Transferring Course Credit

A student wishing to earn credits at another institution, either during the summer or during a regular session, must obtain permission from the Office of the Registrar in advance of taking courses from another institution.  Course descriptions are required for courses taken outside the Virginia Community College System.  The Office of the Registrar will make the determination concerning the course and its application toward a JMU degree following consultation with the head of a department or the director of the school, if necessary.  Permission to transfer credit into the General Education Program will be based on an evaluation of the extent to which the course meets the objective of the General Education Program.  To complete final hours away from JMU, students must have the approval of the dean of their major.  The Permission to Take Courses for Transfer Credit form is available in the Office of the Registrar or by clicking here: http://www.jmu.edu/registrar/FAQ.shtml#TransferCredit