To be eligible for transfer credit, courses must be completed at a regionally accredited college or university with a passing grade or better. Remedial courses are not eligible for transfer credit. A transfer student might be asked to provide a college catalog from their previous institution(s) and/or a course syllabus for specific classes.

All transfer students must complete a minimum of 32 credit hours at Muskingum University, regardless of the number of credits transferred from other institutions, in order to graduate from Muskingum.

Muskingum University offers students the opportunity to earn academic credit from other institutions through its affiliate programs. These programs are typically focused toward a particular academic or internship experience for which the off-campus institution offers a specialization that cannot be obtained on campus. Following is a description of the programs for which Muskingum has affiliate agreements. Students participating in these programs are generally considered to be enrolled at Muskingum University.

Senior Studies provide a capstone experience for seniors in their major field of study. Through a seminar (an individual study or an advanced field experience), students learn to use bibliographic and research techniques and sources applicable to their chosen discipline; integrate earlier course work into a coherent pattern; engage in an extensive writing experience; gain experience in oral communication; develop independence, self-reliance and creativity; and explore a topic in depth.

Muskingum’s undergraduate summer program, offers a broad selection of courses in a variety of delivery formats, including classroom-based, online, and blended learning. Students may also select from a range of scheduling formats starting with the intensive 4-week May session and continuing throughout the summer with 10-week, 5-week and 1-week courses. May Term & More classes are open to all Muskingum students as well as students from other schools who are in the area during the summer.

The Center for Regional Planning and Development offers students the opportunity to work with faculty to gain experience solving real-world problems in regional development. Areas of focus include administration, business, the environment and education. The Center provides southeastern Ohio communities with low-cost solutions, and serves as a laboratory for students to apply to real-world problems what they have learned in the classroom.

To obtain a second Bachelor’s degree in a major different from that of the first degree conferred, a student must:

1. Develop an appropriate plan of study comprised of at least 30 semester hours of courses that do not duplicate those constituting the major(s) of the first degree.

2. Obtain approval of the plan of study from the department of the proposed new major, and the Provost.

3. Successfully complete at least 30 semester hours in residence at Muskingum University beyond the first degree, including a capstone experience and half of the hours for the major.

Pass/Fail Option

General Education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences Curriculum

The General Education (referred to as gen ed) Requirements at Muskingum University ensure the breadth inherent in a liberal arts education.