Other Institutions
After degree-seeking students have matriculated at Stevenson University, transfer of courses from other institutions requires advance approval on the "Request to Take Courses at Another Institution" form that is available through the Student Menu in WebXpress under the Forms link. Even though the course may be on the "Approved Off-Campus Course List", the request form must still be completed by the student.
Approval of these requests is based on clear evidence that such courses are comparable to the Stevenson University courses. Courses included on the Approved Off-Campus Course List located on the Registrar's Office portal page have already received thorough vetting by the appropriate academic program administrator. Approval of courses not appearing on the list is made by the academic program administrator of the department offering the course. Students are strongly advised to consult with their advisors prior to seeking permission to take a course at another institution to determine how the course applies to their degree audit. Credit may not be given for courses that are taken at another institution when the student has not gone through the course approval process
The following guidelines apply:
- Students may take no more than 3 courses at another institution once they have begun attendance at Stevenson. Lecture/laboratory courses count as one course.
- Courses may not be taken elsewhere during fall and spring semesters if they are being offered at Stevenson.
- All major requirements must be taken at Stevenson University. When a major requirement also fulfills a SEE requirement, it may be taken outside of Stevenson only upon the approval of the academic administrator of the student's major.
- Because the curriculum is based on a special commitment to writing, all writing instruction and writing-intensive courses must be taken at Stevenson University.
- Baltimore Student Exchange courses and Study Abroad courses are not considered a part of the 3-course limit.