For students who have already enrolled at JMU
A student wishing to earn credits at another institution, either during the summer or during a regular academic session, should complete the Intent to Transfer Credit form in advance of taking courses from another institution. Students no longer need prior written approval to take a course outside of JMU if:
- It is listed as a “match” in Transferology
- Your course adheres to the General Education restrictions and Transfer Policies listed below and on the Intent to Transfer Credit Form.
- You have not already taken the course at JMU
Visit the JMU Registrar's page for more university transfer policies and forms.
The student is responsible for having an official transcript mailed to the Office of the Registrar when the work has been completed. Credit hours will be awarded for approved courses carrying a "C" or better grade (2.0 quality points). Grades for courses taken at another institution are not included in grade point average calculations although they will be used in determining graduation honors for eligible students.
Currently Enrolled Students
All currently enrolled students are expected to complete JMU’s General Education program with JMU courses. If students need to take courses elsewhere after matriculation, they should first read all University and General Education Transfer policies and then consult their academic advisors before using the Transferology Guide.
During the transition to a new General Education program, the following policies apply and are effective July 1, 2026:
- Current students may use transfer courses to satisfy up to three General Education program requirements. Previous exclusions, such as equivalencies for Wellness and Critical Thinking, are temporarily suspended. The “no more than one per area/cluster” limit is also suspended.
- Current students may not transfer in one course to satisfy a General Education requirement when JMU requires a two-course sequence as the equivalency (e.g. both ENG 111 and 112 are needed for WRTC 103). Please read Transferology carefully. If a student opts to take only one of the two courses, JMU will award elective credit only for it.
Discontinued/Non-Current Students
Discontinued or non-current students (e.g., suspension, leave of absence, medical withdrawal) are exempt from the restrictions applicable to current students while away from JMU, but should still submit a Permission for Transfer Form. DISC status will be verified during the approval process. Students on suspension should confer with their assigned advisors before enrolling elsewhere. Other discontinued students should consult with university offices before enrolling in courses elsewhere since there may be significant financial aid or academic progress consequences to consider. In both cases, Transferology will be used to award credit during re-entry.
For prospective students
Please review the Registrar's policies.
