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Taking Courses at Another College

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Taking Courses at Another College

All matriculated students are expected to complete remaining courses for their degree at Sacred Heart University. Under special circumstances, a student may appeal to take courses(s) at another institution. Students who find it necessary to enroll at other institutions during the summer or winter-intersession, or can document other special circumstances must first obtain written approval from the Office of the Registrar. The following guidelines will be used in determining approval for taking courses at other schools:

1. The course(s) are required in the course sequence at this time for the degree as indicated by student's academic advisor.
2. The other institution's courses must be equivalent to the required Sacred Heart University courses in the major, as determined by the department chairperson.
3. The last 30 credits required for graduation must normally be taken at Sacred Heart University.
4. The last 60 credits required for graduation must be taken at a four-year institution.
5. The maximum number of credits in any one semester for which permission can be granted is six (6).
6. Commuting students residing in the immediate area of Sacred Hear University must take their courses at Sacred Heart University.
7. Students who are financially unable to attend Sacred Heart University who the course in their program of study must obtain written verification of their financial need from the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
8. Final approval must be given by the Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs/University Registrar.
9. A grade of “C” or better is required for a course to transfer into Sacred Heart University.
10. It is the student's responsibility to have an official transcript sent to Sacred Heart University's Registrar's Office upon completion of the course.

Credit will not be awarded without prior approval or without an official transcript submitted. Click here to print a permission form.  Complete the form, obtain all required signatures and submit to the Registrar's Office.

Graduation and Certificate Completion Applications

Students eligible for a degree must apply for graduation the Office of the University Registrar at least two semesters before completing the degree. Failure to comply may result in a delay in receiving the degree. Students will be billed a graduation fee upon submitting the application for graduation.  The graduation fee is not refundable. In the event the student does not complete the requirements for the degree within one year of the originally indicated date, a new application and fee will be required.

The Commencement Convocation is held once a year in May.  For commencement information, visit www.sacredheart.edu/commencement.cfm

Students completing a credit certificate must submit an application for the certificate a least one semester in advance of completing the requirements. Failure to comply may result in a delay of receiving the certificate. There is no fee for the application of a credit certificate at this time.