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Transfer Credits at Cheyney University

Cheyney University values the contributions and experiences that transfer students bring to our community. If you previously attended and are in good standing at a recognized, accredited college or university may apply to Cheyney University as transfer students with advanced standing. 

 

Transfer Application

 

Transfer Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission as a transfer student, applicants must:

  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 from the most recently attended institution.
  • Submission of official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities. Failure to disclose prior enrollment may result in dismissal or loss of transfer credit.
  • Applicants with fewer than 24 earned credits must also submit an official high school transcript.

Transfer Application Process

All transfer applicants must:

  • Complete the Transfer Admission Application
  • Provide final official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. Transfer credit evaluation cannot be completed without official transcripts. 
  • Provide final official high school transcript for students who have earned less than 24 credits.

Cheyney University accepts credits only from institutions accredited by the following:  

  • Higher Learning Commission (HLC)  
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)  
  • New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)  
  • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)  
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)  
  • WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)  

 

Click here to search for courses already included in our Transfer Equivalency Database.

Need Help Understanding Transfer Credits?

For transfer admissions questions call Mr. James Burrell, Director at 610.399.2275 or email admissions@cheyney.edu.

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