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Ways of Earning Credit

Credits toward General Education Core Curriculum, majors, and electives may be earned through:

Bellevue University courses offered by the the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business or College of Professional Studies.
Transfer credit from other accredited institutions of higher education completed with a grade of "C-" or higher, or earned as part of an associate degree. The Kirkpatrick Signature Series courses must be completed through Bellevue University.
Credits from CLEP, DANTES, or ACT/RCE testing.
Credits through Experiential Learning Assessment (E.L.A.).
Credit earned through non-college learning as authorized by the guide of the American Council on Education (A.C.E.), by articulation agreement with Bellevue University or other accredited and approved forms of college-level learning.
Military experience and training.
Other accredited and approved forms of college-level learning.

CLEP and DANTES testing refers to the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) administered by the College Entrance Examination Board, and to the DANTES testing program sponsored by the Educational Testing Service. Bellevue University administers both tests on designated dates upon student request. Students may contact Academic Support Services, admissions or advising offices for information regarding these testing programs and associated credit.

In addition, ACT/PEP testing credit which students have earned may be applied toward the degree.

Experiential Learning Assessment (E.L.A.) is a directed method through which students may earn credit for college-level learning achieved through life experience.

Academic Credit Evaluation

The Registrar's Office conducts initial evaluations of incoming students' academic records, to ensure all required academic documentation is on file and to apply transfer credit to Bellevue University degree programs in accordance with established policies. Complete reevaluations of these records are conducted only when students change degree programs, majors, and/or when they change university catalogs.

A final audit of students' academic records is conducted by the Registrar's Office in conjunction with students' application for graduation. The Registrar's Audit Section ensures all required academic documentation is on file, and all degree requirements are completed prior to issuing a Bellevue University diploma.