Occidental College Transfer Credit Policies

I'm considering transferring to Occidental College and I'm curious about how they handle transfer credits. Can anyone share insights on their policies, or how I might find out what credits will transfer successfully?

Sure, I can provide some insights into this. Transfer credit policies can vary greatly across schools, but there are some general guidelines that apply.

Occidental College does accept transfer credits, but the specifics will depend on the course content, level, and your performance. They typically only accept transfer credits from regionally accredited colleges and universities. In general, only courses where you've earned a grade of 'C-' or higher are eligible for transfer.

Course content plays a significant role in the transfer process as well. Courses need to be similar to those offered at Occidental to count for specific requirements. This means that general education and major requirement courses are more likely to transfer than specialized or unique courses not offered at Occidental.

There's also a limit to the number of transfer credits that can be applied to a degree. For a Bachelor of Arts degree at Occidental, for example, they require that at least 16 course credits must be completed in residence.

The process usually involves sending your official transcript from your current school to Occidental's Registrar's Office. Once your transcript has been reviewed, they'll provide information on which credits will transfer and how they might satisfy particular requirements.

Do note that the specifics of credit transfer can be complex, so it's ideal to reach out to the Registrar's Office for direct guidance and accurate information. You might also want to gather syllabi from your previous courses to assist in the course assessment review.

I hope that gives you a starting point! Transferring schools can be a complex process, but the staff at colleges are generally very helpful in guiding you through it. Good luck with your potential transfer to Occidental!