Transferring Credits to Bard College: What's the Process Like?

I'm considering transferring to Bard College and want to know how credit transfer works there. Do they accept most credits from other colleges or are there strict guidelines? I'd love to hear from anyone with experience on how smooth the process is.

Hi there! Bard College is generally flexible when it comes to accepting credits from other institutions, but there are some guidelines to be aware of. The first step is to have your transcripts from your current (or previous) institution sent over to Bard after you submit your application.

As for the specifics, they consider credits from liberal arts, sciences, and some pre-professional courses. However, vocational, technical, experiential, and remedial courses usually do not transfer. The general rule at Bard is that transferred courses need to fit within the liberal arts and sciences curriculum.

Once your transcripts are received, an evaluation is done by the registrar's office to see which credits you can transfer. If you're approved, the registrar will add these credits to your Bard transcript. You'll have to get a grade of C or better in a course for it to potentially transfer, though.

The process may take a bit of time, especially if you're transferring a lot of credits, so it's a good idea to start as early as possible. It's crucial to stay proactive during the process, maybe setting reminders or follow-ups for yourself to check if the credits have been transferred. Although you might find the procedure multi-stepped, people often report finding it worth their while.

One piece of advice would be to work closely with the Bard College Registrar's Office throughout the process. They're the most familiar with how everything works and can be a great resource to answer any specific questions. I wish you the best of luck with the transfer process!