ACADEMIC TRANSFER CREDIT

As college and university students prepare to study abroad, they often seek an opportunity to
receive academic credit for their course work abroad.
Students taking at least 40 contact hours are eligible to receive academic transfer credit through
an accredited U.S. university for an additional fee.

Frequently Asked Questions from Students

Question: What are the advantages of getting transfer credit from an accredited U.S. university?

Answer:Colleges and universities often grant transfer credit easier for grades received on an
official transcript from an accredited U.S. university rather than a language school.

Question: Would there ever be a reason why my college or university would not accept
transfer credits from an accredited U.S. university?

Answer: The requirements for receiving transfer credit vary amongst colleges and universities.
Often, transfer credit that cannot be granted to fulfill major or minor requirements can be granted
to fulfill elective and total number of hour requirements.
Students should consult their academic advisor for assistance.
Students should not seek transfer credit for a class that they have already taken or that is similar in content.
For example, if you have taken a Beginning Spanish I course at your college or university,
you probably cannot receive transfer credit for Elementary Spanish I.

Question: How soon will my university or college receive my grades?

Answer: An official transcript is sent to the college or university office that is designated by
the student 4-6 weeks after the close of the academic session.

Question: For what courses am I able to receive transfer credit?

Answer: You may receive credit for the following courses:
UDLS 111 F1 Elementary Spanish I
UDLS 112 F1 Elementary Spanish II
UDLS 211 F1 Intermediate Spanish I
UDLS 212 F1 Intermediate Spanish II
UDLS 359 F1 Spanish for Business Transactions
UDLS 359 F2 Survey of Latin American Lit
UDLS 359 F3 Survey of Spanish Literature
For assistance with securing university transfer credit for your course work abroad,
please contact Dorothy Rudy.