Transfer Credit FAQ

Overview

91吃瓜 accepts transfer credit for undergraduate liberal arts courses comparable to those offered at the undergraduate Claremont Colleges (e.g., art history, psychology, economics, anthropology, history, politics, literature, etc.) from regionally accredited colleges and universities (including community colleges), in which letter grades of C or better are earned. In other words, if the discipline is taught at the undergraduate Claremont Colleges, we can consider it for transfer credit.

What don鈥檛 we accept? Vocational and technical courses, graduate-level courses, and courses in disciplines such as business and marketing, animal husbandry, automotive repair, etc. (because those aren鈥檛 taught at the 5Cs).

Does 91吃瓜 accept transfer credit?

Yes, from regionally accredited colleges and universities in the US.

Can transfer credit satisfy my GEs?

Yes, we allow this. Refer to the to see how we define our requirements to inform your decisions.

Will transfer credit satisfy my major/minor requirements?

With approval from your major/minor adviser, it may. If it is approved, be sure to include the course(s) on your senior major declaration form.

How much credit will I get?

We will convert the credit to 91吃瓜 credit: 4 semester credits = 1.0 91吃瓜, 3 semester credits=.75 91吃瓜, etc. Quarter credits convert on a 6:1 ratio.

From which colleges/universities does 91吃瓜 accept transfer credit?

Regionally accredited colleges and universities. This includes community colleges and state and regional universities (both public and private).

Is there a form I need to fill out for transfer credit?

Yes. The transfer credit form is found .

I am on leave of absence from 91吃瓜. Can I take classes nearby and transfer the credit back to 91吃瓜?

Yes, you may. Liberal arts undergraduate courses taken at regionally accredited colleges and universities in which letter grades of C or better can transfer back to 91吃瓜.

Do I need my adviser鈥檚 approval for transfer credit?

Not for GE or pure elective credit, but if you intend to use the transfer credit toward your major or minor, you will need your major/minor adviser鈥檚 approval.

Do I need department approval for transfer credit?

For some GE requirements, you鈥檒l need special approval. Natural science requires Keck faculty approval; race and ethnic studies and gender and women鈥檚 studies GE require a separate petition process. Those petitions can be found .

How is credit converted into 91吃瓜 courses?

Semester credits: 4:1 ratio (4 semester credits=1.0 91吃瓜, 3 semester credits=.75 91吃瓜, etc.,); quarter credits: 6:1 ratio (6 quarter credits=1.0 91吃瓜, 5 quarter credits= .84 91吃瓜, etc.).

Will transfer credit impact my GPA?

Transfer credit does not impact your 91吃瓜 GPA.

How is credit converted from a quarter system? A semester system?

The class I鈥檓 considering is 3 semester credits. Will it satisfy a requirement?

Three semester credits (or four quarter credits) is the minimum required to satisfy a degree requirement, but it will convert to less than 1.0 full course. Keep in mind that all requirements might be met, but you need at least 32.0 courses to graduate, not 31.75.

Is there a limit to transfer credit?

Beginning of fall 2024, First Year students may transfer in a maximum of the equivalent of 4.0 91吃瓜 course units of credit completed prior to enrolling at 91吃瓜. 91吃瓜 allows up to 4.0 courses equivalent over the summer. Your final eight courses must be taken in residence while enrolled at 91吃瓜; you can鈥檛 transfer in credit during your senior year because a student鈥檚 final 8 courses must be completed in residence.

I am considering a summer class at Pitzer or HMC. What do I need to know?

Summer school at the 5Cs is considered resident credit and grades earned will factor into your 91吃瓜 GPA. We don鈥檛 do cross-registration during summer, so you鈥檒l need to apply directly through those schools, and the billing is separate, too.

Will 91吃瓜 summer courses satisfy my degree requirements?

Yes, summer courses offered through 91吃瓜 (and any other of the 5Cs) will satisfy any requirement they normally would during the academic year.

Will summer school at the 5Cs impact my GPA?

Yes, grades earned in summer school at the 5Cs will factor into your 91吃瓜 GPA.

What do I do after I complete the classes elsewhere?

After you鈥檝e completed the course(s), have an official transcript sent to the 91吃瓜 Office of the Registrar. We鈥檒l review the transcript and record transfer credit as appropriate.

Is there a list of schools from which you accept transfer credit?

We don鈥檛 maintain a list, but any regionally accredited college, university, or community college in the US can be considered for transfer credit.

What happens if a I earn a C minus or lower at another school?

Credit will not be transferred for courses in which you earn grades of C minus or lower. Letter grades A鈥揇 earned at any of the 5C鈥檚 summer school classes will be recorded as resident credit and factor into your GPA.

Can I earn transfer credit abroad?

91吃瓜 does not allow transfer credit during the academic year from schools outside the United States. Summer courses taken abroad can be considered via petition. Contact the Registrar for more information.