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Office of the Registrar

General Transfer Credit Information

ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó generally transfers coursework that is compatible with the ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó curriculum, is not experiential or vocational in nature, and does not duplicate work that a student has done or might do at ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó.

Examples of work that will not transfer to ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó include:

  • English grammar and composition courses
  • Pre-calculus mathematics
  • Speech and Communication classes
  • Internships

A ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó unit is equivalent to four semester credits or six quarter credits.  Courses will transfer as a fractional value, for example a three semester credit class will transfer to ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó as 0.75 unit, a four quarter credit class will transfer to ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó as 0.67, unit. Local public institutions, such as Portland State University and Portland Community College, operate on the quarter calendar.

Courses taken at a school outside of ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó will not replace ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó grades.  To replace a grade, the course must be retaken at ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó.

ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó policies about transfer credit may be found in the . 

Transfer Credit for First-Year Students 

Transfer credit may be granted for work which is documented on an official transcript from a regionally-accredited college or university. Courses must meet ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó's usual transfer credit criteria (listed above). Coursework from a college or university may be applied to distribution requirements; it is up to the relevant department/committee whether such coursework may be applied to major or minor requirements. It is strongly recommended that you contact the Registrar’s Office to communicate your intended plans for bringing in dual enrollment coursework.

There will be a maximum of eight units of transfer credit applied for any combination of pre-ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó transfer credit and/or credit by exam (AP, IB, etc).

If you are interested in receiving dual-enrollment credit and have already sent your official transcripts to ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó, please contact Sean Murphy at seanm@reed.edu. This step should be completed as soon as possible so that coursework can be assessed prior to meeting with Registration Coaches. Please note that sending your transcript to the ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó Admission’s Office is not the same as sending the transcript to the ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó College Registrar.

If sending a transcript digitally, use the ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó College Registrar’s Email: registrar@reed.edu

If the transcript is being sent via mail, use the following address:

ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó College
Registrar's Office, Eliot Hall 311
3203 SE Woodstock Blvd.
Portland, OR 97202-8199 

Transfer Credit for Matriculated ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó Students

For matriculated students to transfer credit from other schools, the first step is to complete a . Upon submission of the form, a copy will be sent to your Academic Advisor.

Required Materials Needed to Complete Form: It is recommended you compile these prior to submitting the form.

  • Basic Information About the Course- Institution the course is offered at/course number/credit amount/delivery method/etc.
  • Syllabus for the Course- PDF Format. HERE is a resource that outlines how to save an email as a PDF.

Courses being requested for Distribution/Group, Division, and elective credit can be assessed by the Registrar’s Office. Courses you are hoping to take for major/minor/ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó equivalent, will be forwarded to the appropriate department on your behalf for an assessment. This process can take 1-2 weeks, so please plan accordingly.

Information for Transfer Students:

New Transfer Student FAQ

Online Coursework

ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó's policy does not prohibit online coursework; it varies by department. In seeking approval for an online course prior to taking the class, be sure to indicate that the course is online. When completing the Request for Transfer Credit Form, you will be prompted to share the delivery method of the course. 

Further Information

For more information, please contact:
Sean Murphy
seanm@reed.edu
(503) 517-4119

Last updated August, 2026