Transfer Credit Evaluations

This policy is designed for students transferring and or beginning their enrollment for the first time at Mountain State University beginning Fall 2007.

Effective August 1, 2007, students transferring with passing grades of C or better will be noted on his or her transcripts by a “P” for passing. The students’ GPA from previous schools will not be factored in MSU’s GPA. Transfer applicants must submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. In addition, transfer applicants must submit official transcripts from all CLEP and DSST examinations and military service for possible credit.

Note: Students who would like their transcripts to be reevaluated should first contact their Financial Aid representative to see if this would affect their aid. After notification from the Financial Aid department, Student Services will reevaluate transcripts. The reevaluation may take 1 to 2 weeks to complete. Any special circumstance requests should be submitted to the University Registrar. 

In addition, a student that has already applied for Academic Fresh Start and it has been applied to their transcripts will not be eligible to have their transcripts reevaluated.

Submitting Official Transcripts
The evaluation of a student’s/applicant’s official transcript will take no more than 5-10 business days (excluding weekends, holidays and heavy registration periods such as the start/end of an academic semester). Official transcripts must be mailed to the Admissions Department at the Mountain State University (MSU) Beckley Campus. An official transcript must be sent directly from an institution to MSU in a sealed envelope.  The envelope is not to be opened by the applicant/student.

Note: Branch campus transcripts (Orlando, Center Township, and Martinsburg) will be evaluated within 5-10 business days upon receipt to the branch campus transcript evaluator on the Mountain State University Beckley campus.  

Address:
Mountain State University
PO Box 9003
Attn: Admissions Department
Beckley, WV 2580

College/University transcripts
Please complete the Request for Transcript from Home School and mail to each college/university attended.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Visit the following site to request an official CLEP transcript: www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/CLEP

Dantes Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
Visit the following site to request an official DSST transcript: www.getcollegecredit.com

AP Advanced Placement Credit
Visit the following site to request more information about earning credit through AP examinations www.collegeboard.com

• Mountain State University's policy for the acceptance of AP credit

Military Credit
Military training that has been evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE) may apply toward your degree program

• Obtaining an official copy of your military transcript.