Guidelines

 

The following are some basic guidelines regarding the transfer of international coursework to Shoreline Community College:

  • Credits will not be accepted from a school or institution that is not recognized by the local Ministry of Education (or equivalent). Credits will also not be accepted unless they are considered "university-level" within the original educational system.
  • Coursework in English or ESL is not transferable unless it was completed in a country where English is considered the native language (U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada). The exception is English literature, which is generally transferable.
  • Instruction is a particular religious doctrine or political ideology is not transferable in most cases (i.e., "The Teachings of Dr. Sun-Yat Sen" from a Taiwanese institution, "Christian Studies 1" from a Christian college or university). Comparative religion classes generally are transferable.
  • Students intending to complete a professional/technical degree or certificate at Shoreline should be aware that very few (if any) transfer credits will apply toward that degree or certificate. (While the credits may be generally transferable and acceptable to the College, they usually will not meet the very specific course requirements of a technical program.)
  • Credits will be calculated to conform to the structure of the U.S. quarter system. The definition of a "quarter" or "semester" credit in another country is not necessarily the same as the U.S. definition.
  • Generally, for "standard" academic courses (i.e., "Introduction to Psychology"), it is not necessary to provide individual course descriptions or syllabi. However, in some instances, course descriptions may be requested by the evaluator in order to determine the transferability and applicability to a Shoreline degree or certificate.
  • Only original evaluation documents will be accepted.

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