Factors influencing credit transferability include:
* The receiving institution's policies: Each university has its own policies regarding transfer credit, including which courses they accept, the minimum grade required, and whether they'll award credit for specific course types (e.g., electives, general education requirements). Some institutions may be more receptive to transferring credits than others.
* The course content: The receiving university will assess whether the courses taken at Tufts align with their own curriculum and learning objectives. A course in, say, organic chemistry at Tufts might be easily transferable to another university's organic chemistry course, but a more specialized or uniquely Tufts-designed course may not be.
* The student's academic standing at Tufts: Generally, a good academic record at Tufts will improve the chances of successful credit transfer.
To determine transferability, a student should:
1. Contact the registrar's office at the receiving university: They'll provide information on their transfer credit policies and may have a form to submit for a preliminary evaluation.
2. Obtain an official transcript from Tufts: The receiving university will require an official transcript from Tufts to review your coursework.
3. Review the course descriptions carefully: The receiving university needs to see the detailed course descriptions to assess equivalency.
In short, while credit transfer from Tufts *is* possible, it's crucial to proactively research the policies of the specific university to which you intend to transfer and begin the process well in advance.