Transfer Equivalencies

Are you a transfer student, or are you considering transferring courses into Messiah? Please consult the Registrar's Office Transfer Equivalency Database to make sure your course transfers in as expected. Here are some basic parameters for course equivalencies:

Transfer Guide for Undergraduate General Education Requirements

Transfer Guide for Undergraduate General Education Requirements
Requirement	Equivalency	Level
Literature/Arts	3 credits literature, art, music, or theatre	100
Language	2 semesters (6 credits) of the same language	100-200
History	3 credits history	100-200
Philosophy/Religion	3 credits philosophy (e.g., introduction to philosophy) or religion (e.g., introduction to world’s major religions)	100-200
Social Sciences	3 credits introductory psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, or political science	100-200
Mathematics	3-4 credits mathematical science beyond college algebra (some majors may have specific course requirements)	100-200
Lab Science	3-4 credits laboratory science (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics, geology; some majors may have specific course requirements)	100-200
First Year Seminar	First-time full-time college students complete Messiah First Year Seminar. Transfer Students may transfer in First Year Seminar.	100
Composition	3 credits composition	100-200
Oral Communication	3 credits oral communication (public speaking, relational communication, communication in groups and teams)	100-200
Bible	3 credits biblical genres, formation, interpretation	200
Christian Beliefs	3 credits Christian Theology	200-300
Wellness	1 credit holistic wellness with physical activity or two 1-credit activity courses	100
Ethics and the Common Good	3 credits ethical principles and application	300
Intercultural Perspectives – US	3 credits intercultural competence/diversity within United States	200-300
Intercultural Perspectives – Global	3 credits intercultural competence/diversity outside of the United States or third level of language (in same language student completed to fulfill language requirement)	200-300

NOTE: Some majors have specifically defined courses that meet both a major and a general education requirement. Consult the current Messiah University catalog for more information.