A transfer student is considered to be any person who has been enrolled in a college or university other than Howard University, irrespective of course load or credits earned. A general admissions application, the $45 application fee, and two official transcripts from each college-level institution attended must be sent to the Office of Admissions. In all instances where transfer of credit is granted, it must be the judgment of the student's major department that the credits in question are comparable to those awarded by the department and that they meet the same course objectives as those of the department. Departments may accept a limited number of transferred credits to satisfy requirements for the master's and Ph.D. degrees with the approval of the dean of the Graduate School. Credentials delivered in person or sent to the University by the student are not accepted. To qualify for admission on a transfer basis, the student must have been in good standing at all institutions previously attended.