Credit from appropriate external coursework or exams may be allowed to satisfy degree or program requirements at WashU.
Transfer credit is articulated on a student’s permanent record and listed on transcripts. Courses transferred from other institutions of higher education do not carry grades or grade points and therefore do not apply to a student’s GPA. Potential transfer credit is evaluated by schools and programs directly. Policies regarding the type and amount of credit that may be transferred and applied to a WashU program’s requirements vary. Students should review the Bulletin and check with their school to verify the relevant policy.
Undergraduate students may be eligible to receive credit for appropriate scores earned on Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and British A-Level exams. Additionally, undergraduate students entering WashU by transferring from another school should check their school’s website and can expect to be assigned advisors to review their prior academic history to verify what may be transferred.
WashU students considering whether to take a class elsewhere and attempt to transfer it to WashU, after matriculation, should consult with their advisor before making plans.