Accepted Transfer Students: Questions about Transferring Credits
The basics:
If you were accepted as a transfer student, you may assume that at least part of your previously completed college work is eligible to be transferred. We accept credit from many two-year and four-year institutions issuing associate and bachelor’s degrees in the liberal arts, natural and physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering, subject to review of each individual course.
To be eligible for transfer credit, an approved course must be taken for a grade at an approved college and completed with a grade of C or better. Ungraded or pass/fail courses taken prior to matriculation, if approved, may receive credit if the host school states in writing that the mark represents a grade of C or better. Credit for approved courses taken at a community college (an institution that issues primarily two-year degrees) will be transferred only if taken prior to matriculation at Johns Hopkins. A maximum of 6 credits may be granted for courses which are in curriculum areas not covered by the programs of the Johns Hopkins School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering.
Do my courses have to match a course taught at Johns Hopkins?
Courses do not have to match a currently existing JHU course; however, courses should cover topics that are broadly defined as part of the curriculum at Hopkins. For example, we do not regularly teach a course about science fiction films. But since this is a film studies course and since we have a major in film and media studies, it’s likely that this course would be eligible for transfer.
Who determines if my credits are transferrable?
The professional advisors in your school’s advising office, in conjunction with faculty, determine which courses are eligible for transfer credit toward the number of credits required for graduation.
How many credits can I transfer?
Transfer students are required to complete 60 credits at Johns Hopkins. Arts and Sciences transfer students are allowed to initially transfer up to 60 credits. Engineering transfer students are allowed to initially transfer a higher number if necessary.
Can I transfer more credits later?
After beginning their studies at JHU, students may transfer up to an additional 12 credits (following the same guidelines as if they had matriculated as a freshman). Please note, however, the student must still complete 60 credits at Johns Hopkins University.
When will I receive an evaluation of my transferrable credits?
The advising offices process formal evaluations for transfer students AFTER the student officially accepts admission. We can begin the process when we have received an official copy of your final transcript and course descriptions (and in some cases, complete syllabi) for the courses you want to transfer.
Will I receive credits for AP/IB/A Level tests?
If you have an official score report sent directly from the College Board or other agency, we will award you credit for the exam scores we accept. You can find out more about this on the Admissions website.
Can writing-intensive courses transfer?
As part of the transfer evaluation process, students will be counseled about the process for transferring writing-intensive courses.
