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Change is never easy, and we know this is a challenging time as you navigate recent announcements affecting programs and operations at Oakland City University. We want you to know that your educational journey doesn’t have to pause.

At the University of Southern Indiana, we are fully committed to helping you transition seamlessly so you can stay on track with your education journey. We’ve designed this dedicated page specifically for you to explore our programs, access resources, learn about credit transfers and continue your education with minimal interruption.

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Course Transfer Policies

  • A maximum of 12 graduate credit hours may be transferred from another nationally and regionally accredited college/university.
  • Graduate nursing courses with a grade of "B" or better will be considered for potential transfer into the MSN program.
  • A copy of the course syllabus must be submitted for review prior to acceptance as a transfer course. Faculty reserve the right to request examples of course work for evaluation from classes for which credit is being sought.
  • APRN specialty courses from an outside institution will not be considered for transfer credit.
  • Refer to USI's Transfer Credit Policy for more information.

     *Acceptance of course transfer credit is at the discretion of the Graduate Chair or designee.  


    3 P's Transfer Policy

    For consideration of transfer credit for Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Physical Assessment, the student must provide the following:

    • Documentation of successful completion of a graduate level Pathophysiology course within the past 5 years and/or pending approval from admission and progression committee based on current practice experience.
    • Documentation of successful completion of a graduate level Pharmacology course within the past 5 years and/or pending approval from admission and progression committee based on current practice experience.
    • Documentation of successful completion of a graduate level Advanced Health Assessment course within the past 5 years and/or pending approval from the graduate admissions and progression committee based on current practice experience.

    * Regardless of APRN practice experience, all students must submit course syllabi from their prior institution for course transfer consideration.

     

    • A maximum of 9 graduate credit hours may be transferred from another nationally and regionally accredited college/university.
    • Graduate nursing courses with a grade of "B" or better will be considered for potential transfer into the Post-MSN APRN Certificate program. 
    • A copy of the course syllabus must be submitted for review prior to acceptance as a transfer course. Faculty reserve the right to request examples of course work for evaluation from classes for which credit is being sought.
    • APRN specialty courses from an outside institution will not be considered for transfer credit.
    • Refer to USI's Transfer Credit Policy for more information.

     *Acceptance of course transfer credit is at the discretion of the Graduate Chair or designee.


    3 P's Transfer Policy

    For consideration of transfer credit for Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Physical Assessment, the student must provide the following:

    • Documentation of successful completion of a graduate level Pathophysiology course within the past 5 years and/or pending approval from admission and progression committee based on current practice experience.
    • Documentation of successful completion of a graduate level Pharmacology course within the past 5 years and/or pending approval from admission and progression committee based on current practice experience.
    • Documentation of successful completion of a graduate level Advanced Health Assessment course within the past 5 years and/or pending approval from the graduate admissions and progression committee based on current practice experience.

    * Regardless of APRN practice experience, all students must submit course syllabi from their prior institution for course transfer consideration.

    • A maximum of 40% of the total credit hours required to complete the BSN-DNP degree can be transferred from another nationally and regionally accredited college/university. 
    • Graduate nursing courses with a grade of "B" or better will be considered for potential transfer into the Graduate Nursing Program.
    • A copy of the course syllabus must be submitted for review prior to acceptance as a transfer course. Faculty reserve the right to request examples of course work for evaluation from classes for which credit is being sought.
    • APRN specialty courses from an outside institution will not be considered for transfer credit.
    • Refer to USI's Transfer Credit Policy for more information.

    *Acceptance of course transfer credit is at the discretion of the Graduate Chair or designee.


    3 P's Transfer Policy

    For consideration of transfer credit for Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Physical Assessment, the student must provide the following:

    • Documentation of successful completion of a graduate level Pathophysiology course within the past 5 years and/or pending approval from admission and progression committee based on current practice experience.
    • Documentation of successful completion of a graduate level Pharmacology course within the past 5 years and/or pending approval from admission and progression committee based on current practice experience.
    • Documentation of successful completion of a graduate level Advanced Health Assessment course within the past 5 years and/or pending approval from the graduate admissions and progression committee based on current practice experience.

    * Regardless of APRN practice experience, all students must submit course syllabi from their prior institution for course transfer consideration.

    • A maximum of 40% of the total credit hours required to complete the Post MSN-DNP degree can be transferred from another nationally and regionally accredited college/university.
    • Graduate nursing courses with a grade of "B" or better will be considered for potential transfer into the Graduate Nursing Program.
    • A copy of the course syllabus must be submitted for review prior to acceptance as a transfer course. Faculty reserve the right to request examples of course work for evaluation from classes for which credit is being sought.
    • Refer to USI's Transfer Credit Policy for more information.

    *Acceptance of course transfer credit is at the discretion of the Graduate Chair or designee.

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