What is Skidmore College's policy on transfer credits?

I'm transferring from another college to Skidmore and want to know how they handle transfer credits. How do they decide what courses count?

When colleges evaluate transfer credits, they look for coursework that is equivalent or similar to the classes offered at their institution. Skidmore College is no exception to this. They will review the official transcripts you send from your previous college and determine which credits are eligible to be transferred into their curriculum.

Typically, a course has to be somewhat equivalent to those offered at Skidmore and you would need to have gotten a grade of C- or higher in the course in order for it to be considered for transfer credit.

However, the final determination is often made by the registrar or the academic department that coordinates the subject area of the transferred course. Therefore, it's important to save your syllabi and course materials from the classes you've taken, as these documents may be requested for a detailed evaluation of your past courses.

There are also caps on how many credits can be transferred from another college. For instance, Skidmore generally allows a maximum of 60 transfer credits from a four-year college and about half that number from a two-year college.

It's advisable to reach out directly to Skidmore's Registrar's Office for the most accurate and personalized information as procedures can change and vary depending on an individual's specific circumstances. Good luck with your transfer process!