Transferring Religion Credit

Religion courses are an integral part of the university curriculum and conform to university standards and expectations. While enrolled at BYU, students are required to take religion courses from BYU. For more details, refer to the Doctrinal Foundation and Religious Electives section on the University Core Explained page in the catalog or visit the website for Religious Education.

Transferring Religion Credit

Religion credit taken through a CES school (BYU-Idaho, BYU-Hawaii, Ensign College) or Institutes of Religion may transfer to fulfill the subject matter requirement, but not the residency hour requirement.

To transfer institute credit, request an official transcript signed by the institute director be sent to collegetranscript@byu.edu.

To transfer religion credit from BYU-Idaho, BYU-Hawaii, or Ensign College, submit a transcript to BYU.

Petition for Religion Credit

The Department of Religious Education offers a petition form for those seeking approval for a course substitution or an exception to university policy. For questions about the petition process, contact (801) 422-2735.