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.
“It has been a fascinating adventure of learning and self discovery, being able to choose from so many courses within Arts and Sciences.”
