1. Transfer of graduate credits earned at other universities. A course that was completed at another college or university may be considered for transfer to a master’s program provided that:
   1. The course is classified as a graduate course.
   2. It was completed while the student was in a graduate or post-baccalaureate classification.
   3. It was not taken as a part of a previous master’s degree program at another institution.
   4. The grade in the course is B or better. Courses with grades of B- or lower will not be allowed to transfer.
   5. The college or university is accredited by a U.S. regional accrediting agency listed here. 
   6. Course(s) must have been taken within 6 years of the planned NC State graduation year.
      
      Exceptions are allowed for transfer from international institutions if the department or program provides the Graduate School with adequate documentation that the course is relevant to the graduate degree and comparable to an equivalent course at NC State, and that the course was taught by faculty who are qualified to teach at the level of a master’s degree. Where the grading system and grading culture in such institutions differ from that at NC State, students may (with the help of the Study Abroad Office) provide a letter to the Graduate School establishing the minimum average grade required for a graduate degree from that institution. That grade will be taken as the minimum grade for transfer in lieu of the “B” noted in 1(d) above.
2. Transfer of graduate credits earned while enrolled in an undergraduate program at NC State University. A course that was completed while the student was enrolled as an undergraduate at NC State University may be considered for transfer to a master’s program or graduate certificate provided that it is at the 400-level (subject to the restrictions state in subsection D.4 above) or higher, that the earned grade is B or better, that it was not counted toward fulfillment of undergraduate requirements, and that it is verified by the undergraduate coordinator and recommended by the DGP. No credit will be allowed for a course completed in an undergraduate classification at another institution. Courses with grades of B- or lower will not be allowed to transfer. (NOTE: Students admitted into an Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s (ABM) program may use up to 12 hours of graduate credit [500 or 700 level] to satisfy requirements for both the bachelor’s and the master’s degrees.)
3. Transfer of graduate credits earned while enrolled in a previous graduate degree program at NC State University. A graduate course that was completed while the student was enrolled in a previous graduate program at NC State University may be considered for transfer to a master’s program, provided that: (a) The course was a letter-graded (“A,” “B,” “C,” etc.) 500- or 700-level course and that the grade is B or better. Courses with grades of B- or lower will not be allowed to transfer; and (b) it was not taken as a part of a completed master’s degree at another institution. Courses from other institutions cannot be transferred into a graduate certificate.
4. Transfer of Post-Baccalaureate Studies (PBS) graduate credits earned at NC State University. A graduate course that was completed while the student was enrolled in PBS status at NC State University may be considered for transfer to a master’s or certificate program provided that it is at the 500 level or higher and that the grade is B or better. Courses with grades of B- or lower will not be allowed to transfer. All PBS credits that are used to satisfy requirements of a specific master’s degree or graduate certificate must be earned before the student is admitted to that degree program. A maximum of 12 credit hours taken while in PBS status may be transferred into a master’s degree program; a maximum of 6 credits taken in PBS status may be transferred into a graduate certificate. See Section 2.3 for information on admission to PBS classification. If a student’s graduate degree program or certificate is terminated, s/he cannot use courses taken in PBS status after termination for credit toward the same graduate degree program.

Submitting Transfer Credit for Graduate School Approval:
When the graduate program submits the online Plan of Graduate Work through MyPack Portal, the DGP submits a letter requesting that any transfer credit be accepted as part of the student’s master’s program. An official transcript indicating the work to be transferred must accompany the letter.