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What credits can I apply to my graduate program?

Most Graduate Programs

  • Can transfer up to 12 credits toward your graduate degree if your credits were earned at an approved institution and the credits are related to your program of study.
  • Doctor of Business Administration and Doctor of Management in Community College Policy and Administration programs do not accept transfer credits.

Graduate Certificate Programs

  • Can transfer up to 6 graduate credits toward our certificate programs.

General Criteria for Transfer Credits

  • Credits must be graduate-level and earned at an approved institution.
  • A minimum grade of B (3.0) is required for each course considered for transfer.
  • Credits should be relevant to your UMGC program of study.
  • Transferred credits must not have been used to meet the requirements of a previously earned degree.

Learn more at Transfer & Credits and Transfer Credit Requirements.

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