How to Get Credit for Classes Taken Elsewhere
Keep in mind the distinction between college credit (toward the 120 point requirement for graduation) and major credit (toward the specific course requirements for the major). College credit is awarded by the Registrar, subject to approval of the relevant department chair, using the Registrar's forms. Major credit is awarded by the department chair only, using the Major Requirements Declaration form.
In general, we believe that our curriculum offers the best education in economics available anywhere. That means that when you ask for credit for courses taken elsewhere we look at those courses to see if they resemble some dimension of our program. If yes, then credit. If no, then no credit. It's that simple.
Here are tips about the three most commonly requested forms of credit:
In addition to the departmental quality cap, all approvals are also subject to quantity caps imposed by the college:
No more than 16 points of summer school credit count toward your degree.
No fewer than 6 courses in the major while in residence at Barnard.
No fewer than 3 courses in the minor while in residence at Barnard.
To avoid frustration, not to mention waste of time and money, you should plan ahead and get courses pre-approved.
