Arts & Sciences offers transfer enrollment in both fall and spring semesters.
The typical semester at Washington University consists of 15 units, or 5 courses. Thus, students transferring at the beginning of the sophomore year can expect to take approximately 30 courses in residence and students transferring at the beginning of the junior year can expect to take approximately 20 courses in residence. In addition to the degree requirements, transfer students are required to complete a minimum of 60 units residence before they are eligible to graduate. All students are required to complete 120 total units in order to graduate.
The Arts & Sciences degree requirements are flexible, allowing students to pursue their individual interests while completing the degree. Between 10 and 15 courses are required to fulfill the general education requirements. Some courses will fulfill more than one general education requirement and some courses for the major will also fulfill general education requirements. In addition, students transferring as sophomores (24+ units) may receive waivers for 6 units, or 2 courses, of the general education requirement. Students transferring as juniors (57+ units) may receive waivers for 12 units, or 4 courses, of the general education requirement. These waivers will be based on courses taken at the student’s previous institution.
For more information on transferring to Washington University please visit the Office of Admissions.
The ArtSci Transfer Weekend
The ArtSci Transfer Weekend (June 19-June 21) is intended to assist new upper-class students with their academic and social transition to the College of Arts & Sciences at Washington University. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about curricular requirements, to meet with their academic advisor and to register for fall courses. The deadline to register for this weekend is Friday, June 13, at 5 pm CST.
For more information you may contact:
Dean Warren Davis
wjdavis@wustl.edu
(314)935-6806
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