Checklist for Transferring Credit to the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences

1. Meet with your Weinberg College Adviser as soon as possible upon return to Northwestern University. Your College Adviser will discuss the transition back to Northwestern, scheduling, and course planning for remaining quarters. In addition your adviser will go over the credit transfer process with you.
2. Obtain a copy of your study abroad transcript, either from the Study Abroad Office or from your study abroad program. Please note that the Study Abroad Office generally does not receive transcripts from study abroad programs until 1-2 months into the quarter.
3. Elective Credit Only: If you only want elective credits from your courses abroad, you need not take further action. The credits will post on your Northwestern record once the Registrar’s Office receives your study abroad transcript. They will appear as Gen_Cred 1XX.
4. To designate credits as something other than electives: Download the WCAS Petition for Credit from Study Abroad. Only complete the parts of the application to be filled out by students. You will need to turn in a copy of your study abroad transcript along with the completed form.
5. Major Credit: If you are seeking credit towards your major, bring this form, the transcript and supporting materials, including course descriptions and course syllabi, to a meeting with your major adviser. If you are seeking credit for courses in an additional major and/or a minor, you will also need to meet with your advisers in those departments. Your major/minor adviser(s) will complete the appropriate section of the form and sign it.
6. Distribution Credit: Complete the appropriate section of the WCAS Petition for Credit from Study Abroad. You will need to turn in a syllabus for the course you wish to substitute for a distribution requirement AND a paragraph explaining why you believe the course should count.
7. When the form is complete, bring it and all required supporting materials to the Weinberg College Advising Office (1908 Sheridan Rd.). You do not need to schedule an appointment. A committee will review your petition and will convey decisions on attribution of credit to the Registrar.

School of Communication Students

• If you only want general NU credit towards graduation, you do not have to do anything.
• If you hope to apply some of your study abroad credits towards requirements in the School of Communication:
  1. Wait until your study abroad credits have posted to your NU transcript. Please note that the office generally does not receive transcripts from study abroad programs until 1-2 months into the quarter.
  2. Once they have posted, make an appointment to meet with Susan Dun (847-491-7214 or dear-susan@northwestern.edu).
• If you are earning a second major or minor in WCAS, you must follow their procedures for coursework that you hope to apply to their requirements. Please refer to the WCAS document on transferring credit for the appropriate process.

McCormick Students
Please see Donna Tobias in McCormick's Academic Services Office.

SESP Students

1. Obtain a copy of your study abroad transcript. Please note that the office generally does not receive transcripts from study abroad programs until 1-2 months into the quarter.
2. Set up a meeting with your SESP advisor.
3. Bring a copy of your transcript to the meeting. During the meeting, your advisor will make the final determination of how your study abroad coursework will apply toward your degree requirements.

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