Student may receive advanced standing (transfer credit) for courses taken in other recognized public, private, or Government educational institutions. No advanced standing will be given for courses taken in an undergraduate program. Approval for specific courses will be established individually on the basis of breadth, scope, organization, and quality of work offered in relationship to the courses required by the American Graduate University. Under California law, no more than six semester units (two courses) will be accepted for advanced standing into the degree and certificate programs. Requests for advanced standing should be sent to the AGU Admissions Department by mail, fax(626-915-1709) or email (mariesirney@agu.edu). They should be accompanied by objective evidence of the quality of the courses offered, including (1) name of sponsoring institution, (2) text material used, (3) course outline, (4) proof that the student has taken the course, and (5) grade attained. No credit can be given for seminars or conferences.

Course Challenge (Testing Out)

Students enrolled in one of the degree programs who have received advanced standing (transfer credit) for two courses, but have taken additional similar courses in a graduate or government institution may challenge (test out) up to two courses. Certificate students may not challenge courses. Students must receive prior approval from the Admissions Department before requesting a challenge exam.

In order to receive credit through a challenge, students must pass the final examination for the course with a score of 80% or above. The completed examination must be returned within 45 days.

There is a $250 fee charged per challenge. Students who do not receive a score of 80% or above on the challenge examination will be required to register for the course. The $250 challenge fee will be deducted from the $825 tuition.

Open PDF of Advanced Standing Request Form & DAU/AGU equivalency charts:

Acquisition Management
Contract Management
Project & Program Management
Business Management