For students entering the doctoral program with graduate level credits a related field from a regionally accredited institution, the number of required credits may be reduced up to 30 credits, subject to approval of the program faculty and the college's associate dean for student affairs. See AP.6.5.2 Transfer of Credits for more information regarding eligible transfer credits. The online, Dynamic Form Transfer of Credits form should be submitted by the student to the COS Graduate Program Director (Melissa Hayes, mhayes5@gmu.edu) during the first year of study. Students should work with the IPN Graduate Program Director and coordinator when completing the form.