How Do Transfer Credits Work at Hartwick College?

I'm thinking of transferring to Hartwick College and I have questions about credit transfer. How does Hartwick College evaluate which of my credits will transfer over? I really don’t want to repeat any classes!

Hartwick College has a pretty straightforward process for transfer credit evaluation. The Registrar’s Office at Hartwick is the department that typically handles the evaluation of your past academic work to determine transfer eligibility. Generally speaking, they'll assess the courses you've completed at your current institution in comparison to Hartwick’s own courses and degree requirements.

According to my understanding, they’ll accept credits for courses that are comparable to those offered at their institution or those that are determined to be academically beneficial to your degree program. They also take into account the accreditation of your previous institution and the grade you've achieved in each course. Typically, a grade of 'C' or better is required for a course to be eligible for transfer.

Do also confirm with the admissions office or a guidance counselor at Hartwick to understand more specifically what they're looking for when they assess transfer credits. You could additionally provide them with a copy of your transcripts and syllabi so they can help map out which of your credits will likely transfer.

Also, keep in mind that transferring credits may potentially impact your timeline to graduation, as some credits might not necessarily apply to Hartwick’s specific degree requirements. Therefore, consider consulting with an academic advisor upon transferring to help plan your path to graduation.

Please note, however, that ultimate credit transfer decisions and policies are entirely at the discretion of Hartwick College.