Transferring Credits to CCU

Complete your degree sooner and save money!

We are so excited that you are interested in attending the College of Undergraduate Studies at Colorado Christian University. As you think about what to major in during college, you should explore ways to lower your costs and save time as well.

A typical bachelor's degree requires 120 credit hours, but you may need to complete far fewer credits at CCU if you plan ahead.

• While in high school, take advantage of AP classes, dual credit courses, and other college-level courses offered at your school.
• Explore affordable online dual enrollment courses offered through CCU Academy. With appropriate planning, you can even complete your associate degree before you finish high school.
• Investigate testing for credit options, including CLEP and DSST.
• If you have already attended college, check with an Enrollment Counselor to see which credits will transfer to CCU.

Transferable Credits

AP Credits

A high school graduate who has taken the Advanced Placement Examinations conducted by the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) and who has passed with a score of 4 or 5 may receive University credit. Credit awarded will be treated as transfer credit and will count toward graduation as applicable. Please see our AP equivalency PDF for current requirements or you may consult the College Board website as AP equivalency is subject to change. CCU acceptance of AP credit for an undergraduate degree is no guarantee that graduate or medical schools will accept AP credit for prerequisite requirements.

IB Exam Credits

Students who have participated in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program in high school may be able to receive undergraduate credit for higher-level courses with scores of 4 or higher and standard level courses with scores of 4 or higher, depending on their chosen major. No more than 32 hours of International baccalaureate will be accepted for transfer and applied to a degree program at CCU. Please see our IB equivalency PDF to see how IB credit may transfer into CCU. CCU acceptance of IB credit for an undergraduate degree is no guarantee that graduate or medical schools will accept IB credit for prerequisite requirements.

High School Dual Credit Courses

A C- (Pre-Nursing Students: C or higher) or higher is required for the course to transfer. The Registrar's office will evaluate if and how the credit would transfer to your specific major.

CCU Academy Courses

All CCU Academy dual credit (taken through your high school) and online dual enrollment courses will transfer into the CCU CUS program, however, they will need to go through the evaluation process with the Registrar's office for specific class fulfillment within your major. For preliminary guidance, you can contact CCU Academy's student advisor at academy@ccu.edu.

College Credits

CCU accepts most courses that you take from accredited schools as long as:

• The course is 100 level or higher.
• You pass the course with a C- grade or higher (Pre-Nursing Students: C or higher).
• Credits must have been earned at an accredited institution for credit to be awarded.
• Once official transcripts arrive at CCU, an official review will be conducted by the registrar.Official credit evaluation will not be completed by the Registrar’s Office until a student enrolls in classes at CCU.
• Biblical Studies general education courses are recommended to be completed at CCU. If transferring Biblical Studies courses, they must be from a governing CCCU institution to meet equivalencies.
• At times, applicable substitutions may be requested for evaluation by the various schools, subject to dean approval. Review the recommended general education courses for transferable credits. You can view the full academic catalog for the College of Undergraduate Studies online.
• The CCU College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS) does not accept ACE-recommended credit from programs such as Straighter line, Sophia, etc.

FAQs on Transferring Credits