Transferring International Credit

Canadian Credit

Rochester University may transfer credits from Canadian colleges or universities when course grades are C- (1.7 on a four-point scale) or higher, provided that: 1) the institution uses English-based curriculum*; 2) the institution grants a baccalaureate or associate degree; 3) the courses presented for transfer are shown to have equivalency or are determined to be of traditional academic nature and are acceptable to a Rochester University Department; and 4) the courses are taught by faculty with a master’s degree or above.

If the requirements above are met, the student’s transcripts will be reviewed by the Office of the Registrar and the appropriate faculty. See the "Transfer Practices" section of this catalog for details.  

*Canadian students with transcripts from French-based curriculum institutions are required to have transcripts evaluated. (See below)

International Credit

College coursework from institutions not in the U.S. or Canada may be accepted for transfer credit. Transfer will only be considered if coursework is deemed by a third party evaluation company to be equivalent to coursework at a U.S. Regionally Accredited Institution. All international transcripts must be evaluated by an evaluation company who is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A list of approved evaluation companies can be accessed at www.naces.org/members. International student athletes are encouraged to have their coursework evaluated by Incred International Credential Evaluations, the official credential evaluation service of the NAIA. More information can be found at incredevals.org. All evaluated transcripts must include a cumulative GPA.

In order to receive full credit, transfer applicants should select a course-by-course evaluation.

The third party transcript evaluation report required for transfer must be submitted to Rochester University’s Admissions department. This report will then be reviewed by the Office of the Registrar and the appropriate faculty. See the "Transfer Practices" section of this catalog for details.