Student Handbook 2010 2011 - School of the Museum of Fine Arts

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Final transcripts must be submitted along with any required supplemental materials before such
determination can be made.
Transfer coursework taken at schools like Harvard Extension while simultaneously enrolled at SMFA will
not count toward any away allowance.
Students enrolled in the Combined Degree Program with Tufts must be enrolled for no fewer than five
years (10 semesters). See the Tufts Bulletin for additional information.
Transfer Credit
New and Transfer Student Credit Transfer
Transfer credit evaluations for new students are done by the Registrar’s Office. Contact the Registrar’s
Office for additional information.
Studio Credit Transfers
Studio credits earned prior to admissions will be transferred on a course-by-course basis and the
transfer process must be completed prior to the beginning of the semester of entry. A maximum of 42
studio credits may be transferred, including credits from summer school work completed while
matriculated and continuing education credits from SMFA completed prior to matriculation. See the
Residency Requirement below for additional information.
Studio Credit Transfers for Matriculated Students
Matriculated students may not transfer studio coursework taken at other schools during the regular
school year unless they are part of an approved away program.
Summer Studio Transfer Credits for Matriculated Students
Summer studio credit earned at other schools may be transferred but must be pre-approved by the
associate dean of Academic Affairs for Undergraduate Programs. A Study Transfer Approval Petition for
Studio Credit form (available in Academic Affairs) must be completed prior to enrollment in summer
courses. A maximum of eight credits per summer, and a maximum of 14 credits total, may be
transferred as a matriculated student. A number of schools are pre-approved for summer studio credit
transfer. Requests for summer credit transfer from schools that are not pre-approved must undergo an
approval process.
Academic Credit Transfers for Matriculated Students
The Academic Affairs Office processes transfer of academic coursework for currently enrolled degree
students. A maximum of seven academic courses may be transferred into the BFA Program. The transfer
process is done by individual appointment. Students should be prepared to provide course descriptions
and catalogues in addition to official transcripts. Contact Academic Affairs and/or the BFA Policy Book
for additional information.