Course transfer process at Boston College

I'm planning to apply to Boston College as a transfer student. Can someone explain how course transfers are handled here? Are there specific steps or guidelines I should be aware of?

Boston College, like many colleges, conducts a course-by-course evaluation for transfer credit. Once you get accepted, the Office of Transfer Admission will review all your college-level courses to determine their compatibility with Boston College's curriculum. Typically, for a course to be eligible for transfer, it must be similar in depth and content to courses offered at Boston College, and you must have earned a grade of C- or better.

Here are some of the key steps and guidelines in the course transfer process:

1. After you're admitted, Boston College will evaluate each course you've taken and decide if it can be transferred for credit. This process will involve reviewing the course content, the level at which the course was taught, and the grade you received. Courses with a grade of C- or better are generally transferable.

2. Courses that are comparable in content to those offered in Boston College's undergraduate schools are generally accepted for transfer.

3. The university does not, however, typically award credit for professional or technical courses, courses taken pass/fail, or for life experience.

4. Continued coursework is required if you have taken introductory courses in a sequence, for example, a language class. The sequence needs to be completed at Boston College to receive credit for the initial classes.

5. As a transfer student, you are required to complete at least half of your degree program, including at least half of your major or concentration courses, at Boston College.

You can also contact Boston College's Transfer Admission team for further information about transferring specific courses. They're your best resource, especially for specific programs or schools within Boston College.

It's recommended to keep all your previous course syllabi, as they may be helpful during the evaluation process. Hope this helps, and good luck with your transfer process!