On a case-by-case basis, Missouri State University may accept graduate credit  earned at other regionally accredited institutions. Acceptance of transfer credits on a graduate degree program occurs through recommendation of the student's major advisor and approval of the Graduate College. Transfer hours may count for up to 30% of the Program of Study. The policy on transfer credit also applies to students who are currently enrolled in, but have not completed, a graduate degree program at another institution and wish to transfer up 30% of the total hours required for the Missouri State University Program of Study.

As with all credits applied toward a graduate degree, transfer credits must have been earned within the eight-year time limit for a degree program. Grades on transfer courses accepted in the degree program are included in the overall graduate grade point average. For classes taken on a pass/not pass basis, see the Pass/Not Pass Section.

Collaborative Agreements
The limitation on transfer credit may be superseded when the university develops a collaborative agreement with another institution for delivery of an academic program. In cases where Missouri State University shares program responsibility with another institution, both institutions may teach courses that might be applied to a degree program. For more information on a specific program, see the the appropriate section of the catalog.