Transfer Approval Guidelines

Students who wish to transfer credits for an English course taken at another four-year college or university, whether in the U.S. or abroad, keep in mind these criteria:

• Credit may transfer only for courses that are comparable to the work required for English courses offered at the University of Richmond. In the case of literature and/or film courses, this means close textual analysis, in-depth class discussions, knowledge of a variety of theoretical approaches, and carefully constructed and compelling written arguments. Generally, courses that are comparable to Richmond courses must be taken at a four-year college or university.
• For credit to be given for an English course, the course must focus on works originally written in English (not translated into English). If you are seeking transfer credit for a course focused on work in another language (either in translation or in the original language), contact the chair of the Modern Literatures and Cultures Department or the Latin American and Iberian Studies Department.
• Coursework may be taken only at institutions accredited by a regional accrediting agency at the time the work is taken.
• The English department does not give credit for English courses taken online.
• You must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better.
• No transfer credits will be officially accepted or recorded until the UR Registrar's Office has received an official transcript directly from the records office of the college or university attended.

Steps in the Approval Process

Students wishing to apply for English transfer credit for courses taken at a U.S. institution should complete the appropriate online form on the University Registrar's website.

Students seeking transfer credit from an international university should contact the English Department chair directly, making sure to include a copy of the course syllabus for which credit is sought.