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Transfer/Alternative Credits
Acceptance of Transfer Credits
Whitworth will accept undergraduate and graduate work in transfer from regionally accredited institutions. For institutions without regional accreditation, transfer of credit will be considered if the credibility of the institution can be supported by the "three-letter rule," which states that it is the responsibility of the student to provide three letters from regionally accredited institutions certifying that they will accept credit from the institution from which the student is seeking credit. A total of two-thirds credit will be awarded to non-regionally accredited Bible schools that hold an AABC accreditation.
A maximum of 64 semester credits may be transferred from a two-year college or a total of 94 semester credits from any four- year college or combination of two- and four-year colleges. Credits earned more than 15 years prior to matriculation at Whitworth will require department approval if they are fulfilling a requirement in the major. Courses in which the student received a grade lower than "C-," vocational-technical courses, non-college-level courses and incomplete courses are not transferable.
Transfer Policies for Students Holding Associate of Arts Degrees
A student transferring to Whitworth with an associate of arts degree from a community college in Washington (approved by the Intercollege Relations Commission for the State of Washington), Colorado, Oregon, or California, from a Montana state community college, or from Community College of Southern Idaho or North Idaho College will receive the following:
- Junior standing (60 semester credits)
- Transfer credit of a maximum of 96 quarter credits or 60-64 semester credits
- Waiver of all general requirements, with the following exceptions:
- A choice of one of the following: Core 150, Western Civilization I: Christian Worldview Perspectives; Core 250, Western Civilization II: The Rationalist Worldview; or Core 350: Applied Ethics, Public Policy and Worldviews
- Biblical Literature: Three semester credits in the Old Testament, New Testament, or one or more books of the Bible (usually taken at Whitworth)
- Modern Foreign Language: Eight semester credits, 15 quarter-credits or a full year of college credit in modern foreign language (including American Sign Language)
In order for a transfer student to meet the general-education requirements, s/he must earn an approved associate degree prior to initial enrollment at Whitworth.
Transfer students are encouraged to contact the registrar's office to determine applicability of their coursework to specific bachelor's degrees. General information can be given over the telephone (toll-free at 800.533.4668). To obtain a complete transcript evaluation, send the request with an official copy of college transcripts to Registrar's Office, Whitworth University, 300 W. Hawthorne Road, Spokane, WA 99251.
Transcript Requests
Transcript requests may be made in person, or by mailing or faxing the transcript-request form located on the registrar's office webpage (www.whitworth.edu/transcript). Transcripts may be paid for with a VISA or MasterCard (include card number and expiration date), a check made out to Whitworth University, or cash. Official transcripts are $5 each. Transcript requests can be rushed as well as sent by priority or overnight mail for additional applicable fees. Please allow at least one week of processing time during the term and two weeks at the beginning or end of a term. The fax number for the registrar's office is 509.777.3296. The mailing address is. Registrar's Office, Whitworth University, 300 W. Hawthorne Road, Spokane, WA 99251.
Alternative Course Credit
A maximum of 32 alternative semester credits (48 quarter credits) may be counted toward graduation. Alternative credit includes Advanced Placement and College Level Examination Program – CLEP credit, credit based on completion of advanced work, international baccalaureate courses and credit for military service and schools. Alternative course credit calculates as part of the transfer-credit limit of 94. Contact the registrar's office for further information.
Advanced Placement (AP)
Whitworth is an active participant in the College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement program. A score of three or above on an AP test is accepted for credit in some disciplines at Whitworth, and in many cases will also satisfy a general graduation requirement and/or requirement for an academic major. Refer to Whitworth's website for details.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Whitworth recognizes the international baccalaureate diploma and subject examinations; the university awards credit on a course-by-course basis for high-level courses only, passed with a score of five or higher. A maximum of 32 semester credits, including other kinds of advanced placement, can be granted for the IB subject examinations. Refer to Whitworth's website for details.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Whitworth grants academic credit for sufficiently high scores on CLEP general and selected CLEP subject examinations. These cutoff scores are listed in the College Entrance Examination Board publication "College Placement and Credit by Examination," which is available at most high schools and colleges, or may be obtained on our website, or by contacting the Whitworth Continuing Studies Office at 509.777.3222. Credit for general CLEP exams will be awarded only if the exam is taken within one year of matriculation.
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