Transfer Credit
For most transfer students, the most burning question is how your credits will transfer.
If you are accepted to UMass Amherst, transfer credit is generally awarded if your previous coursework is comparable in content and scope to courses offered by the University, and you earned a grade of C- (1.7) or higher in the course. Internships, co-ops, and technical, vocational, or highly specialized courses are generally not accepted for transfer credit. In the case of a non-traditional grading system, faculty evaluations must be submitted as part of your official transcript.
Specific letter grades earned outside the University do not transfer.
After acceptance to UMass Amherst, students receive a preliminary transfer credit evaluation. A more detailed course and major evaluation will then take place during orientation.
The website for the Office of the Registrar has more details on transfer credits.
In order to graduate from UMass Amherst, all students must complete a minimum of 120 graduation credits (130-34 for Engineering) and all UMass Amherst/College/Major requirements with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Up to 75 of your transfer credits can apply to graduation requirements (45 residence credits must be earned through UMass Amherst; 60 credits if graduating with honors).
