Limitations on Credit Applicable Toward a Degree

Seattle Pacific University will accept no more than 90 credits combined total from two-year colleges, unaccredited institutions, advanced standing for international 13th year, and approved testing programs such as AP, Cambridge International, CLEP, and IB.

Of those 90 credits, no more than 45 credits may come from exam programs, including SPU’s Credit by Exam.

You may earn no more than 30 credits from other institutions after matriculating at SPU, with the exception of courses earned through a pre-approved study abroad program.
At least 25 of your final 45 credits for the degree must be earned through SPU, with the exception of approved study abroad credits.
Except when participating in approved study abroad, you may not take courses concurrently from SPU and another institution during the regular academic year (autumn through spring quarters).
You may enroll in 5000-level courses, but they will not apply to undergraduate degree program requirements at SPU, nor are these courses eligible for financial aid.
Graduate-level courses will not apply toward an undergraduate degree.
If you are a non-matriculated student, credits in excess of 45 completed before matriculation at SPU will not apply toward a first undergraduate degree.
If you are a non-matriculated student, credits in excess of 15 taken prior to matriculation at SPU may not be applied to a post-baccalaureate degree.

Refer to your checklist to ensure that you’re taking the required courses and credits you need to earn your degree in a timely manner.

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