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Request for Approval of Transfer Credit
Name:   Whitman ID:   
Adviser(s):    Anticipated Grad Date:
Major: Declared Anticipated but not declared 
Submit this form to the Registrar's Office for approval prior to enrollment in courses to assure that they are acceptable for a liberal arts degree and your Whitman educational program.  Report work in terms of semester credits (one quarter system credit = 2/3 semester credit).

Please read this policy before continuing!

Work to be completed at:
Inclusive Dates:
Will the course(s) be taught in the United States? Yes No
(Note: If the course is taught overseas, you must apply for transfer credit through the Study Abroad Office.)

Attending: (Check one)

Academic Year

Summer
Evening
Extension

Correspondence

Other


The following proposed program of study is submitted for approval:
Columns with Red Titles for Adviser Only

Dept./No.
Title
Credit
Recommend Level
Whitman Equivalence
Registrar Approval Level

Alternates

Student's Signature: ______________________________  Date: ___________

It is the student's responsibility to inform the Registrar of changes to the proposed schedule.

Recommendation of Adviser

Please respond for each course listed on the student's proposed program by placing the recommendation level number in the appropriate box. This will indicate the acceptability of the course for the specific portion of the degree program. Use the numbers and definitions as listed in the Adviser Recommendation Level Key. Also, note that courses which are to apply toward major requirements require the approval of a major adviser or the chair of the department concerned.

Additional comments if necessary:

Adviser's Signature: _____________________________   Date: ____________

*Adviser Recommendation Level Key - Level 1 and 2 recommendations require approval of a major adviser or department chair.

1. COURSE REQUIREMENT FOR MAJOR: Course will substitute for a specific course requirement for your major. The Whitman equivalent course must be listed, and your major adviser must sign the consent column.

2. MINIMUM CREDIT REQUIREMENT FOR MAJOR: Credits will apply toward the minimum requirement for you major. The Whitman equivalent course should be listed (if applicable), and your major adviser must sign the consent column.

3. EXTERNAL DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENT FOR MAJOR: Course will substitute for a specific course or credit requirement in support of your major, but offered by another department (e.g. a chemistry requirement for the biology major). List Whitman equivalent course if applicable.

4. CREDIT TOWARDS DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS: Credits will apply toward completion of distribution requirements. The Registrar will review acceptability of these credits.

5. DEGREE CREDIT: Credits will apply toward the 124 credit degree requirement, but not towards #1-4 above. The Registrar will review acceptability of these credits.

6. NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR CREDIT: Credits will not apply toward completion of any degree requirements.

Registrar's Office Use Only:

Approved: ______________________________    Date: __________