<p>My daughter is transfering from a well respected Communications program to another university with an equally respected program. After gaining acceptance at the new university, we were told that all decisions regarding the application of credits would occur at the orientation session. The university required a decision on going to the university (and payment of $$) prior to a determination of how the credits would be applied. After more prodding we were able to learn that all but a few credits would be accepted however none would be accepted within the Comm major. Basically my daughter needed to enter their junior year by taking all of the lower level and introductory classes (the same classes that they have already taken and aced).</p>
<p>We have been told that we can petition their decision however we were also told that the likelihood of having the credits applied to the major is slim. So basically there is no way to finish the degree in 2 years without summer and/or winter classes.</p>
<p>Any advice on how to deal with this type of situation would be appreciated. Thus far we have been dealing with the student advisor...hope this makes sense...</p>
<p>I’m pretty knowledgeable about transferring, but this is a new one to me in several ways.</p>
<p>First, I would suggest you post this in the Transfer Forum here on cc - might find more expertise over there, or someone who has dealt with this.</p>
<p>The process of determining credit transfer is typically called “articulation.” Do you know who did the articulation in this case? Registrar’s office? Departmental staff? Combination? Who have you spoken to so far?</p>
<p>How many credits in the major does she stand to lose? </p>
<p>What you describe seems more harsh than anything I have seen. But perhaps I will have more thoughts once you post some of the information I’m wondering about.</p>
<p>I don’t think that the requirements at your daughter’s new college are out of the ordinary. I know of schools that insist that transfer students complete the basic or core requirements for the major at the new college. What I would find a bit harsh is a school not accepting transfer credit for introductory, i.e. 101 courses from the original college or community college. But of course, requirements can vary from major to major, even at the same university. Can you appeal to the Department chairman/chairwoman or the Dean of Students? Not every rule in the college handbook is cast in stone.</p>