Transfer of Academic Credits from Non-Church Schools

 

Students that transfer to Ensign College that have no religion credits must meet the religion requirements for graduation.  The number of academic credits being transferred, and the desired degree, help determine how many religion credits are required.  The matrix below, along with your Student Success Advisor, can help provide further guidance.

Students Seeking BAS Degrees

Total Hours
Transferred to Ensign

Total Ensign Religion Hours to Take While Enrolled at Ensign

 Cornerstone Courses Required for Graduation*

0-14

14

 

  REL 200: The Eternal Family

  REL 225: Foundations of the
  Restoration

  REL 250: Jesus Christ and the
  Everlasting Gospel

  REL 275: Teachings and
  Doctrine of the Book of
  Mormon

  or approved substitutions

15-29

12

30-44

10

45-59

8

60-74

6**

75-89

4**

90 or more

2**

* All students graduating from Ensign College, BYU, BYU–Idaho, BYU–Hawaii and institutes of religion must complete ALL Cornerstone requirements. Credit for these courses may be transferred from BYU–Idaho, BYU–Hawaii, and institutes of religion as per current policy.

**More religion credit may be needed if Cornerstone requirements have not been completed. 

Students Seeking AAS or AS Degrees

Total Hours
Transferred to Ensign

Total Ensign Religion Hours to
Take While Enrolled at Ensign

0-14

8*

15-29

6*

30 or more

4*

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Must include at least two Cornerstone Courses