2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog - Kettering University

TRANSCRIPTS
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Transcripts
A student's official academic record is maintained by the Kettering University Office of the Registrar and is normally reflected through a
transcript. All requests for transcripts must be in writing and should include the student's full name (or name used while attending Kettering),
Social Security Number or Student Identification Number, current daytime telephone number and signature to assure proper identification
of the records requested. The Registrar’s Office will accept this written permission in person, by fax 810-762-9836 or by US mail. Transcripts
are free. Official transcripts will not be issued to students who fail to meet their financial obligations or agreements with Kettering University.
Unofficial transcripts are also available on Banner Web.
TRANSFER OF COURSE WORK COMPLETED AT OTHER INSTITUTIONS
Transfer Students
Students transferring to Kettering University may receive earned hours for a Kettering course for which the student has taken an equivalent
course, in content and level, at their previous institution and receive at least a C (2.0 on a 4.0 grade scale). A maximum of 72 earned hours
may be awarded by transfer. All coursework is evaluated for transfer to Kettering University regardless of a student’s intended major. All
credits awarded may not be applicable to graduation requirements. Consult with your degree department to determine how the equivalent
courses will apply to your degree.
Any requests for transfer coursework review must be submitted with any requested supporting documentation by the end of the student’s
first academic term.
Final official transcripts are required to be mailed from the student’s transferring institution(s) prior to registration for the next academic
term.
Upon receipt of transfer credit information from the Admissions Office, course work will be evaluated for transferability to Kettering
University. Transfer evaluations are processed by the Registrar’s Office. For more information on Transfer Credits, contact the Registrar’s
Office by e-mail: mmosher@kettering.edu, or by phone 800-955-4464 ext. 9583.
Free Elective Transfer Credit Policy
A student’s degree granting discipline may allow the transfer of a course taken outside of Kettering University even though no other
academic discipline has allowed the transfer because the course does not correspond to an existing Kettering University discipline. Such a
course will be transferred as FREE-297 or FREE-497. A course is eligible under this policy if the course is from an institution accredited by
a U.S. regional accreditation such as North Central Association. A course from an institution outside the U.S. will be considered for FREE-
297/497 if the course is from an institution which has been approved for transfer of courses with Kettering University equivalents. The
course must be considered non-remedial at both Kettering University and the transfer institution. Courses which have a 100 or 200 level at
the transfer institution will be considered for FREE-297. Courses which have a 300 or 400 level at the transfer institution will be considered
for FREE-497. A minimum of 2400 classroom minutes in one or more courses is required for 4 credits of FREE-297/497. A number of
credits different from 4 is not allowed. A student must receive academic advisement from his/her degree department before initiating the
process of transferring FREE-297/497. The number of credits of FREE-297/497 shall be limited to the number of Free Electives in the
student’s degree program which have not already been fulfilled through other transfer or Kettering courses. Eligibility for Free-297/497
credit is determined by a student’s admit term to Kettering University. FREE-297/497 credit may be awarded to students admitted 200401
and beyond, Students admitted prior to 200401 are not eligible for FREE-297/497 credit for a course completed prior to January 1, 2004.
Current Kettering students may apply for FREE-297/497 credit through the normal Application for Guest Credit process.
Guest Applications (Current Students)
Students enrolled in a Kettering degree program may take selected course work at other institutions during their cooperative work terms if
the need arises and the opportunity is available. Eight transfer credits are allowed while an active student, over and above approved study
abroad transfer credits. The course must carry a grade of C (2.0) or above to transfer. Grades of C- or below are not transferable. Guest
applications are available online at the Registrar's website or in the Registrar’s Office, room 3-309, Academic Building. Independent Study
work is not transferable. Course work for Kettering minors is not transferable.
Please be advised:
• Courses approved for guest credit do not eliminate pre-requisite requirements.
• The course repeat policy only affects courses repeated at Kettering University. Guest credits do not qualify under
this policy.