Applications are evaluated only after all the necessary information and materials have been received by the American Liberty University Office of Admissions. Completed files will be processed and evaluated by the admissions office and other designated individuals.

Applicants will be notified of the admission decision by mail, within four weeks of receipt of transcripts and completion of the file. Full consideration cannot be assured to applicants who fail to meet application deadlines.

The General Requirements is an Associates Degree, or a minimum of 60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of undergraduate credit. At least 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) must be in general education (G.E.R.) courses.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER'S PROGRAMS

The General Requirements is a Bachelor's Degree from an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, or an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a state approved institution, or for non-U.S. institutions, an educational institution approved by equivalent authorities.

The General Requirements is a Master’s Degree preferably in the same discipline as the Doctoral program to be undertaken. Persons not having the Masters Degree may be required to enroll in the concurrent Masters/Doctoral Program.

American Liberty University operates on the semester system, with three fifteen-week semesters each academic year. Study units at American Liberty University are computed on a credit-unit basis reflecting the total number of hours spent in the classroom. 15 hours of classroom instruction or 45 hours of clinical/internship or 30 clock hours of laboratory or 22.5 hours of self-study time equate to one semester unit of credit.

Students are required to submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended prior to formal admission to American Liberty University. If students have completed classes at recognized institutions and the courses are equivalent to those offered by American Liberty University, they may request transfer credit for the courses.

The University admits students living outside the continental United States to all degree programs. The student must be able to correspond with the University and respond to the course instructions in English. Credit earned at most accredited foreign schools will be accepted toward fulfilling the degree requirements. Official transcripts are required. If a transcript or a document is not in English, a certified translation must accompany it. All tuition and fees must be paid in U. S. currency and all checks drawn on a U.S. bank.

If licensing, certification or credentialing by a public or private agency or professional association is the objective of the student, we recommend that the applicant check with the authority which offers the recognition before enrolling in the University.

Credit by Examination may come through the following means:

• The College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
• American College Testing - Proficiency Examination Program (ACT-PEP)
• College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Examinations (AP)
• Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)
• United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI)
• Certified Professional Secretary Examinations (CPSE)

CREDIT

Credit may be given for Military Service/Courses: The University utilizes the 4 volume Guide To The Evaluation of Educational Experiences In The Armed Services, published by the American Council on Education, for determining credit for military courses.

Non collegiate-sponsored Instruction: The National Guide To Educational Credit For Training Programs published by the American Council on Education is used to determine credit for prior learning.

Professional licensing preparation courses i.e.: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), for independent study/correspondence courses taken through regionally accredited colleges and universities. Also for internships, seminars and telecourses that are degree related.

For transfer credit classes, students may be required to take and pass an American Liberty University administered Challenge Exam for each class petitioned for credit, at the discretion of the Dean of Academic Affairs. Upon passage of the Challenge Exam, course and tuition credit will be allowed. If a course is challenged under this section, and the student fails the challenge examination, the student must complete the course, and will be charged the normal tuition for the course.

American Liberty University may grant credit for previous life or work experience outside of the classroom, or self-study in some courses and departments.

Transfer credit needed to complete degree requirement. Courses a student wishes to be considered for transfer credit must adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Course work must have been completed at an accredited or recognized institution.

2. A grade of "C" or higher for B.A., B.S., and grade of "B" or higher for M.A., M.S. and Ph.D.

3. Course work must have been completed within the past ten years.

American Liberty University accepts transfer credit from State approved and/or USDOE accredited institutions, set forth by State of Alabama.