Transfer Credit, Consortium, and Co-Registration

Alternative student registration options are available to current students. Students may elect to take courses through co-registration with other Marian University sites, through other colleges and universities that have a consortium partnership with Marian University, or through transfer work at other colleges and universities. Advance approval is required for all the options.

Review detailed information, policies, and links/instructions regarding each of these options below by opening the related item in the accordion menu.

This option is for an active Marian student to complete a course(s) through a partnership college or university. These course are all offered 100% online.

Requirements and statements of understanding

Eligibility enrollments shall be determined by Marian
Students may register for credit courses offered by other institutions in the same term on a space available basis.
The consortium is available to students during summer sessions.
The student is an active student at Marian University.
The student is degree-seeking. Non-degree seeking students are not permitted.
The desired course is not currently available at Marian or is filled.
Space is available in the desired course at the Host institution.
The student has satisfied all the course prerequisites of the Host institution.
Application does not automatically ensure admission to the course.
In case of differing academic regulations, those of the Host institute should be used.
A course taken through this consortium is considered institutional credit and will impact the student grade-point average (GPA).
The Registrar's Office staff has the right deny any course request for any reason.
Students who drop, withdraw or fail two or more courses through the partnership will not be eligible for future Acadeum enrollment.

Approval process

Log into Acadeum to view approved courses and submit a request for approval. This step-by-step instructional guide walks through the process.
If a course is needed that is not on the pre-approved list, contact regis@marian.edu to inquire about seeking an equivalent course.
Please DO NOT contact the host school directly for registration. All communication and registration with the host school must occur through the Registrar's Office.

Cost and Financial Aid

Tuition amount is determined by the host school and includes an administrative fee collected by Marian.
Courses completed in this program will be counted towards full-time status for academic and financial aid purposes but restrictions apply.

Notice of Student Responsibility

Before registering, students must read and understand the Notice of Student Responsibility for Acadeum Partnership Registration in relation to course dates, participation and refunds.

Marian University is a member of the Consortium for Urban Education (CUE) in the Indianapolis area. By special arrangement among the member institutions, undergraduate students are given the opportunity to enroll in undergraduate courses at other CUE institutions which are not available at Marian. Registration enables undergraduate students to enhance their degree programs by taking an undergraduate course at another CUE institution and receiving credit at Marian upon successful completion of the course. These courses can be taken in person or online.

Requirements and statements of understanding

Eligibility enrollments shall be determined by Marian
A student may enroll in a maximum of one CUE course a semester, not to exceed a total of four courses throughout the student’s program.
Students may register for credit courses offered by other CUE institutions in the same term on a space available basis.
The consortium is not available to students during summer sessions.
Students enrolling in a Marian course as a CUE student cannot enroll in any other course or courses at Marian under another admit status for the same term.
The student is enrolled in at least three credit hours at Marian.
The student is degree-seeking or seeking certification for teaching. Non-degree seeking students are not permitted.
The desired course is not currently available at Marian or is filled.
Space is available in the desired course at the Host institution.
The student has satisfied all the course prerequisites and/or has met the admission standards of the Host institution.
Application does not automatically ensure admission to the course.
The student is responsible for payment of any additional course fees, lab fees, materials, etc. to the Host institution, where appropriate.
In case of differing academic regulations, those of the Host institute stand.
A course taken through this consortium is considered institutional credit and will impact the student grade-point average (GPA).
CUE deadlines:
- CUE forms for spring semester courses must be submitted by December 1st prior to the course start date.
- CUE forms for fall semester courses must be submitted by August 1st prior to the course start date.

Approval process

Information for those interested in registering for the CUE is available by request via email to regis@marian.edu .
Please DO NOT contact the host school directly for registration. All communication and registration with the host school must occur through the Registrar's Office.

Cost and Financial Aid

The course tuition is waived for students that quality.
The student is responsible for payment of any additional course fees, lab fees, materials, parking, etc. to the Host institution, where appropriate.
Course taken in this program will be counted towards full-time status for academic and financial aid purposes.

This option is for active Marian students who wish to take one or more courses at another college or university and transfer the credit back to Marian.

Requirements and statements of understanding

If the course is a required course in the major, the student must have consent from their academic advisor that they will take this transfer course as equivalent to the required major course.
The student must receive a “C-“ or above in course(s) or they will not transfer. The student is responsible for checking with the department to verify grade requirements in their major, as they may require a “C” or higher.
Nursing students must check with the School of Nursing to find out the minimum grade that will be accepted. A higher grade may be required.
The credit for transfer course(s) will be applied to the student’s total credit hours, but the grades for these courses will not transfer and will not be calculated into my Marian University grade point average.
Residency waivers that are granted for a student to take the course(s) outside of Marian’s residency policy are only valid for one year from the approval date.
If the student chooses not to take courses that have been approved, they must notify the Registrar’s Office at regis@marian.edu.
The student is responsible for admission, tuition and fees at the host school. This will not be covered by Marian financial aid.

Approval process

Visit the Transfer Evaluation System (TES) to find the course equivalent. If the course does not have an equivalent, please provide a course description from the host institution webpage.
Complete the Transfer Course Approval Form

Cost and Financial Aid

Contact the host school for tuition and fees details prior to registration.
All tuition and fees will be paid directly to the host school.
Courses taken in transfer will NOT be counted towards full-time status for academic and/or financial aid purposes.

Understanding the Options

Several key differences between taking a course through co-registration or a consortium (CUE or Acadeum) versus taking a transfer course are summarized below.

Topic	Co-registration or Consortium Course	Transfer Course
Application and Approval	Student must follow proper procedures to request approval from the Marian University Registrar’s Office. Marian University will facilitate the student’s registration in the course if approved. The course will not break Marian University’s residency requirement (e.g. course may be taken during the last 30 credit hours toward the bachelor’s degree or last 15 credits toward the associate’s degree).	Student must follow proper procedures to request approval from the Marian University Registrar’s Office Student must independently apply to the transfer institution as a guest student and register for the course. A transfer course cannot be taken during the last 30 credit hours toward the bachelor’s degree or last 15 credits toward the associate’s degree without special approval.
Billing and Financial Aid	Billing will take place through the student’s Marian University account. Financial aid may apply. Special Note: When Acadeum courses are being used to help the student reach a full-time enrollment status of 12 credits (example: nine credits at Marian and three enrolled credits through Acadeum) the student will be full-time for the purposes of federal and state aid, but institutional aid will be prorated.	Student will be billed by the transfer institution. Marian University financial aid does not apply.
Credit	Students who receive a passing grade receive institutional credit (e.g. appears on the transcript like a Marian University course and not a transfer course). Some majors may require a higher grade for certain courses. The final grade will calculate into the Marian University GPA.	Student must receive a minimum grade of C- for the course to be transferable. Some majors may require a higher grade for certain courses. Student must have an official transcript sent to Marian University after completion. The final grade will not calculate into the Marian University GPA.

Transfer Credit, Consortium, and Co-Registration

Alternative MU Site Co-Registration

Acadeum Consortium for Independent Colleges (CIC)

Consortium for Urban Education (CUE)

Transfer Credit from Another College or University

Understanding the Options