Transfer Credits
SAIC has liberal transfer policies to allow you to make the most of the academic experiences you bring to campus. We will accept up to a maximum of 60 transfer credits for courses in which you have received a grade of "C" or better from an accredited university or college.
- Official transcripts will be evaluated from the prior college(s) you attended to determine the Liberal Arts or Art History credits that will transfer.
- Studio credits that may transfer will be determined by evaluating your transcripts and your portfolio.
- Health, nutrition, or physical education credits will not transfer.
Degree | Maximum Transferable Credit | Maximum Transferable Studio Credit |
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) | 60 | 30 |
BFA with an Emphasis in Art Education* | 60 | 30 |
BFA with an Emphasis in Writing | 60 | 30 |
Bachelor of Arts in Art History** | 60 | 15 |
Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Critical Studies | 60 | 15 |
*Art Education credit cannot be transferred.
**Transferring upper-level art history credits requires departmental approval.
- Students bringing in less than 36 transfer credits are required to participate in 3 credits of off-campus study.
- Liberal Arts and Art History credits in which students have received the equivalent of a "C" or better are automatically accepted for transfer credit.
- Transfer students are exempt from Contemporary Practices Core Studio Practice, and Research Studio 1 and 2. However, transfer students may elect to enroll in Core and/or Research for Transfers.
Prior Degree Students
For second degree students who have already received a bachelor's degree, we will accept up to 81 credits, which include 36 studio electives.
Transferable Credits and Academic Requirements for students who have already received a bachelor's degree from another college or university.
Degree | Maximum Transferable Credit | Maximum Transferable Studio Credit |
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) | 81 | 36 |
BFA with an Emphasis in Art Education* | 81 | 36 |
BFA with an Emphasis in Writing | 81 | 36 |
Bachelor of Arts in Art History** | 81 | 15 |
Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Critical Studies | 81 | 15 |
*Art Education credit cannot be transferred.
**Transferring upper-level art history credits requires departmental approval.
- Students are exempt from completing SAIC's off-campus study requirement and participating in the laptop program.
- Liberal Arts and Art History credits in which students have received the equivalent of a "C" or better are automatically accepted for transfer credit.