How do Emerson College transfer credits work?

I'm looking into transferring to Emerson College and I'm curious about how they handle transfer credits. Do they accept most of them? Any insight into the process would be super helpful!

Emerson College, like many institutions, evaluates transfer credits on a course-by-course basis. The exact amount of credit you will receive depends on the specifics of the course and its similarity to the offerings at Emerson, among other factors.

Generally, Emerson considers transfer credits from courses in which a grade of " C—" or better was earned at an accredited college or university. These courses have to be similar in nature, level, and content to those in Emerson’s curriculum and must apply to one of their degree programs.

If the course is deemed equivalent to a specific course at Emerson, you might receive direct equivalent credit. If the course doesn’t have a direct equivalency but is still considered college-level and falls within the liberal arts or your intended major, you might receive elective credit.

Once you're admitted, Emerson's Office of the Registrar conducts an official transfer credit evaluation and they'll provide you with a breakdown of how your previous credits map onto their requirements for graduation.

It's important to consider that Emerson requires the majority of your credits to be completed at the college itself. The policy states that Emerson students must complete their last 48 credits there, which is equivalent to the last four full-time semesters.

Remember that these rules can change, and it's always a good idea to reach out directly to Emerson's admissions or registrar's office with any specific questions about your situation! You can also use Emerson's Transferology tool to gauge which credits will transfer: https://www.transferology.com/school/emerson. I hope this helps answer your question!