Students entering with 56 course credits are considered juniors, 24 credits are sophomores and less than 24 credits are given first year status. The maximum number of credits that will be accepted for transfer is 64.
Yes, you will need to "claim" your AP, IB or A-Level exams for credit. Email transfer@brandeis.edu to be sure that Brandeis has received your official scores and inform them which qualifying exams you wish to transfer. A complete list of what exams and scores Brandeis accepts can be found on the Office of the University Registrar website.
No, students can satisfy the world language requirement if they have earned a 4 or 5 on an AP foreign language exam, a score of 620 or more on a SAT II test, or a qualifying score on a foreign language placement test administered on campus. If you completed a 3rd semester-level (or higher) foreign language class at your previous institution, consult with the Transfer Specialist (transfer@brandeis.edu) in the Office of the University Registrar about whether or not your coursework will satisfy the Brandeis world language requirement.
You should make an appointment to meet with the Undergraduate Advising Head of your major department. Bring syllabi from the classes to the meeting.
Yes, the Transfer Specialist in the Office of the University Registrar will be very happy to re-evaluate your transcripts. Send an email to transfer@brandeis.edu explaining your specific concerns and ask to set up a meeting. It is extremely helpful if you bring course descriptions and syllabi for the courses in question when you meet with Transfer Specialist.
No, you will need to meet with the Undergraduate Advising Head for the department of your intended major or minor, and complete the request form (some majors have specific declaration forms) to officially declare a major or minor.
Depends. Transfer students are required to spend a minimum of four fall/spring semesters and take a minimum of 16 four-credit courses on the Brandeis campus. If you have transferred in with junior status and plan to graduate in two years, you would not be eligible to study abroad. If you attend Brandeis for more than four semesters, you would have the option to study abroad for graduation credit. Meet with an advisor in the Study Abroad Office for more information about study abroad programs. Classes taken during Brandeis Summer School do not satisfy the residency requirement of four semesters and 64 credits or 16 four-credit courses.
The term “residency requirement" refers to full-time study on the Brandeis campus. All Brandeis students must complete 32 courses (128 credits) in order to earn a degree. Transfer students must complete at least 16 of these courses (64 credits) in a minimum of 4 fall or spring semesters on the Brandeis campus to satisfy the residency requirement. Courses taken during Brandeis Summer School or Study Abroad do not count toward the residency requirement.
The additional course credits necessary for graduation can be earned a variety of ways. They can be:
No, credit for any courses taken at other institutions after the date you matriculated at Brandeis cannot be counted toward the 128 credits required for graduation. Approved courses from other institutions that are taken after entering Brandeis can only be used for purpose credit, meaning they can satisfy a university requirement, but are not credit bearing.
You can consult with the Transfer Specialist (transfer@brandeis.edu) in the Office of the University Registrar to make arrangements to submit an official transcript for transfer credit evaluation at any time.
No, you may live on-campus or off campus as long as you are taking courses on the Brandeis campus and a full-time student (minimum of 12 credits).
If you have questions about your transfer credit status, please contact the Transfer Specialist in the Office of the Registrar at transfer@brandeis.edu.