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Office of Undergraduate Programs
Undergraduate Transfer Course Credit
The below information is intended for McKelvey students interested in taking courses elsewhere.
Transfer Credit Eligibility
| Accepted Courses Must Be | Courses We Do Not Accept |
| Taken in-person at an accredited institution | Online or Hybrid Courses |
| Approved through the McKelvye Transfer Credit Review Process | Experiential Learning Courses |
| Completed with a letter grade of C or higher | Pass/Fail Courses |
| Community College Chemistry Courses* | |
| Courses not approved in advance |
*Some community college chemistry courses may be eligible, consult your academic advisor.
Important: The university is not required to award transfer credit for coursework taken elsewhere.
Who is this Process For?
| Student Type | Next Step |
| McKelvey Undergraduate student taking a course at another institution while enrolled at WashU | Follow the Undergraduate Transfer Credit Process below. |
| McKelvey Graduate Student | Contact your academic department before enrolling. Department approval is required. |
| McKelvey Study abroad student | Meet with a member of the McKelvey Study Abroad Team before selecting courses. See the McKelvey Study Abroad and International Experience webpage. |
Taking Courses Before Enrolling at WashU?
This page applies only to students taking courses after they have enrolled at WashU. Transfer credit evaluations for coursework completed before enrollment at WashU cannot begin until the required verification has been received. See the College Credit for Coursework taken in High School page for instructions.
Before You Enroll
Before taking a transfer course:
- Confirm the course fulfills a degree requirement and consult your academic advisor if you are unsure.
- Transfer credit approved by McKelvey applies only to McKelvey degree requirements. If you need a course to satisfy requirements in another school or program, consult that program directly.
- Be aware of departmental and McKelvey residency requirements, which may limit the number of transfer courses that can count toward your degree. Computer Science & Engineering student should review departmental residency requirements before enrolling in transfer coursework.
Undergraduate Transfer Credit Process
Step 1. Check the Transfer Equivalency Database
Search the Undergraduate Transfer Course Equivalency Database before enrolling.
Step 2. Determine Whether Your Course Needs Review
| Course Status | What You Need to Do | Additional Review Required | Next Step |
| Course is listed in the database, and effective date is within the last 5 years | Submit the McKelvey Undergraduate Transfer Credit Request Form. | No | Enroll in the course |
| Course is not listed in the database | Submit a Transfer Credit Request in Workday and upload supporting documentation. | Yes | Wait for Evaluation |
| Course is listed, but the effective date is more than 5 years old | Submit a Transfer Credit Request in Workday and upload supporting documentation. | Yes | Wait for Evaluation |
After submitting a Transfer Credit Request in Workday, you will be notified once a transfer credit decision has been made.
Please allow several weeks for course evaluations. Do not enroll in a course assuming transfer credit will be granted. Courses requirement evaluation must be approved before they can be considered for transfer credit.
Step 3. Complete the Course and Send Your Official Transcript
After completing your approved course:
- Make sure you earned a letter grade of "C" or better.
- Submit an official transcript from the transfer institution:
| If Your Course Was Approved Through | Send Official Transcript to: |
| Transfer Equivalency Database | McKelvey Academic Services via one of the methods listed on the right-hand side of this page |
| Workday Transfer Credit Request | Office of the University Registrar (per Transfer Credit Approval Task in Workday) |
How Does Transfer Credit Appear on my WashU Record?
- Transfer credit is posted after receipt and review of an official transcript.
- Transfer credit awards units only.
- Grades do not transfer and do not affect your WashU GPA.
Questions?
Contact your academic advisor in the McKelvey Office of Undergraduate Programs.