Transfer Policies

Gustavus accepts credit earned at other regionally accredited institutions of higher education, including credit through Post-Secondary Enrollment Options and College in the Schools, and through the International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement credit-by-exam programs. Students can transfer a maximum of 16 Gustavus course credits equivalents (64 semester or 96 quarter credits) from a combination of other accredited institutions and International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placements exams. To receive a degree from Gustavus, students must be enrolled full-time for two academic years (17 course minimum), including the senior year. A minimum of 34 Gustavus course credit equivalents (136 semester hours or 204 quarter hours), including two January terms credits, are required for graduation at Gustavus. Please refer to “Requirements for Graduation” section of the Academic Bulletin for complete graduation requirements.

Acceptance of specific courses and their application to a Gustavus degree is the province of the Registrar and the chairs of the appropriate academic departments.