Purpose
Transfer credit refers to academic credit earned for coursework completed at another veterinary medical school that is accepted by Xavier University School of Veterinary Medicine (XUSOVM) toward meeting the requirements for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
Policy
XUSOVM may award transfer credit to qualified applicants who have completed coursework at another recognized veterinary medical institution. Transfer credits are evaluated on an individual basis and must be equivalent in content, rigor, and learning outcomes to courses offered within the XUSOVM DVM curriculum.
To be eligible for consideration, transfer credits must meet all of the following criteria:
- Credits must be earned from a veterinary medical school recognized by the appropriate national or international accrediting or regulatory authority.
- Courses must have been successfully completed with a passing grade according to the grading policies of the originating institution.
- The content, learning outcomes, contact hours, and level of instruction must be substantially equivalent to the corresponding XUSOVM course.
- Official transcripts and supporting documentation must be submitted directly from the originating institution.
- Credits awarded through examination, experiential learning, or other non-traditional methods may be subject to additional review.
Transfer credit decisions are made at the sole discretion of XUSOVM and are based on a comprehensive review of the applicant's academic record.
Procedure
- Applicants seeking transfer credit must submit a standard application for admission through the Office of Admissions.
- Applicants must provide:
- Official transcripts from all previously attended veterinary medical schools and colleges.
- Course descriptions and syllabi, if requested.
- Any additional documentation required for evaluation of equivalency.
- Students who have not completed coursework substantially equivalent to XUSOVM requirements, or who have failed comparable courses at another institution, may be required to complete or repeat those courses at XUSOVM.
- Transfer credit may be granted only for courses that satisfy XUSOVM curricular requirements and competency expectations.
- Placement within the DVM curriculum will be determined following a comprehensive review of prior academic performance, course equivalency, and progression within the veterinary curriculum.
- Transfer students may be required to complete a minimum period of study and clinical training at XUSOVM in order to qualify for graduation.
- Transfer students will not normally be admitted directly into the final clinical year of the DVM program except under exceptional circumstances and with approval from the Dean.
- All applications for transfer credit will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee in consultation with the Dean and relevant faculty members. Decisions regarding transfer credit, advanced standing, and placement within the curriculum are made on a case-by-case basis.
- The decision of XUSOVM regarding transfer credit and advanced standing is final.
Publication
Transfer credit policies and procedures are published in the Student Handbook, Admissions Bulletin, and on the University website.
Policy Contact
Chair, Admissions Committee