Policies Regarding Transfer Students

Transfers with an A.A. degree from community colleges with whom we have a "Direct Transfer" agreement will be granted junior standing, but they will have to meet General Education and Major requirements; the Registrar determines which requirements remain to be completed. A maximum of 72 credits can be accepted in transfer. Therefore, a minimum of 56 hours of credit must be taken at Washington College. The last eight courses must be taken at Washington College or in a Washington College-administered program. Exceptions to these rules can be granted on appeal to the Committee on Academic Standing and Advising.

Transfers from colleges with whom we do not a have a "Direct Transfer" agreement, even though the students may hold an associate degree, will have their course work evaluated and will be granted appropriate standing according to total number of credit hours accepted.

The College accepts courses similar to those offered here which have been completed with a grade of "C-" or better. Credits earned by examination (CEEB or CLEP) are transferable but are listed with a Pass grade only. Advanced placement and course credit will be given to transfer students with Advanced Placement provided that documentation from the College Board is received within one semester of enrollment at Washington College.

The Registrar will send the adviser a transcript evaluation form showing the transfer credits for distribution requirements which Washington College has recognized.