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