Transfer and Waiver of Credit

Transferring credits earned prior to entering the program

Students may petition their program to transfer credits earned at another institution in accordance with their program handbook and the requirements below. Students must provide required documents (transcript, syllabi, course descriptions, or other documents), obtain the required signatures, and follow the process outlined in each program’s Student Handbook or in consultation with the Program Director.

Courses must be graduate level and from an accredited, degree granting institution.
Simmons credit may be granted for no more than the face-value credit granted by the host institution.
The course grade must a B (3.0) or higher.
The course must have been completed within 5 years of matriculation. (The Nutrition Department may grant credit for courses completed within 10 years; see the Student Handbook).
The request to transfer must be made during or prior to the end of the first semester in the program. Check program handbook for any exceptions.
Only credits transfer; grades do not. Transferred courses do not affect student GPA.

Transferring credits earned during the program

Some programs allow students to petition in advance to take an elective course at another institution. Students should consult their program Student Handbook or Program Director for timeline, requirements, and process.

Waiver of course requirements and assessment of prior learning

Some Simmons programs allow students to petition to waive course requirements for general knowledge and experience or for coursework completed at another institution. A waiver, if awarded, waives a requirement and does not waive any credits. Students must take course(s) in place of the waived course(s). Proof of knowledge is required for a waiver. Students should consult their program Student Handbook or Program Director for information on waivers and if applicable, timelines, requirements, and process.