Transfer Credit, AP Credit & More

Transfer Credit Information

Students are responsible for ensuring that official copies of transcripts from each institution at which they have taken college-level coursework are submitted to the Saint Michael’s College for evaluation. This includes college credit earned through high school dual enrollment programs, Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB). Saint Michael’s College accepts both hard-copy and electronic official transcripts. Transcripts are generally provided as part of the Admission process. Current students should follow the process outlined below to order official transcripts and initiate a transfer credit evaluation:

Sending Transcripts to SMC for Evaluation

  1. Depending on your academic level (undergraduate or graduate), review the appropriate transfer credit policy in the Saint Michael’s catalog:
  2. Request an official transcript from the sending institution. Note that most transcripts are transmitted electronically, often through secure third-party partners such as the National Student Clearinghouse or Parchment. In such cases, select Saint Michael’s College as the recipient, and your transcript will be routed appropriately by the receiving office. If you are able to enter an email address for the recipient, please use registrar@smcvt.edu. Paper official transcripts are also accepted; they must arrive from the institution (or its designated official transcript vendor) in a sealed envelope. Please use the following address: Registrar’s Office; One Winooski Park, Box 3; Colchester, VT 05439.
  3. When the Registrar’s Office receives your official transcript, they will consult with the program director regarding any credit that may be transferable to your current program. They may reach out to you to request course descriptions and/or course syllabi.
  4. Once your coursework has been evaluated, the Registrar’s Office will add the appropriate transfer credit to your record and make any necessary adjustments to your program evaluation. The Registrar’s Office will notify you by email when your evaluation is complete, copying your advisor, program director, and the administrative assistant for your program. You will be able to view the evaluation in KnightVision.

Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and International Exams & Credentials

Students with the following Advanced Placement scores are eligible for transfer credit at Saint Michael’s College. The Registrar’s Office requires that official score reports from the College Board. More information about requesting score reports is available on the College Board’s website.

Click here for AP credit and course equivalencies.

Use the process outlined below to request transfer credit for a graduate program that was not requested during the admission process.

Instructions

  1. Review the transfer credit policy in the SMC Graduate Catalog.
  2. Request an official transcript from the sending institution. Note that most transcripts are now transmitted electronically, often through secure third-party partners such as the National Student Clearinghouse or Parchment. In such cases, select Saint Michael’s College as the recipient, and your transcript will be routed appropriately by the receiving office. If you are able to enter an email address for the recipient, please use registrar@smcvt.edu. Paper official transcripts are also accepted; they must arrive from the institution (or its designated official transcript vendor) in a sealed envelope. Please use the following address: Registrar’s Office; One Winooski Park, Box 3; Colchester, VT 05439.
  3. When the Registrar’s Office receives your official transcript, they will consult with the program director regarding any credit that may be transferable to your current program. They may reach out to you to request course descriptions and/or course syllabi.
  4. Once your coursework has been evaluated, the Registrar’s Office will add the appropriate transfer credit to your record and make any necessary adjustments to your program evaluation. The Registrar’s Office will notify you by email when your evaluation is complete, copying your advisor, program director, and the administrative assistant for your program. You will be able to view the evaluation in KnightVision.

Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and International Exams & Credentials

Students with the following Advanced Placement scores are eligible for transfer credit at Saint Michael’s College. The Registrar’s Office requires that official score reports from the College Board. More information about requesting score reports is available on the College Board’s website.

Click here for AP credit and course equivalencies.

Students who complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program are eligible to receive up to 32 credits at Saint Michael’s College, which is equivalent to one full year of study, or sophomore status.

International Baccalaureate students not completing the Diploma Program are also eligible to receive advanced standing and/or credit, which may be awarded for Higher Level (HL) or Standard Level (SL) courses with grades of 5, 6, or 7. A maximum of 32 credits will be awarded.

Official IB score reports should be sent directly from International Baccalaureate to the SMC Registrar’s Office.

Click here for IB credit and course equivalencies.

Coursework and/or exams for all international secondary school credentials and leaving exams are evaluated on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic department. Official transcripts or score reports from the institutions or examining boards are required.

Click here for additional information on commonly transferred international credits and/or exams.

Saint Michael’s offers credit for College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams and follows the American Council on Education’s (ACE) credit recommendations in accordance with the transfer credit policy.

Click here for additional information on credit-bearing programs and activities.

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