Transfer Information

Transferring to Riverland:

1. Riverland will consider for transfer collegelevel coursework completed at a degreegranting college accredited by one of the regional association of colleges and schools or by a comparable international college or university.
2. When completing an Associate Degree, at least twenty credits of college-level courses must be taken at Riverland. For students transferring from other MnSCU institutions this number is reduced to at least twelve credits.
3. A completed Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) course from another MnSCU institution will be transferred in even if Riverland does not offer similar courses or disciplines.
4. All college courses in which a student has received a grade of A, B, C, or P will be considered for transfer evaluation.
5. If a student has a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher, D's will be considered for transfer evaluation on a courseby- course basis.
6. Transfer credit grades will not be used in computing the student?s GPA at Riverland. Only earned credits (not grade point credits or grade points) will be recorded on the official Riverland transcript.
7. Credits achieved through military training will be evaluated for transfer as specified in the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services. Students should bring in their DD-214 discharge paper, Certificates of Training and/or military transcripts for evaluation.

Comparability: Courses approved for transfer must be comparable in nature, content and level and match at least 75% of the content and goals of the course for which the student is seeking equivalent credit.

Time Limit: General education, some general studies and elective credits shall have no transfer time limit. Credits for technical programs have a five-year life span unless otherwise approved by the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. Science courses required for Health Science programs have a five-year life span unless otherwise approved by the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs.

Equivalency/Conversion: The number of transfer credits granted per course shall not exceed the number granted by the originating institution.

Repeated Courses: When a student transfers in courses and later successfully repeats a transferred course at Riverland, only credit from Riverland will be granted.

Transfer Student Rights

• A clear, understandable statement of aninstitution's transfer policy.
• A fair credit review and an explanation of why credits were or were not accepted.
• A formal appeals process if unsatisfied with the transfer of credits.

• Completion of the Transfer Evaluation Appeal form.
• Documentation to support the appeal (course syllabus, textbook, course description, etc.).
• Review of documentation by Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs.
• The written outcome of the appeal will be sent to the Student.

Transferring from Riverland:

1. Discuss your plans with any Riverland counselor to help you develop a transfer plan.
2. Have a program or major selected by the end of your freshman year. Changing majors or delaying transfer planning may result in missing a necessary sequence of classes which could extend the time it takes to graduate.
3. Be familiar with the pre-major requirements of transfer schools. Different schools may have distinct preparatory requirements for the same major. Riverland counselors can help you understand and prepare for completion of these program requirements.
4. Call or visit your intended transfer college. Obtain or review the following materials and information: college catalog, transfer brochure, financial aid/scholarship and housing.
5. Obtain admissions criteria information for both the college and the major (portfolio, test scores, transcripts, etc.). Grade point average or other requirements for admission to a specific major may be different than the general admissions criteria for the college.
6. Complete transfer applications early. Make certain you meet the application deadlines!
7. Complete a Riverland transcript request form in the Student Service Center or online to have official transcripts sent to your transfer school.
8. Make an appointment with a counselor or advisor at the transfer college to discuss the transfer of your credits and other program requirements. If possible, arrange to visit with a professor from the major.
9. Arrange for a tour of their dormitory facilities if you expect to live on campus.
10. Make certain you have completed all steps in the application process and have provided all documents. Most colleges make no decision until all required documents are in your file.
11. If you have heard nothing from your intended college of transfer after one month, call to check on the status of your application.
12. After the college notifies you that you have been accepted for admission, your transcripts will be evaluated for credit transfer.
13. If you have questions about your transcript evaluation, call the Admissions and Records Office at the transfer school and ask to speak with a credit evaluator. Ask questions about why certain credits were evaluated as they were, and if you are not satisfied with the decisions made about your credits, you can appeal those decisions. You may be asked to provide a course description and syllabus.
14. The receiving college or university determines which credits transfer and whether those credits meet requirements of a specific degree. Institutions accept credits from courses and programs, which are similar to ones they offer. They look for similarity in course goals, content and level. Baccalaureate degree programs usually count credits in three categories: general education, major/minor courses, and electives.

Information

The key question is whether your credits fulfill requirements of the degree program you choose; a course may transfer but not count toward graduation.

Transfer Guides and Curricula Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC)

Students who complete the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) at Riverland have completed the lower division general education requirements at all Minnesota public colleges and universities. Transfer specialists in the Career and Counseling Centers will assist students in understanding the specific information about the MnTC. The MnTC curriculum commits all public colleges and universities in Minnesota to a broad educational foundation that integrates a body of knowledge and skills with a study of contemporary concerns. The competencies people need to participate successfully in this complex and changing world are identified. These competencies identify our common membership in the human community, personal responsibility for intellectual lifelong learning, an awareness that we live in a diverse world and the basic skills of discovery, integration, application, and communication.