A student may transfer into the nursing program from another accredited institution of higher education. The cooperative nursing program may grant up to 32 credits of advanced standing in general education courses which correspond in subject matter and number of credits. Students holding a baccalaureate degree may transfer up to 40 general education credits.

In addition, the School of Nursing may grant up to 16 credits in advanced standing for nursing (clinical) courses which correspond in subject matter and number of credits to Muhlenberg’s nursing courses.

Credits earned in science courses taken more than ten years prior to application for admission will NOT be accepted for transfer credit. There is no time limit on liberal arts courses for transfer.

All advanced standing in nursing courses will be granted sequentially. For example, awarding of advanced standing in NURM 121 (Nursing I) is a prerequisite for the awarding of advanced standing in NURM 122 (Nursing II). Credit earned in nursing courses taken more than five years prior to application for admission will NOT be accepted for transfer credit. Students wishing to transfer nursing credits must have earned a passing grade from their prior nursing school. The student will also be required to obtain a letter of reference from the Dean or an instructor of that nursing school.

An official evaluation of previous college credits will be completed after enrollment.

The Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center School of Nursing curriculum includes both general education and nursing (clinical) courses. While many sections are offered, registration into these courses can not be guaranteed. Registration for all courses is on a seat-available basis. This means that students with advanced standing are not guaranteed enrollment in nursing (clinical) courses for the semester that they want.