Exchange Programs Course Credit
Dartmouth has several exchange programs with other institutions. These are considered Dartmouth-sponsored programs. Students apply for exchange programs through the Frank J. Guarini Institute for International Education. If accepted into a program, students then submit an exchange course approval form through the Dartmouth Registrar’s Office.
For questions about exchange program offerings and applications, please contact Guarini Institute.
Deadlines and Steps
- Example display of how awarded Exchange Program Courses appear on the Dartmouth Transcript:
- Note: Courses awarded with “TR” (transfer) credit do not count towards the GPA
Acceptable Transfer Courses
| Potentially acceptable programs and requirements for undergraduate courses | Not acceptable programs or courses for transfer credit |
|---|---|
| Offered at an accredited degree-granting institution | Courses offered by extension programs, or internship programs |
| Courses are an integral part of an officially defined undergraduate Arts and Sciences curriculum | Students should be aware that some departments and programs have restrictive policies toward transfer credit |
| Online courses (offered from Spring 2020 through Fall 2021) | Online courses offered prior to Spring 2020 and after Fall 2021 |
| Courses with an awarded grade of C or higher | Courses with an awarded grade of less than C |
| A minimum of three semester hours or four quarter hours are required to earn one Dartmouth course credit | A pass/fail course is not accepted in the absence of proof that the grade is a minimum C quality. Courses elected under such a grading option do not carry distributive or world culture attributes |
| The COI determined that the transfer of courses equivalent to TUCK 001, 002, 003 is allowed as long as TUCK 001, 002, 003 courses count towards the required 35 credits necessary for the A.B. Degree, and the Tuck school provides a content reviewer for transfer credit | Transfer credits cannot satisfy the foreign language requirement |
Offered at an accredited degree-granting institution
Courses offered by extension programs, or internship programs
Courses are an integral part of an officially defined undergraduate Arts and Sciences curriculum
Students should be aware that some departments and programs have restrictive policies toward transfer credit
Online courses (offered from Spring 2020 through Fall 2021)
Online courses offered prior to Spring 2020 and after Fall 2021
Courses with an awarded grade of C or higher
Courses with an awarded grade of less than C
A minimum of three semester hours or four quarter hours are required to earn one Dartmouth course credit
A pass/fail course is not accepted in the absence of proof that the grade is a minimum C quality. Courses elected under such a grading option do not carry distributive or world culture attributes
The COI determined that the transfer of courses equivalent to TUCK 001, 002, 003 is allowed as long as TUCK 001, 002, 003 courses count towards the required 35 credits necessary for the A.B. Degree, and the Tuck school provides a content reviewer for transfer credit
Transfer credits cannot satisfy the foreign language requirement
Resources & FAQ
Travel Resources
- Dartmouth encourages students to view the Dickey Center for International Understanding’s helpful traveler resources. While Dartmouth expects students to conduct themselves appropriately, students who attend an Exchange program are subject to the rules and regulations of the program on which they participate.
Key Dartmouth Contacts
- For questions about how to apply for an Exchange program: contact the Guarini Institute.
- For academic advice and support: contact Departments/Programs and the Undergraduate Dean’s Office.
- For financial aid questions: contact Financial Aid.
Do I need to change my D-plan if I am accepted into an Exchange program?
No. If the Guarini Institute accepts you onto an Exchange program, they notify the Registrar’s Office who will change your D-Plan to reflect this status.
Students may transfer up to four (4) credits to Dartmouth throughout their academic career. Does this limit of four (4) transfer credits include pre-matriculation transfer credits? If I have any of those, can I still apply to participate in an Exchange program?
Yes, you can still apply, although the limit of four (4) transfer credits includes all credits earned from pre-matriculation, Exchange programs, and transfer terms. Therefore, you may transfer back to Dartmouth only those credits that keep you within the limit of four (4) transfer credits total on your record.