I'm looking to transfer to Reed College and I'm curious how my current credits will transfer. Does anyone know about their credit policy, specifically for courses taken at other schools?
When it comes to transfer credit policies, Reed College uses a combination of criteria to evaluate credit eligibility. The factors they consider include the nature of the course content, level of study, institution’s accreditation, and course grade.
To be considered for transfer, coursework must be similar to what's offered at Reed and have been completed at a regionally accredited college or university with a grade of C or better. It's important to note that all transfer credits are initially considered elective credits. How they are applied to Reed's degree requirements is determined later in consultation with academic departments.
For science classes, Reed typically only accepts laboratory science courses and doesn’t accept online science courses. For language courses, only classes at the second-year level or above are counted.
As a liberal arts college, Reed doesn't offer pre-professional programs, so credits from professional programs (like business, nursing, or education) might not transfer.
Something unique about Reed is that they use a unit system rather than a credit hour system. They consider 1 semester credit equivalent to .25 Reed units and will convert your credits to units for evaluation.
That being said, it's always best to reach out to Reed's Registrar's Office or Transfer Coordinator for more accurate and personalized information. You may need to provide detailed course descriptions or syllabi to assist in the credit evaluation process. They can give you a better idea of how your specific classes may transfer.
Remember, it's also crucial to understand Reed's degree requirements. All students, including transfer students, have to meet these requirements to graduate. Reed also requires a minimum of 2 years of full-time study to receive a degree from them.
I hope this provided a good starting point and wish you the best in your potential transfer to Reed College!
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