Transfer Credits

Students transferring from another accredited institution must submit official, sealed transcripts for evaluation.

Transfer credit may be granted for coursework that:

  • Is equivalent in level and content,

  • Aligns with the student’s program of study, and

  • Was completed with a grade of “C” or higher.

All transferred grades will be included in the student’s overall Grade Point Average (GPA).

A formal transfer credit evaluation will be conducted by the Admissions Department once all official transcripts have been received. To avoid an additional reassessment fee, transcripts should be submitted within 60 days of applying to LCU.

To earn a Christian degree from LCU, students must:

  • Complete or transfer in credits covering Program #1 subjects, and

  • Complete a minimum of 30 credit hours in one of LCU’s programs.

The following institutions are approved to transfer all earned credits:

Bible Teaching Experience (BTE) Credits

Bible Teaching Experience (BTE) credits recognize academic study for the preaching and teaching of the Word of God in formal, church-sanctioned settings. Eligible settings include adult services, children’s church, youth services, evangelistic speaking engagements, and teaching or preaching over radio or television.

BTE Credit Eligibility:

To qualify:

  • The majority of the material taught must result from the instructor’s own study of the Word of God.

  • Use of pre-printed curriculum is not sufficient for credit.

  • The following activities do not qualify for BTE credit:

    • Sunday school classes

    • Home Bible studies

    • Cell groups

Maximum Allowable BTE Credits:

  • Bachelor’s Degree: Up to 30 credit hours (¼ of the total required credits)

  • Master’s Degree: Up to 9 credit hours

  • Doctoral Degrees: No BTE credit may be awarded

Application Process & Fees:

  • Students may apply for BTE credit via LCU’s online application form.

  • A $50 evaluation fee is due upon submission (payable by credit/debit card).

  • If credit is awarded:

    • Undergraduate BTE credits: $30 per credit hour

    • Graduate BTE credits: $40 per credit hour

  • If no BTE credits are awarded, no additional fees will be charged.

Deadlines & Final Steps:

  • Applications must be submitted to Admissions within 60 days of the student’s initial application to LCU.

  • Qualifying students will receive a BTE Award Letter from the Office of the Registrar outlining:

    • Approved BTE credit hours

    • The total BTE Credit Award Fee

  • Upon payment of the fee, BTE credits will be officially applied to the student’s record.

Attention: No transfer credit will be awarded for formal education from any institution a student attends after enrolling in Life Christian University. Once a degree has been earned at LCU, attending another institution and attempting to upgrade the degree status at LCU by transferring the additional credit into LCU will not be permitted. No exceptions.