Advanced Standing

Advanced standing is the record of the course credits accepted by Thiel from another institution. The registrar prepares a statement of equivalency in regard to requirements for the core, and major program(s), and electives.

• The maximum number of advanced standing credits that may be transferred to Thiel is 94.
• Transfer students with fewer than 45 credits must complete eight credits of Western Humanities courses.
• Transfer students with more than 45 credits, but fewer than 76, need to complete at least one course in Western Humanities.
• Transfer students with 76 or more credits of advanced standing and at least one science course with a laboratory need to complete at least four credits of Global Heritage.
• Second degree candidates must complete requirements for the major and elective credits and must complete at least 30 credit hours at Thiel.