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Students who received a score of 5 on the Advanced Placement Examination should consult the catalog section on Requirements for Degrees in regards to credit and exemption options.

Entering students who have been awarded credit for CHEM 103 General Chemistry I based on AP score of 4/5 or IB score of 5/6/7, as well as other well-prepared students who are planning to major in chemistry, are encouraged to take CHEM 205 Advanced General Chemistry to satisfy their General Chemistry requirements.

Students entering with AP score of 5 or IB score of 6/7: The student is awarded 5 credits of General Chemistry (CHEM 103 General Chemistry I, CHEM 103L General Chemistry Lab I, and CHEM 254 General Chemistry Laboratory II) and 3 chemistry elective credits (CHEM 2XX).

Students entering with AP score of 4 or IB score of 5: The student is awarded 4 credits of General Chemistry (CHEM 103 General Chemistry I and CHEM 103L General Chemistry Lab I).

Enrollment is restricted to freshmen who receive William and Mary credit for Chemistry 103 with a score of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Examination or International Baccalaureate scores of 5, 6, or 7 in Chemistry or have instructor consent.

Student will receive a maximum of six hours of History Department credit for a 5 on an AP history examination.

Advanced Placement Entering students who have been awarded credit for CHEM 103 General Chemistry I based on AP score of 4/5 or IB score of 5/6/7, as well as other well-prepared students who are planning to major in chemistry, are encouraged to take CHEM 205 Advanced General Chemistry to satisfy their General Chemistry requirements.

Distributed courses are those that are conducted on- line or through other distance-learning methods, that contain significant content from faculty outside of Batten School & VIMS and William & Mary and for which no other mechanism for awarding credit is available (e.g., transfer of credit from another institution).

Credit by Examination Students at William & Mary may request academic credit for courses by examination based on prior learning. Students may not receive credit by examination after registration for their final semester under any of the following circumstances: 1. they are enrolled in the course at the time of the request, 2. they have previously revoked credit for the same course, 3. upper level course work in the same subject has already begun, 4. the same course has previously been failed, or 5. for any foreign language course at or below the 202 level. Equivalencies to William & Mary courses rarely exist, but where they do, credit may be granted with departmental approval. Students who have revoked credit for a course may not subsequently receive credit by examination for the course. Transfer Credit General Rules for Transfer Credit 1. Transfer credit is posted to the student record upon matriculation in a degree program. 5. Transfer credits from institutions on the quarter system or other systems will be translated into semester credits. 6. “Equivalent” course credit is granted when the course is similar to a course presently offered for academic credit at the university. “Equivalent” transfer credits may satisfy proficiency, minor, and major requirements only when they are earned pre-matriculation, or with the express preapproval of the Committee on Exceptions. Courses granted elective transfer credit will count toward the total number of academic credits required for the baccalaureate degree, but they may not be used to meet proficiency, minor, or major requirements unless approval has been granted by the major/minor/program advisor. 8. Transfer credit will not be granted for courses that belong in one or more of the following categories: a. Correspondence courses b. Courses in professional, vocational, or sectarian religious study c. Courses below the level of introductory courses at the university d. College orientation courses e. Courses taken while a student is not in good academic standing. 10. While there is no limit to the number of credits that may be transferred, William & Mary requires that at least 60 credit hours, including a minimum of 15 credits in the major and a minimum of 9 credits in the minor, be earned in residence at the university. When courses are taught in short sessions, or under other circumstances, departmental or program review may be required to determine transferability. Transfer Credit for Newly-Admitted Students The Office of the University Registrar is responsible for evaluating transfer credit for newly admitted transfer students. Evaluation of transfer credit begins after a student has been selected for admission and has indicated an intention to enroll. Students should not assume that credit will be granted for all courses completed at their transfer institution.

Transfer of Credits from Virginia Community Colleges and Richard Bland College Students transferring (not new freshmen) with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Sciences, or Associate of Arts and Sciences degree in a baccalaureate-oriented program from the Virginia Community College System or Richard Bland College are granted junior academic status (defined as at least 54 credits). New Freshmen who enter with an associate’s degree earned primarily through dual enrollment credit will not be granted automatic junior status or general education requirement exemption, but they will receive credit for courses as noted in the “General Rules” section above. Transfer of Credit from Foreign Institutions William & Mary recognizes that international students may arrive on campus having completed studies equivalent to college courses. To be eligible for possible transfer credit, all students who have completed a 13-year secondary program or who have attended a university outside of the United States must submit translated syllabi for each thirteenth year or university course with their application for admission. Once these students have been admitted to the university and have declared their intention to enroll, they must submit an official copy, from the testing agency, of the student’s final results/scores to: William & Mary Office of the University Registrar Attn: Transfer Credit Coordinator PO Box 8795 Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795 Additionally, incoming students with international educational experiences may be required to send their academic credentials to the American Association for Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) for preliminary determination of transferable credit. If an AACRAO evaluation is required, once AACRAO has determined the amount and subject of transferrable credit, the University Registrar’s Office will determine exactly what credit, if any, will be granted. Students should contact the Transfer Credit Coordinator (757-221-2823) in the Office of the University Registrar to determine whether they are required to go through AACRAO. Requirements for Degrees 3 Studying Away from the University after Matriculation Transfer credit for work taken elsewhere after William & Mary matriculation requires pre-approval and should be considered in consultation with a pre-major/major advisor. Students must be in good standing at William & Mary in order to request or receive approval of transfer credit. NOTE: Students on academic suspension are not eligible to take and transfer credits from another institution. Special circumstances apply: 1. Pre-approval of transfer credits by the academic departments is required for all study abroad programs except the William & Mary “faculty-led” or “faculty-assisted” programs. The transfer credit pre-approval process should be completed before the student’s participation in the program abroad; find the form on the Reves Center’s website. Transfer credits are only granted upon receipt of the official transcript, and for classes in which a “C” grade or higher is earned. 7. For non-William & Mary study abroad programs during university breaks, students returning to W&M for the semester may only register and transfer credit for programs which end at least two days prior to the start of the semester to ensure that students are able to return to campus by the first day of classes.

A maximum of 16 credits may be transferred for work taken during one summer. The student must be readmitted to the college by the Office of Academic Wellbeing before transfer credit is posted to the record. A maximum of 4 credits may be transferred for work taken during a winter. The number of credits attempted through summer session (at W&M or elsewhere), transfer credits earned since graduation from high school, and approved underloads are added together and divided by 15, the normal course load during a regular semester.

Completion of the foreign language requirement is accomplished in any of the following ways: Prior to enrollment at William & Mary 1. completion of Level IV in high school of an ancient or modern foreign language; 2. graduation from a high school where the main language of instruction was not English (official High School transcript must be in language of instruction; English translation must be provided); 3. transfer credit for a language course taught in the target language at a level equivalent to or above the 202/203 level at William & Mary; 4. transfer credit obtained via internationally accredited exams such as Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, A-levels, etc., in some specific languages (for those languages, please check the section on “Credit for Pre-Matriculation Examinations” ; Students seeking to demonstrate foreign language proficiency by means of option 1 or 3 may use American Sign Language.

Students seeking to start or to continue training in a language offered at W&M should: 1. Make sure that their transcripts adequately reflect previous training in the target language (if any), and reach out to the Registrar’s Office with questions about transfer credit.

One COLL 150 is required of each freshman and all transfer students regardless of credits already earned. William & Mary-sponsored third- party international programs may fulfill COLL 300 credit upon transfer of credit and completion of the COLL 300 essay.

Students may declare a major after completion of 39 credits (including AP, IB, and other transfer credit; see “Overall Credits” at bottom of Banne transcript). Students must declare a major after completion of 54 credits (including AP, IB, and other transfer credit; see “Overall Credits” at bottom of Banne transcript).

Because students must spend two full years at each institution and because of the continuance standards (https://catalog.wm.edu/ content.php?catoid=34&navoid=5209#Continuance_Standards) specified below, transfer credits from other universities will not be awarded. Prior learning cannot be counted toward the COLL 150 First-Year Seminar requirement or requirements specific to the major. Prior learning may only be used to satisfy foreign language proficiency, quantitative proficiency, and the knowledge objectives, as described below. Students admitted through William & Mary who wish to become regular degree-seeking students at St Andrews must petition to the W&M Programme Director to transfer, and, if approved, they will be required to apply via St Andrews’ normal admissions process. Students admitted through St. Andrews who wish to become regular degree-seeking students at St Andrews will be required to apply via St Andrews’ normal transfer admissions process.

No transfer credit may be applied toward the Joint Degree, and there is no credit by examination. No other study away may be counted toward the Joint Degree. Requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree, International Honours General Requirements 120 W&M credit hours (equivalent to 480 St Andrews credit hours) are required for graduation and a minimum GPA of 2.0 (10.5 St Andrews). Joint Programme students may not apply credits from courses taken in Applied Music, Military Science, Wellness and Activity Courses, and Theatre and Performance toward the Joint Degree, with the following exceptions from Theatre and Performance, which may be applied to the Joint Degree: Code Title Hours THEA 150 First Year Seminar THEA 200 Introduction to Theatre and Performance THEA 263 Body Imaging in Popular Film and Media University of St Andrews Joint Degree Programme 5 THEA 308 History of Fashion and Clothing 3 THEA 328 World Theatre History, 500 B.C.

Transfer of Academic Credit William & Mary awards transfer credit in keeping with the following general principles: • Transfer credit is posted to the student record upon matriculation in a degree program. • Transfer credits from institutions on the quarter system or other systems will be translated into semester credits. • “Equivalent” course credit is granted when the course is similar to a course presently offered for academic credit at the university. When courses are taught in short sessions, or under other circumstances, departmental or program review may be required to determine transferability. Specific details on the awarding of transfer credit and its applicability to specific degree programs appear in the undergraduate catalog “Requirements for Degrees” section and in the individual school chapters of the graduate catalog.

Concentrations are not required and course availability is not guaranteed. Please note that for matriculated students (current William & Mary students), the Business Statistics and lab and Principles of Accounting course requirements must be completed at William & Mary, transfer credit from another institution will not be accepted.

Credit may be transferred only for courses in which the student received a grade of ‘B’ or better and will not be counted in compiling the student’s quality point average at William & Mary. To petition for acceptance of transfer credits, the application must first be approved by the equivalent instructor(s) of the Batten School course for which transfer credit is sought; indicating that the student’s previous studies were reviewed and that those studies are sufficient to permit acceptance of the applicable transfer credits. Students may petition for up to 6 additional credit hours of graduate work not already applied toward another degree, but the total transfer of credits cannot exceed 15 hours.

Courses taken toward the second degree program while still in the first program must adhere to the policies pertaining to transfer credit.

• Academic Continuance & Standards • Academic Dismissal • Academic Probation • Evaluation System • Grade Appeal • Academic Holds • Add/Drop and Withdrawal • Advisement • Candidacy for Graduation • Definition of Graduate Credit/Courses • Independent Study • Leave of Absence • Requests for Exceptions to Academic Policies • Transfer Credit, Course Substitution, and Course Exemption • Changing Programs or Concentrations Academic Continuance & Standards A degree or certificate is awarded only when a student has completed a program of studies with a grade-point average of at least a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale).

Transfer Credit, Course Substitution, and Course Exemption Students who wish to request credit for graduate work taken at another institution of higher education, a course substitution in an approved Academic Policies 3 program of study for a course taken at William & Mary, or a program course exemption for a degree program should consult with their program advisor and obtain approval. Students who wish to take courses at another institution after matriculation, must request approval for transfer credit before the courses are taken. Courses taken while a student is on a Leave of Absence will not be considered for transfer. For certificate programs Courses taken at an institution other than William & Mary may not be transferred or counted toward the certificate requirements. Transfer Credit for Degree Programs Prior graduate coursework can be considered for transfer credit only if it was completed within four years of the date of admission to the student’s current graduate program. Also, in order for a course to be considered for transfer credit from another institution, the student must have received a grade of B or better. Only courses which were not part of an earned graduate degree may be eligible for transfer (providing the maximum number of transfer hours and the course age requirements are met). Students who wish to take courses at another institution after matriculation, must request approval for transfer credit before the courses are taken. Courses taken while a student is on a Leave of Absence will not be considered for transfer.

Courses taken prior to matriculation will be counted as transfer credit. Transferring Between Departments Matriculated students to degree programs who wish to transfer between departments to a program at the same degree level will be required to complete an abbreviated re-application process.

Transfer Credits Part-time MBA Program It is expected that all work for the MBA degree will be completed at the Raymond A. Mason School of Business at William & Mary. Under certain circumstances, non-William & Mary transfer credits requests will be considered. Transfer credits must have been completed within three years of the start of the student’s first Part-Time MBA semester and must not be applied to another graduate degree. Students may transfer graduate credits from an AACSB-accredited institution under the following conditions: • Before Admission: Up to twelve (12) semester hours of graduate credit earned prior to entering the Part-Time MBA Program may be transferred, if the credits are deemed acceptable. • After Enrollment: Once enrolled in the Part-Time MBA Program, students may transfer a maximum of eight (8) semester hours of acceptable graduate credit from another AACSB-accredited institution. MGJW MBA Program Up to six transfer credit hours of ACE credit for the logistics training may be approved. Executive MBA Program Transfer credits from another AACSB-accredited school will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by the program Associate Dean. If approved, the maximum number of transfer credit hours allowed is nine. • Transfer credit review must be requested by the end of the student’s first semester. • Transfer credits must have been earned from an AACSB accredited institution with a grade of B or better. Residential MSBA Transfer credits are not accepted into the residential MSBA Program. Equivalencies to William & Mary courses rarely exist, but where they do, credit may be granted with departmental approval. Note about transfer credits To ensure credit will be granted, students should seek approval for transfer credits prior to enrolling in the course. Transfer credits are not included in the cumulative grade point average because only the credit transfers, not the grade. A minimum grade of “B” (a B- is not acceptable) is required for all transfer courses. All transfer credit hours must be posted on the student record before a student is eligible to graduate. Prior to matriculation, prospective students may request a transfer credit review of courses completed at another institution.

• Transfer credits must have been earned from an AACSB-accredited institution with a grade of B or better. A maximum of eight credit hours of acceptable graduate credit may be reviewed for transferability and applied to the graduate degree. Transfer credit approval is at the discretion of the Mason School of Business. Furthermore, exceptions to the maximum number of credit hours may be considered for students transferring into an online program from another Mason School graduate business program. Transfer Credit from a Previous Raymond A. Mason School of Business Graduate Program or Conferred Degree or Certificate A student who has matriculated into a graduate program at the Raymond A. Mason School of Business may transfer up to 12 hours of graduate credit earned from another Raymond A. Mason School of Business graduate degree program and apply these 12 credits toward the credits needed in their current graduate degree program. The transferred course must be considered an equivalent to the required course. Credit may be transferred only for courses in which the student received a grade of B or higher and will not be counted in compiling his or her cumulative grade point average at William & Mary. Transfer credit approval is not guaranteed and will be at the discretion of the Program Faculty Director and the Associate Dean of the respective graduate program.

As a result, students may transfer into an online program only if they have completed fewer than the following credit thresholds in their current program: Online MBA 25+ credits Online MSBA 17+ credits Online MS in Finance 17+ credits Online MS in Marketing 17+ credits Online Masters in Accounting 17+ credits 2. Students with Extensive Completed Coursework: Students who have completed more than 51% of their credits toward their current degree program generally will not be eligible to transfer into an online program. Students should consult with the Admissions Office or Academic Administration for information regarding applicable equivalencies and transfer credit considerations.

Transfer Credit The residential LL.M. program does not accept transfer credits from other institutions.

Other grades that have no effect on grade point average may be on a student's transcript: • P; transfer credit from another institution – students must request permission to “visit” another institution or an institution’s abroad program and must seek approval to register in specific courses.

Other grades that do not affect grade point average may be on a student's transcript: • P: transfer credit from another institution – students must request permission to “visit” another institution or an institution’s abroad program and must seek approval to register in specific courses.

Constitutional Law • LAW 110: Contracts • LAW 115: Professional Responsibility n • LAW 309: Evidence • LAW 320: Business Associations • LAW 701: Legal Writing & Research (Required) Transfer Credits

2 Online Master of Laws (LL.M.) Transfer credits are not permitted in the online LL.M. Other grades that have no effect on grade point average may be on student transcript: • P; transfer credit from another institution - students must request permission to “visit” another institution or an institution’s abroad program and must seek approval to register in specific courses.

Key Admission Dates for the MLS Program Semester Application Application Program Starts Opens Closes Fall 2026 January 1, 2026 August 10, 2026 August 24, 2026 Spring 2027 July 1, 2026 December 7, January 11, 2027 2026 Summer 2027 January 1, 2027 April 22, 2027 May 10, 2027 Transfer Credits Students who have earned master’s-level course credits prior to matriculation at William & Mary may be eligible to transfer up to eight (8) credits toward the MLS. Transfer credit requests are reviewed by the Program Director and Assistant Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs. Master of Legal Studies (MLS) 1 Transfer credits completed post-matriculation will not be considered for transfer.

Transfer Credits Students who have earned master ’s-level course credits prior to matriculation at William & Mary may be eligible to transfer up to eight (8) credits toward the MLS. Transfer credit requests are reviewed by the Program Director and Assistant Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs. Transfer credits completed post-matriculation will not be considered for transfer. Other grades that have no effect on grade point average may be on a student's transcript: • P; transfer credit from another institution - students must request permission to “visit” another institution or an institution’s abroad program and must seek approval to register in specific courses.

Law & Legal Foundations Code Title Hours LAW 810 Intro US Law and Legal System 3 LAW 812 Contract Law:Interp & Strategy 4 LAW 813 Business Associations/Org Mgmt 4 LAW 814 Reg Law: Antitrust,Privacy,Tax 4 Total Hours 15 Certificate in Compliance and Risk Management Law Code Title Hours LAW 830 Risk Management and Liability 4 LAW 832 The Regulatory Landscape 4 LAW 833 Compliance Strat/Org Integratn 4 Total Hours 12 Certificate in Law of Emerging Technologies Code Title Hours LAW 820 AI and the Law 4 LAW 821 Cybersecurity and the Law 4 LAW 822 Ethics & Regulation of Biotech 4 Total Hours 12 Online Graduate Certificates 1 Certificate in Finance Law Code Title Hours LAW 840 Consumer Financial Law 4 LAW 841 Banking Law Fundamentals 4 LAW 843 Investment Management Regulati 4 Total Hours 12 Certificate in Health Law Code Title Hours LAW 850 Health Law Frameworks and Regu 4 LAW 851 Healthcare Administration 4 LAW 852 Policy,Patient Rights & Hlthca 4 Total Hours 12 Transfer Credits Transfer credits are not permitted in W&M Law School online graduate certificates.

Other grades that have no effect on grade point average may be on the student's transcript: • P; transfer credit from another institution - students must request permission to "visit" another institution or an institution's abroad program and must seek approval to register in specific courses.

Constitutional Law (3 credits) Transfer Credit The online LL.M. program does not accept transfer credits from other institutions.

However, no more than 12 FREN transfer credits from a given semester of study abroad may be counted for major credit without the approval of the French and Francophone Studies Program.

With permission of the registrar and associate dean, graduate credit earned in a Batten School course as a non-degree-seeking student may be applied toward a marine science degree if the student is subsequently admitted to a graduate degree program, subject to applicable transfer credit policies and degree requirements in effect at time of admission.

Because students must spend two full years at each institution and because of the continuance standards specified below, transfer credits from other universities will not be awarded. Prior learning cannot be counted toward the COLL 150 First-Year Seminar requirement or requirements specific to the major. Prior learning may only be used to satisfy foreign language proficiency, quantitative proficiency, and the knowledge objectives, as described below.

Please note that for matriculated students (current William & Mary students), the Business Statistics and lab and Principles of Accounting course requirements must be completed at William & Mary, transfer credit from another institution will not be accepted.

Please note that for matriculated students (current William & Mary students), the Business Statistics and Principles of Accounting course requirements must be completed at William & Mary, transfer credit from another institution will not be accepted.

Advanced Standing Entering students may receive credit for mathematics courses through AP or IB and transfer credit. In each of the mathematics major concentrations, well-prepared students may begin their studies beyond MATH 111 Calculus I without receiving credit for earlier courses listed in the core requirements section of each concentration. Each skipped course for which the student does not receive credit must be replaced by an additional three-credit 300-400 level mathematics course. Williamsburg, Virginia All Rights Reserved © 2026-2027 Back to top Close this window

Transfer credits will be reviewed by the departmental chair.

Transfer credits are not allowed to substitute for core courses.

Grade Appeal Academic Holds Add/Drop and Withdrawal Advisement Candidacy for Graduation Definition of Graduate Credit/Courses Independent Study Leave of Absence Requests for Exceptions to Academic Policies Transfer Credit, Course Substitution, and Course Exemption Changing Programs or Concentrations Academic Continuance & Standards A degree or certificate is awarded only when a student has completed a program of studies with a grade-point average of at least a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale).

Other grades that have no effect on grade point average may be on the student's transcript: P ; transfer credit from another institution - students must request permission to "visit" another institution or an institution's abroad program and must seek approval to register in specific courses.

Other grades that have no effect on grade point average may be on student transcript: P ; transfer credit from another institution - students must request permission to “visit” another institution or an institution’s abroad program and must seek approval to register in specific courses.

Other grades that have no effect on grade point average may be on a student's transcript: P ; transfer credit from another institution – students must request permission to “visit” another institution or an institution’s abroad program and must seek approval to register in specific courses.

MSCI 696 Distributed Courses in Marine Science (1-3 Credits) This is an avenue through which students can participate in distributed courses to gain experience and training in topics not covered through regular catalog courses and not amenable to other special topics courses ( MSCI 548 or 698 ). Distributed courses are those that are conducted on-line or through other distance-learning methods, that contain significant content from faculty outside of Batten School & VIMS and William & Mary and for which no other mechanism for awarding credit is available (e.g., transfer of credit from another institution).

A well-prepared student may elect to skip MATH 111 Calculus I - MATH 112 Calculus II , or MATH 131 Calculus I for Life Sciences - MATH 132 Calculus II for Life Sciences . No skipped course can count toward the requirement unless Advanced Placement credit, International Baccalaureate credit, or credit by examination has been received for that course.

Note about transfer credits To ensure credit will be granted, students should seek approval for transfer credits prior to enrolling in the course. To obtain approval for a course, students should contact the program office. Transfer credits are not included in the cumulative grade point average because only the credit transfers, not the grade. A minimum grade of “B” (a B- is not acceptable) is required for all transfer courses. All transfer credit hours must be posted on the student record before a student is eligible to graduate. Online Programs Courses in the Raymond A. Mason School of Business

Prior to matriculation, prospective students may request a transfer credit review of courses completed at another institution. Transfer credits must have been earned from an AACSB-accredited institution with a grade of B or better. A maximum of eight credit hours of acceptable graduate credit may be reviewed for transferability and applied to the graduate degree. Transfer credit approval is at the discretion of the Mason School of Business. Furthermore, exceptions to the maximum number of credit hours may be considered for students transferring into an online program from another Mason School graduate business program.

Under certain circumstances, non-William & Mary transfer credits requests will be considered. Transfer credits must have been completed within three years of the start of the student’s first Part-Time MBA semester and must not be applied to another graduate degree. Students may transfer graduate credits from an AACSB-accredited institution under the following conditions: Before Admission: Up to twelve (12) semester hours of graduate credit earned prior to entering the Part-Time MBA Program may be transferred, if the credits are deemed acceptable. After Enrollment: Once enrolled in the Part-Time MBA Program, students may transfer a maximum of eight (8) semester hours of acceptable graduate credit from another AACSB-accredited institution.

Courses repeated via transfer credit will not result in a change in GPA.

Credit by Examination Students at William & Mary may request academic credit for courses by examination based on prior learning. Students may not receive credit by examination after registration for their final semester under any of the following circumstances: they are enrolled in the course at the time of the request, they have previously revoked credit for the same course, upper level course work in the same subject has already begun, the same course has previously been failed, or for any foreign language course at or below the 202 level. Equivalencies to William & Mary courses rarely exist, but where they do, credit may be granted with departmental approval. Students who have revoked credit for a course may not subsequently receive credit by examination for the course. Transfer Credit General Rules for Transfer Credit Transfer credit is posted to the student record upon matriculation in a degree program. Transfer credits from institutions on the quarter system or other systems will be translated into semester credits. “Equivalent” course credit is granted when the course is similar to a course presently offered for academic credit at the university. “Equivalent” transfer credits may satisfy proficiency, minor, and major requirements only when they are earned pre-matriculation, or with the express preapproval of the Committee on Exceptions. Courses granted elective transfer credit will count toward the total number of academic credits required for the baccalaureate degree, but they may not be used to meet proficiency, minor, or major requirements unless approval has been granted by the major/minor/program advisor. Transfer credit will not be granted for courses that belong in one or more of the following categories: Correspondence courses Courses in professional, vocational, or sectarian religious study Courses below the level of introductory courses at the university College orientation courses Courses taken while a student is not in good academic standing. While there is no limit to the number of credits that may be transferred, William & Mary requires that at least 60 credit hours, including a minimum of 15 credits in the major and a minimum of 9 credits in the minor, be earned in residence at the university. When courses are taught in short sessions, or under other circumstances, departmental or program review may be required to determine transferability. Transfer Credit for Newly-Admitted Students The Office of the University Registrar is responsible for evaluating transfer credit for newly admitted transfer students. Evaluation of transfer credit begins after a student has been selected for admission and has indicated an intention to enroll. Students should not assume that credit will be granted for all courses completed at their transfer institution. Transfer of Credits from Virginia Community Colleges and Richard Bland College Students transferring (not new freshmen) with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Sciences, or Associate of Arts and Sciences degree in a baccalaureate-oriented program from the Virginia Community College System or Richard Bland College are granted junior academic status (defined as at least 54 credits). New Freshmen who enter with an associate’s degree earned primarily through dual enrollment credit will not be granted automatic junior status or general education requirement exemption, but they will receive credit for courses as noted in the “General Rules” section above. Transfer of Credit from Foreign Institutions William & Mary recognizes that international students may arrive on campus having completed studies equivalent to college courses. To be eligible for possible transfer credit, all students who have completed a 13-year secondary program or who have attended a university outside of the United States must submit translated syllabi for each thirteenth year or university course with their application for admission. Once these students have been admitted to the university and have declared their intention to enroll, they must submit an official copy, from the testing agency, of the student’s final results/scores to: William & Mary Office of the University Registrar Attn: Transfer Credit Coordinator PO Box 8795 Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795 Additionally, incoming students with international educational experiences may be required to send their academic credentials to the American Association for Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) for preliminary determination of transferable credit. If an AACRAO evaluation is required, once AACRAO has determined the amount and subject of transferrable credit, the University Registrar’s Office will determine exactly what credit, if any, will be granted. Students should contact the Transfer Credit Coordinator (757-221-2823) in the Office of the University Registrar to determine whether they are required to go through AACRAO. Studying Away from the University after Matriculation Transfer credit for work taken elsewhere after William & Mary matriculation requires pre-approval and should be considered in consultation with a pre-major/major advisor. Students must be in good standing at William & Mary in order to request or receive approval of transfer credit. NOTE: Students on academic suspension are not eligible to take and transfer credits from another institution. Special circumstances apply: Pre-approval of transfer credits by the academic departments is required for all study abroad programs except the William & Mary “faculty-led” or “faculty-assisted” programs. The transfer credit pre-approval process should be completed before the student’s participation in the program abroad; find the form on the Reves Center’s website. Transfer credits are only granted upon receipt of the official transcript, and for classes in which a “C” grade or higher is earned. For non-William & Mary study abroad programs during university breaks, students returning to W&M for the semester may only register and transfer credit for programs which end at least two days prior to the start of the semester to ensure that students are able to return to campus by the first day of classes. A maximum of 16 credits may be transferred for work taken during one summer. The student must be readmitted to the college by the Office of Academic Wellbeing before transfer credit is posted to the record. A maximum of 4 credits may be transferred for work taken during a winter.

Transfer credit review must be requested by the end of the student’s first semester. Transfer credits must have been earned from an AACSB accredited institution with a grade of B or better.

Transfer credits are not accepted into the residential MSBA Program.

The number of credits attempted through summer session (at W&M or elsewhere), transfer credits earned since graduation from high school, and approved underloads are added together and divided by 15, the normal course load during a regular semester.

No transfer credit may be applied toward the Joint Degree, and there is no credit by examination.

Students may declare a major after completion of 39 credits (including AP, IB, and other transfer credit; see “Overall Credits” at bottom of Banner transcript). Students must declare a major after completion of 54 credits (including AP, IB, and other transfer credit; see “Overall Credits” at bottom of Banner transcript).

Transfer Credit for Degree Programs Prior graduate coursework can be considered for transfer credit only if it was completed within four years of the date of admission to the student’s current graduate program. Also, in order for a course to be considered for transfer credit from another institution, the student must have received a grade of B or better. Only courses which were not part of an earned graduate degree may be eligible for transfer (providing the maximum number of transfer hours and the course age requirements are met). Request for transfer can be considered formally only following admission to graduate study and upon receipt of an official transcript from the institution where the work was completed. A maximum of 12 hours of credit earned at other accredited institutions of higher education and/or credit for coursework completed at William & Mary prior to admission may be applied to a master’s degree or Ed.D. A maximum of 15 credit hours can be applied toward the Ed.S. or Ph.D. Students who wish to take courses at another institution after matriculation, must request approval for transfer credit before the courses are taken. Courses taken while a student is on a Leave of Absence will not be considered for transfer. Ed.D. students must earn a minimum of 36 hours and Ph.D. students must earn a minimum of 45 hours beyond the master’s level at William & Mary. Courses taken prior to matriculation will be counted as transfer credit.

Transfer Credit from a Previous Raymond A. Mason School of Business Graduate Program or Conferred Degree or Certificate A student who has matriculated into a graduate program at the Raymond A. Mason School of Business may transfer up to 12 hours of graduate credit earned from another Raymond A. Mason School of Business graduate degree program and apply these 12 credits toward the credits needed in their current graduate degree program. The transferred course must be considered an equivalent to the required course. A formal petition must be approved by the program’s Faculty Director and the Associate Dean of the degree program to be considered. Final approval is granted by the Vice Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs. Credit may be transferred only for courses in which the student received a grade of B or higher and will not be counted in compiling his or her cumulative grade point average at William & Mary. Transfer credit approval is not guaranteed and will be at the discretion of the Program Faculty Director and the Associate Dean of the respective graduate program.

Transfer Credit, Course Substitution, and Course Exemption Students who wish to request credit for graduate work taken at another institution of higher education, a course substitution in an approved program of study for a course taken at William & Mary, or a program course exemption for a degree program should consult with their program advisor and obtain approval. If approval is given, the student will complete the Transfer of Graduate Credit, Course Substitution, and Course Exemption Form and the advisor will approve the request form. The form will then route to the Office of Academic Programs for approval by the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Programs on behalf of the Academic Affairs Committee. If the request involves a course that is part of a licensure or endorsement program, additional approval is required. Contact the Office of Academic Programs for guidance on additional approval. Students who wish to take courses at another institution after matriculation, must request approval for transfer credit before the courses are taken. Courses taken while a student is on a Leave of Absence will not be considered for transfer.

Transfer Credits Students who have earned master’s-level course credits prior to matriculation at William & Mary may be eligible to transfer up to eight (8) credits toward the MLS. Transfer credit requests are reviewed by the Program Director and Assistant Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs. Transfer credits completed post-matriculation will not be considered for transfer. The Online MLS requires the completion of 32 credits. The program consists of 16 credits in required courses, 4 credits in restricted electives, and 12 credits in a concentration. Concentrations offered are Compliance and Risk Management, Health Law, Finance Law, Environmental Law, and Law of Emerging Technologies.

Transfer Credits Students who have earned master ’s-level course credits prior to matriculation at William & Mary may be eligible to transfer up to eight (8) credits toward the MLS. Transfer credit requests are reviewed by the Program Director and Assistant Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs. Transfer credits completed post-matriculation will not be considered for transfer. Return to Top

Transfer Credits Transfer credits are not permitted in the online LL.M.

Transfer Credits Transfer credits are not permitted in W&M Law School online graduate certificates. Return to Top

William & Mary awards transfer credit in keeping with the following general principles: Transfer credit is posted to the student record upon matriculation in a degree program. Transfer credits from institutions on the quarter system or other systems will be translated into semester credits. “Equivalent” course credit is granted when the course is similar to a course presently offered for academic credit at the university. When courses are taught in short sessions, or under other circumstances, departmental or program review may be required to determine transferability. Specific details on the awarding of transfer credit and its applicability to specific degree programs appear in the undergraduate catalog “Requirements for Degrees” section and in the individual school chapters of the graduate catalog.

Credit may be transferred only for courses in which the student received a grade of ‘B’ or better and will not be counted in compiling the student’s quality point average at William & Mary. To petition for acceptance of transfer credits, the application must first be approved by the equivalent instructor(s) of the Batten School course for which transfer credit is sought; indicating that the student’s previous studies were reviewed and that those studies are sufficient to permit acceptance of the applicable transfer credits. The completed application must be submitted to the Batten School Registrar, ( registrar@vims.edu ). Students may petition for up to 6 additional credit hours of graduate work not already applied toward another degree, but the total transfer of credits cannot exceed 15 hours.

We will accept as transfer credits no more than one-third of the credits required for the William & Mary law degree. Credits will not be accepted for courses that are determined to be substantially equivalent to a William & Mary Law School course that the student has also taken.

As a result, students may transfer into an online program only if they have completed fewer than the following credit thresholds in their current program: Online MBA 25+ credits Online MSBA 17+ credits Online MS in Finance 17+ credits Online MS in Marketing 17+ credits Online Masters in Accounting 17+ credits 2. Students with Extensive Completed Coursework: Students who have completed more than 51% of their credits toward their current degree program generally will not be eligible to transfer into an online program. Students should consult with the Admissions Office or Academic Administration for information regarding applicable equivalencies and transfer credit considerations.

Other grades that do not affect grade point average may be on a student's transcript: P : transfer credit from another institution – students must request permission to “visit” another institution or an institution’s abroad program and must seek approval to register in specific courses.