Welcome to Emory College of Arts & Sciences. Transfer students often have specific questions about their credit evaluations, GERs and graduation requirements. FAQs are listed below. You may also make an appointment with an OUE Academic Adviser at anytime by calling 404.727.6069 or stopping by White Hall 300.
Frequently Asked Questions
Until you declare a major, the Office for Undergraduate Education (OUE) academic advisers are your official advisers. You may meet with any OUE academic adviser to discuss course selection, general education requirements, selecting a major/minor, graduation requirements or College policies and procedures.
When should I declare my major?
Emory College of Arts and Sciences students are asked to declare their majors by the second semester of their second year. If you already know your area of concentration, you may declare. Majors should be declared no later than the end of your first semester junior year.
Where can I review the classes that I received credit for?
OPUS. Click on your Academic Planner to run your Advisement Report. A list of credits received as well as general education requirements satisfied/pending are listed.
Who can I speak with about my Transfer Credit Evaluation?
You may speak with any OUE academic adviser about your transfer credit evaluation. If you believe there are clerical errors, please visit the Office of Admission for corrections.
Can I appeal my Transfer Credit Evaluation?
Yes, but you will need the class description and syllabus from your previous institution, as well as a course description for the equivalent courses at Emory. Please see the Transfer Credit Appeal form for details on this procedure.
When do all my transfer credits/appeals need to be completed?
All credits from previous institutions must be submitted to Emory College by the end of your first semester. If you have questions about credits, or would like to appeal, you must take care of this before the last day of classes of your first semester
What are the graduation requirements for transfer students?
Complete 128 academic hours and 3 PE hours; Cumulative GPA >2.0; At least 64 credits taken at Emory; and the Last 3 semesters of classes must be taken “in residence” at Emory (CIPA programs will count towards residency)
What is the withdrawal policy for transfer students?
Like all Emory College students, transfer students may withdraw from courses after the Add/Drop/Swap period through the sixth week of classes, as long as a 12 credit hour course load is maintained after the withdrawal. A “W” will appear on the transcript, however will not affect the term or cumulative GPA.
In addition, during one of the first two semesters of full-time residency at Emory College of Arts and Sciences, transfer students may withdraw from courses after the Add/Drop/Swap period through the tenth week of classes, as long as a 12 credit hour course load is maintained after the withdrawal. Only one late withdrawal is allowed in the first year. Again, a “W” will appear on the transcript, however will not affect the term or cumulative GPA.
Please refer to the official Emory College of Arts and Sciences calendar for withdrawal date deadlines.