Policies

Students with a score of 5 on the Economics AP exam may substitute 14.03 Microeconomic Theory and Public Policy.

Students who receive a score of "CI-H/CI-HW Required" on the FEE or receive a score of 5 on either the Advanced Placement Language and Composition Test or the Advanced Placement Literature and Composition Test or receive a score of 7 on the English A or B Higher-Level International Baccalaureate (IB) exam have the option of taking any CI-H subject, including a writing-focused CI-H subject (CI-HW).

3 Other languages may be taken at Harvard or Wellesley through cross-registration, with the permission of the advisor, or at other institutions during IAP or the summer, with permission from the relevant transfer credit examiner.

Credit earned for passing an Advanced Standing Examination will be counted toward the term credit limit unless the exam is taken either in the September or February examination period.

Credit earned for passing an Advanced Standing Examination will be counted toward the term credit limit unless the exam is taken either in the September or February examination period.

Note that the MIT internal grading system includes plus (+) and minus (-) modifiers for use with the letter grades A, B, and C for all academic subjects (except advanced standing exams).

Transfer credits, which carry no grade, are not included in the GPA calculation, but the number of transfer units a student has is included in the pace calculation. Note that the MIT internal grading system includes plus (+) and minus (-) modifiers for use with the letter grades A, B, and C for all academic subjects (except advanced standing exams).

Learners who earn an MITx Principles of Manufacturing MicroMasters Credential may apply to the Advanced Manufacturing and Design program and, upon acceptance, would be credited 48 units of advanced standing credit (equivalent to approximately one-third of the full degree program and one semester on campus).

Learners who earn an MITx Principles of Manufacturing MicroMasters Credential may apply to the Advanced Manufacturing and Design program and, upon acceptance, would be credited 48 units of advanced standing credit (equivalent to approximately one-third of the full degree program and one semester on campus).

At the discretion of the minor advisor, approved transfer credit may be used to fulfill a portion of the minor program.

3 Other languages may be taken at Harvard or Wellesley through cross-registration, with the permission of the advisor, or at other institutions during IAP or the summer, with permission from the relevant transfer credit examiner. Restricted Electives Area I: Language 1 21G.613 Russian III (Hybrid) 21G.614 Russian IV (Hybrid) 21G.615 Russian V: Russian for STEM 21G.616 Advanced Russian: Explorations in Russian Culture, Society, and Media Select seven subjects from at least two of the following areas: 2 Area II: Humanities and the Arts 21G.077[J] Introduction to the Classics of Russian Literature 3 or 21G.618 Introduction to the Classics of Russian Literature - Russian Language Option 21G.087[J] Introduction to Russian Studies 21G.617 Advanced Russian: Exploration of Regional Cultures Through Art Appropriate subjects offered at Harvard or Wellesley Area III: Social Sciences 17.569 Russia's Foreign Policy: Toward the Post-Soviet States and Beyond 21H.245[J] 20th Century Ukraine and Russia: Entangled Histories and Identity Politics Appropriate subjects offered at Harvard or Wellesley Area IV: Historical Studies 21H.244[J] Imperial and Revolutionary Russia: Culture and Politics, 1700-1917 Appropriate subjects offered at Harvard or Wellesley 1 Two intermediate (Levels III and IV) subjects in the Russian language are required to satisfy Area I. Students with the equivalent proficiency, but who are not native speakers, can either take two advanced language subjects beyond Level IV (highly recommended) or two additional subjects from Areas I, II, and IV. Native speakers may substitute other subjects with the permission of the program advisor.

They are required to earn at least 36 transferrable units. Students will be asked to work out their academic plans with a faculty advisor and appropriate transfer credit examiner(s) in the department. With proper planning and preparation, students who successfully complete an approved program of study abroad receive transfer credit toward their MIT degree. Upon return, they must submit a completed Request for Additional Credit Form, signed by the appropriate transfer credit examiner(s), and the SHASS Dean's Office, if applicable.

They are required to earn at least 36 transferrable units. Students will be asked to work out their academic plans with a faculty advisor and appropriate transfer credit examiner(s) in the department. With proper planning and preparation, students who successfully complete an approved program of study abroad receive transfer credit toward their MIT degree. Upon return, they must submit a completed Request for Additional Credit Form, signed by the appropriate transfer credit examiner(s), and the SHASS Dean's Office, if applicable.

Students receive advanced standing credit for completion of the MicroMasters Credential, which constitutes the first semester of the program.

Students receive advanced standing credit for completion of the MicroMasters Credential, which constitutes the first semester of the program.

Transfer credits, which carry no grade, are not included in the GPA calculation, but the number of transfer units a student has is included in the pace calculation.

Transfer credits, which carry no grade, are not included in the GPA calculation, but the number of transfer units a student has is included in the pace calculation.

Advanced standing examinations for undergraduate students are given in August/September, December, January/February, and May. Special students and cross-registered students are not eligible to take advanced standing examinations. Except for entering first-year and transfer students, who may take advanced standing examinations offered during orientation, students must petition to take an advanced standing examination. If a student fails an advanced standing examination, they may not retake the examination, but may register for the same subject in any subsequent term. For more information, see the advanced standing examination procedures on the Registrar's website.

Advanced standing examinations for undergraduate students are given in August/September, December, January/February, and May. Special students and cross-registered students are not eligible to take advanced standing examinations. Except for entering first-year and transfer students, who may take advanced standing examinations offered during orientation, students must petition to take an advanced standing examination. If a student fails an advanced standing examination, they may not retake the examination, but may register for the same subject in any subsequent term. For more information, see the advanced standing examination procedures on the Registrar's website.