student's program of study. To best recognize these prior-learning experiences as course credit, we encourage students to consider Prior-Learning Credit through Portfolio Development. Please visit Portfolio Development for additional information.Military Transcripts
Students who are serving or have previously served in the military are awarded credit based on military experiences reflected on their official military transcript, such as the Joint Service Transcript (JST) or Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214). Military experience is evaluated using the appropriate ACE Guide recommendations. Read more about receiving credit from current or prior military service by visiting military transcripts.
Austin Peay also awards students credit for standardized examinations of the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). A complete list of CLEP exams offered at Austin Peay can be found and details on how to register for CLEP exams can be found on the CLEP Examination page. Questions related to CLEP examinations can be answered by APSU's Testing Center.
