Students entering a program at SUM may transfer credits from previous accredited colleges attended by sending official transcripts upon admission. In some cases AP, IB and CLEP credits may also be transferred as well.
Transfer students from other colleges are required to complete the SUM application process. Transcripts must be mailed directly to SUM from the previous colleges or universities, signed and sealed. Official electronic transcripts also are accepted. After the transcripts are on file, the Registrar’s Office will evaluate the transcripts and successfully transferred credits will appear on the student’s Degree Audit.
SUM does not accept credit for experiential learning at a previous institution. If a student wishes to apply for experiential learning credit, they must do so through SUM’s policy on Experience-Based Learning Credit.
For more information, contact admissions@sum.edu.
Transfer of Credits from an Accredited College
To transfer prior credits to SUM’s degree:
- Comparison will be made from a previous institution’s catalog, academic calendar, course descriptions, credits, and accreditation status.
- A minimum grade of C is required for transfer credits.
- Courses that can be transferred must be similar in content to the course offered at SUM.
SUM must receive an official transcript from the applicant’s former college. Transcripts from these institutions must be sent directly from the college or high school to the Admissions Department at SUM. Unofficial transcripts sent by the applicant themselves can only be used to start the admissions process, but an official transcript is required for acceptance.
In some cases transfer credits may be available from unaccredited institutions, and for Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and College Level Examination (CLEP) programs.
Please see the SUM Transfer Credit Policy for details.