<p>Eons ago, my grandfather went to WashU for 2 years undergrad. Does this constitute as legacy, or must the person have gone there for all 4 years?</p>
<p>I'm not entirely too sure if that's where he actually earned his degree I'll h ave to ask him on that.</p>
<p>I believe that the relative (usually a parent, but some schools count grandparents as well) has to have earned their degree from said school for it to count as a legacy. So if your grandfather transferred in his junior year and earned his degree at WashU, and they include grandparents in legacy considerations, then you would be able to put it down.</p>
<p>I’d ask him and clarify the policy on WUSTL legacies before proceeding. Best of luck! </p>
<p>The parent must have graduated from a school to be considered a legacy. Grandparents may not even count.</p>
<p>Usually they count on parents graduating there. But some schools do consider secondary legacy (e.g. grand parents and siblings) but at a lower weight.
<a href=“http://www.skill-guru.com/sat/college-admissions-capitalizing-on-your-legacy/”>http://www.skill-guru.com/sat/college-admissions-capitalizing-on-your-legacy/</a> </p>
<p>The Yale supplement asks if any of your relatives “attended” Yale, although it does also ask what degree they received.</p>
<p>At UC, you are an alumnus (qualified to join the alumni association) after attending for 5 quarters. Not sure how this translates to “Legacy” status.</p>