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Students who earn International Baccalaureate credit may be granted transfer credit for high-level or advanced subjects with scores of 5 or higher.

Exam Score Lehigh Course Credits (Attribute) Arabic 5 or higher ARAB 011 (AL, 4 HU) Art History 5 or hgiher ART 099 (HU) 4 Biology 5 or higher BIOS 001 (NS) 4 Chemistry 5 or higher CHM 030 (LS, 4 NS, NW, Q) Chinese 5 or higher CHIN 011, 4 CHIN 012, CHIN 013, and

Transfer Students Students who have attended another college or university can be admitted with advanced standing. Candidates who have been dismissed for poor scholarship, who are not in good standing, or who have been released for disciplinary reasons are not eligible for transfer admission. While an admissions decision can be made without course syllabi and descriptions, the transfer credit evaluation process for those selected for admission will not begin until the course information is received. If accepted for admission, transfer students will be notified by the Office of the Registrar regarding the total transfer credits Lehigh will grant to a student.

Students may take a maximum of six courses pass-fail per undergraduate career if the student is on a four-year program, or a maximum of eight courses per undergraduate career with a five-year, two-degree program. Transfer Credit Transfer of credit from other institutions is the responsibility of the Office of the Registrar.

Courses taken on the quarter system will have credit granted on a 3-2 ratio, no partial credit will be awarded. • No credit will be granted for a course in which the student has already received credit for its equivalent at Lehigh. • Courses must be evaluated for equivalency and appropriate rigor by the related Lehigh department or college. • College and/or departmental transfer credit rules may vary for credits taken prior to matriculation at Lehigh versus those taken following matriculation. • Transfer credit is limited for non-regular sessions: summer session is limited to a maximum of 16 credits and winter session is limited to 4 credits. • Transfer credits other than those earned through an approved Lehigh Study Abroad program do not count toward the undergraduate residency requirement.

Credit by Examination Upon petition and presentation of evidence that he or she has qualified for it, a student already enrolled at Lehigh may be permitted by the Standing of Students Committee to take a special examination for credit towards graduation.

There are also five-year programs for which degrees are awarded in two colleges. In addition, each receiving college may require the completion (with a minimum grade of C-) of no more than three introductory courses – courses without prerequisites – before transfer occurs. Courses considered equivalent to these courses will also satisfy the requirement such as approved transfer credit (including AP courses) for these courses taken at other institutions, or the successful completion of MATH 075 and MATH 076, or MATH 031, which are equivalent to MATH 021. LVAIC Cross-Registration Currently enrolled full-time degree seeking undergraduate students in good academic standing who have achieved sophomore status may register for up to two courses per term at any one of the member institutions (DeSales University, Cedar Crest College, Lafayette College, Moravian College, and Muhlenberg College). Lehigh University students are not permitted to cross-register for courses in all January intersession programs, the evening program at Muhlenberg College, all weekend courses at Cedar Crest College, or the Access program at DeSales University.

POLICY FOR TRANSFER CREDIT TOWARDS A GRADUATE DEGREE Transfer of credit from other institutions is the responsibility of the Office of the Registrar. # • Credits may not be transferred toward a Lehigh doctoral degree. Courses taken on the quarter system have credit granted on a 3- to-2 ratio, producing a whole number for the transfer credits (for example, 10 quarter credits of approved coursework become 6 credits at Lehigh, not 6.67). With the approval of the department chair(s) offering commensurate courses and the student's department chair (if different), the following number of credits may be transferred to a Lehigh Master's degree program: -Up to nine credits for programs of 36 credits or less -Up to twelve credits for programs of 37 to 48 credits -Up to fifteen credits for programs of 49 to 60 credits GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLASTIC REQUIREMENTS The following guidelines state the minimum requirements for all graduate students.

A single master’s degree requires a minimum of 30 credits (see transfer credit policy for any exceptions); a single doctoral degree requires a minimum of 72 credits, or 48 for a student with a prior master’s degree from another institution. The policy for transfer credit towards a graduate degree can be found in the Graduate Credit and Grades (p. 42) section of the catalog. Programs, departments and colleges may have more restrictive transfer credit rules, however, and students should consult their program offices to learn of any such restrictions Students pursuing a second Lehigh master’s degree can apply a limited number of credits to both the first and second masters degrees.

THE MAJOR The major in Africana Studies consists of a minimum of ten (10) courses, constituting a minimum of 32 credit hours with no more than 12 transfer credits permitted.

[Please note: Students admitted into the program must complete 9 consecutive credit hours of coursework of 300-level or higher, with no grade lower than a B-, in order to continue taking courses.] With the approval of the Department Graduate Committee and the Lehigh University Registrar, a maximum of six credits of molecular biology–relevant courses may be transferred in toward completion of the master’s degree. A course grade of B or better is required for transfer credits.

A discussion with the Chemistry faculty advisor during the first academic year is required to successfully complete any of the following options: 1. If you have more than 20 credits total of AP or transfer courses, it may be possible to earn the B.S. 2. If you have 30 or more AP or transfer credits, the B.S. 3. If you have limited or no AP or transfer credits, then two paths are available: A) A five-year path is possible with one summer of research work after the B.S.

A maximum of 8 transfer credits, from other universities or through study abroad, is accepted toward the Film Studies minor.

Global Studies majors are required to complete the equivalent of 4 semesters of language study in a language or languages other than English. - Transferring in credit from language courses taken at other institutions. - Placing out of a language course or set of courses through AP transfer credit or through formal assessment with a Lehigh language professor.

Transfer credit must be arranged ahead of time.

Transfer credits and study abroad course work may be applied toward the major; however, students must take a minimum of two 100-level breadth courses, three 300-level seminars, and the PSYC 201, 202, and 203 sequence at Lehigh to complete a psychology major from Lehigh.

Transfer credits and study abroad course work may be applied toward the major; however, students must take a minimum of two 100-level breadth courses, three 300-level seminars, and the PSYC 201, 202, and 203 sequence at Lehigh to earn a psychology major from Lehigh.

4 A student desiring Lehigh credit for a course taken at another 4 institution must complete a transfer credit form and obtain approval 1 from the appropriate Lehigh academic department in advance.

Students may fulfill this requirement through appropriate Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate scores, or approved transfer credit.

A discussion with the Chemistry faculty advisor during the first academic year is required to successfully complete any of the following options: If you have more than 20 credits total of AP or transfer courses, it may be possible to earn the B.S. If you have 30 or more AP or transfer credits, the B.S. If you have limited or no AP or transfer credits, then two paths are available: A) A five-year path is possible with one summer of research work after the B.S.

International Baccalaureate Students who earn International Baccalaureate credit may be granted transfer credit for high-level or advanced subjects with scores of 5 or higher.

Undergraduate Credit and Classification Definitions of Grades Scholastic Averages and Probation Academic Grievances Course Withdrawal University Withdrawal Undergraduate Leave of Absence Release of Final Grades Repeating of Courses Pass-​Fail Systems for Undergraduates Overloads Transfer Credit Course Auditing Review-​Consultation-​Study Period Graduation Honors Department Honors Honor Societies Special Undergraduate Academic Opportunities Apprentice Teaching Credit by Examination Guidelines for Undergraduates to Take Graduate Level Courses Curricular Flexibility -​ Transfer Between Colleges Provisional Courses LVAIC Cross-​Registration General College Division Graduate Study and Research Courses, Programs and Curricula An Overview from Past and Present Administration and Staff Previous Editions Lehigh University Menu Search Catalog Catalog Home A-Z Index Catalog Contents Course Listing Print Options 2026-27 Catalog Toggle Navigation Toggle Navigation Catalog Home > Undergraduate Studies > Guide to Academic Rules and Regulations > Application for Degree Application for Degree Undergraduate candidates for graduation on University Day in May must apply on or before December 1, graduate candidates must apply on or before February 1; candidates for graduation in August must apply on or before July 1; candidates for graduation in January must apply on or before October 1. Students must apply online using the Banner Student Information System.

Collateral Requirement Foreign Language Community and Global Health majors are required to complete the equivalent of two semesters of language study other than English but in the same language. This requirement can be fulfilled using credits from courses taken at Lehigh, from high school AP language tests reported to Lehigh's registrar, from courses taken elsewhere, or some combination of these.

University Withdrawal Undergraduate Leave of Absence Release of Final Grades Repeating of Courses Pass-​Fail Systems for Undergraduates Overloads Transfer Credit Course Auditing Review-​Consultation-​Study Period Graduation Honors Department Honors Honor Societies Special Undergraduate Academic Opportunities Apprentice Teaching Credit by Examination Guidelines for Undergraduates to Take Graduate Level Courses Curricular Flexibility -​ Transfer Between Colleges Provisional Courses LVAIC Cross-​Registration General College Division Graduate Study and Research Courses, Programs and Curricula An Overview from Past and Present Administration and Staff Previous Editions Lehigh University Menu Search Catalog Catalog Home A-Z Index Catalog Contents Course Listing Print Options 2026-27 Catalog Toggle Navigation Toggle Navigation Catalog Home > Undergraduate Studies > Guide to Academic Rules and Regulations > Course Withdrawal Course Withdrawal A student dropping a course within the first ten days of the semester (four days for summer sessions) will have no record of the course on the transcript.

Primarily used for transfer credit. Maximum of four credits of EES 293 and no more than eight credits combined from EES 093 , EES 293 and 393 may be applied to EES B.A.

< Lehigh University Skip to Content AZ Index Catalog Home Institution Home Using the Catalog Programs and Majors Mission, Vision and Values The Principles of our Equitable Community Academic Calendar Information of General Interest University Resources Undergraduate Studies Graduation Requirements Guide to Academic Rules and Regulations Special Undergraduate Academic Opportunities Apprentice Teaching Credit by Examination Guidelines for Undergraduates to Take Graduate Level Courses Curricular Flexibility -​ Transfer Between Colleges Provisional Courses LVAIC Cross-​Registration General College Division Graduate Study and Research Courses, Programs and Curricula An Overview from Past and Present Administration and Staff Previous Editions Lehigh University Menu Search Catalog Catalog Home A-Z Index Catalog Contents Course Listing Print Options 2026-27 Catalog Toggle Navigation Toggle Navigation Catalog Home > Undergraduate Studies > Curricular Flexibility - Transfer Between Colleges Curricular Flexibility - Transfer Between Colleges The undergraduate curricula are flexible, designed to accommodate the changing interests and needs of students. There are also five-year programs for which degrees are awarded in two colleges. In addition, each receiving college may require the completion (with a minimum grade of C-) of no more than three introductory courses – courses without prerequisites – before transfer occurs. Courses considered equivalent to these courses will also satisfy the requirement such as approved transfer credit (including AP courses) for these courses taken at other institutions, or the successful completion of MATH 075 and MATH 076, or MATH 031, which are equivalent to MATH 021.

Scholastic Averages and Probation Academic Grievances Course Withdrawal University Withdrawal Undergraduate Leave of Absence Release of Final Grades Repeating of Courses Pass-​Fail Systems for Undergraduates Overloads Transfer Credit Course Auditing Review-​Consultation-​Study Period Graduation Honors Department Honors Honor Societies Special Undergraduate Academic Opportunities Apprentice Teaching Credit by Examination Guidelines for Undergraduates to Take Graduate Level Courses Curricular Flexibility -​ Transfer Between Colleges Provisional Courses LVAIC Cross-​Registration General College Division Graduate Study and Research Courses, Programs and Curricula An Overview from Past and Present Administration and Staff Previous Editions Lehigh University Menu Search Catalog Catalog Home A-Z Index Catalog Contents Course Listing Print Options 2026-27 Catalog Toggle Navigation Toggle Navigation Catalog Home > Undergraduate Studies > Guide to Academic Rules and Regulations > Definitions of Grades Definitions of Grades Course grades are A, A–, B+, B, B–, C+, C, C–, D+, D, D–, P, F, N, SP, X, Z. The meaning of each grade is as follows: A, A–, excellent; B+, B, and B–, good; C+ and C, competent; C–, continuation competency (the student has achieved the level of proficiency needed for the course to satisfy prerequisite requirements); D+, D, and D–, passing, but performance is not adequate to take any subsequent course which has this course as a prerequisite.

A single master’s degree requires a minimum of 30 credits (see transfer credit policy for any exceptions); a single doctoral degree requires a minimum of 72 credits, or 48 for a student with a prior master’s degree from another institution. The policy for transfer credit towards a graduate degree can be found in the Graduate Credit and Grades section of the catalog. Programs, departments and colleges may have more restrictive transfer credit rules, however, and students should consult their program offices to learn of any such restrictions Students pursuing a second Lehigh master’s degree can apply a limited number of credits to both the first and second masters degrees.

A student desiring Lehigh credit for a course taken at another institution must complete a transfer credit form and obtain approval from the appropriate Lehigh academic department in advance.

1,2,3 Capstone Course 4 Select one of the following courses: GS/ANTH/AAS 317 So You Want to Save the World: Anthropological Encounters with Humanitarianism and Development GS 319 The Political Economy of Globalization GS/ANTH 320 Global Capitalism POLS/GS 373 Globalization and Social Well-Being Collateral Requirements Language Requirement Global Studies majors are required to complete the equivalent of 4 semesters of language study in a language or languages other than English. - Transferring in credit from language courses taken at other institutions. - Placing out of a language course or set of courses through AP transfer credit or through formal assessment with a Lehigh language professor.

Department Honors Honor Societies Special Undergraduate Academic Opportunities Apprentice Teaching Credit by Examination Guidelines for Undergraduates to Take Graduate Level Courses Curricular Flexibility -​ Transfer Between Colleges Provisional Courses LVAIC Cross-​Registration General College Division Graduate Study and Research Courses, Programs and Curricula An Overview from Past and Present Administration and Staff Previous Editions Lehigh University Menu Search Catalog Catalog Home A-Z Index Catalog Contents Course Listing Print Options 2026-27 Catalog Toggle Navigation Toggle Navigation Catalog Home > Undergraduate Studies > Guide to Academic Rules and Regulations > Graduation Honors Graduation Honors Honors are awarded by vote of the university faculty to those students who have earned a minimum of 90 credit hours in residence at Lehigh University or in programs approved by the faculty to have grades and credit accepted toward the undergraduate degree.

Requirements for the Minor in Chinese A maximum of 8 credits hours can be transferred. A maximum of 8 credits taken abroad in a French-speaking country or from another institution may be transferred towards the minor in French and Francophone Studies. A maximum of 8 credits, from study abroad or another college or university, may be transferred toward the minor in German. 2 Maximum of 8 credits can be transferred. Requirements for the Minor in Russian MINOR IN RUSSIAN RUSS courses at any level 15-16 Total Credits 1 15-16 1 A maximum of 8 credit hours can be transferred. Transfer credit must be arranged ahead of time.

Transfer Credit Course Auditing Review-​Consultation-​Study Period Graduation Honors Department Honors Honor Societies Special Undergraduate Academic Opportunities Apprentice Teaching Credit by Examination Guidelines for Undergraduates to Take Graduate Level Courses Curricular Flexibility -​ Transfer Between Colleges Provisional Courses LVAIC Cross-​Registration General College Division Graduate Study and Research Courses, Programs and Curricula An Overview from Past and Present Administration and Staff Previous Editions Lehigh University Menu Search Catalog Catalog Home A-Z Index Catalog Contents Course Listing Print Options 2026-27 Catalog Toggle Navigation Toggle Navigation Catalog Home > Undergraduate Studies > Guide to Academic Rules and Regulations > Overloads Overloads Overload approval requirements vary by GPA and entry into the University.

Policy for Transfer Credit towards a graduate degree Transfer of credit from other institutions is the responsibility of the Office of the Registrar. Graduate students planning to take work at other institutions in the United States or elsewhere should initially check with the Registrar's Office on policies and procedures. Current graduate students may not be concurrently enrolled at any other institution without prior permission from the Standing of Graduate Students (SOGS) Committee. Transfer of final grades from other institutions is not possible; only the approved credits transfer.  Pass/Fail courses are not acceptable for transfer.  Credits may not be transferred toward a Lehigh doctoral degree.  Courses must be taken with graduate student status; courses taken under a limited/non degree seeking, continuing education, or simply post-baccalaureate status are not eligible.  Courses must be designated at the graduate level and not have been used toward any prior degree.  Advanced undergraduate courses are not eligible for graduate degree credit.  Only courses for which the student received a final mark of “B” or higher will transfer. Courses for which the student received a final mark of “B-“or below will not transfer.  Students may receive credit at Lehigh equivalent to that which was granted as indicated on the transcript of the other college/university, but only up to the number of credits for the equivalent course at Lehigh. Courses taken on the quarter system have credit granted on a 3- to-2 ratio, producing a whole number for the transfer credits (for example, 10 quarter credits of approved coursework become 6 credits at Lehigh, not 6.67). The Office of the Registrar determines the number of credit hours awarded upon receipt of the official transcript. With the approval of the department chair(s) offering commensurate courses and the student's department chair (if different), the following number of credits may be transferred to a Lehigh Master's degree program: -Up to nine credits for programs of 36 credits or less -Up to twelve credits for programs of 37 to 48 credits -Up to fifteen credits for programs of 49 to 60 credits

Students may fulfill this requirement through appropriate Advanced Placement or International B accalaureate scores, or approved transfer credit . 2 The math/science core consists of 24 credits of required courses (see table above) plus 8 additional credits drawn from two of the following disciplinary areas: biological sciences, chemistry, EES, physics, math.

Pass-​Fail Systems for Undergraduates Overloads Transfer Credit Course Auditing Review-​Consultation-​Study Period Graduation Honors Department Honors Honor Societies Special Undergraduate Academic Opportunities Apprentice Teaching Credit by Examination Guidelines for Undergraduates to Take Graduate Level Courses Curricular Flexibility -​ Transfer Between Colleges Provisional Courses LVAIC Cross-​Registration General College Division Graduate Study and Research Courses, Programs and Curricula An Overview from Past and Present Administration and Staff Previous Editions Lehigh University Menu Search Catalog Catalog Home A-Z Index Catalog Contents Course Listing Print Options 2026-27 Catalog Toggle Navigation Toggle Navigation Catalog Home > Undergraduate Studies > Guide to Academic Rules and Regulations > Repeating of Courses Repeating of Courses A student may repeat a course only twice -- a total of three attempts.

Treatment of Grades and Courses Transfer Credits: Accepted transfer credits are considered both attempted and completed. Transfer credits are not included in the cumulative GPA calculation.

The major in Africana Studies consists of a minimum of ten (10) courses, constituting a minimum of 32 credit hours with no more than 12 transfer credits permitted.

Transfer Credit Course Auditing Review-​Consultation-​Study Period Graduation Honors Department Honors Honor Societies Special Undergraduate Academic Opportunities Apprentice Teaching Credit by Examination Guidelines for Undergraduates to Take Graduate Level Courses Curricular Flexibility -​ Transfer Between Colleges Provisional Courses LVAIC Cross-​Registration General College Division Graduate Study and Research Courses, Programs and Curricula An Overview from Past and Present Administration and Staff Previous Editions Lehigh University Menu Search Catalog Catalog Home A-Z Index Catalog Contents Course Listing Print Options 2026-27 Catalog Toggle Navigation Toggle Navigation Catalog Home > Undergraduate Studies > Guide to Academic Rules and Regulations > Transfer Credit Transfer Credit Transfer of credit from other institutions is the responsibility of the Office of the Registrar. Any students planning to take work at other institutions in the United States or elsewhere should initially check with the Registrar's Office on policies and procedures. Full time students may not be concurrently enrolled at any other institution, except for the LVAIC Consortium cross registered courses, without the advanced approval of the Committee on Standing of Students. Transfer of grades from institutions other than the LVAIC System is not possible. Pass/Fail credit/non-credit courses are not acceptable for transfer. Courses taken at a two year or four year institution where a grade lower than a “C” has been earned will not transfer. (“C-” or below will not transfer) Transfer courses may not be used to delete a prior grade from one’s cumulative grade point average at Lehigh University. Transfer grades are NOT calculated in the Lehigh GPA. No student may receive more credit at Lehigh than was granted at the original institution. Courses taken on the quarter system will have credit granted on a 3-2 ratio, no partial credit will be awarded. Courses taken abroad on the ECTS credit system will transfer on 2-1 ratio. The student will receive credit equivalent to the number of credits indicated on the transcript, up to the number of credits for the equivalent course at Lehigh. The Office of the Registrar has the final authority for the amount of credit awarded toward a Lehigh degree. No credit will be granted for a course in which the student has already received credit for its equivalent at Lehigh. No credit will be granted for continuing education unit courses, correspondence, independent study or any course less than 3 weeks and/or 14 contact hours per credit without the advanced approval of a petition to the Standing of Students Committee. Courses must be taken at an institution that is accredited by one of the six regional associations. Courses must be evaluated for equivalency and appropriate rigor by the related Lehigh department or college. Transfer courses not equivalent to courses in the Lehigh Catalog may be approved to transfer as general credit (e.g., Dept 099/199/299/399 or UNIV 099) for use toward the Lehigh degree. Departmental elective credit is permitted to carry distribution attributes, where appropriate. College and/or departmental transfer credit rules may vary for credits taken prior to matriculation at Lehigh versus those taken following matriculation. Transfer credit is limited for non-regular sessions: summer session is limited to a maximum of 16 credits and winter session is limited to 4 credits. Transfer credits other than those earned through an approved Lehigh Study Abroad program do not count toward the undergraduate residency requirement. ​ For additional information, visit: https://ras.lehigh.edu/content/current-students/transfer-credit-policy Join the Conversation 27 Memorial Drive West, Bethlehem, PA 18015 USA &middot; Phone: (610) 758-3000 Inside Lehigh | Directory | Maps | Contact | Emergency Info | Mobile-Friendly Terms | Privacy | Higher Education Opportunity Act | Equitable Community | Non‑Discrimination &copy; 2026 All Rights Reserved

Students who have attended another college or university can be admitted with advanced standing. Candidates who have been dismissed for poor scholarship, who are not in good standing, or who have been released for disciplinary reasons are not eligible for transfer admission. While an admissions decision can be made without course syllabi and descriptions, the transfer credit evaluation process for those selected for admission will not begin until the course information is received. If accepted for admission, transfer students will be notified by the Office of the Registrar regarding the total transfer credits Lehigh will grant to a student.

Release of Final Grades Repeating of Courses Pass-​Fail Systems for Undergraduates Overloads Transfer Credit Course Auditing Review-​Consultation-​Study Period Graduation Honors Department Honors Honor Societies Special Undergraduate Academic Opportunities Apprentice Teaching Credit by Examination Guidelines for Undergraduates to Take Graduate Level Courses Curricular Flexibility -​ Transfer Between Colleges Provisional Courses LVAIC Cross-​Registration General College Division Graduate Study and Research Courses, Programs and Curricula An Overview from Past and Present Administration and Staff Previous Editions Lehigh University Menu Search Catalog Catalog Home A-Z Index Catalog Contents Course Listing Print Options 2026-27 Catalog Toggle Navigation Toggle Navigation Catalog Home > Undergraduate Studies > Guide to Academic Rules and Regulations > Undergraduate Leave of Absence Undergraduate Leave of Absence Each student is expected to complete the baccalaureate degree by attending Lehigh for four consecutive academic years. Courses taken at another college or university while on an unapproved leave will not be permitted to transfer toward a Lehigh University baccalaureate degree.