Understanding Otis College of Art and Design's transfer credit catalog

I'm planning to transfer to Otis College of Art and Design. How do I figure out which of my credits from my current college will be accepted? Does anyone know where to find their transfer credit catalog?

Otis College of Art and Design, like many institutions, has an established transfer policy and procedure. They don't have a specific transfer credit catalog, but you can find detailed information about transfer credit policies and procedures on the college's official website.

Typically, credits are evaluated on a course-by-course basis and they take into consideration the course content and compatibility with courses at Otis. Transferable credits typically must be from accredited institutions and the grades earned should be a 'C' or higher.

Remember that art and design schools often have requirements of a portfolio review for studio-based credits. So if you completed art or design courses at another institution, they may want to evaluate the quality of the work you produced, in addition to your final grade, to determine whether it meets their standards.

To get a concrete answer about which of your credits would transfer, contact Admissions or the Registrar at Otis. They can provide detailed information about their transfer policies and may also be able to help you evaluate your potential transfer credits. Do be aware this guidance isn't final, and the ultimate decisions will be made after you are accepted.

One tip when engaging in this process is to keep detailed syllabi for all of your courses. These can help give the transfer credit evaluators a clearer idea of what was covered in your class, the type of assignments you were expected to complete, and other key pieces of information that can aid in their decision-making process.

Finally, Otis accepts a maximum of 63 transfer credits. So, if you have earned more than than that, be prepared to have to redo some coursework. Or, even if you are under that threshold, some of your coursework might not transfer. So, think ahead and have a plan B ready to go in case you hit any snags with transferring coursework, especially more specialized work, which is often harder to find an equivalent for than relatively standard, introductory level classes.

Remember, getting a definitive answer might take some time as the process of evaluating transfer credits can be complex and time-consuming. But figuring out the details is worth the effort, as it will allow you to plan your academic trajectory at Otis effectively. Good luck!