Messiah College's transfer equivalencies: How do they compare?

I'm in the process of transferring and need to understand how Messiah College's transfer equivalencies work. Are there any peculiarities or specific conditions that I should be aware of to ensure my credits will be accepted?

Messiah College (now Messiah University), like many colleges, has a designated process to evaluate and accept transfer credits. Typically, credits are accepted from regionally accredited institutions, and the course content must be similar enough to a course offered at Messiah University. In general, you'll want to make sure that you've received a grade of 'C-' or better in all the courses you want to transfer.

In addition to transferring credits, Messiah University has a policy where a certain number of your last credits must be earned in residency at the university. For a bachelor’s degree, the last 30 credit hours required must be earned at Messiah. This means you can’t just accumulate credits from different colleges hoping to get awarded a degree from Messiah University, as you'll need to take a significant amount of coursework directly from them.

One peculiarity to note is the treatment of technical, vocational, or workplace credits. These types of credits typically don't transfer to Messiah University.

Lastly, keep in mind that each academic program at Messiah University may have specific guidelines on what type of transfer credits they accept, especially for the major-specific courses. I would recommend reaching out to the admissions office or a designated transfer counselor to discuss your specific situation. They can provide more accurate and personalized information based on the exact courses you've taken. It's also a good idea to request an unofficial evaluation of your credits before applying to help you understand your standing.