Updated Spring, 2015

FAQs about taking courses at other institutions

If you want to take courses at another institution and transfer those courses back to Elmhurst College,

you need to first request and receive approval from the Academic Dean’s Office. State your reasons

for wanting to take classes at another institution in terms of how this helps your academic plan, and

refrain from listing financial reasons.

What do I need to do if I want to take a course at another college and transfer it back to Elmhurst to

count toward my EC degree?

 Request the Academic Dean’s approval by completing the Permission to Attend/Transfer

When might a request be denied?

 If Elmhurst is offering the same course during the same term and you live within commuting

distance

 If you are repeating a course – all repeats must be done at Elmhurst College

 If you have already earned 17.50 course credits at a 2-year college

 If your rationale is weak and poorly written, or you list “saving money” as your reason

Where can I get the “Permission to Attend/Transfer Course Approval” forms?

 Advising Office [Goebel Hall 103]

 EC website – Academic Advising, Advising Forms – now a Fillable pdf form

How long does it take to get an answer?

 Allow 2 weeks [may not take that long]

How will I know if my request has been approved or denied?

 A copy of the reviewed form will be sent to your EC email account

 No results will be given over the phone

See other side for Transfer Course Equivalency Information

Updated Spring, 2015

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