Transfer High School Course Policy

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Undergraduate students who have successfully passed college-level courses while enrolled in high school may be eligible to have these credits applied toward their undergraduate program.

  • Evaluation of these courses will be based on official college transcripts received by Yeshiva University during the admissions process. (Unofficial transcripts, HS transcripts noting college credit or official transcripts provided after the start of the student’s first semester will not be considered.)
  • The course(s) must be documented in the issuing college/university’s academic catalog. 

Conditions

  • A maximum of nine (9) credits may count as general electives or towards an equivalent course to students entering any of Yeshiva University’s Bachelor’s degree programs.
  • A maximum of six (6) credits may count as general electives or towards an equivalent course to students pursuing a degree in the Mordecai and Monique Katz Associate Degree programs.
  • The course(s) would be considered as transfer credits and subject to all applicable Yeshiva University policies pertaining to the application of transfer credit.
  • Only courses with earned grades of B- or better will be considered.
  • Students must provide course syllabi for each course for which they are requesting transfer credit.
  • Grades would not be calculated as a part of the student’s cumulative institutional grade point average unless they are courses delivered by Yeshiva University.These courses would not count towards any Yeshiva University residency requirements.
  • This policy will be re-evaluated on an annual basis.

Student Responsibilities

  • Provide official transcripts from each institution issuing credit during admissions process.
  • Provide course syllabi for each course for which they are requesting credit.

Important note: Students admitted on or after Fall 2024 will not be awarded transfer credit for experiential learning, including military service.