[transfer stu]Graduration requirement

Colleges and Universities A-Z Boston University
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<p>[College</a> of Arts & Sciences - BU 2008-09 Undergraduate Bulletin](<a href=“http://www.bu.edu/bulletins/und/item12.html#anchor03]College”>http://www.bu.edu/bulletins/und/item12.html#anchor03)</p>

<p>“Course Credits In computing requirements for the degree in the College of Arts & Sciences, the unit employed is the semester course. A total of 32 different courses is required for the degree. Most CAS courses carry 4 credits; a few carry half or variable credit. A 3-credit course taken in another college at Boston University or elsewhere, or a 5-credit course taken in a quarter-hour system, is not equivalent to a 4-credit semester course in the College of Arts & Sciences.”</p>

<p>“Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts degree in the College of Arts & Sciences must satisfy requirements in writing, foreign language, mathematics, general education, the selected concentration, and electives. Each requirement is outlined below. All College of Arts & Sciences students must complete a minimum of thirty-two 4-credit courses (128 credits). The student is also advised to review the Promotion and Graduation section listed under CAS Policies and Procedures.”</p>

<p>I am so frustrated about the term “at least 32 4-credits course”</p>

<p>Prior to my transfer, most of my classes in my previous school are 3 credits</p>

<p>does it means that these classes wont be counted for those 32?</p>

<p>does it mean that i have to take 32 classes all of them are 4 credits no matter how many credits i have accumulated??</p>

<p>.the admission office doesnt know anything and the CAS say they wont answer me until i go to see the advisor…</p>

<p>but i might not go to there if they want me to study 3 yrs as i am going to be a junior already…</p>

<p>thanks for help</p>

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<p>unfortunately transferring kind of sucks across the board. most students I know who transferred ended up having to do another year. but the only way to know for sure is to call. the cas advising office is 617-353-2400. they’re very helpful and can help determine which credits will transfer and which won’t</p>

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<p>really???</p>

<p>because of what?? not enough credit or there are too many special requirement from BU???</p>

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<p>no no I mean in all cases at every school. Unless you’re lucky chances are you’re going to end up retaking some class or other. It doesn’t matter where you transfer to or from, it’s just likely things won’t all transfer over.</p>