To be eligible for transfer credit, courses must be completed at a regionally accredited college or university with a passing grade or better. Remedial courses are not eligible for transfer credit. A transfer student might be asked to provide a college catalog from their previous institution(s) and/or a course syllabus for specific classes.

All transfer students must complete a minimum of 32 credit hours at Muskingum University, regardless of the number of credits transferred from other institutions, in order to graduate from Muskingum.

Muskingum University offers students the opportunity to earn academic credit from other institutions through its affiliate programs. These programs are typically focused toward a particular academic or internship experience for which the off-campus institution offers a specialization that cannot be obtained on campus. Following is a description of the programs for which Muskingum has affiliate agreements. Students participating in these programs are generally considered to be enrolled at Muskingum University.

Senior Studies provide a capstone experience for seniors in their major field of study. Through a seminar (an individual study or an advanced field experience), students learn to use bibliographic and research techniques and sources applicable to their chosen discipline; integrate earlier course work into a coherent pattern; engage in an extensive writing experience; gain experience in oral communication; develop independence, self-reliance and creativity; and explore a topic in depth.