Transfer Credits

College of Fine Arts Policy

Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate students adhere to the University Policy for Transfer of Undergraduate Credit from US Institutions. Coursework in the student’s major area is reviewed at the discretion of the College of Fine Arts faculty using the College of Fine Arts Petition Form. Coursework outside of the student’s major and program will be reviewed by faculty in those departments and programs at BU through the Transfer Course Equivalency Form.

See also Summer Study at Other Universities and University Policy on Transfer Credits from Non-Boston University International Programs or External Programs for BU Students Only.

Transfer Students

Credits and coursework of incoming transfer students are evaluated by faculty in the College of Fine Arts or other BU academic departments and programs as needed. The transfer credit evaluation is initiated and coordinated by the Office of the University Registrar once the student submits all credentials to credeval@bu.edu.

Graduate Students

Master of Music, Master of Fine Arts, and Master of Arts students may transfer in up to 8 credits of approved graduate-level coursework with a grade of B– or higher toward their degree program. This coursework must have been taken within the last 5 years and not be previously used toward any other degree.

Doctoral students in the School of Music may transfer in up to 16 credits of graduate coursework with grades of B– or higher with approval of their advisor, and the Director of Graduate Studies. This coursework must not be previously used toward any other degree.

Individual programs may have additional restrictions or limitations.

On-Campus Graduate Students: Requests can be made using the Graduate External Transfer Course Equivalency Form.

Online Graduate Students: Requests can be made by contacting the Director of Online Student Services.