How do transfer credits fit group requirements at Reed College?

I'm looking into Reed College and wondering how transfer credits can apply towards their group requirements. Does anyone have experience with this and can provide some insights on what counts?

Sure, I'd be happy to share how transfer credits typically apply towards group requirements at Reed College. Reed College's group requirements are the college's distribution requirements for their Bachelor of Arts degree, used to ensure a breadth of study across multiple academic areas. The areas include Humanities, Natural Sciences & Mathematics, Social Sciences, and Multicultural.

For transfer students, Reed will conduct a transfer credit evaluation to determine how your previous coursework can be applied to Reed's group requirements. They will look at the nature, level, content, and rigor of your past courses, among other factors. The exact details can vary as the evaluation will be case by case, but typically, a course can be qualified towards a group if it's similar in content and level to a course traditionally offered in that group at Reed.

For example, if you have taken, say, a literature course at your previous institution that is of rigorous academic nature, similar to the literature courses offered under Humanities at Reed, your course may fulfill a group requirement in Humanities.

Remember, though, to ensure the most accurate application of your transfer credits towards these group requirements, it's always advisable to contact Reed's Registrar's Office or speak with a transfer admissions counselor. They can offer guidance based on your specific academic record and the exact courses you've taken. Be prepared with your detailed course syllabi as these documents can help the college determine the level and content of your previously completed coursework.