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Credit will be awarded only for those courses in which the student earns a grade of “C” or better. The
grade or quality points earned are not posted on the student’s academic record at Bowie State
University nor is the grade included in the calculation of the student’s grade point average at Bowie
State University. The student is responsible for requesting that an official transcript be sent to the Office
of Registrar for any course approved and taken at another institution.
Course work in which a grade of “F” has been earned at Bowie State University may not be repeated at
other institutions.
USM Concurrent Inter‐Institutional Registration Program
University undergraduate students participating in the Concurrent Inter‐Institutional Registration
Program should obtain permission from their Dean. Course work counts as resident credit. Students
participating in this program must be enrolled full time in a degree program at University of Maryland
College Park, for the semester in which these courses are taken. It is not recommended that students
take inter‐institutional courses in their final semester.
ADDITIONAL MEANS OF EARNING CREDIT
Credit for Service in the Armed Forces
Credits may be awarded for educational experience in the Armed Services as recommended in the
American Council on Education’s Guide and approved by the University. Veterans and military personnel
must be formally admitted to the University and must submit a copy of the Veteran’s Report of
Separation (DD 214 Form) to both the Registrar’s Office and the Admissions Office. Training completed
through formal service schools (DD 295) and Defense Activity for Non‐Traditional Education Support
(DANTES) may be submitted for consideration. Official transcripts are required. Credits will be granted
for course work that pertains to a student’s major.
Transfer Credits
Credits toward a degree will be accepted from only accredited collegiate level institutions for courses
that are equivalent to those offered at Bowie State University. After the student has been approved for
admission as an undergraduate, the Admissions Office, in conjunction with the chair of the appropriate
academic department or designee, will evaluate credits for university‐wide use. Transferable credits
applicable to the program of study will count toward graduation, but only credits earned at Bowie State
University will be used to compute the GPA for graduation. Grades of “D” from institutions outside the
State of Maryland are not transferable to Bowie State University. “D” grades are transferable to Bowie
State University from accredited Maryland institutions, with the exception of courses in the student’s
major.
Course work in which a grade of “F” has been earned at Bowie State University may not be repeated at
other institutions.
Advanced Placement Credit
Bowie State University will award advanced standing to entering freshmen on the basis of Advanced
Placement Examination results. Scores of 3 to 5 will be awarded appropriate credit.
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