Study Elsewhere

I took a course at another school last summer. Does it count?

In order to find out if a course already taken at another school will transfer into Emerson, you need to have an official transcript from that school sent to the Registrar. The Registrar will evaluate the credit and, if eligible, apply it to your record.

We strongly encourage students to have any coursework you plan to take elsewhere pre-approved by the Registrar's office. This way you will know ahead of time that the class you want to take will transfer, how many credits it will be worth, and whether or not it will fulfill a requirement.

If you hope to have a course taken elsewhere fulfill a major requirement, you will need to have the course evaluated by the Department Chair or Undergraduate Coordinator. To help with the evaluation process, it is smart to save copies of your transcript, syllabus, and course description.

I'm leaving Emerson to study for a semester at another college, but I'm coming back. What should I do?

Undergraduate students who temporarily leave Emerson but plan to return within two years to finish their degree need to file for a leave of absence (LOA). Forms are available in the Dean of Students Office at 150 Boylston Street, 2nd Floor.

Before you leave, make an appointment with the Academic Advising Center to discuss your plans and learn about the process of being readmitted to the college after a LOA. You will also want to have any course you plan to take elsewhere pre-approved for transfer credit by the Registrar's office.

I want to spend a semester at Kasteel Well and/or the Los Angeles Center. What should I do?

More information about these Emerson programs is available at the International Study & External Programs Office, located temporarily at 80 Boylston Street. It's wise to meet with an advisor to look ahead at how these programs can fit into your overall academic plan.