Credit Transfer Facilitation

Credit transfer facilitation is a service designed to help students manage the process of transferring academic credits from one institution to another, particularly when studying abroad. This service ensures that the coursework completed at a foreign university is recognized and counted toward the student’s degree program at their home institution. Here’s a detailed explanation of what this service typically includes:

Pre-Departure Planning

Credit Transfer Advising: Counselors help students understand how their courses abroad will align with their degree requirements at their home institution. They provide guidance on which courses are likely to be transferable and how to select courses that will fulfill specific academic requirements.
Institutional Agreements: They assist in understanding and navigating any existing transfer agreements between the home institution and the host institution. These agreements often outline which courses and credits are automatically accepted for transfer.
Course Evaluation: Counselors may help students evaluate the syllabi and course descriptions from the host institution to determine their equivalency to courses at the home institution. This may involve consultations with academic advisors or department heads.

During the Study Abroad Program

Documentation: Assistance with collecting and organizing necessary documentation, such as course syllabi, transcripts, and other academic records required for credit evaluation and transfer.
Ongoing Communication: Providing support and maintaining communication with both the student and the home institution to address any issues or questions related to credit transfer while the student is abroad.

Post-Study Abroad Process

Credit Transfer Application: Helping students complete the necessary paperwork or online forms required to request credit transfer from the host institution to the home institution. This includes submitting official transcripts and any additional documentation needed.
Credit Evaluation: Working with academic advisors or transfer credit evaluators at the home institution to ensure that the credits are evaluated and transferred appropriately. This may involve providing additional information or clarifications about the courses taken abroad.
Appeals and Resolutions: Assisting students with any issues or disputes related to credit transfer, including appeals if some credits are not accepted or if there are discrepancies in the evaluation.

Support Services

Information Sessions: Organizing sessions or providing resources on the credit transfer process, including timelines, requirements, and tips for ensuring a smooth transfer.
Coordination with Academic Departments: Facilitating communication between students and academic departments to ensure that the credits align with the student’s degree plan and meet graduation requirements.
Transfer Credit Policies: Educating students about the credit transfer policies of their home institution, including how credits will impact their GPA and degree progress.

Personalized Guidance

Tailored Advice: Providing personalized advice based on the student’s specific academic program, course selections, and career goals to ensure the most effective credit transfer strategy.
Problem Solving: Offering support for any unique or complex situations related to credit transfer, such as courses that do not have direct equivalents or issues with partial credit recognition.