Transfer Credits

We're glad you're coming to Neumont University and we want to make your transition as seamless as possible. We're happy to help you with transferring credits. Read below to learn more about your situation.

• Transferring Credit from Another University

  Neumont University reviews Official Transcripts mailed in a sealed envelope from your previous college or university to the Neumont University Registrar.

  CREDITS ACCEPTED MUST

  • Have a grade of "C" or higher (pass or fail courses are not acceptable)
  • Be from an accredited post-secondary school
  • Not exceed 54 General Education credits (and derive only from courses that are academically focused and non-trade oriented)
  • Come from an original official transcript. Credit posted on a transcript as transferred from another school will only be considered from the original school's transcript.
  • A maximum of three credit hours will be accepted per course
  • Labs do not receive credit.

  GENERAL EDUCATION CATEGORIES

  • Transfer credit for the seven mandatory General Education classes will be considered with evidence (catalog/syllabus/book) of a Neumont course match.
  • The maximum number of transfer credits allowed in each of the following General Education categories are as follows:

    Business	12
    Social Science	12
    Physical Science	12
    Physical Education	12
    Fine Arts and Communications	17
    Humanities	18
    Math	21

• International Baccalaureate Credits
  Neumont University recognizes the IB Program and awards credit for scores of a 5, 6 or 7 on Higher Level Exams. To receive credit for Higher Level Exams, students must request the IB Organization to send scores directly to the Registrar at Neumont University. Contact the Registrar for specific information about IB Program credit.
• Military Transfer Credits

  Neumont University will evaluate military experience for University credit, based on the Army /ACE Registry Transcript System (AARTS) and the Sailor / Marine / ACE Registry Transcript (SMART) systems.

  AARTS transcripts are available to regular Army enlisted soldiers and veterans, as well as active duty Army National Guard personnel and reservists. SMART transcripts supply similar information for active duty Sailors and Marines, enlisted and officers, reserve component personnel, and separated or retired Sailors and Marines. Only courses, training, or military experience that fulfills Neumont University General Education requirement categories will be evaluated from official AARTS or SMART transcripts. Official Transcript requests can be made by contacting:

  AARTS
  Operations Manager
  AARTS Operations Center
  415 McPherson Avenue
  Ft. Leavenworth, KS 66027-1373
  866-297-4427
  http://aarts.army.mil

  SMART
  SMART Operations
  NETPDTC, N2 6490
  Saufley Field Road
  Pensacola, FL 32509-5223
  877-253-7122

• Advanced Placement Credits
  • A Minimum of a "3" AP grade is required for any Neumont University transfer credit.
  • Three Neumont University General Education credit hours will be granted per General Education course.

    Accepted AP Examination Credits

    Business

    Social Science

    Physical Science

    Fine Arts & Communcation

    Humanities

    Math

    
    
  • The following AP examinations, with grades of 3, 4, or 5, fulfill required General Education courses:

    AP Examination Scores 3 / 4 / 5	Neumont Class
    English Language and Composition	HU 121 English Composition
    English Literature and Composition	HU 121 English Composition
    Calculus AB or Calculus BC	MA 250 Calculus

• College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Policy

  Students wishing to demonstrate already developed skills and knowledge may do so through College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations. CLEP tests are used to evaluate entering Neumont University students' skills and ability in three areas; English Composition, Trigonometry, and Calculus.

  • Students must take CLEP examinations before their first day of classes at Neumont University.
  • The responsibility for taking a CLEP examination and communicating the scores to Neumont University is the responsibility of the student.
  • The CLEP examination information will be made part of the Neumont University Official Transfer Credit Form.
  • No Neumont University credit is given.
  • The following CLEP examinations, with scores of 50 or higher, will allow a student to waive the associated required General Education classes.

    CLEP scores of 50+	Neumont Class
    CLEP Trigonometry	MA 150 Trigonometry
    CLEP Calculus	MA 250 Calculus
    CLEP English Composition with Essay	HU 121 English Composition