Upper division credit for transfer courses is given only if the course is numbered as upper division at the other college. If you took a lower division course at another college but that course is taught as an upper division or level course at Wheaton, the transfer credit does not count toward your required 36 upper division hours. Community college credit cannot be transferred as upper division credit. How many courses can be transferred into my major? The final decision on how a course will apply to your major is made by the major department.
Normally, the department will want to talk with you about your courses before deciding how they will apply to your major. A minimum of 15 semester hours in your major plus the major capstone course senior seminar must be Wheaton courses. Supporting courses required for the major cannot be used to calculate the 15 hours minimum. Some high school graduates wish to take a gap year and do a YWAM program of learning and service during that time.
While this can be a personally valuable experience, it does not equal coursework at an accredited college or university. Wheaton accepts credits from University of the Nations for the School of Biblical Studies, allowing 6 credits for Old Testament Studies and 6 credits for New Testament Studies, for a maximum of 12 credits.
We do not transfer credit for the Discipleship Training Program or for ministry service or evangelism. What are the liberal arts general education requirements for Wheaton College? You can find this information in our online catalog under "Undergraduate Academic Policies and Information".
What are the graduation requirements for Wheaton College? Under what catalog year does a transfer student enter? Transfer students may use the catalog of any year they are enrolled at Wheaton or the year prior to their initial enrollment.
Archived catalogs are available on the Registrar's website. When will I know how many of my college credits have transferred? Once a student is offered admission to Wheaton College, their transcripts will be officially evaluated by the Academic Advising Office. Students will be notified of their transfer credit hours before they have to confirm enrollment at Wheaton. Who should I contact if I have specific questions about how my college courses might transfer to Wheaton College?
If you still have questions about how your classes might transfer to Wheaton College, feel free to email us at Academic. Advising wheaton. In order for Wheaton to be able to award credit for your IB exams, you must contact IB and request them to give permission for Wheaton College to access your exam scores on their website. Credits granted at another college for exams do not transfer. In high school I was enrolled in an International Baccalaureate program.
Does Wheaton award credit for an IB program? Course Credit will be granted toward the general education requirements of Wheaton up to a maximum of 30 semester hours as follows: A course taken at the higher level HL will be give 6 semester hours of credit if the grade earned was 5 or higher. A course taken at the standard level SL will be given 4 semester hours of credit if the grade earned was 5 or higher. What are Wheaton's admission requirements for transfer students? Where can I find the general requirements for applying as a transfer student?
The Transfer Applicants page on the Admissions site provides a description of deadlines, requirements, and a link to the transfer application. How many transfer students are accepted at Wheaton College each semester? This means that the number of available positions on campus is limited.
Because of this, the number of transfer students that are accepted for admission varies from semester to semester. In general, there are between 60 — 90 incoming transfer students each fall and less than 20 each spring. The number of transfer students that are offered admission each semester depends on the quality of the applicants as well as the availability of space on campus.
We are currently test-optional and do not require test scores for transfer applicants. You are welcome to submit a test score to us to be considered as part of our holistic application review process. Reach out to admissions wheaton. Most students who are accepted for transfer admission to Wheaton have at least a 3.
Universities are ready to accept transfer students and the government is making it easier for students to transfer credits. You could transfer to a similar or different course at a different university. But, try and complete the year if you can. It's better to leave with good results than nothing at all.
Many students in similar positions have found that things can drastically improve with time, and those who thought they were going to drop out, but finished their whole first year, ended up staying at that university and finishing the entire course. When you have determined what you think might be the main issues, you should be able to understand the situation better in order to make the right move.
Switching universities to make yourself happier could still have some unintended consequences. Before you make the leap, consider the following outcomes:. In some cases, the earlier you transfer, the better. But if you only have minor doubts, do try and stick it out for as long as possible. There is the opportunity to start a new course in the new year as some universities have January intakes, two-year accelerated or fast-track degrees.
This could mean you still graduate at the same time as your friends. A longer route could be to change your full-time study plans to a part-time route, so you are still on track to complete a degree but alongside work or training.
If possible, stick out your first year and perform your best. If you get a good mark in your first year, you may be able to transfer into another similar course straight into the second year. You will have something to offer regardless of what you do next. Always think about the long-term. Remember, you'll need to drop out of your current course before starting a new one. It will depend on when you drop out and are planning on reapplying.
Ensure you allow enough time to do proper research and ensure you choose the right new university and course. When you have identified a course either at your current or new university , approach the admissions team and talk it through with them. Find out how you'll need to apply and if you need to drop out of your current university before you transfer. You can expect the admissions team to ask you to send your transcript for your first-year credits, and information about what subjects you're studying.
They may call you in for an interview. Regardless of what point in the term you leave your course, you'll have to pay for the full term of tuition fees. If you leave university in your third term, you'll have to pay for the full year of fees. If you're starting at a different university in the next academic year, be aware that in most cases, you can only receive student loan for four years in total. This is still the current situation despite the coronavirus pandemic, but contact the Student Loans Company for the most up to date information.
Lastly, think about the whole picture. When would you start? What do you need to do about accommodation? Think back to when you applied to university before, and prepare in a similar way. If you're applying to a different course at the same university, you may only be able to transfer credits if the courses are very similar. If you have to re-apply via UCAS to a new university you may be given the option to transfer your credits over. It's then up to you to decide whether or not to stick out the year and work for credits to transfer you straight into year two at your new university, or leave straight away and start again from year one next academic year.
If you're transferring credits in order to start in year two, you must remember to state on your UCAS application that you want to join the second year. If you feel like dropping out of uni, sometimes the best option could be leaving and pursuing a different route. This could be entering into full-time employment, undertaking an apprenticeship, volunteering or travelling.
We advise you to try and complete the year, if you can. If you have some grades from your first year, this may help if you wish to apply again in the future. Many students in similar positions have found things can drastically improve with time and those who thought they were going to drop out but finished their whole first year ended up staying at that university and finishing the whole course. You'll be required to pay back the student loans you've received.
How much you'll have to pay back will depend on when you leave university. It's much the same as if you transfer:. You'll begin repaying your loan in the same way as if you finished your entire degree. This is from the April following your departure from university, and when you have started earning more than a certain amount.
We value your privacy We use cookies to allow this site to work for you, improve your user experience, and to serve you advertising tailored to your interests. Your immunizations need to be up-to-date, and a record of them needs to be submitted to each school prior to enrollment. Transfer students Application. The transfer application is almost identical to a regular undergraduate application. Many schools even accept the Common Application for transfer students. This is also necessary to look at what class credits can be accepted at your new school.
Do some research to find out where most transfer students live and if they are in the same housing eligibility pool as other students, as this may require a different process than for freshmen.
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