Policies

Students should consult the registrar and the appropriate department chair or program director about counting toward a major, courses taken at other colleges. In addition to the registrar, the chair must sign the student’s transfer of credit form (available from the Registrar's Office) if work from other institutions is accepted in advance. (See Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf (p. 38)) • See below, Credits Outside the Major.

Students should consult the registrar and the department chair or program director about counting courses taken at other colleges toward a major. In addition to the registrar, the chair must sign the student’s transfer of credit form (available from the Registrar's Office) if work from other institutions is accepted in advance. (See Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf (p. 38)).

Definition of a St. Olaf Credit For purposes of definition and transfer of credit, each 1.0-credit St. Olaf course is equivalent to 4.00 semester credits or 5.50 quarter credits. More specific information regarding transfer of credit may be found under "General Policies Governing All Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf College.

13. Consideration of transfer of academic internship credit from another institution will follow the transfer credit policy for matriculated students. There are a few courses that are considered “allowable repeats.” See individual department/program course listings.

St. Olaf-approved study abroad or away courses do not count against the maximum number of transfer credits allowed after a student matriculates.

No transfer credit is awarded if students make their own arrangements to enroll in an institution or program with which St. Olaf has already developed a program relationship.

38 Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf College College faculty member but through another accredited institution, organization or consortium are computed in the student’s St. Olaf grade point average and count toward the 24-graded-course requirement. St. Olaf issues official transcripts for all participants from other colleges and universities to facilitate transfer credit to the student's home institution. St. Olaf issues official transcripts for al participants from other colleges and universities to facilitate transfer credit to the student’s home institution. Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf College General Policies Guiding Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf College Credit for coursework completed through other regionally accredited colleges or universities is allowed to count toward a bachelor's degree at St. Olaf, subject to the parameters below. St. Olaf credit will not be awarded more than once in the case of two or more similar transfer courses. The following are not transferable as St. Olaf credit: • Workshops, camps, summer theater, guides, summer jobs, assistantships, and travel programs • Music ensemble participation credits (band, choir, orchestra, etc.) • Intercollegiate athletic participation • St. Olaf credit will not be awarded more than once in the case of two or more similar transfer courses. Transfer Policies for New First-Year Students St. Olaf awards a maximum of 6.00 St. Olaf credits from all pre-college credits presented by new incoming first-year students.

St. Olaf credit will not be awarded more than once in the case of two or more similar transfer courses. • During the admissions process, the registrar provides the applicant with an evaluation of transfer credit. • Transfer students who enter with 8-16 credits will be allowed to take up to 5 S/U courses at St. Olaf. Transfer students who enter St. Olaf with 17-18 credits will be allowed to take up to 4 S/U courses. Transfer Policies for Continuing Students After matriculation at St. Olaf, a student may transfer a maximum of 4.00 St. Olaf credits.* Only two OLE Core attributes (general education requirements) may be awarded from those 4.00 credits. A transfer student may be allowed fewer than 4.00 credits after matriculation, depending upon the total credits initially transferred. The number of future transfer credits allowed can be found on the student’s degree audit. This ensures the transfer credit will fulfill the degree requirements the student intends.* St. Olaf Catalog 2025-2026 39 *The course must be completed with a grade of C or higher and a final official transcript is required. The Transfer Credit Approval Form for Current Students can be found on the Registrar's website under Forms & Requests. Transfer of Credit for Study Abroad or Away • OLE Core attributes (general education requirements) will only be awarded for study abroad and away programs on the approved list maintained by the Smith Center for Global Engagement.

The department does not accept transfer credit for core courses.

Transfer credit must be approved in advance by the Department chair.

Thus, a maximum of three psychology courses may be taken elsewhere through any other mechanism (e.g., off-campus study, PSEO courses, AP courses, transfer credits) and applied toward completion of the major.

Graduates meet educational requirements for the national BSW licensure examination at the baccalaureate level and are eligible to apply for advanced standing in social work graduate programs. Students who excel in the social work major are often eligible for advanced standing in Master of Social Work (MSW) programs. Students who transfer to St. Olaf at or before the beginning of the junior (third) year may be considered for admission to the major, provided they have completed equivalent prerequisite courses in sociology, psychology, and human biology.

Transfer credit should be approved by the department in advance.

Admission of Transfer Students To receive full consideration for admission for September, transfer students must complete the application for admission by April 1 (notifications sent by May 1). Applications completed after that date will be considered on a rolling and space-available basis. More information on transferring can be found here: http://wp.stolaf.edu/transfer-applications/ A maximum of 18 courses may be transferred. Transfer Courses and Credits Consult Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf College (p. 38) in the Academic Regulations and Procedures section of this catalog for details. The Academic Regulations and Procedures (p. 16) section of this catalog contains important information about limitations on future transfer courses taken at other colleges after a student transfers to St. Olaf. Transfer students should refer to the transfer credit scale and questions should be directed to the Registrar's Office at 507-786-3015.

Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Cambridge A Level and Credit See the Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf College (p. 38) section of this catalog for details on Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Cambridge A Level credit.

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Comparison: OLE Core Curriculum Requirements Majors, Concentrations, Areas of Emphasis, and Teaching Certifications Academic Regulations and Procedures Toggle Academic Regulations and Procedures The 4-​1-​4 Academic Calendar Academic Honors Academic Record Academic Status Changes in Registration, Petitions for Late Changes Continuing Education, Part-​time, and Non-​degree-​seeking Students Definition of a St. Olaf Credit and Course Load Final Examinations Grades Graduation and Commencement Leave of Absence, Withdrawal Registration and Course Enrollment The Smith Center for Global Engagement Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf College Academic Departments and Programs Toggle Academic Departments and Programs Africa and African Diaspora Ancient Studies Applied Linguistics Art and Art History Asian Conversations Asian Studies Biology Biomolecular Science Business Chemistry Chinese Classics Collaborative Undergraduate Research and Inquiry Computer Science Creative Writing Dance Economics Education Enduring Questions Engineering Studies English Environmental Conversations Environmental Studies Family Studies Film and Media Studies First-​Year Experience French Gender and Sexuality Studies German and German Studies Greek History Individual Major Interdisciplinary Studies International Relations Japanese Kinesiology Languages Across the Curriculum (LAC) Latin Latin American Studies Mathematical Biology Mathematics Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science Medieval Studies Middle Eastern Studies Molecular Discovery Learning Community Music -​ B.A. Graduates meet educational requirements for the national BSW licensure examination at the baccalaureate level and are eligible to apply for advanced standing in social work graduate programs.

St. Olaf-approved study abroad or away courses do not count against the maximum number of transfer credits allowed after a student matriculates.

For purposes of definition and transfer of credit, each 1.0-credit St. Olaf course is equivalent to 4.00 semester credits or 5.50 quarter credits. More specific information regarding transfer of credit may be found under " General Policies Governing All Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf College.

For purposes of definition and transfer of credit, each 1.0-credit St. Olaf course is equivalent to 4.00 semester credits or 5.50 quarter credits. More specific information regarding transfer of credit may be found under "General Policies Governing All

For purposes of definition and transfer of credit, each 1.0-credit St. Olaf course is equivalent to 4.00 semester credits or 5.50 quarter credits. More specific information regarding transfer of credit may be found under "General Policies Governing All Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf College." For purposes of financial aid and billing, full-time status is defined as 3.0 St. Olaf credits (the equivalent of at least 12 semester or 16.5 quarter credits); three-quarter time is defined as at least 2.25 St. Olaf credits; half time is defined as at least 1.5 St. Olaf credits; and less than half-time status is defined as fewer than 1.5 St. Olaf credits.

General Policies Guiding Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf College Credit for coursework completed through other regionally accredited colleges or universities is allowed to count toward a bachelor's degree at St. Olaf, subject to the parameters below. One St. Olaf credit is equivalent to 4 semester or 5.5 quarter credits. St. Olaf credit will not be awarded more than once in the case of two or more similar transfer courses. The Registrar will divide the total number of earned semester or quarter credits by 4 or 5.5 accordingly to equal the number of St. Olaf credits that will be awarded. In order to receive credit, the student must request a final, official transcript to be sent to St. Olaf directly from the awarding institution. An official transcript is one in a sealed envelope or accessible via a secure electronic transfer. Up to two courses of 3 semester credits or 4 quarter credits may be awarded as 1.00 St. Olaf credit with appropriate OLE Core (St. Olaf’s general education) attributes. Courses must be graded C or higher at the awarding institution in order to transfer to St. Olaf. The grades earned are entered on the student's St. Olaf record but are not included in the St. Olaf GPA. Courses with grades of pass (P) or satisfactory (S) are not accepted. The following are not transferable as St. Olaf credit: Workshops, camps, summer theater, guides, summer jobs, assistantships, and travel programs Music ensemble participation credits (band, choir, orchestra, etc.) Intercollegiate athletic participation St. Olaf credit will not be awarded more than once in the case of two or more similar transfer courses.

General Policies Guiding Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf College Credit for coursework completed through other regionally accredited colleges or universities is allowed to count toward a bachelor's degree at St. Olaf, subject to the parameters below. One St. Olaf credit is equivalent to 4 semester or 5.5 quarter credits. St. Olaf credit will not be awarded more than once in the case of two or more similar transfer courses. The Registrar will divide the total number of earned semester or quarter credits by 4 or 5.5 accordingly to equal the number of St. Olaf credits that will be awarded. In order to receive credit, the student must request a final, official transcript to be sent to St. Olaf directly from the awarding institution. An official transcript is one in a sealed envelope or accessible via a secure electronic transfer. Up to two courses of 3 semester credits or 4 quarter credits may be awarded as 1.00 St. Olaf credit with appropriate OLE Core (St. Olaf’s general education) attributes. Courses must be graded C or higher at the awarding institution in order to transfer to St. Olaf. The grades earned are entered on the student's St. Olaf record but are not included in the St. Olaf GPA. Courses with grades of pass (P) or satisfactory (S) are not accepted. The following are not transferable as St. Olaf credit: Workshops, camps, summer theater, guides, summer jobs, assistantships, and travel programs Music ensemble participation credits (band, choir, orchestra, etc.) Intercollegiate athletic participation St. Olaf credit will not be awarded more than once in the case of two or more similar transfer courses.

Consideration of transfer of academic internship credit from another institution will follow the transfer credit policy for matriculated students.

Consideration of transfer of academic internship credit from another institution will follow the transfer credit policy for matriculated students.

Students should consult the registrar and the appropriate department chair or program director about counting toward a major, courses taken at other colleges. In addition to the registrar, the chair must sign the student’s transfer of credit form (available from the Registrar's Office) if work from other institutions is accepted in advance. (See Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf) See below, Credits Outside the Major.

Students should consult the registrar and the department chair or program director about counting courses taken at other colleges toward a major. In addition to the registrar, the chair must sign the student’s transfer of credit form (available from the Registrar's Office) if work from other institutions is accepted in advance. (See Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf).

Students should consult the registrar and the appropriate department chair or program director about counting toward a major, courses taken at other colleges. In addition to the registrar, the chair must sign the student’s transfer of credit form (available from the Registrar's Office) if work from other institutions is accepted in advance. (See Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf ) See below, Credits Outside the Major.

Students should consult the registrar and the department chair or program director about counting courses taken at other colleges toward a major. In addition to the registrar, the chair must sign the student’s transfer of credit form (available from the Registrar's Office) if work from other institutions is accepted in advance. (See Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf ). Graduation requirements for majors within the Bachelor of Music degree may vary widely.

Students should consult the registrar and the appropriate department chair or program director about counting toward a major, courses taken at other colleges. In addition to the registrar, the chair must sign the student’s transfer of credit form (available from the Registrar's Office) if work from other institutions is accepted in advance. (See Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf 38)) See below, Credits Outside the Major.

Students should consult the registrar and the department chair or program director about counting courses taken at other colleges toward a major. In addition to the registrar, the chair must sign the student’s transfer of credit form (available from the Registrar's Office) if work from other institutions is accepted in advance. (See Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf (p. 38)).

The student must be aware that there is no other support from the College if they are on a non-affiliated program for transfer credit. No transfer credit is awarded if students make their own arrangements to enroll in an institution or program with which St. Olaf has already developed a program relationship.

The student must be aware that there is no other support from the College if they are on a non-affiliated program for transfer credit. No transfer credit is awarded if students make their own arrangements to enroll in an institution or program with which St. Olaf has already developed a program relationship.

No transfer credit is awarded if students make their own arrangements to enroll in an institution or program with which St. Olaf has already developed a program relationship.

Graduates meet educational requirements for the national BSW licensure examination at the baccalaureate level and are eligible to apply for advanced standing in social work graduate programs.

The Transfer Credit Approval Form for Current Students can be found on the Registrar's website under Forms & Requests.

During the admissions process, the registrar provides the applicant with an evaluation of transfer credit. Transfer students who enter with 8-16 credits will be allowed to take up to 5 S/U courses at St. Olaf. Transfer students who enter St. Olaf with 17-18 credits will be allowed to take up to 4 S/U courses.

After matriculation at St. Olaf, a student may transfer a maximum of 4.00 St. Olaf credits.* Only two OLE Core attributes (general education requirements) may be awarded from those 4.00 credits. A transfer student may be allowed fewer than 4.00 credits after matriculation, depending upon the total credits initially transferred. The number of future transfer credits allowed can be found on the student’s degree audit. This ensures the transfer credit will fulfill the degree requirements the student intends.*

Thus, a maximum of three psychology courses may be taken elsewhere through any other mechanism (e.g., off-campus study, PSEO courses, AP courses, transfer credits) and applied toward completion of the major.

Transfer credit must be approved in advance by the Department chair.

Transfer credit should be approved by the department in advance.

The department does not accept transfer credit for core courses.

Transfer of Credit for Study Abroad or Away OLE Core attributes (general education requirements) will only be awarded for study abroad and away programs on the approved list maintained by the Smith Center for Global Engagement . St. Olaf College 1520 St. Olaf Avenue Northfield, MN 55057 Get Directions 507-786-2222 Legal Navigation EMERGENCY INFORMATION EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Connect Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Follow us on YouTube GET HELP ACCESSIBILITY We are grateful for the impact your gifts make possible on the Hill. Support St. Olaf © 2025 all rights reserved PRIVACY POLICY Secondary Navigation St. Olaf College Logo Apply Visit Give Get Involved Back to top Close this window

Transfer of Credit for Study Abroad or Away OLE Core attributes (general education requirements) will only be awarded for study abroad and away programs on the approved list maintained by the Smith Center for Global Engagement.

Transfer of Credit to St. Olaf College. (p. 38)" For purposes of financial aid and billing, full-time status is defined as 3.0 St. Olaf credits (the equivalent of at least 12 semester or 16.5 quarter credits); three-quarter time is defined as at least 2.25 St. Olaf credits; half time is defined as at least 1.5 St. Olaf credits; and less than half-time status is defined as fewer than 1.5 St. Olaf credits. See "Financial Aid Program (p. 358)" for further information relevant to federal and state grants. After students have graduated with a degree, the college will not accept additional courses transferred from other colleges except two courses to complete an additional major.

After matriculation at St. Olaf, a student may transfer a maximum of 4.00 St. Olaf credits.* Only two OLE Core attributes (general education requirements) may be awarded from those 4.00 credits. A transfer student may be allowed fewer than 4.00 credits after matriculation, depending upon the total credits initially transferred. The number of future transfer credits allowed can be found on the student’s degree audit. This ensures the transfer credit will fulfill the degree requirements the student intends.* *The course must be completed with a grade of C or higher and a final official transcript is required. The Transfer Credit Approval Form for Current Students can be found on the Registrar's website under Forms & Requests.

After matriculation at St. Olaf, a student may transfer a maximum of 4.00 St. Olaf credits.* Only two OLE Core attributes (general education requirements) may be awarded from those 4.00 credits. A transfer student may be allowed fewer than 4.00 credits after matriculation, depending upon the total credits initially transferred. The number of future transfer credits allowed can be found on the student’s degree audit. This ensures the transfer credit will fulfill the degree requirements the student intends.* *The course must be completed with a grade of C or higher and a final official transcript is required. The Transfer Credit Approval Form for Current Students can be found on the Registrar's website under Forms & Requests.

During the admissions process, the registrar provides the applicant with an evaluation of transfer credit. Transfer students who enter with 8-16 credits will be allowed to take up to 5 S/U courses at St. Olaf. Transfer students who enter St. Olaf with 17-18 credits will be allowed to take up to 4 S/U courses.