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transfer credit: undergraduate graduate
The University's transfer policy is intended to help each incoming student transfer the maximum number of applicable credits, minimizing course repetition and ensuring appropriate academic placement.

Transfer students will receive tentative credit for course work completed at another college or university during the first term of attendance only, at which time the student is responsible for furnishing proof that such course work has been successfully completed by submitting official college transcripts.

If official transcripts, course descriptions or other requested materials are not received within the given designated period of time, tentative transfer credit will be forfeited. Credit earned in developmental, remedial and refresher courses is non-transferable. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are also non-transferable.

Credit is generally granted on a course-by-course basis for subjects taken with similar content, level and duration to courses in the intended major. Due to the J&W "upside-down" curriculum, associate degree holders from other institutions may be granted credit for courses from the third and fourth years of their intended bachelor degree program, while being required to take some first and second year courses.

Other credit options may include prior learning, CLEP, challenge and proficiency exams or military credit. Refer to the standardized testing section and/or consult an academic counselor for additional help and information.

Students may be required to enroll in additional courses to meet the specific requirements or prerequisites of the four-year program of their choice.

Students must submit all official college transcripts from each college attended prior to their enrollment at Johnson & Wales. Transcripts must be in english (you are responsible for providing official translations, if needed) and should be received 60 days prior to your start date at the University. Official secondary school records must also be sent to Admissions. Undergraduate credits earned at J&W or other institutions more than 10 years ago may not be accepted. Credit is usually granted for courses with a grade of "C" (2.00) or better at another accredited institution.

Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with Admissions prior to their enrollment to discuss their transfer credit allowance. Early in the first term, students should meet with their advisors to review their curriculum requirements and sequencing of classes.

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